Red Sea Crossing (video game)
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Developer(s) | Steve Schustack |
Publisher(s) | Inspirational Video Concepts |
Platform(s) | Atari 2600 |
Release | 1983 |
Genre(s) | Platformer, Christian |
Mode(s) | Single-Player |
Red Sea Crossing is a Christian video game for the Atari 2600. The game has only two copies known to exist, making it one of the rarest video games in existence.
Description[]
The game begins with Moses parting the Red Sea, with the goal of reaching the Sinai Peninsula. The player, taking on the role of Moses, then attempts to dodge various underwater obstacles such as seaweed and giant clams, as well as pursuing Egyptians. When killed, the Red Sea closes returning it to its original state.
The game was published independently in 1983 and sold exclusively through advertisements in Christianity Today.[1]
Rarity[]
Only two copies are known to exist.[1][2] One copy was sold in 2012 for $10,400.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c Goldfarb, Andrew (2012-09-10). "'Holy Grail of Atari Games' Sells for $10,000". IGN. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
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External Links[]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avR62MKEwyw - Youtube video of gameplay
- Atari 2600 games
- Atari 2600-only games
- Christian video games
- Cultural depictions of Moses
- Video games about religion
- Video game culture
- 1983 video games
- Video games developed in the United States
- Atari 2600 homebrew games
- Video games set in Egypt
- Book of Exodus