bigferret Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 I saw that someone mentioned that he would pay $100 for Gravitar. Is this for real? Just curious because I know a place in town that has it sealed in a box for $5. I didn't think it was that rare, really, and I normally want games for my 7800 and Jag more than 2600 stuff so I didn't give it much thought.... But, if it is a cool game I wouldn't mind having it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitfall Harry Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 He probably meant the very rare, silver-labeled variation of Gravitar. The red labeled variation is rather common and could be purchased from OSheay's for 80 cents as recently as a couple of years ago. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari70s Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 yup i was the one who brought up the gravitar and yep it was for the silver version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigferret Posted June 19, 2002 Author Share Posted June 19, 2002 So, now that I know it's cheap, the question remains....is it fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 It's uber fun, says I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 I have a silver gravitar, it IS a fun game. one of the few rarities that are fun! Not saying that a lot aren't, but a lot are pretty lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Fun, maybe, occasionally Frustratingly hard? You best believe it! I still can't get past the first system!!! (ok I did it maybe twice, ever). Still worth having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 I like it and I have three copies of it in my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Fun, maybe, occasionally Frustratingly hard? You best believe it! I still can't get past the first system!!! (ok I did it maybe twice, ever). Still worth having. 2600 Gravitar is an excellent game .. and well done .. I enjoy it immensely as there is so much to do and so many planets and levels to complete. I get so engrossed in it .. and forget I am playing a (lowres) 2600 game. I use the Starplex 5 button controller ( this thing is set up like arcade Asteroids control) (Left, Right, Tractor/hyperspace, Thrust, Fire). It makes for a great Gravitar experience. I also use it for 2600 Thrust and Vectrex Minestorm and Vectrex Gravitrex. Red label Gravitar is common .. pay $1 for it, play in your 7800 and enjoy! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarimastermarty Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 It Gets The Thumbs Up From me. I have two. It's Worth buying Without a doubt. It's Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun! You can buy it from O'sheas for like $4.00. Definatly worth picking up. If anyone is willing to sell a silver Label, im always open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Slocum Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Personally, I like Thrust a lot better. -Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Gravitar is a great game, but VERY hard if you play with the gravity on. I find it very difficult with the gravity off also. I also like trying to get through the vortex. I tend to have no problems getting to the center, but once I shoot the center I have a hard time getting back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCorcoran Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 I have to agree with Paul, Thrust is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Gravitar on the 2600 is fun and I happen to prefer it over the convoluted control scheme of the arcade version. I like to think of it as 2600 Asteroids with gravity and landscapes. The game is difficult, but it gets even tougher when you hit the invisible stages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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