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[Lord Thag]

Just wanted to give a shout out for Failsafe, as I really haven't seen much hype on this title. There were not any reviews in the store for it either, which I have rectified  

Seriously though, I find this to be one of the best original homebrews out there. It's got great graphics, good difficulty, tons of variety, and it's just plain fun. It makes Countermeasure look like crap. It's a fine example of a sequel done right.

Anyone else playing this gem? I've yet to beat it, but I've gotten to the end. Gonna hunker down this weekend and do that, I think.

Any other fans around here? I think it's PMP's best game, hands down.

[PAC-MAN PRIME]

I agree, things seem to have gotten off on a quiet start for Failsafe, probably because of all the spotlights recently being on the XM and CGE.  It looks like a great game and is definitely on my want list.  As a big fan of PMP's work, I couldn't imagine this game being anything less than stellar.  It will be included in my next AA store order for sure.

[ApolloBoy]

I bought a copy of Failsafe when I was at CGE and it's starting to become one of my favorite games on the 7800. Nice work Bob!  

[DracIsBack]

Lord Thag, on Sat Sep 4, 2010 10:36 AM, said:

Just wanted to give a shout out for Failsafe, as I really haven't seen much hype on this title. There were not any reviews in the store for it either, which I have rectified

They did do a big pre-order before CGE (by homebrew standards) and the thread was pretty busy as it was being created.

I have it and I love it too! Definitely my favorite of PacMan Plus's as well.

[thursday83]

It's a great game, and should have it's own sort of high score contest to spur on the interest. Bob rules.

[RJ]

I will buy this game eventually.

[swlovinist]

One of the best original titles for the 7800, and I totally agree with Lord Thag and what he is saying. I picked up mine at CGE, and did see the thread about it before the show. A wonderful game and one that I have finally got around to play. It is much better than I anticipated and thank my good friend Lord Thag for recommending this game to me!

[Dr Manhattan]

As soon as I am reunited with my Atari 7800 I plan on buying a copy of this game.

[PacManPlus]

Wow - thanks guys

I appreciate the kudos.  I had fun working on this one.

Bob

[cd-w]

Is there going to be a PAL version of Failsafe?   I've been hoping to play it for some time - it looks like a great game.

Chris

[PacManPlus]

There was a PAL version of FailSafe all along...  http://
the 'FAILSAFP.BIN' and 'FAILSAFP.A78' files are PAL


Thanks,
Bob

EDIT:  There was a later version that I never attached bins to, but I added them to it now: http://www.atariage....ost__p__1951669

Edited by PacManPlus, Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:24 AM.

[cd-w]

Thanks for updating the binaries.   However, what I really mean is that I don't think the PAL version is available through the AA store.   There doesn't seem to be a PAL option when purchasing Failsafe - perhaps Al doesn't have these binaries?

Chris

[gambler172]

Hi Guys
My favourite game,made by Bob is MOON CRESTA,but Failsafe is also a great one,although it is not really the kind of gametype,i like.But it is an original game and i play it from time to time.Unfortunately,i never made it to the end.
greetings Walter

[Propane13]

So, the challenge question is-- how far have people made it?  Has anybody beaten it?
Perhaps we need to have a contest-- a "bragging list" online, in order of people that have beaten the game, perhaps.

Yes, I am guilty of not playing this enough, but such a challenge may bring this game out a little bit more.

-John

[krypton85]

Is that a citroen tank on the label?

[AtariBrian]

Failsafe rules ! ... did they ever make a box for it ?

Edited by AtariBrian, Thu Jun 7, 2012 10:10 PM.

[Mayhem]

Yes, Marc O did make a box for it, it's on my shelf.

[AtariBrian]

sweet... anyway u could show a pic of it or put the thread where it shows it?

[Marc Oberhäuser]

AtariBrian, on Fri Jun 8, 2012 2:26 PM, said:

sweet... anyway u could show a pic of it or put the thread where it shows it?

You'll find some pics here: http://www.atariage....fe#entry2119626

[AtariBrian]

dang, super pac and failsafe look sweet. was there a scramble one?

[Marc Oberhäuser]

AtariBrian, on Fri Jun 8, 2012 8:39 PM, said:

dang, super pac and failsafe look sweet. was there a scramble one?

http://www.atariage....ble-atari-7800/

[jcp]

Three in the picture .

[desiv]

Just been playing FailSafe a bit and this is a great game....
Also, I converted the manual for use on the CC2 (40 columns text) here:
http://www.atariage....25#entry2687098

Somehow I missed this one earlier, but it's great.
And I'm not familiar with the game it's inspired by, so it's all new to me..

desiv

[AtariBrian]

Failsafe is great ! Bob did one heck of a job with it .

[thursday83]

So let's just start our own high score contest of it right now, right here.  Because Failsafe fucking rocks, just like Bob.  No HSC going on anyway, let's do it for the real fans.  I'll go home after work in a bit and post a shitty score.....

Thanks again Bob - we should just start our own HSC for all of Bob's games, permanently.  Separate from the other HSC.  DEFUCKINGCRECENZO (probably blew the spelling on that one but hey....)