A Sprite Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) I was going to make a top 5, but the only three I could think of that held their own against other Atari games were: 1. Kung Fu Master: As a kid, this was my first exposure to stages, bosses, videogame kung fu, evil midgets, graphics that kind of looked like people, and the hope of an ending. It was also my first exposure to Jackie Chan, but I still can't see how I was supposed to know that... 2. Klax: Just like any other tile sorting you'd do at a machine shop. Some people get paid for this. 3. Ikari Warriors: If you have to slaughter people, this game is one of the better ways to do it. Are there any others? Edited August 13, 2007 by A Sprite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Do you mean NES style games that are on the 2600? Kung Fu master is awesome though, the 2600 version is super impressive. The 2600 Ikari Warrors game sucks though. Never played the 2600 Klax....Actually, I never played any version of Klax. Looked very unappealing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) Secret Quest is the closest thing you're going to find to The Legend of Zelda on the Atari 2600. You wander through rooms, kill monsters, and collect items that help you progress. It doesn't look nearly as good, and the monsters don't quite compare to the ones in Zelda. You fight dog-like goblins, creepy wizards, and rock-spitting octopi in Zelda, while in Secret Quest, your foes include... an outer space potato man? Still, when you're looking for a 1987 experience on 1977 technology, you have to take what you can get. JR Edited August 13, 2007 by Jess Ragan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerwannabee Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Pifall II without a question. Many NES games are platform like Pitfall II. Also HERO and Montezuma's revenge deserve honaroble mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Pifall II without a question. Many NES games are platform like Pitfall II. Also HERO and Montezuma's revenge deserve honaroble mention. Hero and montezuma for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impaler_26 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Solaris comes graphic-wise pretty close to a NES game. Beamrider and Stargate/Defender II also stand out from other 2600 shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglyclone Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 i agree with Solaris and Hero, those are great choices. I gotta say Dark Chambers would fit in the "NES style" catagory as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Fatal Run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I've always thought BMX Airmaster was very NES-like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 California Games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumn_drag0n Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I personally enjoy Dark Chambers. Yes, it's slow, but in my IMHO it's quite an enjoyable NES-style game. Ditto on Secret Quest as well. Do Off The Wall and Mario Bros. count? autumn_drag0n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Pitfall 2, HERO, California Games.....as already mentioned above If I were to ad any new ones to the list I would probably say Mountain King, My Golf, a few homebrews would probably qualify also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpfalcon2003 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 BMX Airmaster Kung-Fu Road Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdub_bobby Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 If you are talking games that (almost, if you squint) look like NES games, then I'll throw in: Pitfall II, Solaris, Moonsweeper, Defender 2/Stargate, Montezuma's Revenge, H.E.R.O., Keystone Kapers, Fathom, BMX Airmaster, Battlezone, Laser Gates, and Xenophobe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Private Eye, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 BMX AirmasterKung-Fu Road Runner I used to love Road Runner on the NES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpfalcon2003 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 BMX AirmasterKung-Fu Road Runner I used to love Road Runner on the NES. Have that on the NES too. NES version is easier also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpfalcon2003 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 Klax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 BMX AirmasterKung-Fu Road Runner I used to love Road Runner on the NES. Have that on the NES too. NES version is easier also. Yeah, the 2600 version leaves something to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Starfire Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Never had or played a NES but they are about the sames as Sega Master System right? If so then how about Ghostbusters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 I remember as a kid HERO always blew me away, the animation, the levels were always different, the first game that made me forget about my score (except when looking forward to a free man) and more into seeing what the next stage would be and where I would have to traverse next. I had Solaris too, but never understood it, I didn't have a manual unfortunately and nobody else could help me out either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opeygon Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 planet patrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I nominate Super Sprint and Realsports Boxing. Both have some decent menus so that you can select your options without having to mess with the difficulty and select switches. Not only that, but I think they look pretty good considering that they are on the 2600! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressureCooker2600 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 California Games graphic wise.....you'd never believe it was on a 2600 i STILL can't believe my eyes after all these years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonja Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Rampage and Double Dragon exist for 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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