bergbros Posted March 2, 2002 Share Posted March 2, 2002 Your input on the Lynx has been invaluable. I juat boughy a Lynx II with 12 games for $61.00. A good buy? Anyway, I need to know what are the five games a Lynx owner must have. I am a gamer, not a collector, and I don't care to have all the games. I just want THE best. The best combination of gameplay, graphics and sound, in that order. It looks like S.T.U.N Runner, Roadblasters, Klax, Blue Lightning and Joust are the best, but I'm sure there are others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Hmm I would say the best 5 games (of the ones I own) are.. Blue Lightning Shanghai Electrocop -- This one can get addicting Checkered Flag And.. RAMPART! Rampart is IMHO the best game on the Lynx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent X Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 I couldn't just limit myself to five, so I'll give you ten. But, I'm breaking them down into single-player and multi-player games. Single-player: Blue Lightning Electrocop Klax RoadBlasters S.T.U.N. Runner Multi-player: BattleWheels Rampart Shanghai Todd's Adventures in Slime World Warbirds All the multi-player games above are excellent single-player games, too. And if 10 games aren't enough for you (they certainly aren't enough for me), then here's 10 more bonus picks: A.P.B., Checkered Flag, Crystal Mines II, Gates of Zendocon, Joust, Lemmings, Ms. Pac-Man, Robotron: 2084, Shadow of the Beast, and Xenophobe. Come to think of it, 20 Lynx games aren't enough, but I think I'll just stop here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_ruck Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 The indispensables depend on the type of game you like. I would include on my list: Chip's Challenge (great puzzle game) Squeek (unusually deep puzzle game) Missle Command/Asteroids (am I the only person who likes this title?) Joust (Great port of a game I like to pick up from time to time) Gates of Zendocon (fun if easy side scrolling shooter) Honorable mention: Lexis, Klax, Loopz (if you can find one) Dracula is neat but not a lot of replay value, and it's a bit slow. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergbros Posted March 3, 2002 Author Share Posted March 3, 2002 Thanks. Keep it coming. What I find interesting is that some of the best games you mentioned are puzzle games. Shanghai, Crystal Mines, Chips Challenge. Atari has never been known as a brain teaser type of company. My criteria again is the games anyone would like to play whether it is action, puzzle, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 you gotta get ishido: way of the stones. If you though shanghai addiction was bad.. you dont even KNOW how bad ishido can capture your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgWyld Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 quote: Originally posted by eric_ruck: Missle Command/Asteroids (am I the only person who likes this title?) Eric Nope, you *aren't* the only person who likes that title. It's a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legeek Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 My top five are Lemmings, Blue Lightning, Warbirds, Rampart, and Shanghai... le geek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themushroom Posted March 6, 2002 Share Posted March 6, 2002 Forgive me if I go over 5, I'm not counting. In no order than Rampart IS number one: Rampart RoadBlasters Crystal Mines II Klax Chip's Challenge Ms Pac-Man (what system is complete without?) Qix Robotron 2084 Xybots Special mention of Scrapyard Dog and Bill & Ted for being games you can't just beat in ten minutes. I'm told that Todd In Slime World is complex too but I've never played it. I *intend* to get Battlezone and Asteroids/Missile Command soon as I don't have to amputate a limb to purchase. [ 03-06-2002: Message edited by: Mushroom ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamer Deluxe tm Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 (in no particular order) Xenophobe! - It's a really great game, also in multiplayer. Slime World - Relaxed game, great in multiplayer STUN Runner Road Blasters Robotron APB - Extensive levels, great humor Shadow of the Beast - Awesome graphics and sound, great gameplay More than five, but anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted March 13, 2002 Share Posted March 13, 2002 Sounds good to me. Does anyone know where I can find a second model Lynx for a reasonable price? I had the original Lynx briefly but I didn't care for the large, maxi-pad like shape. Anyway, my favorite games on the Lynx were Toki, Blue Lightning, Roadblasters, Desert Strike, and Ninja Gaiden. Toki is easily the best Super Mario Bros. clone on the system, and a very close translation of the arcade game (while the NES version looked awful, and the Genesis game had new, more boring rounds). Blue Lightning... dude, it's Blue Lightning. It's still one of the most impressive handheld games ever made, even with the mighty Game Boy Advance around. Roadblasters is another great first person shooter with a tight arcade-quality feel. It's another Lynx game that's superior to the NES and Genesis versions. Desert Strike is a tough one, but it's quite enjoyable... it's an overhead shooter/military simulation with detailed graphics and a lot more depth than most games in the Lynx library. Finally, I picked Ninja Gaiden because it's the ARCADE VERSION, unlike that idiotic NES game which was basically just warmed over Castlevania. JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 Some of you have given me some new games to look for, plus I want all the Songbird titles. I have about 15-20 games for my Lynx so far and out of those, I'll pick my top 5. Battlewheels Stun Runner Warbirds Hydro Checkered Flag Power Factor Shadow of the Beast APB Super Off Road (eeprom BEST Electronics was selling for a while, never officially released but awsome and complete! whos counting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 Lynx titles - the 5 best, and there is NO arguing with these babies: California Games Blue Lightning Electrocop Chip's Challenege Gates of Zendocon ALL are totally beautiful, totally great, endlessly replayable, they were developed by the BEST developer on the LYNX - EPYX... sTeVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted March 14, 2002 Share Posted March 14, 2002 Hey, Jet Boot, did you work on Mad Dash Racing for the X-Box? I liked it, although not everyone seems to feel the same way. JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted March 16, 2002 Share Posted March 16, 2002 Jess, Sorry to say I didn't work on Mad Dash for XBox - I just moved to Crystal from Kodiak this year... I'm glad you liked CD's product! sTeVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 is blue lightning for the lynx the same as blue lighting for the jag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 They're supposed to be related, but as I understand it Blue Lightning on the Lynx was much better. Same deal with Checkered Flag... that's supposed to be one of the Lynx's best games but you wouldn't know it judging from the rather weak Jaguar version. JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 I can list 3 that are absolute must haves for anyone: Warbirds California Games Rampart The next two would totally depend on tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginjiroku7800 Posted March 28, 2002 Share Posted March 28, 2002 Chips Challenge Lynx Casino I think this is the best casino game ever. I think it's a very good idea that you can walk in the casino and talk to people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted April 12, 2002 Share Posted April 12, 2002 One of my personal favorites is Rampage. I may not play it much anymore, but I still consider it to be one of the best ones I have for it. I also like Shanghai. Rampage is pretty much the reason that I even got my lynx. After playing it in an arcade, I got addicted to it. After seeing that the game was on the lynx, I HAD to have one. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitch Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 I'm shocked that nobody mentioned Battlezone 2000. I absolutly love that game especially w/ more than one player. My top 5 would have to be: Warbirds Battlezone 2000 Checked Flag Lemmings Awsome Golf Todd's adventures in slime world is close. It's not one of the best but I was pleasantly suprised by it and am still constantly playing it. Xenophobe would be next. I also love the puzzle games (Chips challange, Ishido (strat not puzz), Crystal Mines II, etc) but the list is limited to 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataribob Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Games I like that you can play longer than 30 minutes without quick death 1) Crystal Mines II 2)Shanghi 3)Klax 4)Xybots 5)Dinolympics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrake Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Gunstar: Super Off Road (eeprom BEST Electronics was selling for a while, never officially released but awsome and complete! Actually I think you ment "Road Riot 4WD". Super Off Road was released by Telegames, and you can still purchase it for 39.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastblade Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 Stun Runner Blue Lightning California Games (yes, I played this to death, even the stupid hackey sack) Ms. Pac-Man There is 4, and pick any one from above post I don't have Battlewheels, so I don't know if that's any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Jess Ragan: as I understand it Blue Lightning on the Lynx was much better. Same deal with Checkered Flag... that's supposed to be one of the Lynx's best games but you wouldn't know it judging from the rather weak Jaguar version. I'm not sure it's really fair to compare Jaguar Checkered Flag with the Lynx version... they're almost completely different games (The Jaguar version is a Virtua Racing ripoff, whereas the Lynx version is a Pole Position ripoff). However, the Jaguar version had some bad control problems that ruined the game. The Lynx version is definitely much better. As for Blue Lightning, I actually like the Jaguar version quite a bit. It's basically the same idea, but the Jaguar expands on. It's less impressive than the Lynx version when you consider the system specs, but I wouldn't say it's a worse game than the Lynx version. As for my top "five" list (In no specific order): Xenophobe Checkered Flag Klax Todd's Adventure in Slime World Shanghai Gauntlet: The Third Encounter (At least someone likes it...) Honorable mentions go to: Blue Lightning, Warbirds, Rygar, Battlezone 2000, Ishido, Block Out, Joust, and California Games. Phwew, that was a long list... the Lynx has so many quality titles --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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