+wongojack Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Since the A8 and C64 are mentioned, I figure it's safe to include this one (my personal favorite home version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vWQunv7e2M The archive for it is on this page: http://www.blitter.com/~nebulous/amiga-games01.html Written in BlitzBasic! I know about that language. That means you could probably do a Windows port of that version fairly easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Since the A8 and C64 are mentioned, I figure it's safe to include this one (my personal favorite home version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vWQunv7e2M The archive for it is on this page: http://www.blitter.com/~nebulous/amiga-games01.html Wow that looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I'd go with the 400/800/5200 version as well. That Amiga version looks and sounds almost perfect, very nice. Although not a great port, I used to enjoy Planet Invasion on the Tandy Coco a lot back in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 1) Sega Genesis 2) Ti 99/4a 3) A8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I grew up with the Atari 8-bit version so that's my favorite. Personally I always loved the sounds, I wouldn't call them weak. The 2600 version wasn't too bad once you got past its limitations, it had its charm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebulon Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I grew up with the Atari 8-bit version so that's my favorite. Personally I always loved the sounds, I wouldn't call them weak. The 2600 version wasn't too bad once you got past its limitations, it had its charm. I was really impressed by the Atari 2600 version of Stargate/Defender II. It's pretty amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebulon Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Since we're talking about Defender (a scrolling game), you might enjoy this: https://archive.org/stream/ataribooks-atari-graphics-and-arcade-game-design/atarigraphicsandarcadegamedesign#page/n225/mode/2up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I was really impressed by the Atari 2600 version of Stargate/Defender II. It's pretty amazing. Yeah that and Solaris are always the two 'go to' games that people use when they want to prove the 2600 was capable of amazing graphics. They really could be mistaken for 8-bit titles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Dragon Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I also like to point folks in the direction of this little gem, when they think they've seen everything the 2600 had to offer: http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Duc-F32oL_0U&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwio0umc2MXMAhUnJsAKHSgRBxEQtwIIFTAA&usg=AFQjCNGKFvzXzzQZsALf4-LDsAFB6sM9gw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I also like to point folks in the direction of this little gem, when they think they've seen everything the 2600 had to offer: http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Duc-F32oL_0U&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwio0umc2MXMAhUnJsAKHSgRBxEQtwIIFTAA&usg=AFQjCNGKFvzXzzQZsALf4-LDsAFB6sM9gw One of the Youtube comments: "Favorite. Atari. 2600. Game. Evarr!! So much detail and control for a 4-bit game..." People still think that the 2600 is a 4-bit system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebulon Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I also like to point folks in the direction of this little gem, when they think they've seen everything the 2600 had to offer: http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Duc-F32oL_0U&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwio0umc2MXMAhUnJsAKHSgRBxEQtwIIFTAA&usg=AFQjCNGKFvzXzzQZsALf4-LDsAFB6sM9gw Holy sh*t. That's brilliant! Clever use of the switches too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I grew up on the VCS That sounds very uncomfortable. I'll bet you still have lines on your back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 One of the Youtube comments: "Favorite. Atari. 2600. Game. Evarr!! So much detail and control for a 4-bit game..." People still think that the 2600 is a 4-bit system. Some people, anyway. Their logic almost makes sense ... NES was 8-bit, which came after Atari 2600, and 16-bit Genesis came after NES. X-bit, 8-bit, 16-bit ... the Atari must be 4-bit! What really puts sand in my shorts is the "special usage" for videogames of "second party." Ugghhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Innit Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Since the A8 and C64 are mentioned, I figure it's safe to include this one (my personal favorite home version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vWQunv7e2M The archive for it is on this page: http://www.blitter.com/~nebulous/amiga-games01.html I really like this version. Controls feel "right". There is a Defender clone that I absolutely love on the Amiga, it's called Oblivion. Quite often I find myself firing up the old Amiga just to have a blast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g79ujxqUdPg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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