This Atari Game Fights PLAQUE?! | Plaque Attack Retro Review

Episode 76 of the Tangent Gaming Podcast podcast, hosted by Toby B, titled "This Atari Game Fights PLAQUE?! | Plaque Attack Retro Review" was published on April 6, 2026 and runs 7 minutes.

April 6, 2026 ·7m · Tangent Gaming Podcast

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Episode Description

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Did you know there’s a retro game where you defend your teeth from junk food and plaque?

In this episode of the Tangent Retro Gaming Podcast, Toby dives into the bizarre and surprisingly fun Atari classic Plaque Attack.

Released on the legendary Atari 2600, this strange arcade-style shooter puts you in control of a toothbrush blasting toothpaste at waves of attacking burgers, pizza, candy, and plaque monsters.

Yes… it’s exactly as weird as it sounds.

We explore:

🦷 The strange concept behind the game

🎮 How the gameplay actually works

👾 The developer who created it

📺 Why Atari made a dental hygiene game

🏆 Whether it still holds up today

Plus we drop some retro gaming trivia you might not know about this unusual title.

If you love discovering weird forgotten retro games, this episode is for you.

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