gorfcadet Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Hope you are all doing well! Xenophobe was one of those games I really thought Atari did better than the NES. I was sad to find out that it didn't have an end boss like the Lynx version, but I still think this game holds up and is fun even today. Thank all of you that have been supportive of my little project. My goal is to video review the entire 7800 library eventually including all the major home brew releases in the shop as well. What do you all think of this one? I love the split screen co op, but hate that everyone is the Capt. Picard looking guy. No duck head guy? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I'm mixed, but I was mixed on the arcade version too. As a conversion, it's arguably one of Atari's best. The graphics look sharper than the NES conversion. I do find it a bit repetitive and hate that it doesn't have an ending. And the sound isn't great, even by TIA standards. Years ago, I had a house party where friends actually spent the whole night playing this and Ballblazer over everything else I had on my SMS and 7800. So it had its fans :-) The XE one that wasn't formally released is pretty good too. Still has crappy sound and is less colorful than the 7800 version, though it scrolls quickly from screen to screen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Although falling short of being a top game for the system, it is still worthy of an honorable mention. No doubt, worth playing and owning for those with a 7800 console. Individuals who dislike the Arcade original, certainly this port won't change their opinion of the game. Nonetheless, to this gamer it's a great game under the ProSystem, despite the lack of character variety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundGammon Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 More fun to play with Peter Gunn music playing in the background! Seems like a natural fit! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 It seems I have haters? I've noticed my last two 7800 vids have gotten two down votes. One was as soon as the video posted! They never say anything in the comments, so I guess it isn't anything I can improve. Meh. SoundGammon, Yeah Peter Gunn makes everything better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I really liked the arcade game. In fact I have a video of Dauber and myself playing the game with its creator. The 7800 version, while not bad, leaves a lot to be desired, however. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Oh.. "Duck head guy" Dr. Kwak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 It seems I have haters? I've noticed my last two 7800 vids have gotten two down votes. One was as soon as the video posted! They never say anything in the comments, so I guess it isn't anything I can improve. Meh. SoundGammon, Yeah Peter Gunn makes everything better! Haters? Maybe people being stupid. Agree or disagree with what games you like or do not like anyone with half a brain can see some effort went into your production of a review. So I do not understand the down votes. I have not checked it out yet. But I will right now. Keep up the good work. Do em all. Homebrews etc. 7800 rules!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 Haters? Maybe people being stupid. Agree or disagree with what games you like or do not like anyone with half a brain can see some effort went into your production of a review. So I do not understand the down votes. I have not checked it out yet. But I will right now. Keep up the good work. Do em all. Homebrews etc. 7800 rules!! Thanks, I appreciate that. I know I can't get worked up over that stuff. It just freaked me out because I just hit publish and boom in under 2 seconds a down vote! Just finished up Kung Fu Master. I think we need to look at the AA rarity guide. It's a 4, but I think it's more like a 7 now. Only 1 in recents on Ebay. Finished around 20, but there are none active right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I'm not a big fan of this game but certainly enjoy the videos. Keep em coming! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 I'm not a big fan of this game but certainly enjoy the videos. Keep em coming! I think the videos are great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 It seems I have haters? I've noticed my last two 7800 vids have gotten two down votes. One was as soon as the video posted! They never say anything in the comments, so I guess it isn't anything I can improve. Meh. People will always find reasons to dislike. It may be that they don't like Xenophobe or don't like the 7800 or don't like a font you chose for your title card or your voice reminds them of some guy they once had a fight with. You shouldn't let it discourage you at all, because you're doing a great job with these videos. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 ^ Yeah, was going to say something similar. Probably don't care for the 7800 port or something. I wouldn't sweat it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks everyone for the kind words. Grades have been uploaded at work so now it is time to game and relax. Just uploaded Kung Fu; Im feeling like Jinx or Rampage next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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