godzillajoe Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 OK this looks interesting but I have to ask, is it just one screen and done? So you clear as many blocks as you can in say 3 minutes and game over? Or are there "levels" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 yay! Mine is on the way! So excited, except that I go out of town this weekend and will not get to play much until next week! Ah well, something to live for until Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 yay! Mine is on the way! So excited, except that I go out of town this weekend and will not get to play much until next week! Ah well, something to live for until Monday. You'll love this one Stan. I've played mine a bunch since PRGE. Great game! I hit reset for another game at least five or ten times every time I pop it in. This may be heresy, but I like it a little better than Tetris. It's super addicting, and a great 'play before bed' relaxing kind of puzzle. Good times. James, the programmer, is a hell of a nice guy too. He came to the expo this year. I had a lot of fun doing the manual and extras this year for it too. Definately one of my favorite homebrews, even if Rick Weis continually destroys my scores at it. You definately need patience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 OK this looks interesting but I have to ask, is it just one screen and done? So you clear as many blocks as you can in say 3 minutes and game over? Or are there "levels" it's just one game screen, it does have 4 different level setting (easy to hard) Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Awesome Lord Thag! Cannot wait for it to get here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Chunkout made it today before I had to leave town, and briefly all I have to say is that this game is EVIL. Just evil. The first level is something for children and pets to make them feel like they have done something by pressing a button. Seriously, the football picking chicken could score major points on level 1. Level 2 teaches you how the game is played and gives you an idea of strategies you might implement should you get in a tight spot. Level 3 gives you some satisfaction since it is actually challenging to complete the screen and you have to think about moves before you make them. When you clear the screen, you feel like you did something. Then you play level 4 and the game basically looks you square in the eye and tells you that you are an idiot. And you are, because what do you do? You hit reset, again and again and again and again and again, until you look up and it's a week later and you have failed to eat, sleep, shower, or go to work. Yes, kids, this game is EVIL. I was trying to leave town when I started level 4, that was 3 hours ago, and the VCS has not been off since. (Aimee is playing now). You just cannot stop playing this game. It is addictive, challenging and fun. But it will also consume your very existence. You must buy this game. Kudos! Thank you, James Todd, you are a bad, bad man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Thanks for the game review StanJr! it's one of a very few games my GF plays on Atari 2600. she loves it! all orders that has been paid for, have been shipped! Thanks for the support! Rick PS I'll be off line this weekend, so anyone that e-mails or PM's me, i will respond on monday. (maybe sunday night) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Thank you, Rick, for making this available to us! I think Aimee is hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzap Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Kudos! Thank you, James Todd, you are a bad, bad man. Thanks Stan, I'm glad you're getting some good playtime out of it, but hope you didn't miss anything too important out of town! I'm sure you'll all get a kick out of Jon's manual too, he did a great job writing up the back story to this game, and gives it a real authentic early 2600 game feel (complete with space theme, evil warlords etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 yeah, that manual is a real tome. Best part is that it has the feel of an original style manual with the huge backstory for a game that is rather simple (like the story for Demons to Diamonds!). Very well constructed! ChunkOut 2600 is an all-around winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) What a really fun puzzle game, and a great way to end a 14 hour weekend work day I am scared to think what score Rick you can get on this game Edited October 4, 2009 by swlovinist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm back, all people that paid over the weekend their packages will ship out on Monday. Thanks for the support! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) Fun game, nice work. One of the functions it will perform is to provide Atari fun for lady friends that drop by. It will be one of my tools to lure them into my world. Edited October 5, 2009 by Zoyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanhq Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Chunkout is indeed a fun game. James did a great job with the concept and programming. Rick and the rest involved in the production of the game and packaging also did a fine job. I picked up my limited edition boxed copy of Chunkout 2600 at the PRGE. I got #10. If you have the means, get a copy of this game. Loose or boxed it's a lot of fun. I had James sign the box and the back of my cartridge too. He's a really nice guy and fun to talk with. Attached is picture proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 all items paid for today will be shipped in 30 minutes thanks for the support! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 all items paid for today will be shipped in 30 minutes Or their pizza is free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 all items paid for today will be shipped in 30 minutes Or their pizza is free? (shipped out)Yes, glad I made it in time. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 all items paid for yesterday will be shipped out today. Thanks for the support! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horseboy Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 all items paid for yesterday will be shipped out today. Thanks for the support! Rick Got mine. Thanks Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Got mine today and snuck in a few rounds between innings of the game. Good stuff. Very addictive. Now we need a Chunkout 2 with two player simultaneous action if possible. Highest score in the fastest time with the same playfields for both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzap Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sounds like a cool idea for multiplayer, may be a bit hard to pull off on the 2600 due to some of the hardware restrictions, but with some creativity it may be possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Is the rom available for this one to try on an emulator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpatters Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Got mine today, managed to beat level four once, but so far a repeat victory has eluded me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Can you actually "beat" the game? How? Clear all the blocks? Is that possible with every new screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Weis Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Can you actually "beat" the game? How? Clear all the blocks? Is that possible with every new screen? Yes, i think that's what he meant. i look at the game as a hi score type game not just clearing all the blocks but getting the best score while doing it. (I've come close a few times) still have some left carts left if anyone is interested. Thanks for the support, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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