Mind Master Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 ...sorry for the abrasive subject line, but I have to get something off my chest that's been simmering for 20 years now... I've never understood how Atlantis is fun. Can someone explain the appeal of this game to me? My complaint is the wimpy firepower at the player's disposal. You can't guide the missiles, you can't even move! You're stuck with three cannons in fixed positions. Even Air-Sea Battle gives you more offensive flexibility. It feels like you're fighting the aliens with one hand tied behind your back. Am I missing something about this game? Because I understand it's pretty popular... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Try downloading Atlantis II and giving it a play Seriously, this is one of my all time favorite games. You do have control if you know how to use your cannons well. Try playing without the center cannon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 atlantis is all about timing and rhythm, once you've got it, you'll love it. without it, you'll hate it. afterthought, it's kinda like DDR without the patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maibock Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Yeah this game definitely rocks! The frantic pace when those little planes are zippy by, is exilarating! I just noticed that you get more points when you hit a plane from the left or right cannons - Do you guys use those exsclusively? or will you go to the middle cannon? I gotta get Atlantis 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Hi there! While it's admittedly not the greatest game ever, it is still entertaining enough to waste a few hours with Greetings, Manuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mock Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 I think something is wrong with my Atlantis...I only get 1 friggin point when i kill something... Mock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 I think something is wrong with my Atlantis...I only get 1 friggin point when i kill something... Mock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 I rather enjoy atlantis myself. I play it with the Track and Field controller, because the middle cannon is just a cheap point. It really adds to the game if you don't use the middle cannon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriana Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 I'm in agreement with Mind Master. Rhythm, shmythm. The game still sucks. GORGEOUS graphics though. Shame about the repetitive, boring, "too little, not enough" gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 As an Imagic Fanboy myself.. I have to agree. I wouldn't go so far as to say "it sucks". But let's face it... it sure aint the greatest. Shooting from 3 stationary canons.. not too fun. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 yea its the not the best thing since sliced bread, but it is good. Of course, I -NEVER- played the 2600 once I had the intellivision version with its cool spotlights and the ufo you control. what a great enhancement. So was inty Atlantis the first game with light sourcing? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wavemotion Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 Wow! Lots of backlash against Atlantis I personally think it's a great title - one of my top 15 for Atari and a game I can play for hours. This, Cosmic Arc, Dragonfire and Laser Gates are the crowning achievements of Imagic - all are well crafted games. I guess I like the repetative gameplay (aren't many of the Atari games that way - repetative, but very very fun). I don't see Cosmic Arc or DragonFire being any less repetative (except that they have 2 alternating repetative screens -- though Laser Gates has a more variety). And once the pace picks up (doesn't take long) it gets pretty intense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mind Master Posted March 18, 2003 Author Share Posted March 18, 2003 I tried playing it without the center cannon and it did improve things. Maybe it will grow on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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