ElectricTroy Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Because the graphics were so primitive, I had to use a LOT of imagination: STAR RAIDERS: I pretended I was Buck Rogers with Hawk as my copilot. Other times I would choose the hardest level/shields off and see how long I could last without getting hit. BERZERK: I imagined that firing my gun at walls made them magnetic and pulled robots into the wall! I always thought it was funny how the robots foot "twitched" from time to time. It was as though the robot couldn't decide if it wanted to stand still or walk. MISSILE COMMAND: The Russkies were attacking! INDY 500: I played it while watching the race, and pretended I was a real driver! (heh heh) I did the same thing with my Tyco Racing Track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witchfynde Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Because the graphics were so primitive, I had to use a LOT of imagination: BERZERK: I imagined that firing my gun at walls made them magnetic and pulled robots into the wall! I always thought it was funny how the robots foot "twitched" from time to time. It was as though the robot couldn't decide if it wanted to stand still or walk. Ha ha...that's good...and FITTING...since they're so stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miqorz Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 [Edited] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtboy69 Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 my fav. memory of atari 2600 was when everyone on my block was playing mario bros. on the nes. and talking about in school i'd try and start up a conversation about asteriods and get laughed at until i got pissed and would punch a kid then get sent to the office or even home some times and this was when i was only in grade one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Its funny you mention the imagination thing. I remembered, while playing Berzerk last week, that I used to make up all sorts of crazy stories behind the 'characters' in atari games when I played them as a kid. The stories changed from day to day, and varied quite a bit. I imagine its something you can't do as easily with contemporary games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricTroy Posted May 6, 2003 Author Share Posted May 6, 2003 COSMIC ARK: I said, "Beam me up Scotty!" every time I beamed up an alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 As a kid I had no problem imagining the on screen graphics were the same as the box art. Especially Marauder. The onscreen blob that represents the player was, in my head, that kick ass box art guy with the helmet. I can't do that as anymore as an adult but I have fond memories of that back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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