Ze_ro Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 So, E.T. was made into a video game, and was enjoyed by all, right? Following that, what movies do YOU think should have been made into Atari games? I'm thinking more along the lines of old 70's/80's movies (For more of a retro feel), but recent stuff is cool too. Hey, why not mention TV shows too? Personally, I'd suggest: Jaws, Back To The Future, Lost In Space, The Exorcist, Blade Runner, Friday the 13th, Aliens (The sequel) and many others. Yeah, some of those already have games... but not Atari games! On a similar note, can you imagine games based on movies like A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket, 2001 (Hell, any Kubrick movie really), any Monty Python movie, or the Godfather? --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted October 19, 2001 Author Share Posted October 19, 2001 I can't believe I forgot about the fake SNL commercial for "Philadelphia: The Video Game" until after I posted this message! Anyone else remember this one? --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 I think Adventure could easily be hacked into Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The bat could become the Bridgekeeper, and the dragons could become the Knights who say.... ...NI!! NI!! NI!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 And Superman could be Space Ghost: Coast to Coast... Lex could be Zorak, and the bad guys could be Metallus, Moltar, Tansut and Brak with a special appearance by Grammy award winning musician Beck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 I would enjoy seeing a Gary Colman Atari 2600 game. You could base it on keystone capers, duck under the legs of your taller costars.. chase Todd Bridges to try to catch him before he goes and does cocaine.. hey Gary WAS a security guard before he punched that lady.. you could aslo make gary colman boxing.. emmanual lewis of webster could be the other guy it would be like midgit boxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 Hey Inky, *in his best wiggum impression* I like it!, I like it alot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night Phantom Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Ze_ro: On a similar note, can you imagine games based on movies like A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket, 2001 (Hell, any Kubrick movie really), any Monty Python movie, or the Godfather? Funny, just the other day the notion of a 2001: A Space Odyssey 2600 game germinated in my brain. I don't know what kind of game it would be, but I hope it would be as dramatic and daring a departure from the standard video game as the movie was from the standard film narrative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 quoteI'd suggest: Jaws, Back To The Future, Lost In Space, The Exorcist, Blade Runner, Friday the 13th, Aliens (The sequel) and many others Actually I know Friday the 13th was announced by Sega at one time. My vote goes to an Atari game based on the Dark Crystal. Youd have to collect pieces of the crystal while avoiding those giant bug things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhindle The Red Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 If Mystique had had some money they could have made Debbie Does Dallas. nudge nudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted October 20, 2001 Share Posted October 20, 2001 I think some good movie's to make into Atari games, from the 80's, would have been Conan 1 & 2, Clash of the Titans, or even the movie Legends with Tom Cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarimastermarty Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 i think Scarface would be just plane amazing youd have to deliver drugs and kill anyone in your way Alf would be good to (make it off e.t.)e.t could be alf and he should have to get back to his home planet11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osbo Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 War Games would be nice... love the movie OsBo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted October 21, 2001 Author Share Posted October 21, 2001 quote: Originally posted by osbo: War Games would be nice... love the movie They actually made this game for the ColecoVision, and it's quite good. It's basically an overhead version of Missile Command. You see the United States from above (using the number pad to switch to views of different areas), and you track the missiles that are heading for various cities, and try to command satellites into intercept points. I'm not sure how well it would translate onto the 2600 though... you'd definitely need the video touchpad. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangles66 Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 As far as tv shows go how about a game based on The Greatest American Hero. This could've been a great game, since the greatest american hero couldn't use his powers very well it would translate into a game where the longer you played the better you would be able to use your powers and at the same time the challangers could get tougher to keep the game going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 a game on the anime Crest of the Stars! Or Initial D! ;p I know there was a 2010: Odyssey 2 game for the colecovision. I also think that an Evil Dead game woulda been a neat one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted October 21, 2001 Share Posted October 21, 2001 i got another idea since noone seemed to wanna play gary colman themed games.. a sanford aand sons game..elizabeth..im comin to see ya! or the jeffersons.. play as george and gripe at wheezie and florence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted October 22, 2001 Author Share Posted October 22, 2001 quote: Originally posted by ubersaurus: I know there was a 2010: Odyssey 2 game for the colecovision. Was this actually based on the movie? I was under the impression that it wasn't, but I could always be wrong. Any horror movie would be great for a video game. Nightmare on Elm Street still hasn't been mentioned... Oh, and there's actually a mock label out there for The Greatest American Hero. I've never heard of this though... was it a TV series or something? --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted October 22, 2001 Author Share Posted October 22, 2001 Oh yeah... and Godzilla! After all, Tigervision made King Kong already (even if it does kinda suck). --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night Phantom Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Ze_ro: Oh, and there's actually a mock label out there for The Greatest American Hero. I've never heard of this though... was it a TV series or something? Yes, a TV series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 I think a Planet of the Apes game would have been cool. There is mockup art for one. Apes was owned by 20th Century Fox. They could have done it. I also think a lot of anime could make it. Battle of the Planets, for instance. I also would have liked to see a Superman II game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 Wow! No Greatest American Hero up there in Canada? That's low. Zero, you have missed out on some really crappy TV. Let me guess, you didn't get C.Hi.P.S either? Now there's your video game from a TV series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Asmo Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 How about games based on earlier TV shows? A Hogan's Heroes video game could be a lot of fun.. how about games based on these shows: The Prisoner The Rifleman The Avengers Six Million Dollar Man Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night Phantom Posted October 22, 2001 Share Posted October 22, 2001 quote: Originally posted by King_Asmo: How about games based on earlier TV shows? I Love Lucy: Evade Ricky as you stumble through domestics mishaps and try to get in his act! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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