Darran@Retro Gamer Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 So I've just got hold of an Atari Lynx with Robotron: 2084 Hard Drivin California Games Robosquash Xenomorph Checkered Flag Super Skweek Rampage Ninja Gaiden and Steel Talons What classics am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) If you like late '80s arcade translations, then you must pick up RoadBlasters and STUN Runner. The Lynx ports are among the best available, even when compared to console or computer ports. There are others like Paperboy, Hydra and Rampart, but they aren't as memorable (Paperboy is actually something of a disappointment, after seeing the scrolling tricks the Lynx is capable of, thanks to California Games). For more classic arcade action, Joust and Ms. Pac-Man are also available. For a good puzzler, I recommend Shanghai. Edited July 29, 2008 by skunkworx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I'd play my Lynx a lot more if the display were cleaner. It's so washed out! I wish there were some way to replace it with a modern display... I imagine that the games would not only be more playable, but the system wouldn't chew through so many batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Besides Skunkworx' excellent recommendations, I would add: Arcade Games: APB Rygar Rampart Puzzle Games: Chip's Challenge Klax Crystal Mines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Shadow of the Beast Todd's Adventure in Slime World Power Factor another vote for Roadblasters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) Lynx Casino Block-Out (like 3D Tetris) Every Lynx review I ever wrote can be found here. Edited July 29, 2008 by atari2600land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Championship Rally is tons of fun as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran@Retro Gamer Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks for the tips I've just ordered Bill and Texts Excellent Adventure, Shanghai, Xybots and STUN Runner Out of interest, what homebrew games are worth getting. That alpine games looks rather nifty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks for the tips I've just ordered Bill and Texts Excellent Adventure, Shanghai, Xybots and STUN Runner Out of interest, what homebrew games are worth getting. That alpine games looks rather nifty... AG is neat,AG Bonus Cart is also neat.Try Road Riot 4WD,S.I.M.IS.,CyberVirus,Planar Wars and others(I'll think of some more). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
games-video Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Lemmings is one the the best conversions, try to get a hold of it, as it's getting more rare and even more expensive in the near future (see other thread). Fat Bobby is a good platform title, I liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blany Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Lemmings was outstanding but so was Steel Talons for the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran@Retro Gamer Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 Managed to get carts of Blue Lightning, Todd's Adventure in Slime World, Klax, Toki and gates of Zendecon (which is still as bad as I remember) for £20. So i'm now up to 20 titles, which is pretty good going I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I also recommend Battlezone 2000,Super Asteroids/Missle Command,Loopz,Hyperdrome,T-Tris,Pinball Jam,Hydra,Qix,Raiden,Zarlor Mercenary,and Double Dragon for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran@Retro Gamer Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Just had S.T.U.N/. Runner, Xybots, Shanghai and Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Also just won a Lynx 2 with a big bag and the following 8 games zarlour mercenary chips challenge batman returns Joust Gates of Zendecon Klax Crystal mines 2 Robo Squash all for a bargain £12 (about $26) Well, thought it was a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlezone Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 you MUST have Roadblasters. Also I love Paperboy and Rygar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Also don't forget to check out the Perpetual Lynx Review Thread. There are plenty of reviews written in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 In the hope that the OP comes back to this thread, I'm going to throw in another shout out for Loopz. It's just outstanding, and such a shame that it was never released by Atari in '92. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran@Retro Gamer Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Latest update... Now have Turbo sub, Pit fighter and Qix. Lynx Casino and Road Blasters are on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Latest update...Pit fighter Weren't you planning to stick to the recommended titles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran@Retro Gamer Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Latest update...Pit fighter Weren't you planning to stick to the recommended titles? yeah, it was umm. cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Pitfighter is by no means a great game, but it is enjoyable if you take it for what it is: a button-mashing fighter with decent graphics for the Lynx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Pitfighter is by no means a great game, but it is enjoyable if you take it for what it is: a button-mashing fighter with decent graphics for the Lynx. Yes.It is also ALOT of fun in 2 player com-lynx mode!Another fellow and I played this for hours several years ago.We had a ball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran@Retro Gamer Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Roadblasters turned uo today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison DeMeyer Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Super Off Road is a Lynx title I did enjoy very much, recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Shanghai, KLAX, Ms. Pacman, and Awesome Golf are among my favourites for the Lynx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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