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.
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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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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 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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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 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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Originally posted by Leon Retro View PostA 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.
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Originally posted by vanpeebles View PostHuge thread fail for no mention of Phoenix, now that was a great early arcade game.
Originally posted by vanpeebles View PostNot 1984
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Originally posted by vanpeebles View PostHuge thread fail for no mention of Phoenix, now that was a great early arcade game. Not 1984
As I said before, Asteroids and Tempest should’ve made the list too. I’m thinking maybe also Star Wars and Frogger. Hmmm... that’s got me thinking... how about for a future thread we look at the best vector graphics game? Battle zone, Tempest, Asteroids, Star Wars and, one of my favourites at Arcade Club, Star Castle. Just love that phosphor glow, and a case where you really cannot beat playing on original hardware.
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