Nebulon Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm fairly new to the Atari 8-bit games catalog (and I really like what I'm seeing so far). Anyone have any favorite games for these machines that are a little less well-known than the Dig Dugs and Pac-Mans of the world? They don't necessarily have to be obscure... just things that people sometimes overlook. Thanks in advance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Well these are my favorite games, but I am not sure whether they are unknown or not. I leave out the very known games. 1. Nerm of Bemer (basic) 2. Spy's demise 3. Drelbs 4. Stampede 5. Ocean Detox 6. Oils well 7. Panther 8. Flip and Flop 9. Jewel Bits 10. Cropky 11. Eckn+ (this game is brilliant!) 12. Dodger (basic) You really should check them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ixion Trolls and Tribulations Gumball Bug Attack Whistler's Brother Frogger II: Threedeep M.U.L.E. Nibbler Frisky Tom Diamonds (ESC) Desmond's Dungeon (ESC) Lunar Leeper (OSB) Ataritris II Dredis Thank God It's Friday Mr TNT Aquatron Gwobby's Adventure (BAS)! Shamus Case II Zone X "Budget games" Ninja Ninja Master Tanium Transmuter Kik-Start Scooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenjennings Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Shamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Just rediscovered Drelbs a week or two ago, such a fun, original and hard game....and weird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Unexpected fun: Pinhead This is a clone of Kick or Kick-Man arcade game by Bally-Williams. http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8298 Turn off the terrible music though.... Edited February 20, 2014 by Level42 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchcock4 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 The Return of Heracles had to be my favorite. Combination adventure/combat and if you knew some Greek mythology, it helped you move along the storyline quicker. I would love to play it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Survivor by Synapse. Pretty cool concept...kind of like Sinistar but with stationary bases you have to take out. Pretty simple graphics but solid game play. Needs a remake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erichenneke Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Necromancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Some probably appear in Top 25 lists, but of the games that aren't high profile, some of the ones I recommend: Captain Beeble, Mr Robot and his Robot Factory, The Final Legacy, Rally Speedway, Wargames, Sea Dragon, Whirlinurd, Snokie, Stealth/Landscape, Monster Smash, Pharoah's Curse, Aquatron, Red Max, Canyon Climber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam242 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 The Great American Cross Country Road Race is the best racer, bar none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Druid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Druid Speaking of which... Does anyone have or know where to get a digital copy of the instructions? I don't think I've seen them anywhere online yet. Edited February 21, 2014 by MrFish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Speaking of which... Does anyone have or know where to get a digital copy of the instructions? I don't think I've seen them anywhere online yet. Actually I know how to play it. I have the C64 manual and I know all the Atari keys. But it would be nice to have the Atari version of the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xzerix Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 My favourites were the the classic Missile Command, Pac-Man, Qix and Choplifter - all of which I had on cartridge rather than casette so It's easy to like instant loading times. My more obsure favourites were Action Quest and Alien Storm (both of which I had on tape), plus the more common Rockford, Boulderdash and Ghostbusters. I really wish someone would write an updated (and expanded) version of Alien swarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Little known, but very playable for two players: - Polar Pierre (when bored playing standard levels - which doesn't happen quickly, use the built-in editor, much like Mr Robot's) - Dyna Killers - Major League Hockey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snicklin Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Survivors from Atlantis, simple looking game with great gameplay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) For some that haven't yet been mentioned: I'm a big fan of Getaway! It's a maze game, but I've always liked it over pac man games for its added complexity. This is probably my favorite A8 exclusive. I've also recently gotten back into Upward which is a slick little platformer that I can't get terribly far in. There was another game called 'Oil Game' or 'Gusher' that I really liked. There's also a modern(?) 'deluxe' one but I can't get that to work on my hardware for some reason. (this is a business sim, not for everybody) DungeonLords really does well for me too. His Dark Majesty is probably really popular the community, but it's modern so I wouldn't consider it well-known. I've been looking around for the same kinds of titles since I'm 'rediscovering' atari right now, so I'm pretty interested in how this thread turns out. I think I'm pretty good all the way up through 1987 or so, but there's a lot I missed 88' and later. Edited February 21, 2014 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ripdubski Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Getaway was good, but it was a pretty popular APX game. This may have been popular as well, though I don't recall too many friends playing it: Pharaohs Curse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+therealbountybob Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 ...I really wish someone would write an updated (and expanded) version of Alien swarm I think there are two versions of Alien Swarm, one is too easy? - Polar Pierre (when bored playing standard levels - which doesn't happen quickly, use the built-in editor, much like Mr Robot's) If you (or anyone) has any levels you have created please post an ATR Can't believe I didn't give the High Score Club a plug; so this season we are playing games from A to Z - which leads to each round's poll and suggestions becoming interesting in themselves as we plough through the alphabet. Join in at any time guys, just a bit of Atari fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikor Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Many, many games... Alley Cat - best of the best Ghostbusters Włóczykij Tanks (You must try it - in two player mode) Hans Kloss Trix Qix Moon Patrol Tekblast Tempest X-treme HERO Submission Preliminary Monty (Utopia unofficial version) The Eidolon (3D fractal generated caves) Cavernia Plastron Inside (Chip War on Atari) Tales of Dragon & Cavemen Shanghai Tapper Tiger Attack (but with simply enemy algorithms) Operation Blood (Operation Wolf for Ataris) Inspektor (sorry, Polish only) Ixion One on One and many, many more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Shamus ('2nd Person Maze Shooter, very fast') Spelunker (cave exploration, multi-level, vertical scrolling, going ever deeper) Fort Apocalypse (Helicopter in underground maze rescuing people) M.U.L.E. (Best multiplayer ever) Archon (magical action chess type game) Bruce Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Hans Kloss I always thought this looked pretty cool, but I'm yet to find any English instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Perplexity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Diamonds (English Software Company) and Sun Star / Solar Star (CRL in U.K. and Microdaft in U.S.) Edited February 21, 2014 by Wrathchild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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