VectorGamer Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I can't name one title that is the most, but I'll give you two that I think should be considered...incidentally, both games released by Parker Bros. Reactor Although simplified (what 2600 games aren't?) from the arcade game (which I love), I thought overall this was an excellent port. I've played the VCS version with a trackball for a truer to arcade experience (and I think it plays better with the trackball). Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle This was a cartridge that sat in my storage tub for years and didn't see any play. One day I decided to pop this cartridge in, read the instruction manual and gave it a go. I found this game to be an excellent two-stage shooter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algus Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Astroblast is a favorite of mine. Combine Asteroids and Space Invaders and you get victory. I actually like it a little more than the Inty version as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianC Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Combine Asteroids and Space Invaders and you get victory. No, Combine Asteroids and Defender and you get Victory. On a more serious note, Astroblast is one I like quite a bit too. As far as games I find underrated, Towering Inferno is my choice. It's not the prettiest game, but it's a blast to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lentzquest Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I always thought Jawbreaker should get more love than it does. It's a fun little game and the toothbrush between levels is great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Doesn't get much love, but I always considered Robot Tank to be a better version of Battlezone, and highly enjoyable at that. The game gets crazy hard in later levels, but still is vastly underrated by most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Space Attack is an incredible version of Space Battle for the Intellivision. Many people don't read the instructions so they don't know how to play it. I also think Montezuma's Revenge is underrated. Incredible graphics and solid gameplay but rarely gets a mention. Lastly, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention Beamrider. Lightning quick gameplay that continues to introduce new enemies deep into the game. My alltime favorite VCS game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Astroblast is a favorite of mine. Combine Asteroids and Space Invaders and you get victory. I actually like it a little more than the Inty version as well. Astroblast jumped way up on my list when I learned that it supports joystick controller AND paddle controller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Amidar, I so love this game. Joystick control is like 'why won't it move faster' but you get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saverofgames Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Xenophobe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Ram it is an excellent game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Astroblast jumped way up on my list when I learned that it supports joystick controller AND paddle controller! Whhhaaaattt?? I know what I am playing tonight! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariTexas Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Spider Fighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Astroblast jumped way up on my list when I learned that it supports joystick controller AND paddle controller! Yep. For whatever reason, Astroblast with paddles seems to be one of the best kept secrets of retro gaming. It places the game head-and-shoulders above the Inty counterpart, IMO, and is very underrated in general as far as VCS titles go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Whhhaaaattt?? I know what I am playing tonight! IIRC the paddle is auto detected at start up of the cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 if I'm going specifically for under rated, I'll mention warplock and encounter at l-5. I don't think montezumas is specifically under rated, i think it's just rare and came out post crash. i LOVE reactor. currently my fave 2600 game. Space Master X-7 is still my overall fave :-) I also think quick step and entombed are hugely under rated. playing entombed deliberatly co-op is still to this day one of the most amazing co-op experiences out there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Beamrider and Fast Eddie are both underrated if you ask me. Both are really polished and very playable even by today's homebrew standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Beamrider and Fast Eddie are both underrated if you ask me. Both are really polished and very playable even by today's homebrew standards. Fast Eddie was a game I played incessantly as a kid BITD. Gameplay is excellent and can just flow while you're "in the zone". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karokoenig Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Spider Fighter It might interest you to hear that Spider Fighter is one of this week's games in the 2600 High Score Club - so what are you waiting for? http://atariage.com/forums/topic/216094-the-new-high-score-club-s2-weeks-1718-unique-week-3/ I'd like to add GI Joe Cobra Strike to the "underrated" list. An excellent and fun game in two-player co-op mode. Edited September 12, 2013 by karokoenig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOliver Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) SpaceChase. Is there a game with a better explosion sound? Edited September 12, 2013 by DanOliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwackery Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Boing - rare and fun to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strudders Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Another vote for Fast Eddie. My kids love it too. Also - Mines of Minos. Have been playing that a lot recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Private Eye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 SpaceChase. Is there a game with a better explosion sound? I have very fond memories playing this as a kid and yes, the graphics and sound were quite impressive at the time. Bought it at our local Eagle grocery store, where there was a cardboard standee marketing Apollo games. If I'm remembering correctly, Data Age had a similar standee full of their stuff and bought a few of their games too. Was one of the things I looked forward to when grocery shopping with my Grandmother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Subterranea. And another vote for Space Master X7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KaeruYojimbo Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Amidar, I so love this game. Joystick control is like 'why won't it move faster' but you get used to it. I always loved the arcade Amidar, but I think Demolition Herby is actually better than the 2600 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.