VectorGamer Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 https://www.cnet.com/pictures/the-classic-80s-arcade-games-we-loved-the-most/ 1. Ms. Pac-Man 2. Robot Ron 3. Joust 4. Star Wars 5. Kangaroo 6. Spy Hunter 7. Sinistar 8. Star Trek 9. BattleZone 10. Journey <<<saved u a click>>> Sinistar (Williams Electronics) gave me anxiety like nothing else. Generally solid controls with the track ball Yeah, somebody needs to get back in the arcade and play this one again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Who's Robot Ron? But yeah.. obviously any of these highly subjective and debatable.. but the editors who loved Kangaroo and Journey my guess probably weren't the most avid gamers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Highly subjective, indeed. They really need to specify it is the early 80's they are focusing on, specifically 1980-1983. Donkey Kong missing from that list is near criminal; but again, highly subjective (and debatable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Journey, Kangaroo, Spy Hunter.. Pfflecchhh. Highly subjective indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 My top five are Mr. Do, Phoenix, Donkey Kong, Galaxian and Centipede ( I know Galaxian came out in 79 but lets not split hairs here ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 My top five are Mr. Do, Phoenix, Donkey Kong, Galaxian and Centipede ( I know Galaxian came out in 79 but lets not split hairs here ) Cool, another who has Phoenix as a fav. I actually prefer it over both Galaxian and Galaga, and wish we had something more than the 2600 port and "Eagle Empire" for the C64, respecting home conversions on classic systems. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Here are my 10 in no particular order: Star Castle Space Fury Sinistar Star Trek Asteroids Pepper II Space Encounters Cosmic Alien Galaga Jr. Pac-Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Tough call, forcing just 10 favs from the 80s. Here's what I came up with presented alphabetically: Bank Panic Donkey Kong Elevator Action Ghosts 'n Goblins Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Mr. Do! Ms. Pac-Man Pandora's Palace Phoenix Tempest I deliberated with the list a lot. It is easier for me to isolate a Top 5 or 3 games...lol. Undisputed for me is Donkey Kong in the Number 1 spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 No love for Missile Command? Phoenix is in my top 10 too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 No love for Missile Command? Phoenix is in my top 10 too. As a pure arcade rat child.. I was never fond of Missile Command. The game was way too hard! It took the 2600 port to get to me.. as it's one of my all time favorite games ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Phruby Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) My current top 10 Galaga The Empire Strikes Back Kangaroo Dig Dug Pac-Man Plus Bezerk Tempest Phoenix Millipede TMNT 2 Turtles in Time Edited July 4, 2017 by Master Phruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 My list.. Sinistar Two Tigers Asteroids Deluxe Gyruss Rob O'Tron Tempest Tron Black Widow I, Robot Q*Bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Two Tigers Got to play this at Pinball PA the last time I went. It was the first time I played it in 30 years. And I sucked at it. Definitely more fun with two players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 While not an 80's arcade game (released in '79), Asteroids is my favorite. And its Stormtrooper approved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpman1981 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Mine would be Donkey Kong Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man Dragon's Lair Space Invaders (I know it's from 1978) Mario Bros Galaga Galaxian (again, from 1979) Donkey Kong Junior Edited August 6, 2017 by Jumpman1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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