Route 22 Rampage

Watch out — this isn’t a joy ride, it’s Route 22. Race past Tower 22 five times and set the fastest time. Survive traffic, dodge hazards, and prove you’ve got what it takes to handle the Valley’s roughest ride. On the title screen, move the joystick to toggle hazards: Down for Pothole Mode, Up for Damage On/Off, Right to remove parked cars, and Fire to honk (maybe they’ll move… maybe).

Developed using a mix of 6502 assembly and Batari Basic, Route 22 Rampage pushes the Atari 2600 to new limits. What started as an experiment in low-level programming grew into a full game inspired by Pennsylvania’s most unpredictable highway.