Red 5 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 We all know Adventure is on most people's top ten list, but I was just interested in seeing games that people loved that might not be so popular. I personally could not stop playing Tunnel Runner and still think it was the best game made for atari. The first 'First Person' video game I can think of. Fathom was also a favorite of mine. I thought it was genious how the levels expanded every time you saved the mermaid. And last on my list of great under rated games... Maze Craze. The two player version was fantastic. Automatic maze generator meant it was never the same game twice and being able to put up a fake dead end in 2 player mode made this the first Mario Kart in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I cannot only name a game, but an entire company: Commavid. This company made a lot of great games that not many get to see because of their rarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 I only have Room of Doom (with manual ) but I would agree that particular game stands out from other atari games. What one would you recommend as a 'must have' on the 'fun to play' side as opposed to just collecting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Yes, Maze Craze as a two player game is underated. In fact, I believe most of the early Atari titles are underated as two player games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I only have Room of Doom (with manual ) but I would agree that particular game stands out from other atari games. What one would you recommend as a 'must have' on the 'fun to play' side as opposed to just collecting? I really like Cakewalk, Cosmic Swarm, Mines of Minos and Stronghold. If you get a chance, give them a go on an emulator. They're all standouts IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwobbler Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Solar Fox. 'nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Bowling and Surround are among my favorites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris++ Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 E.T. Flash Gordon Revenge of the Beefsteak Tomatoes Beany Bopper Solar Fox You'll notice that my text above is in the shape of the Defender ship. Thank you, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Spacemaster X-7. I love this game... I got it for my birthday when I was a little kid and played it all the time. It's challenging, and has a difficulty level that increases, but at a reasonable pace. Dark Cavern. (You knew from my icon that I was going to say it.) It's a lot of fun, requires quite a bit of skill to be really good at (on the hard difficulty with the swivel-headed robots), and has the added challenge of limited ammo. Tapeworm. Yes, it's Snake, and everyone's played Snake for every platform since the abacus. But it's a really nice implementation of it... the graphics are cute, the walls and birds make it challenging, and the darkness level is a great touch. Frogs and Flies. No, it's not complicated, by any stretch of the imagination. But it IS fun, and a great test of timing. It's one of those games that's really great for two players. Not to mention the adorable firefly. Towering Inferno. I don't know if you can say this one is underrated, since I've heard a lot of people talk about how much they like it, but it's not as well-known as a lot of games, and it's always been one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I'll second E.T. .... great game and doesn't deserve the constant bashing. I also thought Private Eye was a damn good game that got little recognition. (Altho honestly I wasn't ever very good at it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Marauder... Motorodeo... and Secret Quest get my votes. If Motorodeo wasn't so bloody rare, I bet it would be near the top of everyone's lists... the game is almost 2-player Excitebike for the VCS. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 Marauder... Motorodeo... and Secret Quest get my votes. If Motorodeo wasn't so bloody rare, I bet it would be near the top of everyone's lists... the game is almost 2-player Excitebike for the VCS. Just got Secret Quest last weekend and agree with you completely. The first time I was hooked on a new (to me) Atari game since I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball22 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I'll second E.T. .... great game and doesn't deserve the constant bashing. I definitely agree... I spent a lot of time playing E.T. when it came out, and it doesn't deserve its reputation. I think a lot of people were turned off by falling in pits and having trouble getting out right away and never tried it long enough to realize it's a lot of fun once you get the hang of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I thought Subterranea was, that is why I picked it for the HSC last week. Quadrun is also a great game that only has name recognition for its rarity instaid of for its great gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I'll second dark cavern. That one's a real kick. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongbeat Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 E.T is was one of my favorite....and Asterix/taz is excellent! Star wars Death star and Empire, fishing derby and Starmaster are on my top list also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted June 8, 2004 Author Share Posted June 8, 2004 E.T is was one of my favorite....and Asterix/taz is excellent! Star wars Death star and Empire' date=' fishing derby and Starmaster are on my top list also![/quote'] Starmaster was definitely up there for me. WAY better than Star Raiders. I even liked Starmaster better than the Starpath version PhaserPatrol. Lots of people like E.T. (contrary to the 'worst game ever' posts I always see...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-in-NJ Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Recently got a copy of Solar Fox, and can't see what all the fuss is about. Maybe it's because I'm terrible at it? :wink: I had Private Eye way back when (shouldn't we trademark that phrase or something?) but my parents accidentally threw out the instruction manual the day after I bought it; I never completed one game on it properly! I remember loving Reactor all those years ago. Just got it again a few months ago and can't see why I liked it so much, maybe for the music? Must say one of my all-time favorite 2600 games is Super Breakout, particularly Progressive. I could play Progresive for hours when I was 10 years old. These days, I almost came close to an hour at it a few weeks ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK ATARI Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Raiders of the Lost Ark. I loved beating that game because I knew I accomplished something difficult...when I was a kid at least. MK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencrisis Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Must say one of my all-time favorite 2600 games is Super Breakout' date=' particularly Progressive. [/quote'] Yes Super Breakout, Progressive! Amen to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenwood Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Raiders of the Lost Ark. I loved beating that game because I knew I accomplished something difficult...when I was a kid at least. MK Same here. I was the ONLY one in my group of friends that solved it. I thought I was hotstuff till SwordQuest brought me back to earth....I could not figure that out for the life of me. Closet ET fan too...did I say that outloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocko Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Yes' date=' Maze Craze as a two player game is underated. In fact, I believe most of the early Atari titles are underated as two player games.[/quote'] Yeah. I also would like to add Entombed, I like that game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwobbler Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Starmaster isnt underrated!! Its rated!! ....isnt it? It is by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwobbler Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Recently got a copy of Solar Fox' date=' and can't see what all the fuss is about. Maybe it's because I'm terrible at it? :wink: [/quote'] Give it time. After a couple of good 2 hour sessions you will be playing a differant game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams_ale Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Most under-rated games: Spike's Peak(I love this game, but most people can't look past the difficulty) Return of the Jedi(simple, but a fun game nonetheless) Venture Most underplayed good games: Secret Quest Crossbow Xenophobe Blueprint Up n' Down Tomcat F-14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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