+pboland Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I realize that not many games on the Colecovision utilize keypad overlays since many of the game don't need the keypad for anything more than level selections. With that stated, I happen to like the Intellivision just as much as the Colecovision. For that reason I like overlays. After going through the manuals of many colecovision games, I found a few that use the keypad for at least one function other than level select (I do realize that many of the CV have a replay/back to options screen option with the keypad). Most of these titles have nothing more than a Pause feature, but I figured that is good enough for an overlay. Here's the list. If I missed one (or you just think a game needs an overlay), please add it to the list (currently I'm not look at homebrew titles): - Beamrider - Dukes of Hazzard - Galaxian - Heist - Choplifter! - Destructor - Illusions - Bump n Jump - Congo Bongo - Mr. Do - Omega Race - Pitfall - Pitfall II - RootBeer Tapper - Sliter - Star Trek - Subroc - Tarzan - TimePilot - Victory I know people feel better about these kind of things if they can see examples. So, here are six I've come up with so far: Pictured are: Dukes of Hazzard, Heist, Beamrider, Galaxian, Destructor, and Choplifter! Let me know what you guys think. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 These are nice, especially Duke of Hazzard and The Heist. EDIT: How about a totally generic overlay for those games that use the keypad only for level select ( 1 to 8 ), pause/restart (*) and "goto skill select screen" (#)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Ghost Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Just had The Heist music floating through my head. Damn, I heard that music so much when I was a kid! Anyway, very cool, I like them a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Let me know what you guys think. I like these a lot! I especially like that they are something new and different for the CV and you obviously put a lot of thought, time, and care into creating these. Count me as a pre-order for 2 sets! Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+pboland Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 EDIT: How about a totally generic overlay for those games that use the keypad only for level select ( 1 to 8 ), pause/restart (*) and "goto skill select screen" (#)? That's not a bad idea. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghsqb Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'd be all over this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKELETOR68 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'd be all over this! I also would be all over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yes, I would as well. What about Mouse Trap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yes, I would as well. What about Mouse Trap? Mouse Trap already has an official Coleco overlay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Those examples look great! I'd definitely order some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Mouse Trap already has an official Coleco overlay. And it was in his previous overlay topic where he made a repo version of it and was selling it if you are looking for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKELETOR68 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I still need overlays for my Mouse Trap Cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I still need overlays for my Mouse Trap Cart. Then you should see the following thread to order some awesome reproduction overlays. http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/202786-colecovision-overlays-available-reproduction/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Sorry about the confusion and thanks for the redirection. I have contacted him for some Mouse Trap and other overlays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I would also order sets of these - they look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I'm always interested in overlays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKELETOR68 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Got mine today, and they are perfect. thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Count me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMIK Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I'm in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+pboland Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 It been a while since I started this topic, but I plan on making this collection happen this year. Don't really have a time line set up yet, but I should start working on it with in the next month. Also I just added a few more game to the list (thank you Pixelboy for the heads up). Here is the list as it stands today. If you can think of other games that could use an overlay that's not in the list just post it. - Beamrider - Dukes of Hazzard - Galaxian - Heist - Choplifter! - Destructor - Illusions - Bump n Jump - Congo Bongo - Mr. Do - Omega Race - Pitfall - Pitfall II - RootBeer Tapper - Sliter - Star Trek - Subroc - Tarzan - TimePilot - Victory - Dance Fantasy - Gust Buster - Motocross The ones in bold, are the ones I have finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I'd be in for one or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKELETOR68 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I would love to get.... Galaxian Mr Do Time Pilot Now I need to talk to the wife would like to see a Pac Man Collection slide with the secret code of "7587" on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoDan Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 would like to see a Pac Man Collection slide with the secret code of "7587" on it. But then it wouldn't be a secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Great work, Phil! I love these, I'm definitely interested in a complete set. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufla Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Would the set include the Piexlboy homebrew overlays? : - Aquattack - Astro Invader - Boulder Dash - CV Drum - Gateway to Apshai - Miner 2049er - Quest for Quintana Roo - Spectar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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