Jess Ragan Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 This has nothing to do with the television show, although that title would still be accurate. I'm referring to the Tigervision release Springer, a furry platformer similar to Atari's own Kangaroo. Now, this game isn't entirely bad... the graphics are functional if not fantastic and the gameplay has more variety than the average 2600 game, even though some of the play mechanics from the arcade game were taken out. What really irritates me about Springer is that there's no apparent way to beat any of the rounds. I can't even finish the first because it's impossible to make the jumps between certain platforms... platforms that are your only path to the end of the round. I've stood at the very edge of these platforms, jumped, and just as it seems that I'm going to make it to the next one, the rabbit plunges to his death. IS there a way to finish the rounds in this game? I'm totally convinced that there isn't. If someone could prove me wrong, please do so and explain how I'm supposed to make these jumps! JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougy76 Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 Agreed, Springer is quite aggravating. But I find it aggravating, because it's impossible to find and it costs a ton on Ebay. Sorry, this has nothing to do with your aggravation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 Springer = Total Aggravation King Atari = Totally Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 I've never even tried the arcade game.. Guess I'll try it in Mame a bit and then try out the 2600 version to see if I can pass the first level in either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted January 8, 2003 Share Posted January 8, 2003 I've never even tried the arcade game.. Guess I'll try it in Mame a bit and then try out the 2600 version to see if I can pass the first level in either Tried both. Can't pass it in either.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted January 8, 2003 Author Share Posted January 8, 2003 The arcade game is a little more forgiving, in that it's actually POSSIBLE TO BEAT. Save states certainly don't hurt, though. If you need to get the taste of Springer out of your mouth, may I suggest gargling with Pandora's Palace? It's a cute, fun platformer by Konami starring a little Greek guy with a big Greek nose. You'll never be able to get that tune out of your head when you grab the power-up armor... it's so catchy it should almost be illegal. JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 I just played Springer for about 10 minutes and was able to get past the first level. The trick I found to make the long jumps is to "kick" by pushing up half way in the air. This tends to make the jump go a little longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 I've always hated Springer for the 2600. The gameplay is bad, and it doesn't look very good, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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