Curt Vendel Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Wow, I can't remember the last time I was so excited over the arrival of an Atari 5200 game. I honestly think it was either when I bought Space Dungeon or maybe it was when I bought a 5200 Trakball. My copy of Adv2 just arrived now, and I opened up the package and was looking through everything and stopped and realized, I have friggin goosebumps and a smile on my face. The packaging and the attention to detail of everything little thing is just incredible. Albert, Ron and everyone who had any part of making Adventure 2 what it is down to the tiniest detail, you all deserve a big thank you. Delivery of the product honestly made this all worth the long, but understandable wait so worth the while. Thank you, thank you and again... thank you!!! Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimsterAA Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 That reminds me - I, too, had goosebumps while opening the package and examining the contents. As I said to jetset at work today, this is without a doubt, one of the nicest releases ever (commercial or not) for the 5200, if not THE nicest!!! And that's true for MOST consoles as well. Excellent, EXCELLENT job A2 Gang!!! --Timster-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broonale Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 I agree. I think this was the most fun I have had opening a video game! I figured months ago that it would come with a key, but I thought it would be plastic! The brass key is EXTRA special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaDDuck Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Exactly!! This release is the best of the best of the best! I challenge anyone to try to out do this! Really, let's raise the bar on homebrew deluxe packaging. We have all proven that there is a premium market for these. So, just to dream, the 7800 keyboard and software, 7800 Missing in Action, etc... The future looks bright. Gotta wear shades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 (edited) Exactly!! I challenge anyone to try to out do this! Really, let's raise the bar on homebrew deluxe packaging. We have all proven that there is a premium market for these. I agree! The extras with this release are second to none. I'd like to see more special edition homebrew releases. Edited May 19, 2007 by Lord Helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaDDuck Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Oh, and not a Venture II set that what 10 were made, or Kevtris, etc.... An edition that fans here can realistically get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Exactly!! I challenge anyone to try to out do this! Really, let's raise the bar on homebrew deluxe packaging. We have all proven that there is a premium market for these. I agree! The extras with this release are second to none. I'd like to see more special edition homebrew releases. To add something interesting to this discussion, it's not likely that any of these extras would have been included had Adventure II originally shipped back in 2005 (or even early 2006). At some point I decided I wanted to include a bonus for those who waited (mostly patiently) for the game's delayed release. Over time that evolved to include several additional items. I had plenty of time to decide on what these items would be and then to hunt them down, have items printed, print items myself, and so forth. The idea to do a limited, numbered release was an even more recent idea, and outside of the holiday carts (which were open ended as far as numbers go), I believe this is the first release I've personally been involved with that has had a fixed, numbered run. It would be nice to do a future release (or releases) in this same style, but I'm not sure when that might happen again. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I think it might add a little more to the initial demand. Not all homebrews are going to be as high in demand as A2, but a 1st edition run of 25-40 carts for new homebrews might prove to be popular with collectors. Even a slightly different label between 1st editions and regular editions would cause some collectors to buy more than 1 copy just to have each label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaDDuck Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I think it might add a little more to the initial demand. Not all homebrews are going to be as high in demand as A2, but a 1st edition run of 25-40 carts for new homebrews might prove to be popular with collectors. Even a slightly different label between 1st editions and regular editions would cause some collectors to buy more than 1 copy just to have each label. LOL! C'mon Lord Helmet, now you're just pandering to them. You'd lose a lot of cred if you did that. From what I've seen and bought. 15 homebrews for Colecovision, Vectrex, 2600, 7800, 5200, and the DS thingy that'll let me run homebrews! I have gotten in on 2-3 limited editions, both of them were 100+ total NONE were as sweet as Adventure II What will the next great homebrew? That new Keystone Kapers clone looks good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I picked up a boxed copy of Adventure II while at the Midwest Gaming Classic and am chopping at the bit to play it but with me being on vacation am going to have to wait untill i get home to do so.Dang,i should of taken my 5200 along with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimsterAA Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 What will the next great homebrew? That new Keystone Kapers clone looks good..... WHAT KEYSTONE KAPERS CLONE?!?! WHERE?!?! Seriously, I haven't heard anything about this, and I love that game. Any info appreciated! --Timster-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buyatari Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I'm not a big fan of homebrews at all and I didn't order this one. That being said this has to be the most impressive undertaking I have yet to see. Everything looks great! Good job guys! Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Hey Buyatari - if you're a fan of the original you really ought to pick up Adventure II - it really is just hands-down a great game and as good as the best of the 'official' 5200 releases (well, apart from Rescue on Fractalus! which will always be the best game ever). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broonale Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Hey Buyatari - if you're a fan of the original you really ought to pick up Adventure II - it really is just hands-down a great game and as good as the best of the 'official' 5200 releases (well, apart from Rescue on Fractalus! which will always be the best game ever). All right. Based on your recommendation, I just plopped down $33 on a NIB Fractalus. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...p;rd=1&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I hope you like it! It's incredibly atmospheric for its time and I think you'll be amazed at what the ol' 5200 was capable of. Make sure you read the manual cover-to-cover as well 'cause it's very well written and adds to the fun! One little tip - on the later levels, take the Jaggi gun emplacements out first before you try rescuing the downed space pilots - you'll regret it if you don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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