+Random Terrain Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 . . . Toyshop Trouble . . . Doesn't seem to be a ROM available, so those who don't own it wouldn't know what it looks like. Doesn't seem to be any videos of it at YouTube either. Screenshot: http://www.atariage.com/screenshot_page.ht...areLabelID=2748 Of course, it doesn't capture the animation. A nice layered effect with the snow falling, and the lights blinking with the music. Allia Quest and Power Off are both nicely done as well. (Power Off is another that has to be seen in motion.) http://www.atariage.com/screenshot_page.ht...areLabelID=1134 http://www.atariage.com/screenshot_page.ht...areLabelID=2687 Juno First is another that's looking really good. (Admittedly, I'm a little biased there.) As to your other question, I like seeing attract/demo modes when possible. It adds a nice level of polish to a game. Lady Bug is an excellent example. After a few bugs run by on the title screen, it will show a demo, then alternate back and forth. It also has a nod to the arcade game with the ROM OK RAM OK screen. Thanks. I hope people will make YouTube videos of the games that aren't available as ROMs. A moving picture with sound is always better than a screenshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 . . . Toyshop Trouble . . . Doesn't seem to be a ROM available... IIRC that's on Albert's TODO list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosiss Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 No love for Joust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 . . . Toyshop Trouble . . . Doesn't seem to be a ROM available... IIRC that's on Albert's TODO list. I just posted it. Sorry for the delay. The version I posted doesn't quite match the release version, but it should play identically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2600FunTimes Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) I like the Galaxian title screen , but oddly enough you never see it until after the game ends. Edit: Looks like it does show up in attract mode , but after a rounds of simulated play. I enclosed a small video clip. Nothing fancy , and heavily compressed , definitely more colourful on tv. I agree, I thought this one was pretty flashy.. maybe not the best, but still impressive if it's your first view. EDIT: No love for Joust? Joust was nice too.. I thought the whole game was awesome for the 2600, VERY smooth gameplay for the most part. Ms. Pac-Man also has an alright title/end screen... though is too bad theres no ghost names. Edited October 26, 2008 by 2600FunTimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorTat-G Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 My Favorite Title Screens are: CENTIPEDE E.T. CALIFORNIA GAMES SPRINT MASTER SOLAR FOX CAKEWALK And GUNFIGHT For It's Music, Can't Beat 'Ring of Fire'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devin Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Besides what everyone else has added, don't forgot these: Four-Play - The artwork is top notch and the music is excellent Go Fish - The water effect is truly amazing. The music is also well done. Colony 7 - When you can't tell if it is an Atari or Commodore 64 screenshot, it is masterfully well done Edited February 16, 2011 by Devin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 My parents took me to Toys 'R' Us to pick out an Atari game. I picked out Taz. When I got home I was blown away when I saw this on my TV: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickNixonArisen Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I was going to say taz also. Not a screen, but how about the Kool-Aid man bustin' through the wall? I didn't know about the difficulty switch issue with that game and threw out my first copy. Also, not 2600, but commando for the INTV has a pretty impressive screen for the era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetflip84 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I like Pole Position and Millipede. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Road Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Since this thread is alive again, some people might want to know that batari Basic users can make high-quality title screens now: http://www.randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-batari-basic-commands.html#addkernels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONEMAN Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Adventures of Tron. Seriously. Watch it on acid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opeygon Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Adventures of tron is very cool, but I don't need to be on acid to appreciate it. Some of my other favs are: California Games, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. and Swordquest Earthworld And of course my all time favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9IMk-TQROY&playnext=1&list=PL017F7351B138E52C I can't believe that this hasn't received any love in this thread! I mean it's soooo cool!!! Thanks to RT for helping me insert that totally rad video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2d gamer Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Pengo and Phoenix I remember were cool. Yeah Galaxian and California games had colorful ones. But Krull, the BEST movie licensed game on the system, had a beautiful title screen with those animated horsees...... Edited February 20, 2011 by 2d gamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2d gamer Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) Adventures of tron is very cool, but I don't need to be on acid to appreciate it. Some of my other favs are: California Games, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T. and Swordquest Earthworld And of course my all time favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9IMk-TQROY&playnext=1&list=PL017F7351B138E52C I can't believe that this hasn't received any love in this thread! I mean it's soooo cool!!! Thanks to RT for helping me insert that totally rad video! That Tron game had a great title screen. I looked it up here and it didn't' have any reviews. It looks like it could be a pretty good game btw, love the Ace Rimmer Edited February 20, 2011 by 2d gamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opeygon Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 That Tron game had a great title screen. I looked it up here and it didn't' have any reviews. It looks like it could be a pretty good gamebtw, love the Ace Rimmer Yes it absolutely is a great game. Lots of action and VERY addictive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Title screens are nice (Defender II is my favorite), but there's a certain charm in the older games that simply cycle playfield colors. I always thought it would be cool -and I have no idea if it's even possible- to modify a 2600 motherboard by adding a switch (similar to the Pause Switch kit?) that allows you to cycle through a game's color scheme. Basically, manually cycle the colors that the program normally would automatically during "game over"...but then be able to play the game with that color scheme. (I'm guessing this wouldn't work -assuming it's possible at all- with later games/"title screen" games that don't cycle colors.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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