Lord Thag Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Just wanted to give a shout out for Failsafe, as I really haven't seen much hype on this title. There were not any reviews in the store for it either, which I have rectified Seriously though, I find this to be one of the best original homebrews out there. It's got great graphics, good difficulty, tons of variety, and it's just plain fun. It makes Countermeasure look like crap. It's a fine example of a sequel done right. Anyone else playing this gem? I've yet to beat it, but I've gotten to the end. Gonna hunker down this weekend and do that, I think. Any other fans around here? I think it's PMP's best game, hands down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC-MAN PRIME Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I agree, things seem to have gotten off on a quiet start for Failsafe, probably because of all the spotlights recently being on the XM and CGE. It looks like a great game and is definitely on my want list. As a big fan of PMP's work, I couldn't imagine this game being anything less than stellar. It will be included in my next AA store order for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApolloBoy Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I bought a copy of Failsafe when I was at CGE and it's starting to become one of my favorite games on the 7800. Nice work Bob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Just wanted to give a shout out for Failsafe, as I really haven't seen much hype on this title. There were not any reviews in the store for it either, which I have rectified They did do a big pre-order before CGE (by homebrew standards) and the thread was pretty busy as it was being created. I have it and I love it too! Definitely my favorite of PacMan Plus's as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 It's a great game, and should have it's own sort of high score contest to spur on the interest. Bob rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 I will buy this game eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 One of the best original titles for the 7800, and I totally agree with Lord Thag and what he is saying. I picked up mine at CGE, and did see the thread about it before the show. A wonderful game and one that I have finally got around to play. It is much better than I anticipated and thank my good friend Lord Thag for recommending this game to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Manhattan Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 As soon as I am reunited with my Atari 7800 I plan on buying a copy of this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Wow - thanks guys I appreciate the kudos. I had fun working on this one. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd-w Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Is there going to be a PAL version of Failsafe? I've been hoping to play it for some time - it looks like a great game. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) There was a PAL version of FailSafe all along... http:// the 'FAILSAFP.BIN' and 'FAILSAFP.A78' files are PAL Thanks, Bob EDIT: There was a later version that I never attached bins to, but I added them to it now: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/154189-failsafe-7800-wip/page__view__findpost__p__1951669 Edited January 12, 2012 by PacManPlus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd-w Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks for updating the binaries. However, what I really mean is that I don't think the PAL version is available through the AA store. There doesn't seem to be a PAL option when purchasing Failsafe - perhaps Al doesn't have these binaries? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Guys My favourite game,made by Bob is MOON CRESTA,but Failsafe is also a great one,although it is not really the kind of gametype,i like.But it is an original game and i play it from time to time.Unfortunately,i never made it to the end. greetings Walter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Propane13 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 So, the challenge question is-- how far have people made it? Has anybody beaten it? Perhaps we need to have a contest-- a "bragging list" online, in order of people that have beaten the game, perhaps. Yes, I am guilty of not playing this enough, but such a challenge may bring this game out a little bit more. -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krypton85 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Is that a citroen tank on the label? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Failsafe rules ! ... did they ever make a box for it ? Edited June 8, 2012 by AtariBrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Yes, Marc O did make a box for it, it's on my shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 sweet... anyway u could show a pic of it or put the thread where it shows it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Oberhäuser Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 sweet... anyway u could show a pic of it or put the thread where it shows it? You'll find some pics here: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/164799-50-copies-of-failsafe-now-available/page__st__75__p__2119626__hl__failsafe?do=findComment&comment=2119626 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 dang, super pac and failsafe look sweet. was there a scramble one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Oberhäuser Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 dang, super pac and failsafe look sweet. was there a scramble one? http://www.atariage.com/forums/blog/375/entry-8818-scramble-atari-7800/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcp Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Three in the picture . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Just been playing FailSafe a bit and this is a great game.... Also, I converted the manual for use on the CC2 (40 columns text) here: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/154189-failsafe-7800-wip/page__st__125#entry2687098 Somehow I missed this one earlier, but it's great. And I'm not familiar with the game it's inspired by, so it's all new to me.. desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Failsafe is great ! Bob did one heck of a job with it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 So let's just start our own high score contest of it right now, right here. Because Failsafe fucking rocks, just like Bob. No HSC going on anyway, let's do it for the real fans. I'll go home after work in a bit and post a shitty score..... Thanks again Bob - we should just start our own HSC for all of Bob's games, permanently. Separate from the other HSC. DEFUCKINGCRECENZO (probably blew the spelling on that one but hey....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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