+Random Terrain Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Which classic or homebrew Atari 2600 games have the best title screens (in your humble opinion)? There, I said it for you. Now you don't have to start your post with IMHO. I don't care if your opinion is humble or not. Feel free to boldly list how no man has listed before. Here's a question: Does an attract mode boost your opinion of the title screen? For example, Centipede has an attract mode and a pretty good title screen with a bit of animation and color cycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I was pretty impressed by Sprintmaster's title screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I think Rampage is kind of cool. Nothing fancy, but certainly pretty suitable for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoboInYourRoom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Star Fire's title screen is very cool, with great music to boot! EDIT: How could I forget Go Fish!? That's what made me really fall in love with the VCS's animation abilities. And the music was kickass. I'd say that an attract mode certainly endears a game more to me, but I really prefer music (and then there's Lead, which has the best of both worlds). Edited October 21, 2008 by TheHoboInYourRoom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Star Fire's title screen is very cool, with great music to boot! That would be a pick of mine as well. Actually, all of Manuel's games have great title screens/music. Star Fire Seawolf Colony7 Crazy Balloon Gunfight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark68 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Can't forget E.T. The title screen was really awesome. Raiders of the Lost Ark is pretty decent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks for the replies so far. Does anyone have any more they'd like to add? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I like the title screen for Kangaroo. I think the way the g wraps around the c to make the copyright logo is cool. Not to mention the baby kangaroo that you need to rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Swordquest: Earthworld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman jack Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I really like Solar Fox and Desert Falcon. They both have the appearance of a classic arcade game, which seemed impossible at one time on the 2600, but has been done often in later games. Also, Centipede's title screen and attract mode look great. And Wolfenstein VCS-The next mission looks great as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I like the title screens of the following games: BMX Air Master California Games Moon Patrol Fatal Run Dark Chambers Stargate/Defender II Dig Dug Double Dunk Xenophobe Ms. Pac-Man Asterix/Taz Obelix Sorcerer's Apprentice Moto Rodeo Off The Wall 2005 Minigame Multicart (great music!) Allia Quest Four-Play Encaved A-VCS-Tec Challenge Conquest Of Mars Merlin's Walls (love the music!) Fall Down JoustPong/FlapPing Medieval Mayhem Reindeer Rescue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I like the title screens of the following games: Stargate/Defender II Meh. A 32xN single-color sprite doesn't seem that impressive to me. Nobody mentioned Strat-O-Gems or Toyshop Trouble, though? Also surprised nobody mentioned Airlock. The title screen is better than the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 . . . Toyshop Trouble . . . Doesn't seem to be a ROM available, so those who don't own it wouldn't know what it looks like. Doesn't seem to be any videos of it at YouTube either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Back in the day: Fatal Run Bugs Bunny Holey Moley Homebrew Matchie Thrust Platnum - title screen music is great Medieval Mayhem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'd say Earthworld and BMX Airmaster. Real catchy music in BMX Airmaster too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic George 2K3 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Adventures Of TRON. I used to tape it with Wendy Carlos' "Creation Of TRON" as its BGM before starting play with Journey's "Only Solutions" during gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Centipede and Tunnel Runner are my 2 favorite title screens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks again for the replies. I'll check out all of the ones that have ROMs available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 . . . Toyshop Trouble . . . Doesn't seem to be a ROM available, so those who don't own it wouldn't know what it looks like. Doesn't seem to be any videos of it at YouTube either. Screenshot: http://www.atariage.com/screenshot_page.ht...areLabelID=2748 Of course, it doesn't capture the animation. A nice layered effect with the snow falling, and the lights blinking with the music. Allia Quest and Power Off are both nicely done as well. (Power Off is another that has to be seen in motion.) http://www.atariage.com/screenshot_page.ht...areLabelID=1134 http://www.atariage.com/screenshot_page.ht...areLabelID=2687 Juno First is another that's looking really good. (Admittedly, I'm a little biased there.) As to your other question, I like seeing attract/demo modes when possible. It adds a nice level of polish to a game. Lady Bug is an excellent example. After a few bugs run by on the title screen, it will show a demo, then alternate back and forth. It also has a nod to the arcade game with the ROM OK RAM OK screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProperRogue Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) I like the Galaxian title screen , but oddly enough you never see it until after the game ends. Edit: Looks like it does show up in attract mode , but after a rounds of simulated play. I enclosed a small video clip. Nothing fancy , and heavily compressed , definitely more colourful on tv. Untitled1.mpg Edited October 23, 2008 by ProperRogue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight magicman Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Centipede Ms. Pac Man Tunnel Runner Solar Fox Homebrews: Toyshop Trouble Thrust Stella's Stocking (Best 2600 title screen ever) Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 When I was a kid I was impressed with the ET head on the title screen for ET, now I think anything with Paul Slocum music is pretty great, particularly Thrust+ Platinum. Still, nothing impressed me back in the day like the Sylvestor Stallone open to Rocky Battles the Champ on the CV. I still think that looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) I'm surprised no one mentioned the He-Man game. I was very impressed at the time by the transformation from Adam to He-Man on the title screen! Edited October 23, 2008 by Bill_Loguidice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I'm surprised no one mentioned the He-Man game. I was very impressed at the time by the transformation from Adam to He-Man on the title screen! Same here. And the victory screen too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftermac Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Centipede has always been my favorite title screen. For homebrews, I love the music on Medieval Mayhem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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