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Originally posted by QualityChimp View Postbut I played it again recently and I don't think I like it all that much.
It's got some controls that you always feel like you're wrestling with and it's not got all that much charm.
Originally posted by QualityChimp View PostI'm going with Donkey Kong because the game was and is ace, the excellent story behind it's development and introduction to America and the brilliant artwork on the cab, which is great. (I love the art of the sequels more though.)
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Thanks again, LR!
Of those games I've played Bomb Jack the most, but I played it again recently and I don't think I like it all that much.
It's got some controls that you always feel like you're wrestling with and it's not got all that much charm.
I'm going with Donkey Kong because the game was and is ace, the excellent story behind it's development and introduction to America and the brilliant artwork on the cab, which is great. (I love the art of the sequels more though.)
I also love the song "Monkey Kong" by A.
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Originally posted by Marius View PostEasy. Galaga is by the far the most fun of that lot, and the only game of its type which is still fun today. Galaxian and Space Invaders are dull now, but Galaga is timeless.
Originally posted by Brad View PostDefender. That noise! Amazing days.
Would love a real cabinet.
Compared to everything else we had at the time - including my beloved Galaxian this game was just on another level, it seemed it came from twenty years in the future.
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Originally posted by dvdx2 View PostYou used to be able to knock up credits using a piece of strimmer wire, on some cabinets with metal coin slots. Before your time I think!
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Originally posted by Leon Retro View PostA lot of games from that era are perfect for 'high score' challenges. They offer such pure gameplay that enables you to hone your skills. When it comes to people saying that era was the best, I can imagine how amazing it must have felt to have groundbreaking games appearing in arcades every few months. It really must have felt like a magical time.
Also, some of the games still stand up well today. A lot of 8-bit computer games feel experimental and lacking, but arcade games like Defender, Donkey Kong, Robotron etc.. feel very well crafted and still play well.
Yeah, they're also good examples from that era. I'd add Sinistar to the list.
I will create a Mr Do!, Dig Dug sort of games battle.
What's that about?
I've always had a thing for Bomb Jack, but Robotron is the game I really enjoy playing. If I could have one machine from that lot... I'd choose Robotron.
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Originally posted by samanosuke View Postbut I can totally understand the argument why the 1978 - 1982 era of arcade games should hold that mantle.
Also, some of the games still stand up well today. A lot of 8-bit computer games feel experimental and lacking, but arcade games like Defender, Donkey Kong, Robotron etc.. feel very well crafted and still play well.
Originally posted by samanosuke View PostI still enjoy playing Gorf, Phoenix and Gyruss, the latter I must have spent at least an hour playing last time I was up at Arcade Club.
Originally posted by dvdx2 View PostWot no mr do?
Originally posted by dvdx2 View PostStrimmer wire credit bump up heaven that was!
Originally posted by Escape-To-88 View PostRobotron is the only one that's held up for me.
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Only played Bombjack on the C64, but the controls are magical. The speed of ascent and level of control on the way down are just brilliant. So exciting.
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Having played all of these this weekend at Arcade Club I'd say Robotron is the only one that's held up for me. If DK3 were on the list that would be up there too.
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I actually got into Defender quite recently having never really played it before. The positioning of the change direction button next to the joystick is pretty confusing, but after a few games, I feel like I'm beginning to adapt to it.Last edited by ZipZap; 16-09-2018, 18:52.
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Originally posted by roachie View PostSaturn port can be played with 2 sticks
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Originally posted by Leon Retro View Post
Defender - Williams - 1981
Galaga - Namco - 1981
Ms. Pac-Man - Midway - 1981
Donkey Kong - Nintendo - 1981
Robotron 2084 - Williams - 1982
Bomb Jack - Tehkan - 1984
Which one do you like the most?
Strimmer wire credit bump up heaven that was!
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Originally posted by Marius View PostEasy. Galaga is by the far the most fun of that lot, and the only game of its type which is still fun today. Galaxian and Space Invaders are dull now, but Galaga is timeless.
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Ah, what a list to choose from! I’d argue why no Asteroids or Tempest but other than that, all are truly great games that have stood the test of time. I know a lot of us (myself included) rabbit on about the 16-bit era being the golden generation, but I can totally understand the argument why the 1978 - 1982 era of arcade games should hold that mantle.
For me it’s a tough one to choose, and the top games for me from that list would be Galaga or Donkey Kong. I think I’m going to have to go with Galaga as I have fond memories of playing it at my local youth club (“The Lair”) back when arcades were 10p a go. Nostalgia wins.
Originally posted by Leon Retro View PostYeah, it's one of those 'get in the zone' type of experiences. I really like everything about it. I'd love to own a Robotron cab.Last edited by samanosuke; 16-09-2018, 09:02.
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