Freeway for Atari 2600

Dodge traffic and dash to safety in Freeway for the Atari 2600, a quirky and fast-paced action game from Activision. Players control a chicken attempting to cross a ten-lane highway, avoiding speeding cars to reach the other side. With simple controls and a time-based scoring system, Freeway delivers frantic, pick-up-and-play fun that’s perfect for quick sessions or head-to-head competition.

Key Features:

Cross-the-Road Gameplay
Guide your chicken across multiple lanes of traffic without getting hit.

Time-Limited Challenge
Score as many successful crossings as possible before time runs out.

Two-Player Mode
Race against a friend in split-screen, side-by-side competition.

Simple One-Button Controls
Just press up to move—pure reflex and timing are key.

Activision Charm
Colorful graphics and humorous theme reflect the developer’s signature early style.

Metadata:
Genre: Action
Platform: Atari 2600
Developer: Activision
Publisher: Activision
Release Dates:
North America: 1981
ESRB Rating: Not Rated (Predates ESRB)
Mode: Single-player, Multiplayer (Simultaneous)