King Atari Posted November 18, 2001 Share Posted November 18, 2001 quoteAs for worst game, I think, was probably Double Dragon. You die too fast. Hey! I like that game! Really, all you need to do is get used to the controls, and with a little practice, you'll be able to beat an Abobo without taking a hit (just like me)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella'sGhost Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 Skyjinks. Hardly anyone if anyone mentioned this game. Activision mostly made winners like I don't have to tell you guys, however I don't get an ounce of fun by playing skyjinks, I don't even know what the point of it is. I'd also like to mention that Spaceshuttle is one of the most unique and best programmed atari games from any company ...... I bought it when it was first released, I still have box for the love of god...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted November 19, 2001 Author Share Posted November 19, 2001 Its like sky slalom.. skiing flying planes going upward pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 Just in case anyone was wondering, I've summed up the results of the previous posts (if you included a list I only counted your #1 as the worst): Worst: Laser Blast (6 votes) Runner-Up: Freeway (3.5 votes) Honorable Mention: Dragster (3 votes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted November 19, 2001 Share Posted November 19, 2001 Regarding Freeway... they should do what they did to the angry chickens in one of the Bomberman games. When Bomberman blasts a charging chicken with a bomb, it pops straight into the air and comes down freshly roasted. You can even pick up the extra crispy carcass for points! JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted November 19, 2001 Author Share Posted November 19, 2001 cvga: that was cool of you to do that, save us all some reading thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted November 20, 2001 Share Posted November 20, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Jess Ragan: When Bomberman blasts a charging chicken with a bomb, it pops straight into the air and comes down freshly roasted. You can even pick up the extra crispy carcass for points! I remember something similar to this in another game, but I can't remember the name. I'm pretty sure it was a side scrolling shooter, and when you shot the chicken powerup, it got bigger and was worth more life when you picked it up. I think it was Duke Nukem 2 (The one that came before Duke Nukem 3D), but I can't think very well... I've been programming for about 4 hours --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 For those of you who enjoyed Freeway, keep your eyes peeled for the Anthology project. It'll have the original "Human" Freeway included on it. "Blood 'n' All." So is this still in the Anthology Project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoGameFreek Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I like all the games I have for the 2600, but the only one I don't like right now is Starmaster from activision. All my copy does is fly through space. I like things I can destroy. Can anyone tell how you play this game? Thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snider-man Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I enjoy all Activion titles and play them all somewhat regularly...except one. Bridge. I don't know HOW to play, I don't want to LEARN how to play, I can't imagine there was ANY demand for this. Seriously, has ANY one ever played a game of Bridge with this cart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I have to agree with hating Bridge. I don't understand anything about it. As for my least favorite, I'm not a big fan of Starmaster, Space Shuttle, or Checkers. However, since they made HERO and Kaboom I forgive any and all digressions from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahsMyBro Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I don't understand how any of you could possibly dislike Starmaster. I remember being more disappointed by 2600 Star Raiders than I was for ET or Defender. Starmaster, on the other hand, was 2600 Star Raiders the way it should/could have been! It was as true and ideal a representation of Star Raiders as could have been done on the 2600. I loved it! As for my least favorite Activision title, that would have to be Boxing, although I must admit I haven't played any of their later titles yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I hate Laser Blast, but at least its playable. Bridge is the Activision clunker. I mean, I have no interest in playing REAL Bridge, much less Bridge on the VCS. Yet somehow this cart has found its way into my collection...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atarius Maximus Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I'm suprised so many people hate Dragster! That's always been one of my favorites. Here are my votes for the biggest Activision Clunkers: 1. Bridge 2. Plaque Attack 3. Stampede 4. Double Dragon 5. Crackpots I agree that Laser Blast is very repetetive, but I liked it when I was a kid. I remember being able to blast through screens with my eyes closed! AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I find it hard to seperate "I don't understand how to play it" with "This game sucks". For instance I don't understand Space Shuttle so I'm tempted to put it on my list, but I've been told it's a good game. So I'll just stick with the ones I know. 5. Dragster - too feakin' short! 4. River Raid II - Hard AND boring. Not a good combo... 3. Laser Blast - I could never get into this one. Zap Zap Zap -> onto the next screen -> Zap Zap Zap... 2. Kung Fu Master - The controls ruin this one 1. Double Dragon - Impossibly hard! Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I like all the games I have for the 2600, but the only one I don't like right now is Starmaster from activision. All my copy does is fly through space. I like things I can destroy. Can anyone tell how you play this game? Thanks, David I'm assuming you don't have the instructions... You have to open the Starmap, which you do by either the difficulty or Color/BW switch. Then move your cursor to a sectro, and hit the button to warp there. If the screen at the bottom is green, there's nothing in the sector. Blue, one of your starbases, and red, enemies. Starmaster is about the second best activision title, behind Robot tank. And I enjoy Ghostbusters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Yancey Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 @videogamefreak: Flip the left difficulty switch on Starmaster. This will bring up the star map, then warp to a sector that contains aliens. The action will then commence!!! @ all who think Laser Blast is boring: Try playing game 4. It is still repetitive, but the action is fast. Don't blink! If you read the original manual, you had to play game 4 to earn a patch!(not game one--the baby level) Freeway was a giant step forward is 2600 programming. (flicker free graphics and great sound) Try game 3 to earn a patch. The world record is 34. How high is your score? Everyone should play a game long enough to get good at it before declaring it a dud! I've hated many games before mastering them. I used to be this way with River Raid II, but now I'm hooked. Don't try this one on an emulator though. I still hate several games on an emulator, it's torture for sure! Keep on Gaming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 How could anyone knock Stampede? It has a great difficulty curve. It's Defender with livestock!Oooooh, I'm gonna make you sorry you said that. In Defender, you can turn around. You compared one of my favorite games with one of my least favorite, and for that I must challenge you to a duel. Tank-Pong at 50 paces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charin Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Definitely Freeway is the worst game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VideoGameFreek Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 Thanks Inky + dyancey!! I will have to play it tonight. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a light in the black Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 WORST: FREEWAY RUNNER UP:LASER BLAST STAMPEDE IS AN EXCELLENT GAME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 thats easy, there is only one really bad activision game: DOUBLE DRAGON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmeroid Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 I enjoy all Activion titles and play them all somewhat regularly...except one. Bridge. I don't know HOW to play, I don't want to LEARN how to play, I can't imagine there was ANY demand for this. Seriously, has ANY one ever played a game of Bridge with this cart? I have to agree with hating Bridge. I don't understand anything about it. As for my least favorite, I'm not a big fan of Starmaster, Space Shuttle, or Checkers. I've very rarely played any card games at all, let alone Bridge but I really enjoyed Acti's version of this. It does take some getting used to but it really is a worthwhile game & pretty hard to beat. Anyone who doesn't like this game, give it another try! Same goes for Checkers too - this is an excellent game, really tough & challenging to win even on the easy level. Space Shuttle is very involved but another excellent game. My vote for worst Activision title - Boxing It's not that its a really bad game, just relatively less interesting than the others. Rampage is a bit dull too. Unsung hero from Activision - Oink! Excellent in 2-player mode of pig vs. wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister VCS Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 Chopper Command isn´t a Defender ripp-off in my mind. The game-element of saving the trucks isn´t as strong as saving "humanoids" in Defender. They couldn´t get "kidnapped", and the chance of running out of trucks is minimal. Saving is a much stronger part in Defender as in Chopper Command. Both games are shooters, but not more relatonship. Mister VCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 1. Freeway---BOOOOOOOORRRRRINNNNGGGGG!!!!! 2. Laser Blast--Way to easy 3. Megamania--Space Invaders rip off that gets impossibly hard If we include Imagic titles, I'd have to go with Fire Fighter as well. The game is too simple and too short. I don't have bridge and never plan on getting it. Otherwise it would probably be listed here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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