Question about ports

[ZippyRedPlumber]

So, I'm planning on making a port of my Lyra game to Intellivision. I got a question to ask, are you guys fine with a shot for shot conversion or a version with some elements changed?

[Brian's Man Cave]

I’m cool with both, but from what I have gathered from the community… having something extra tends to be more welcoming than a straight up port! Either by adding extra or new levels, different skill options or play modes. Especially if the original game is simple.

[+fdr4prez]

If you are coming from 2600 up to Inty, then take advantage of the better system.  Do things that you wanted to be done on the Atari that you couldn't, but now the Inty opens more doors for you.

 

Like those old Plimpton ads.

 

Better graphics, better sound effects, background music, etc.  Which would you choose?

 

If you are stepping down, such as from C64 or NES down to Inty, then it may be enough for a "shot for shot" conversion.  

 

it really depends on the game.

 

 

[+LS650]

BITD, any game that was a straight conversion (say something like Activision's Stampede) was a bit of a disappointment. 

Even if it was still a good game, it's on superior hardware: why wouldn't you jazz things up at at least a bit?