This article is about the console game. For other meanings, see Halloween.
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In 1983, Wizard Video released a Halloween game for the Atari VCS (later called the "Atari 2600") console. In the game, the player is a babysitter who has to protect children from Michael Myers, who has managed to get inside the house. Although called "Halloween" and featuring the film's theatrical poster as its cover art, the game itself never refers to any characters, including the killer, by their names in the film.
Gameplay[]
You score points by finding the child and taking him to the very last room on either side of the house. At some points in the game, Michael Myers will appear and try to kill you. He may also kill the child, which causes the loss of one life (represented by Jack-O-Lanterns at the top of the screen). Sometimes, a weapon appears, which can be used against Michael to send him running away from you for a brief time.
Characters[]
Playable character[]
- Laurie Strode (as the "babysitter")
Enemies[]
- Michael Myers (as the "homicidal maniac")
Non-player characters[]
- Tommy Doyle (as the "child")