Jump to content
Have You Played Atari Today?
2600|5200|7800|Lynx|Jaguar|Forums|Store  

retrorussell

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Content Count

    9,660

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    5

Posts posted by retrorussell

  1. Posted

    One of my favorite memories of arcades involved MALIBU GRAN PRIX, the location of which is close to my house (and it was taken down a few years ago). The family would go about once a month. We'd do some sort of chore (like collect apples, wash dishes, dust, vacuum, etc.) for the month and get rewarded with a few bucks to spend at MALIBU (which didn't give you a deal on tokens, like 5 or even 6 for a buck at some places) but they did have the best games. Even before the 80s rolled around my sister and I still enjoyed pinball, Asteroids, Depthcharge, 4 Player Bowling and Gypsy Juggler, and my stepmom would play Stunt Cycle and my dad would play shuffleboard and foosball. As the 80s came around all the different Pac-Man machines would be lined up together (often with multiples of the same machine) and I got into Crazy Climber and Dig Dug, and also enjoyed the Pac-Man ripoffs Eyes and Thief.

     

    All the pizza parlors around me were heavy on the arcade machines. Rico's Red Lion Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor (now Round Table), Sunshine Pizza Exchange, Shakey's, Pizza Hut, and Godfather's all had machines I remember playing (especially the great Phoenix at Godfather's).

     

    A bit later there were nickel arcades springing up around my neighborhood, the best of which were called ELECTRIC CASTLE'S WUNDERLAND. About 5 bucks got you in the place and all the games were a nickel apiece. All the great games were there. I'd go probably once every few weeks. I love that I have a fantastic memory for where I first saw a specific arcade machine.

    • Like 4

  3. Posted

    Hey folks,

    My newest video review of a NEO GEO game is STAKES WINNER. Kind of cute horse racing game with sort of super-deformed horses (they look like ponies). You have a "reins" button and "whip" button-- the first to get your horse to speed up ever-so-slightly and the second to make it speed up more noticeably; though both drain its energy (more so with the latter button). If you horse is out of energy is has likely lost the race, as it will slow to a crawl. Judicious use of the whip (it's often good to save it for the final stretch) is key to winning races, but so is making sure you collect all helpful icons that appear (like wings for super speed and carrots for replenishing your power meter). Note that you can also "nudge" horses out of the way by tapping the joystick forward twice; this is very helpful in emerging from a tight crowd. Place in the top 3 to continue without having to use a credit. Every 3 races you get to participate in a bonus course-- improve your horse's stats by crossing the finish line in time and avoiding the moles that pop out of the ground and slow down your horse. Finish the 5th, 9th or 12th (final) courses in first place to unlock a couple bonus courses (Breeders Cup Classic and Prix De Le Arc De Triomphe). Neigh!

    • Like 2

  6. Posted

    I "won" it after I got good grades/did all my homework. I was more lenient towards it than most gamers. I enjoyed it-- knew it was highly inferior to the original-- but that made my eventual return to the local arcade (when I could play the real thing) that much more sweet. The 2600 version filled a hole for the time being. I had to play the hardest version (fast ghosts) because I would hog the game from my sister otherwise.

    • Like 1

  8. Posted

    CONGRATULATIONS to Anthony and his awesome thread!

    Gotta say, it's a delight to have his input and insight on the NEO GEO and all its games for both the home and arcade platforms.

    For better and for worse, I'll post a link to the FATAL FURY animated movies as my contribution to this special occasion!

    FATAL FURY: LEGEND OF THE HUNGRY WOLF

    FATAL FURY 2: THE NEW BATTLE

    Sorry; I won't bother with the last movie, since it really sucks. :)

    • Like 2

  18. Posted

    Hey gang,

    This review is PLEASURE GOAL- 5 on 5 Mini Soccer by Saurus for the NEO GEO. I'm not a soccer fan by any stretch but this game has some kind of neat aesthetics to it.. a choice of 5 stadiums in VS. mode, and 2 are on basketball courts! In international play mode you can choose from 16 different countries-- that's quite a few! All 4 buttons are used on offense AND defense, like shoot, pass, save, intercept, and trick play (press as the ball arrives). For the Saurus Championship you will play against the computer in Pool A for 6 matches, then against the computer in Pool B for 3 more. Plus cool animation before the title screen. If you like soccer this should appeal to you.

    • Like 1
AtariAge
Forums
Store
General
Follow AtariAge

Copyright ©1998-2021 AtariAge

×
×
  • Create New...