Zap! Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 This computer may have been the king of this genre! There were so many great games. The Dave Munsie games especially come to mind. Nearly all were fantastic. There were also many great ones that were totally under the radar, such as House of the Rising Sun, Dan Winslow's Hero, and countless others. So, what are your favorites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I would have to look through my collection, but off the top of my head: Skystrike - a 2D air/air + air/ground combat simulator that I found addictive There is a recent Pole Position port that is well done. I also remember enjoying a bunch of games that were fairly basic, but had high production values (for the time) -- Robotz, Boing Monopoly by David Addison- This is fun because it doesn't waste your time with a lot of BS animation like most monopoly games, and you can actually play a fast game of monopoly! Even more so if you play on an emulator you can speed up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christos Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) This is not a bad list: https://lowresmag.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/top-10-atari-st-indie-games/ Also, some great suggestions in the comments. (P.S. I've written it) Edited June 17, 2019 by Christos 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Christos said: This is not a bad list: https://lowresmag.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/top-10-atari-st-indie-games/ Also, some great suggestions in the comments. (P.S. I've written it) Great article, only I hate that you called PD/Shareware "indie games." That's millennial hipster speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidLittleMan Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Lists like this are always very subjective. Other thing is: are games like Llamatron really to consider as separate game ? Technically it is it, for sure, but it is basically something just 'heavily inspired', remake in best case. I think that when we say 'best' should consider originality too. And that's really not easy part. So, I would certainly put 'Revenge of the Mutant Camels' before Llamatron on this list. Tastes are different, but Camels are Minter's idea (there is Attack of ...), while Llamatron is frantic Robotron ? . Another very nice one: Herman . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christos Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Zap! said: Great article, only I hate that you called PD/Shareware "indie games." That's millennial hipster speak. That's because I tried to find a term that I hate less than "homebrew" , and maybe attract some readers that weren't familiar with the old terms. Glad you enjoyed the article. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Zap! said: Great article, only I hate that you called PD/Shareware "indie games." That's millennial hipster speak. an indie game is still a commercial game. The proper millenial hipster term for shareware should be "paleo-crowdfunded" game Edited June 18, 2019 by zzip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacman000 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Hmmmm... A lot of "indie" games have a try-now pay-later model, similar to shareware. But shareware's re-attributable; most modern indie titles are not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just a quick for the thrills of it shooter, but I loved Holocaust. Not to mention the Dave Munsie games. "Get the Humanoid! Get the chicken!" will forever resonate in my mind... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataricrypt Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I've got some listed here that might tickle your fancy? https://ataricrypt.blogspot.com/search/label/PD Hope there's something here for you? I usually play Megapede every other week - awesome game that which always gets my vote 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedepede04 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) this one maybe ? btw video is from Steve's(Atari Crypt) YT channel Edited June 19, 2019 by fedepede04 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataricrypt Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 19 hours ago, fedepede04 said: this one maybe ? btw video is from Steve's(Atari Crypt) YT channel Nah, I hated that... Oh wait, it's you Peter. Ahem.... GREAT GAME MATE!!!!!!!!!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 (edited) On 6/18/2019 at 9:42 AM, ParanoidLittleMan said: Tastes are different, but Camels are Minter's idea (there is Attack of ...), while Llamatron is frantic Robotron ? . No, Llamatron has some significant differences from Robotron, even though the basic core gameplay is the same. As for me, no ST freeware/shareware list is complete without Droid. Edited June 20, 2019 by Sauron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogging Hell Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 From Little Acorns (text adventure with graphics and wicked sense of humour), Dark Wars (DM Clone), Paths of Glory (Legend clone), Bio Hazard (Xenomorph like), Towers (DM Clone) and Walls of Illusion (DM Clone) would be my PD/ Shareware favs (they are all adventure type games). Mystic Well was also a pretty nice Dungeon Master like game if you can get past the graphics. Also liked 'Going down with the Captain', which isn't remotely like the title suggests (more plugging holes on a sinking ship), The Obscure Naturalist (defies genre) and Spectral Sorcery (puzzle game). Because the ST's scrolling could often be somewhat lack lustre, I was always pulled towards strategy and adventure games on the platform more than shooters. On 6/19/2019 at 6:01 PM, ataricrypt said: I've got some listed here that might tickle your fancy? https://ataricrypt.blogspot.com/search/label/PD I hadn't seen Crash Time Plumber before. The graphics look pretty damn good. Will have to check it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidLittleMan Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Thanx Zogging Hell to mentioning scrolling - Heartland 2000 - excellent 4 way scrolling, even on bare ST . Huh - rating is 10 at Atarimania ? Only little flaw: needs 1MB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataricrypt Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 11 hours ago, Zogging Hell said: From Little Acorns (text adventure with graphics and wicked sense of humour), Dark Wars (DM Clone), Paths of Glory (Legend clone), Bio Hazard (Xenomorph like), Towers (DM Clone) and Walls of Illusion (DM Clone) would be my PD/ Shareware favs (they are all adventure type games). Mystic Well was also a pretty nice Dungeon Master like game if you can get past the graphics. Also liked 'Going down with the Captain', which isn't remotely like the title suggests (more plugging holes on a sinking ship), The Obscure Naturalist (defies genre) and Spectral Sorcery (puzzle game). Because the ST's scrolling could often be somewhat lack lustre, I was always pulled towards strategy and adventure games on the platform more than shooters. I hadn't seen Crash Time Plumber before. The graphics look pretty damn good. Will have to check it out. I'm sure you'll love it. Takes some practice to beat it after about level 4 or 5. But can you beat it without cheat for extra lives? I can. Ahem. Honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogging Hell Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 42 minutes ago, ataricrypt said: I'm sure you'll love it. Takes some practice to beat it after about level 4 or 5. But can you beat it without cheat for extra lives? I can. Ahem. Honest. Grin, I doubt it - I'm pretty bad at Donkey Kong at the best of times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogging Hell Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 3 hours ago, ParanoidLittleMan said: Thanx Zogging Hell to mentioning scrolling - Heartland 2000 - excellent 4 way scrolling, even on bare ST . Huh - rating is 10 at Atarimania ? Only little flaw: needs 1MB. That game looks bonkers, like Treasure Island Dizzy on amphetamines! (if the original wasn't weird enough). Pity the levels look a bit empty of baddies, looks like it would make a good engine for a Sonic style game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christos Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Also, if anyone is into jrpg, fatemaster is an excellent game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zap! Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 How about Thurg -N- Murg? No one seems to remember it, but it has fantastic music. Please check out the music at 4:00 into the video. Super-catchy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Invader Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 On 6/19/2019 at 6:01 PM, ataricrypt said: I've got some listed here that might tickle your fancy? https://ataricrypt.blogspot.com/search/label/PD Hope there's something here for you? I usually play Megapede every other week - awesome game that which always gets my vote That's an awesome website with a ton of information. There are a ton of games mentioned in this thread that I haven't even heard of. My go-to homebrews are r0x, Gianna Sisters STe, Duckdash and I'm going to include Skulldiggery - it was originally a commercial release but a full version was also released on a magazine disk later in its life when it went out of vogue which is where I found it. It's my #1 desert island game for the ST and a game I believe everyone should play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoidLittleMan Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Hey, nobody mentioning Uridium Blt. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev DAvies Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I've gotta admit I keep coming back to Parrabellum from Budgie UK (ok, technically Licenseware). Its a nice little STOS single screen platformer with a feindish, and sometimes unfair, twist. Still a good time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataricrypt Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 That is one tough game, Kev. It's incredible but it sure pushed my gaming skills to the limit (very quickly) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 On 6/17/2019 at 10:00 AM, zzip said: Monopoly by David Addison- This is fun because it doesn't waste your time with a lot of BS animation like most monopoly games, and you can actually play a fast game of monopoly! Even more so if you play on an emulator you can speed up. I loved this, and played the hell out of it, but there's a bug in it that doesn't keep track of what Chance or Community Chest cards have been played. As a result, I've had games where I've had 6+ "Get out of jail free!" cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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