Osmeroid Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 I am also a big fan of advenutre games - those that involve some knowledge of the game and some strategy. To name but a few, and this is by no means a complete list, Adventure, ROTLA, ET (yeah!), Riddle of the Sphinx, Secret Quest, Dark Chambers, Tutankham, Swordquest (anything), Montezuma's .. etc. Despite the fact that I think that it has quite possibly the most inferior graphics of them all (listed), my preference is for Riddle of the Sphinx. I first played this game by renting it from a local video store back in '82 (cost me 50p for 3 days rental). This is still a game I can spend hours playing and revel in the challenge of this rather unique game in this genre. Any comments? Totally missed out mentioning CBS Venture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 My favorites are Adventure (just a good ol classic) Montezumas Revenge (i love the little guy with the cool hat) Riddle of the Sphinx (i played this game with no manual) me and my friend played this game for 3 days trying to figure out how to finish the game, i used to have very detailed notes about every part of this game, but they disappeared over the years And then Tutankham - i have this on the 2600 and its ok but i grew up playing the colecovision version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwobbler Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 Id have to go for the Dark Chambers style of play, was this the original gauntlet? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 quote Id have to go for the Dark Chambers style of play, was this the original gauntlet? More or less, I'm not sure how the story goes, but I believe the original DC came out for one of Atari's home computers in '83. Gauntlet came out in '84, I think. But, yes, I certainly rank Dark Chambers as the definitive RPG for the 2600 (I don't think Xenophobe qualifies as an RPG ). I could go on and on about Superman, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 I love Riddle of the Sphinx as well, but its way too easy when you get the scepter. These are my favorite types of games, especially for the VCS because they really push the limits of the system. But you left out Private Eye! Stanventure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretwobbler Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 Id have to side with Dark Chambers when it comes to the artwork as well, much better than Secret Quest box. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagMax667 Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 I also like the 2600 adventure games. My favorite game has always been Adventure. Although I've beaten the first and second levels many times, the third level is always a challenge. You never know what to expect when you play the third level because of the random placement of the items. Also, the red dragon could be anywhere. It's just a fun game. Raiders of the Lost Ark is my second favorite Atari game. It was very confusing at first, but once I figured out what to do, it became fun. I also like Dark Chambers and Superman as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horax Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 I have Swordquest - Earthworld and Fireworld, both interesting games but the Pal Versions suck (no Comic included, one level missing) and the Instruction-Manual is no help at all. ROTLA is great but as i don´t have the manual it´s kinda confusing. I like E.T. (this is not a joke!), i found out how to play it without having the manual! That was some kinda weird trip... I also have Dark Chambers and Riddle of the Sphinx but all in all good old Adventure is the best game of `em all! It`s pure fun to play!!! Btw. i think you should also count in Haunted House which is a great game too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 Can't hate on Dragonstomper, though it was more of an RPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 Secret Quest comes first for me... Then Riddle of the Sphinx... Then Raiders of the Lost Ark... I am sure Dark Chambers would be in this list...but I haven't a copy of it for the 2600 nor 7800 yet...I know I know..I have no excuse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 Dark Chambers is awesome...Altho I never really got the fact that when you shoot a baddy it regresses. That is to say it turns into the next least powerful creature until you get to the bottom of the list (orc?) and it finally explodes. I'd have rather the thing change color slighty or just blow up once you hit it enough times. Also Id rather the creatures be able to "steal" your inventory if they touched you, that way youd have reason to go looking for your stuff again.But those are petty complaints and the game rocked for its time. GET IT NOW!!! 7800 versions even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmeroid Posted February 9, 2002 Author Share Posted February 9, 2002 quote: Originally posted by StanJr: .But you left out Private Eye! Sacre bleu! I've just posted this as one of my all-time favourite 'never plays'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Adventure games like Pitfall, Dark Chambers, Montezuma's Revenge and of course Adventure have always been the type of games I like to play the most as a kid and still do today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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