accousticguitar Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 1. Kaboom 2. Starmaster 3. River Raid 4. Dragster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhan Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I actually liked Cosmic Commuter. yeah that was a cool game. apparently Im still the only Dolphin fan lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 It's interesting that nobody's mentioned Megamania yet. That's usually one of the reliable "fan favorites" that shows up over and over again on everybody's "Top 2600 Games" lists; personally, I think it was (and is) vastly overrated. Apparently no love for Crackpots, Plaque Attack, or Private Eye either. Of those three, Crackpots is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tz101 Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Only one mention of Enduro, and no love for Frostbite? What gives???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikkarr Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) Enduro, Beamrider, and Kaboom for me. My friends and I really ended up enjoying those. Edited January 4, 2011 by Rikkarr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceDice2010 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hey, what about Keystone Kapers? I love this game. Of course the other mentions like Pitfall, River Raid, H.E.R.O. are of course really good too. Activision made some of the best 2600 game IMHO (along with iMagic). For some reason I can't give Imagic the same love that you do. There are only a few Imagic games that I really like. Um, Keystone Kapers is an Activision game, not an iMagic. True. But Imagic was mentioned in the quote. Activision made some of the best 2600 game IMHO (along with iMagic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceDice2010 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 It's interesting that nobody's mentioned Megamania yet. That's usually one of the reliable "fan favorites" that shows up over and over again on everybody's "Top 2600 Games" lists; personally, I think it was (and is) vastly overrated. Apparently no love for Crackpots, Plaque Attack, or Private Eye either. Of those three, Crackpots is my favorite. MegaMania is one of my all time favorite games. Each wave is different and requires a different skill and you still have to watch the time. Love that game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Dragster Keystone Kapers Starmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Lyons Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Pitfall II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhan Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Still the only Dolphin lover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) I’d simply say “reference my avatar” for my top 3, but in truth I actually prefer both Enduro and Pressure cooker to Keystone Kapers. Frostbite is the hands down #1 for me. And for all those talking about Kaboom and jittery paddles, clean those suckers up and they’ll be good as new. It’s worth the effort strictly to play Kaboom, IMO. Edited January 4, 2011 by Cynicaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I left Pressure Cooker and Crackpots out of my list... they should be there. There are just way too many awesome Activision games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MilkMan Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 For me, it has to be Space Shuttle. Kaboom and River Raid are right up there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Id' have to go with Enduro, which nudges out Robot Tank by a hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itchy Koala Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 It's interesting that nobody's mentioned Megamania yet. That's usually one of the reliable "fan favorites" that shows up over and over again on everybody's "Top 2600 Games" lists; personally, I think it was (and is) vastly overrated. Apparently no love for Crackpots, Plaque Attack, or Private Eye either. Of those three, Crackpots is my favorite. MegaMania is one of my all time favorite games. Each wave is different and requires a different skill and you still have to watch the time. Love that game. I agree. Its one of activisions better games, its challenging and the different waves keep things fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahfish Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 kaboom, kaboom and ... ehhhm ...kaboom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph74 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Normally, I'd say HERO, then Kaboom... but right now, I'm going with Freeway! As a kid, I played this game til it gave me hihg blood pressure trying to get a patch... I've played it a few times here and there over the years, but grabbed it tonight for some reason, and FINALLY, after 28 years got my patch-worthy score. Took about 4 games. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eegad Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Chopper Command (with Enduro a close second) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 1. Kaboom 2. Enduro 3. River Raid 4. Boxing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobZu7zu7 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Frostbite / Dolphin / Pressure Cooker / Stampede Also like Starmaster, River Raid etc... I can't pick just one! I don't like - Private Eye, Pitfall II, Chopper Command, Barnstorming. Laser Blast is bad, but a guilty pleasure at times for whatever reason lol. I like the sound effects and the laser, but it's possibly the worst activision game overall. I'd like Spider Fighter but it's far too easy. Pitfall II has no replay value to me, and I sold my only copy of it. BORING gameplay, its just a 'wait' then move type game, you don't die... you don't do anything but go under birds, climb under frogs and grab treasures... it's pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobZu7zu7 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 It's interesting that nobody's mentioned Megamania yet. That's usually one of the reliable "fan favorites" that shows up over and over again on everybody's "Top 2600 Games" lists; personally, I think it was (and is) vastly overrated. Apparently no love for Crackpots, Plaque Attack, or Private Eye either. Of those three, Crackpots is my favorite. Private Eye?!, I'd rather put a nail in my thigh! ~AGONY~ maze gaming, with the streets and country roads blending in with each other to keep you lost and driving forever... there's over 200 blocks to drive around in game 5. Can't tell one route from the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobZu7zu7 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 1 game left that hasn't been mentioned... TENNIS anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobZu7zu7 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 1 game left that hasn't been mentioned... TENNIS anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari_Falcon Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Okay, I come with a pretty different list, but agree that most Activision games are VERY GOOD games for the Atari VCS: 1st) RAMPAGE - I never got a chance to play that as a kid, but at the moment I am pretty addicted to it 2nd) TOMCAT - This was my No.1 game when I was a kid and the reason for buying my 7800 was the "sequel" F-18 Hornet 3rd) PRESSURE COOKER - I really love burgers and so this game 4th) DOUBLE DRAGON - My favourite game on the 7800 and the 2600 version rocks just to have been made 5th) RIVER RAID I+II - Those are really action classics! DECATHLON would also be on this list, but it is a joystick killer ENDURO is also excellent, but I didn't play it, yet, just Super-Ferrari which is a ripp-off. Activision games I can't stand are: DRAGSTER and GRAND PRIX, not because they are bad, but I simply can't find a real game inside them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 No love for Kaboom? I think I'd like Kaboom a whole lot more if I didn't suck horribly at it. In fact, I suck at pretty much ALL paddle games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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