Iwantgames:) Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Loving this little gizmo so far I've only tried a few games so far but it's super easy to use Any recommendations for games for me to try? Also I found a demo version of a game called fahrfall, does anyone know where I can get the full version? Thx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Loving this little gizmo so far I've only tried a few games so far but it's super easy to use Any recommendations for games for me to try? Also I found a demo version of a game called fahrfall, does anyone know where I can get the full version? Thx Talk to John Linvile to get Fahrfall... I like a Puzzle Game. Photon... I am Pretty Sure it works on the CoCo 2... MarkO Edited February 16, 2017 by MarkO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Talk to John Linvile to get Fahrfall... I like a Puzzle Game. Photon... I am Pretty Sure it works on the CoCo 2... MarkO That's a CoCo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 I need a coco3 lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 That's a CoCo 3 Yes... Photon might be a CoCo 3 game only.... MarkO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I need a coco3 lol Yes, you do... A CoCo 3 and a 64K CoCo 1 or CoCo 2.... ( And other CoCos if you want some Variety..... ) MarkO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillLoguidice Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Loving this little gizmo so far I've only tried a few games so far but it's super easy to use Any recommendations for games for me to try? Also I found a demo version of a game called fahrfall, does anyone know where I can get the full version? Thx This is a good place to check potential games of interest out: http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/coco_game_list.html A lot of the action games, particularly when they're not specifically for the CoCo 3, can be sluggish and have poor audio-visuals, but there are definitely gems in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 What's your RAM size, and which BASIC does your system have (Color BASIC or Extended Color BASIC....I think Disk Extended Color BASIC only came in ROM on the CoCo3)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 What's your RAM size, and which BASIC does your system have (Color BASIC or Extended Color BASIC....I think Disk Extended Color BASIC only came in ROM on the CoCo3)? I got 64k and extended color basic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 What's your RAM size, and which BASIC does your system have (Color BASIC or Extended Color BASIC....I think Disk Extended Color BASIC only came in ROM on the CoCo3)? The Disk BASIC is part of the Disk Interface... MarkO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I got 64k and extended color basic You're ready to rock and roll, then. Some of my favorites: Zaxxon Shock Trooper Whirlybird Run Galax Attax Robotack Time Bandit Microbes (hint: use the keyboard) Clowns & Balloons Temple of Rom Canyon Climber Protectors Androne Note that only a few of these require more than 16K, but with 64K you don't even have to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Awesome, I suck at Zaxxon, Galax Attax is fun. I'll try those other ones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 A lot of the action games, particularly when they're not specifically for the CoCo 3, can be sluggish and have poor audio-visuals, but there are definitely gems in there. Reminds me of the Apple. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillLoguidice Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Reminds me of the Apple. Well, Apple games would often have poor audio-visuals, but they were never as sluggish as a lot of pre-CoCo 3 stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 This site has good CoCo game reviews and it clearly says CoCo3 if you need one: http://www.icepeople.net/coco/reviews.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 There is also a high-speed poke which really helps some of the sluggish games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 There is also a high-speed poke which really helps some of the sluggish games. "POKE 65495,0", right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linville Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Speaking of Fahrfall, I happen to have a copy listed on eBay at the moment: www.ebay.com/itm/Sealed-NIB-Fahrfall-game-for-Tandy-Color-Computer-/182463141244 Beyond that, feel free to reach-out to me to get a copy. There will likely be copies available at CoCoFEST! as well... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Speaking of Fahrfall, I happen to have a copy listed on eBay at the moment: www.ebay.com/itm/Sealed-NIB-Fahrfall-game-for-Tandy-Color-Computer-/182463141244 Beyond that, feel free to reach-out to me to get a copy. There will likely be copies available at CoCoFEST! as well... I bid on that actually, but I didn't know how much they usually go for and I've been outbid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I actually have a copy of Evan Wright's "Flood It!" game in one of those red shells. Bought it from Evan at VCF Midwest back in September when my wife got addicted to it at his booth . I don't think he even distributed the game on cart (only .dsk file I think?), he just made a couple--no labels or anything--to be able to demo the game at the convention. But he was kind enough to sell me one of his "prototype/demo" cartridges. And while it doesn't qualify as a "released" cart, it's fun to be able to say the only other person in the world (that I know of) who has one is the creator himself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linville Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 BassQuitari -- enjoy that while you can! We are planning to have boxed cartridges with custom labels available at CoCoFEST! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) BassQuitari -- enjoy that while you can! We are planning to have boxed cartridges with custom labels available at CoCoFEST! D'oh! lol Can I at least still say I have a prototype? That's a good-looking package. I've never been to a CoCoFest before but I'd really like to go. Trouble is it's two weeks after Midwest Gaming Classic (where I am a museum exhibitor) and it's tough getting off work again so soon after. Hopefully I can at least make it down for the afternoon on Saturday. Edited February 25, 2017 by BassGuitari 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linville Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I have a feeling that Flood It! will be one of those games that a few people absolutely love and some people "just dont get it". Anyway, I hear you on the vacation thing, but I hope you will try to make it to CoCoFEST! however you can. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Zaxxon Shock Trooper Whirlybird Run Galax Attax Robotack Time Bandit Microbes (hint: use the keyboard) Clowns & Balloons Temple of Rom Canyon Climber Protectors Androne Note that only a few of these require more than 16K, but with 64K you don't even have to think about it. Here are a few more I recommend: Gazon (note: use the Break key to get to menu screen from intro and after game over) Guardian Flying Tigers Popcorn Starship Chameleon Doubleback Juno Project Nebula Colorpede I have a feeling that Flood It! will be one of those games that a few people absolutely love and some people "just dont get it". That described me at first, I have to admit. It's definitely not intuitive and requires some explanation (actually, even trying to explain how to play is challenging! ). But then, yeah, once you get it, it's incredibly addictive. I'm happy to say I've actually come up with a pretty good strategy for winning the game, as well--I can probably win four out of five games now, at least. My challenge now is fewest possible moves! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+S.D.W. Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Is the CoCo SD available to buy anywhere? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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