tradyblix Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 22 hours ago, shane857 said: THE DARKNESS IS UPON YOU You're on a dangerous search, deep underground. Wraiths, wizards, and moldering skeletons surround you. Even now, a grim reaper stalks you. The exits take you -- where? Only deeper into the maze. Find weapons in the darkness and fend off your elusive enemies. Claim the treasure and fight your way even deeper into the caverns. Your strength will outlast the weaker ghouls. But are you a match for the strongest? 3 difficulty levels thou best to set it to hardest for a challenge. A good 'Gauntlet' style game for the 2600. Hoping Atari re-release the 7800 version. That game is 'top' of my wish list... Love me some Dark Chambers. It's actually inspired by Dandy, which in turn inspired Gauntlet. I really get stuck in the deep levels tho around level P, I just run out of health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 1 hour ago, tradyblix said: Love me some Dark Chambers. It's actually inspired by Dandy, which in turn inspired Gauntlet. I really get stuck in the deep levels tho around level P, I just run out of health. Yeh. Loved playing Dandy on the C64 and Gauntlet in the Arcade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfriendly Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 (edited) I tried Defender II instead and looked what happened. The two games do seem exactly the same though. I don't see how this would be possible with two joysticks because you just wouldn't have quick enough access to the smart bombs. Hey, I did better at Stargate also. The game becomes incredibly challenging when you get up to this point. Edited July 25 by bigfriendly 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 20 hours ago, bigfriendly said: I tried Defender II instead and looked what happened. The two games do seem exactly the same though. I don't see how this would be possible with two joysticks because you just wouldn't have quick enough access to the smart bombs. Hey, I did better at Stargate also. The game becomes incredibly challenging when you get up to this point. Oh man! That’s a great score! Just so you know I was planning on breaking 30K first! 🤣 I don’t believe I have Defender II. I’ll have to check. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) 20 hours ago, bigfriendly said: I tried Defender II instead and looked what happened. The two games do seem exactly the same though. I don't see how this would be possible with two joysticks because you just wouldn't have quick enough access to the smart bombs. Hey, I did better at Stargate also. The game becomes incredibly challenging when you get up to this point. Pah. Photoshopped. No patch for you. 💁🏻😋 Edited July 26 by JetmanUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 (edited) On 7/25/2024 at 4:37 PM, bigfriendly said: I tried Defender II instead and looked what happened. The two games do seem exactly the same though. I don't see how this would be possible with two joysticks because you just wouldn't have quick enough access to the smart bombs. Hey, I did better at Stargate also. The game becomes incredibly challenging when you get up to this point. I actually use this with a twin joystick setup. Basically, how it works is when you push-up. On the other joystick, you get smart bombs, and when you push down, you get inviso. It has the sticks closer together, It's also used for robotron for twin stick action, And I use it for spy hunter, so I can you know, put a slick oil screen behind me. Basically, I use it for these three games, and raiders and not much else. Theoretically, a twin stick controller can also be used on any game that leverages the second controller for doing something, which there are a few out there. Also, the two buttons that represent the buttons of the different original CX forties are together so it makes it easy to hit them. Edited July 27 by tradyblix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfriendly Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 1 hour ago, tradyblix said: I actually use this with a twin joystick setup. Basically, how it works is when you push-up. On the other joystick, you get smart bombs, and when you push down, you get inviso. It has the sticks closer together, It's also used for robotron for twin stick action, And I use it for spy hunter, so I can you know, put a slick oil screen behind me. Basically, I use it for these three games, and raiders and not much else. Theoretically, a twin stick controller can also be used on any game that leverages the second controller for doing something, which there are a few out there. Also, the two buttons that represent the buttons of the different original CX forties are together so it makes it easy to hit them. I get what you are describing. It sounds like the thing that came with Space Dungeon on the 5200 that held both of the controllers. Could you upload a picture so we could see it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfriendly Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 (edited) 22 hours ago, JetmanUK said: Pah. Photoshopped. No patch for you. 💁🏻😋 Damn you! After all these years of hiding on AA you finally exposed me! 🤪 Edited July 27 by bigfriendly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Just got this in the mail yesterday: Haven't opened it up and played it yet, will probably give it a spin later. In the meantime, I've been playing plenty of 2600 and 7800 games on my VCS: Amoeba Jump, Mr. Run and Jump, Dark Cavern, Circus Atari, A.R.T.I., and a few others. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 Played some of this after lunch. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 2 hours ago, Sauron said: Just got this in the mail yesterday: Haven't opened it up and played it yet, will probably give it a spin later. In the meantime, I've been playing plenty of 2600 and 7800 games on my VCS: Amoeba Jump, Mr. Run and Jump, Dark Cavern, Circus Atari, A.R.T.I., and a few others. The original or re-release? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 47 minutes ago, Gabe said: Played some of this after lunch. I prefer the 2600 Missile Command to the Arcade version. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 4 minutes ago, shane857 said: The original or re-release? It's the re-release. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANJIMMY Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 1 hour ago, Gabe said: Played some of this after lunch. Got the Trakball version and now I am waiting for... you know what😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 5 minutes ago, DEANJIMMY said: Got the Trakball version and now I am waiting for... you know what😉 Yeh, we all know you want trackball support @DEANJIMMY 😂 I found Missile Command Arcade difficult playing as a child. Wayyyy back in the day. Maybe I should try it again.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradyblix Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 (edited) 12 hours ago, bigfriendly said: I get what you are describing. It sounds like the thing that came with Space Dungeon on the 5200 that held both of the controllers. Could you upload a picture so we could see it? It's the red twin stick controller here, scroll down a ways. https://www.bdretromods.com/controllersaccessories "Atari Dual Stick Arcade Style Controller"RCADE STYLE CONTROLLER Edited July 28 by tradyblix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy willis Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Another go at Berserk, which I'm still not sure about. Three goes at Othello. One of which I managed to beat the computer. And a burst of Nexar. This time with a master system controller, which made it even more fun... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Havoc 2049 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 22 hours ago, Gabe said: Played some of this after lunch. I think that's the Missile Command journal. 😋 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 Played Activision's Decathlon for the first time earlier... An excellent game, How on earth did David Crane manage to squeeze all 10 events into the 2600 version? I used an 'old' CX40 joystick just to play it safe. Found it easier to hold the Joystick at an angle with my thumb and forefinger Didn't quite manage a Bronze Activision patch with my final score. That 1500m event is a fcukn killer! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChickenz Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 (edited) HAVE YOU PLAYED ATARI 2600+ TODAY? I HAVE! TUNNEL RUNNER Tunnel Runner is the game today! I got my money’s worth out of this game! This is my original cartridge from way back. Love this game! https://www.atarimania.com/pgesoft.awp?version=8142 Edited July 29 by MrChickenz 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 31 minutes ago, MrChickenz said: HAVE YOU PLAYED ATARI 2600+ TODAY? I HAVE! TUNNEL RUNNER Tunnel Runner is the game today! I got my money’s worth out of this game! This is my original cartridge from way back. Love this game! https://www.atarimania.com/pgesoft.awp?version=8142 That game looks awesome bro! Definitely one on my wish list 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetmanUK Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 (edited) 2 hours ago, MrChickenz said: HAVE YOU PLAYED ATARI 2600+ TODAY? I HAVE! TUNNEL RUNNER Tunnel Runner is the game today! I got my money’s worth out of this game! This is my original cartridge from way back. Love this game! https://www.atarimania.com/pgesoft.awp?version=8142 One of the best games on the system! Love this one. Great graphics and audio, plays well too. It features a little ditty 'inspired' by The Doors. Edited July 29 by JetmanUK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 Tried 'Impossible' Mission 7800 again today... I have never completed this game, and probably never will. The puzzles are just to complex. Rotating/correct colour etc Always come back to this game thou because of the platforming and sense of exploration You could literally play this game over and over, because each new game has a different map and puzzle pieces are placed randomly I usually just reset the console thou after the initial Game Over. If you do this, the game will restart with the exact map and puzzle pieces will be in the same place. Would be cool if Atari re-released this game enhanced with speech. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 On 7/28/2024 at 1:34 PM, Major Havoc 2049 said: I think that's the Missile Command journal. 😋 I think you're right. 🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane857 Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 53 minutes ago, shane857 said: Tried 'Impossible' Mission 7800 again today... I have never completed this game, and probably never will. The puzzles are just to complex. Rotating/correct colour etc Always come back to this game thou because of the platforming and sense of exploration You could literally play this game over and over, because each new game has a different map and puzzle pieces are placed randomly I usually just reset the console thou after the initial Game Over. If you do this, the game will restart with the exact map and puzzle pieces will be in the same place. Would be cool if Atari re-released this game enhanced with speech. anothervisitor.wav 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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