Barnstorming (1982) by Activision | Atari 2600+ Atari 7800+

Tim's Tiny Arcade's latest upload revisits Barnstorming, a 1982 side-scrolling racing title from Activision. The video features the game as it appeared on the Atari 2600 and the later Atari 7800 release.

Designed by Steve Cartwright, Barnstorming tasks players with piloting a biplane to reach a set number of barns as quickly as possible while avoiding geese and windmills. Activision, an American publisher headquartered in Santa Monica, California, released the game as part of its early catalog of arcade-style experiences.

The video walks viewers through gameplay footage from both console versions, highlighting visual and performance differences. Tim points out how the 7800 iteration refines the graphics while preserving the core challenge. The segment serves as a concise look at a formative title in Activision's history.

Watch Tim break down Barnstorming's gameplay on Atari's classic consoles:

Comment highlights:

"I used to have the Burger King mini atari handhelds they used to give out and this was one of them" - @MusseGreen

"I forgot about this game! I think I'll try later today." - @richard1113