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    Crazy Climber Redux

    in ColecoVision / Adam

    Posted

    11 hours ago, phattyboombatty said:

    Thank you for sharing your review.

     

    The graphics appear arcade-like and colorful. The sounds are kind of nice. I like the arcade font. It seems like it has that old-school “home version” thing going for it. But I have to agree with TPR and Golden Galaxies: A lot is lacking.
     

    Could it be said that the game is unfinished, or that it deserved more input from the fans? I truly think that in 2021, an arcade conversion like this deserves to have its defining and unique dual-controller functionality translated 1:1. 

     

    I did not purchase this. I am commenting because I was 90% ready to back this. I PM’d Milli and I asked if he would like to use my box art design templates. At first he expressed interest, but when I asked about working out a [modest] licensing deal, he “dropped the call” without further response. This is not the first time I’ve gotten a dropped call from Milli. 
     

    I just think it’s a shame, because there was clear effort put into this game. I think that if the artist/producer of this game had been more receptive to fan input and constructive criticism, the end product would have been greatly improved.

     

    I think all ColecoVision fans deserve a big hand for supporting this and believing in the product. Perhaps someone with the source code will improve upon it and re-release it. 

    I agree that more input, testing, and even waiting for this would have helped. It does seem unfinished.

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    Crazy Climber Redux

    in ColecoVision / Adam

    Posted

    10 hours ago, NIAD said:

    Hmm, so you post a review but only review about 60% of the product. That suggests to me bias.

     

    I agree with you that the front of the box design could have been improved. The text on the back of the box should have been part of the manual and not a separate card as you suggest.

     

    Seems to me that you did not read the manual before rushing to make a video and post it here.

     

    You mention the Editor but then completely ignore it in your review. See point made previously as now I know that you did not read the manual.

     

    You choose to play with a single controller setup, but then rush through the gameplay so those like me that are interesting in watching your review don’t have much to garner from it.

     

    A review of a game should review ALL facets of the game but you state that you don’t want to pull out your Roller Controller in order to review the two controller option. That is pure laziness, ignorance and suggests a hit job in my opinion. This seems very familiar to me as to how a number of publications reviewed the ADAM back in 1983/84.

     

    Yes, the crooked label is sloppy and more attention to detail needs to be placed on QC.

     

    The cartridge case and PCB are made and sold by PKK. While I don’t personally like them, it was the choice of the developer to use and I respect that choice just the same as I respect the choice of other Homebrewers who have used the PKK cartridge case and PCB.

     

    While I have the digital rom, I haven’t had the time to try it out yet nor read the manual. With that said I will wait to pass my own judgement on the game and not let this rushed and incomplete review of your’s create any undue bias when I try it out for myself.

     

    Using the Roller Controller and two joysticks would not improve the gameplay. I know because I saw Retro Games Fan cover this in his video. Plus I have been playing video games for 40 years and know what I like. This is not a hit job and it was not rushed. I am also not lazy or ignorant. Game reviews can be whatever I want them to be, it's my small YouTube channel and I was simply trying to provide info and my opinion. I explain what the editor does but that doesn't mean I have to demonstrate it. Where are you getting these rules to what should be included in a game review? To sum it up, I think this game is bad and wish I had my money back.

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    Help with Retron 77, Stella, Cartridges

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

    26 minutes ago, Thomas Jentzsch said:

    Circus Convoy? Definitely not on R77! 

     

    The cart only works on the original consoles.

    I played Circus Convoy on my original console and really like it. Wasn't sure if it would work on the Retron 77. Most of my original carts worked on my Retron 77 but Pitfall would not play. Why wouldn't Circus Convoy play on the Retron? And is there a way to once again play the carts that did work?

    Help with Retron 77, Stella, Cartridges

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Thomas Jentzsch said:

    Short answer: Forget the cartridge port, it is only a marketing gimmick.

     

    Long answer: The cartridge port cannot handle all types of carts. Carts with ROMs which are <= 4K or ROMs with 8K or 16K and using Atari's standard bankswitching should work (but even here there are exceptions). All carts containing different ROMs will not work. People have created compatibility lists, search the forums to find them.

     

    But all the ROMs will work from SD card.

    Thank you for the info but maybe I was not clear. I was able to play carts before using Stella. I bought Circus Convoy and want to play it in HD on my Retron 77 but do not have the rom for the game How do I get cartridges working again?

    Bruce Lee on SMS

    in Sega Genesis

    Posted

    The person who made this did an excellent job. And although it only took 13 minutes to finish the game it's still worth playing again and again. I didn't see a group for the Master System so I posted it here.

     

     

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    Dead Tomb

    in CollectorVision

    Posted

    On 1/22/2021 at 5:22 PM, Swami said:

    This game is a great marketing tool for the Phoenix. It’s been showing up on eBay with the description “only works on Collectorvision Phoenix, will not work on standard Colecovision. “ so, think of all the ColecoVision noobs asking “What the tarnation is a Collectorvision Phoenix.”

    I try to spread the word and promote the Phoenix but I have small YouTube channel. Even though ColecoVision is my favorite console, I still recommend the Phoenix because it's HD, FPGA, and has a built in Super Game Module.

    LTO Flash! - Intellivision Flash Cartridge Information

    in Intellivision / Aquarius

    Posted

    41 minutes ago, poconojo said:

    I cannot figure out how to get the LTO flash to work. My Mac will not recognize the flash cart. Is there a step by step video on how to do the installation?

    My pc would not recognize my cart until I downloaded a driver from https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

    There is an option for Mac on that page. I got that step working but roms are not showing up on the cart when I put it in the console.

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    Ms. Pac-Man gameplay & commentary!

    in Atari Lynx

    Posted

    Here's gameplay and commentary of Ms. Pac-Man for Atari Lynx played in Retro Pie with a Hyperkin Trooper 2 2600 USB joystick which I made a video about last week. Each maze starts off slowly then picks up speed, even the later mazes get off to a slow start. Is that normal of this game or is it just the rom?

     

     

    Stargate on Retron 77

    in Atari 2600

    Posted

     

    Stargate is the sequel to Defender and on the 2600 utilizes both controllers. The left controller is used to maneuver and shoot while the right is for smart bombs, hyperspace, and invisibility. Kind of tough using both controllers but the game looks and sounds awesome.

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    Dead Tomb

    in CollectorVision

    Posted

    1 hour ago, wongojack said:

    I still have not received my copy or been notified that my order was completed (as was reported by someone).  My instinct is to just be patient, but I want to make sure that is the right tactic here.  

     

    Do we have an idea about when all of the reserved copies will be shipped?

    I would be patient as well but if you haven't received an email about your order check the CollectorVision Facebook page for info or contact them there.

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