Bixler Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hello, First off, sorry for how many threads I have made here as of late (this is what, my third one this week?!), so for that you have my apologies. This will be my last one for a while I'm quite sure. I have enough money for 1-2 ColecoVision loose carts (or CIB if they're cheap enough) for a few months. I'm wondering which of these games (that I plan on gathering all of eventually) has particularly high replayability: Burgertime Donkey Kong Jr. Fortune Builder Frenzy Jumpman Jr. Ladybug Mouse Trap Mr. Do! Mr. Do!'s Castle Ms. Space Fury Pepper II Spy Hunter Steamroller Tapper Tarzan Turbo Venture Zaxxon Galaxian Defender Q*Bert Centipede Frogger Spy Hunter H.E.R.O War Games River Raid Choplifter Granted, these are all arcade games, so I'm guessing their "replayability" is through the roof anyhow, but I'm curious if those more experienced than I have played any of these more than just about any other game. (Incidentally, are there any must-own titles that are egregiously missing from my list, in your opinion?) Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Burgertime Donkey Kong Jr. Frenzy Jumpman Jr. Ladybug Mouse Trap Mr. Do! Pepper II Tapper Turbo Venture Zaxxon Galaxian Defender Q*Bert Centipede Frogger Spy Hunter H.E.R.O I narrowed it down for you, but not by much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 +1 Frenzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 All of them are high replayability but these are the top three I ALWAYS play over and over again: Lady Bug Frogger Tutankham (not on your list) I used to play Wargames, Mr Do and Tarzan a lot too. All those games are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 For high replayability, these would be my recommendations: •Burgertime •Donkey Kong Jr. •Frenzy •Ladybug •Mouse Trap •Mr. Do! •Mr. Do!'s Castle •Pepper II •Spy Hunter •Tapper •Venture •Zaxxon •Galaxian •Centipede •Frogger •War Games •River Raid Other recommendations which are not on your list, for whatever reason: •2010 - The Graphic Action Game •Antarctic Adventure •Bump 'n Jump •Congo Bongo •Gateway to Apshai •Gorf •Gyruss •Keystone Kapers •Montezuma's Revenge •Oil's Well •Pitfall! •Pitfall II - Lost Caverns •Popeye •Roc 'n Rope •Space Panic •Star Trek - Strategic Operations Simulator •Star Wars Arcade •Time Pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digress Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 frenzy spy hunter looping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crapahute Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 From the FAQ : http://www.colecoboxart.com/faq/FAQ04.htm#c49 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 My suggestions per my taste Burgertime Frenzy Defender Q*Bert River Raid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Steamroller is going to cost you money so if you only have money for 2 loose carts then you don't have the money to buy steamroller. The games I play the most that are commercial which is not much because I am always playing the homebrews Bump 'n jump Tapper ladybug pepper II Qbert Time Pilot Popeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroillucid Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Here's my favorite ones: (no particuliar order) - Tarzan (impressive graphics for its time) - Antarctic Adventure - Montezuma's Revenge - Root Beer Tapper - Miner 2049er - Turbo - Venture ( I prefer the CV version over the original Arcade one) - Mouse Trap ( I prefer the CV version over the original Arcade one) - Gorf (I think some would disagree, but I like the CV version) - Pepper II - Q*bert - Zaxxon ( I prefer the CV version over the original Arcade one) I'm dead sure I forgot some titles, oh well.... Edited June 19, 2014 by retroillucid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Put these at the top of your list:Pepper IIQbertMiner 2049erTutankhamMr. DoMousetrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bixler Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Wow, so many helpful responses, thanks! I'll revise my master list of releases I plan on picking up (over a long period of time, mind you) and start asking around in the Marketplace forums. I'll probably start off searching for Mouse Trap and Q*Bert. Edited June 20, 2014 by Bixler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Bixler... do yourself a favor and checkout Mumbai's ColecoVision carts sales thread in the AtariAge MarketPlace. He has great prices, excellent condition carts and ships fast! You'll end up saving yourself a lot of time and money. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/168225-fs-colecovision-cartridges/page-1?hl=+mumbai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bixler Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Wonderful, thank you. EDIT: Jesus those prices! You're right, I can afford about 5x the carts I was expecting from eBay. Edited June 20, 2014 by Bixler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Wonderful, thank you. EDIT: Jesus those prices! You're right, I can afford about 5x the carts I was expecting from eBay. He's great to deal with too. Games are in excellent condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKELETOR68 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Pepper Ii Ladybug Frenzy Donkey Kong Jr Zaxxon Old school Arcade games will always be on my list before 1985. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Tarzan and Frenzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bixler Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Thanks for the recommendations everyone; I picked up Q*Bert, Keystone Kapers, Donkey Kong, Pepper II, Zaxxon, Burger Time, and Choplifter! from mumbai. Can't wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Thanks for the recommendations everyone; I picked up Q*Bert, Keystone Kapers, Donkey Kong, Pepper II, Zaxxon, Burger Time, and Choplifter! from mumbai. Can't wait! I think keystone kapers on any system starts to get boring but all your other games should keep you addicted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bixler Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Ah it's in my top five 2600 games easily. I can't get enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwalla Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Get all of the initial launch titles (DK, Venture, Ladybug, Mouse Trap, Space Panic, Turbo, Carnival, Cosmic Avenger, Smurf Rescue) - they're the cheapest and some of the best titles. H.E.R.O., Galaxian, and Frenzy are a must down the road (pricey). Beamrider, Popeye, Qbert, Frogger, Gorf, DK Jr., Wargames, Pepper II, and Burgertime are excellent ports for the system and mostly cheap to get. Large % of high quality and diverse titles for the CV that will keep you happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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