Gorf

[BassGuitari]

This one's usually up for "Worst 5200 Game" but I like it. The way it controls reminds me of TRS-80 Color Computer games like Space Assault and Galactic Attack. Squirrelly and difficult initially but not too bad once you learn to control it. It's a little weird that you have to hold the fire button down when firing to bring the shield down to let your shots through in the Invaders level, but that feels like a fairly minor gripe. Otherwise it's got great graphics and distinctly Bally sounds, a nice mix of difficulty levels, and four out of five arcade stages isn't bad.

The one thing that drives me nuts about Gorf and all CBS 5200 games is that the cartridges all have upside-down labels.

Anyone else like Gorf?

[SoundGammon]

I like Gorf, but there never was a "complete" home version! They all lack the Galaxians!

[Nutsy Doodleheimer]

I would enjoy it if it it wasn't for the wishy washy controls in the game. That has to be the most controller sensitive game I have ever played. Even I try to move the ship slightly and it's just too jittery and still impossible to aim your shots with no precision. Overall the graphics are well done, but too many bugs in the game make Gorf unplayable. The Colecovision is the far better version. I agree I don't like the Galaxians level being left out.

[BassGuitari]

That has to be the most controller sensitive game I have ever played.

Try those Color Computer games I mentioned, with the stock joystick controller. Definitely takes some practice, but like Gorf on the 5200, they're doable.

[zylon]

I was champion Gorfer once in our HSC

[RangerG]

I realize more and more as I get back into the TRS80 CoCo that it plays a big part in why I like the 5200. I grew up with the Coco and the stock non-centering joystick. You learn to use it and come to like it. It is much the same with the 5200. The analog is a different feel, but you come to like it (or at least feel at home with it :-)

[bohoki]

i hate congo bongo way worse

 

its not too bad i kind of like its use of analog control you can move really fast

 

i mean you move your stick bottom left you are there instantly

[kenfused]

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/89771-how-to-play-5200-gorf/?hl=%2Bgorf

[fujigamo]

its not too bad i kind of like its use of analog control you can move really fast

Edited August 6, 2015 by fujigamo

[Jaynz]

I like Gorf, but there never was a "complete" home version! They all lack the Galaxians!

Well, that was a licensing issue, not the part of laziness by anyone.

[GameGirl420]

I've got a boxed copy. I like this game except it's really hard!!! lol Good challenge though,and I always love getting to the last level without blowing up.

Edited August 9, 2015 by lushgirl_80

[Cobra Kai]

Question: I've read nothing but horror stories about the controls for the 5200 version of GORF. How does the game control using a digital controller like the Competition Pro?