Recommend me some Homebrews!

[haxxon]

I’ve never purchased any homebrews.

I have the 2600+.

What are the top 5 must gets?

Thanks!!

[+LS650]

Understand that a lot of homebrews don't yet run with firmware v1.0

Honestly, I would hold off on any homebrews until the first update arrives.

[Albert]

2 minutes ago, ls650 said:

Understand that a lot of homebrews don't yet run with firmware v1.0

Honestly, I would hold off on any homebrews until the first update arrives.

For the 2600, most homebrew games that don't use the Aria or Melody boards work fine.  For the 7800, virtually all homebrews will work when the first patch is released.  

 

 ..Al

[tradyblix]

Juno First.

 

[tradyblix]

21 minutes ago, Albert said:

For the 2600, most homebrew games that don't use the Aria or Melody boards work fine.  For the 7800, virtually all homebrews will work when the first patch is released.  

 

 ..Al

Time to get that Rikki And Vikki !!! 

[Albert]

Just now, tradyblix said:

Juno First.

Which I have confirmed works on the 2600+. 

 

 ..Al

[haxxon]

10 minutes ago, tradyblix said:

Juno First.

 

Where can I buy this?

[haxxon]

32 minutes ago, Albert said:

For the 2600, most homebrew games that don't use the Aria or Melody boards work fine.  For the 7800, virtually all homebrews will work when the first patch is released.  

 

 ..Al

Sweet! Any recommendations?

[tradyblix]

2 minutes ago, haxxon said:

Where can I buy this?

Wherever you can find a copy for sale from a collector. I don't know of anyone atm. 

 

I have a copy, but it's not for sale. It's one of the crown jewels of my 2600 cart collection. 

[John Brackbill]

Blinky Goes Up and Cannonhead Clash are two that should work and are pretty great.

[+Intellivision Master]

Raptor works on the 2600+.  Albert confirmed this on a different thread.  

[Lord Thag]

I can highly recommend Star Fire, and it works quite well on the 2600+

[ForceInfinity]

Tower of Rubble works on the 2600+ and it’s a fun game as well!

[KainXavier]

Some disclaimers:

 

a) I don't own all of these games so I don't know if they're compatible with the 2600+.

b) I am only going to list games that are still sold on AtariAge.

 

As for the recommendations:

 

Something by SpiceWare. 

 

Medieval Mayhem if you like Warlords and/or want a paddle game.  Space Rocks if you like Asteroids.  There's also Stay Frosty 2 if you like platformers.

 

Something by Champ Games.

 

I think Conquest of Mars is the only game still sold here, but it's an excellent game and a fantastic port of Caverns of Mars.  Also, you can buy cartridges of their other games on their website, but you'll need an actual 2600 to play them.

 

Something by VHZC Games.

 

VHZC Games has put out a lot of great platformers for both the 2600 and the 7800.  I would recommend you start with Game of the Bear for the 2600.

 

Something by PacManPlus.

 

PacManPlus is best known for his various Pac-Man ports, but he also did an excellent port of Frenzy, the sequel to Berzerk.  It's a 7800 game, and it includes Berzerk as well.  He also made an original platformer starring Bentley Bear and a 7800 port of Circus Atari.

 

One or more of the most popular games for the 2600 and the 7800.

 

I really like Aardvark and Assembloids as far as 2600 games go.  Aardvark's not compatible yet, though.

 

Synthcart won't work on the 2600+ unless keypad support is added.  (You'll also need two keypad controllers.)

 

I'd recommend T:ME Salvo for the 7800 but it's not compatible yet, either.

 

And I'm sure you'll find more games you're interested in if you browse the forums.  Many homebrew authors make their game ROM's freely available.  Some also sell theirs which could save you money provided you have the hardware.  I wouldn't invest in a flash cart at the moment, though.  2600+ support is limited.

Edited December 20, 2023 by KainXavier
Added another link just in case there weren't enough.

[haxxon]

Thanks everyone! This is all great info!!