Thinking about getting in to more home brew games.

[HatefulGravey]

I have spent a year now collecting 2600 almost exclusively. So I have a large number of games for it, and have gotten to the point that most games I don't own (or have coming to me early next week) are getting harder to find and pricey.

 

I have Halo 2600 coming to me when Al finishes this run, and that has me thinking I need to get more home brew games. I have heard of a lot of great ones, and I know there are some great ones in the AA store. I do have questions for those that are already into this though.

 

What sites sell homebrew games most often? AA has a bunch, but I know there are more out there.

 

What games should I be getting to start this collection?

 

How long does it take normally to get a game you order from the AA store? I'm sure they aren't in stock all the time so they have to be made and I have no idea what that really calls for.

 

I'm interested in 2600 and 7800 home brews at this point, so please advise.

 

Thank you for your time.

[Thomas Jentzsch]

Sort the homebrews by sales. At least for the not brand new ones, this should give you a good start. Though IMO there are quite a lot really good homebrews which are getting less attendance than they should.

 

Also you should have a closer look at the reviews.

[accousticguitar]

Gooddealgames has homebrews. I really don't know of any other sites that do. The nice thing about AA is oftentimes there are reviews you can read of the games before you buy them.

[HatefulGravey]

I have been reading reviews and have found a few I'll get as soon as I get back to buying. I just thought I would ask for direct recommendations.

 

Looks like Lady Bug is a must have for example. I have heard a lot about it from multiple places.

[DickNixonArisen]

Everyone here will be glad to reccommend... (sp?)

 

mine:

 

lady bug

go fish!

crazy balloon

reindeer rescue

wolfenstein

[Nukey Shay]

Wolfenstein isn't a homebrew (tho it's probably the best-selling hack out there).

[StanJr]

Lady Bug

Thrust +

Dungeon

Seawolf

Chunkout 2600

AStar

Crazy Balloon

Marble Craze

Qb

Starfire

Hunchy 2

Space Treat Deluxe

 

 

to name a few. These are the HB I have that get a LOT of play, all great, great games

[accousticguitar]

There are still 4 copies left of Evil Magician Returns.

 

http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/160491-evil-magician-returns/page__pid__2254595__st__25#entry2254595

[+Nathan Strum]

Must-haves:

 

Lady Bug

Juno First

Medieval Mayhem

Strat-O-Gems Deluxe

[HatefulGravey]

Wolfenstein isn't a homebrew (tho it's probably the best-selling hack out there).

 

Yeah I looked at the hacks here too. I'm going to have to get the Berzerk hack just because I love that game and I've heard good things about it. I'll probably end up with Adventure + as well.

 

Thanks for the recommendations. Based on what I have read and what you have all said I think I'll order Lady Bug next week sometime and maybe that Berzerk hack.

[zylon]

I quit buying the original games a couple years ago, except for my computers . I only buy homebrews, hacks, conversions, and some repros anymore.

For 2600:

Inv+, Wolfenstein, Seawolf, Stratogems, Vault Assault, Skeleton+, Space Treat, Halo, Marble Craze, Medieval Mayhem, Berzerk Enhanced, Galaxian Arcade, Sinistar, Xevious, Bloody Human Freeway, Pepsi Invaders, Spice Invaders, Chunkout 2600, Caverns of Mars, and more.

[Austin]

I can't recommend any, as asides from Halo 2600, I have only dabbled with 7800 homebrew. However, there is an AtariAge YouTube channel that has a lot of footage of the 2600 homebrews they sell here. I've seen quite a few that look good and I already have an idea of what I want to buy once I decide to pick some up.

[HatefulGravey]

I quit buying the original games a couple years ago, except for my computers . I only buy homebrews, hacks, conversions, and some repros anymore.

For 2600:

Inv+, Wolfenstein, Seawolf, Stratogems, Vault Assault, Skeleton+, Space Treat, Halo, Marble Craze, Medieval Mayhem, Berzerk Enhanced, Galaxian Arcade, Sinistar, Xevious, Bloody Human Freeway, Pepsi Invaders, Spice Invaders, Chunkout 2600, Caverns of Mars, and more.

 

Bloody Human Freeway would be a sweet one to have. I think about it every now and then, but have never actually tried to find a copy. I'll have to add it to the list just for the funny of it all.

 

I can't recommend any, as asides from Halo 2600, I have only dabbled with 7800 homebrew. However, there is an AtariAge YouTube channel that has a lot of footage of the 2600 homebrews they sell here. I've seen quite a few that look good and I already have an idea of what I want to buy once I decide to pick some up.

 

I found this channel by accident this afternoon. I figured I'd see if I could find some video reviews of home brew games and stumbled on a ton of these videos showing game play. Pretty sweet and helped me get a better idea of game play on some of these games.

[+Nathan Strum]

The videos (and reviews) are also available on many of the games' pages in the AtariAge store.

[Thomas Jentzsch]

The videos (and reviews) are also available on many of the games' pages in the AtariAge store.

I especially recommend Nathan's own reviews. Not sure if they are all in the store already, so his blog entry is a good starting point too.

[Schizophretard]

Juno First is the one I'm most interested in.

[+Nathan Strum]

I especially recommend Nathan's own reviews. Not sure if they are all in the store already, so his blog entry is a good starting point too.

Thanks - they should all be in the store by now.

[DickNixonArisen]

Yeah, I didn't bother mentioning that it was a hack as Wolfenstein is different enough from venture to feel like a completely different game. I also have the abysmal abyss, which I like since I like venture so much, but it's not super-worthy.

 

Someone mentioned medieval mayhem already, right?

[Nukey Shay]

Yeah, I didn't bother mentioning that it was a hack as Wolfenstein is different enough from venture to feel like a completely different game.

I agree. I just posted the correction so that it can be found in the correct store listing

[HatefulGravey]

I quit buying the original games a couple years ago, except for my computers . I only buy homebrews, hacks, conversions, and some repros anymore.

For 2600:

Inv+, Wolfenstein, Seawolf, Stratogems, Vault Assault, Skeleton+, Space Treat, Halo, Marble Craze, Medieval Mayhem, Berzerk Enhanced, Galaxian Arcade, Sinistar, Xevious, Bloody Human Freeway, Pepsi Invaders, Spice Invaders, Chunkout 2600, Caverns of Mars, and more.

 

Where does one get a reproduction copy of Bloody Human Freeway? I know that Al has mentioned before he can do reproductions but its seems he is swamped with other things right now. Lord only knows how long the Halo list is right now.

 

Gooddealgames has some interesting home brew and hack stuff for other systems as well. I might have to get that Final Fantasy II for the NES. I had a translated ROM but that just isn't the same.

[zylon]

I quit buying the original games a couple years ago, except for my computers . I only buy homebrews, hacks, conversions, and some repros anymore.

For 2600:

Inv+, Wolfenstein, Seawolf, Stratogems, Vault Assault, Skeleton+, Space Treat, Halo, Marble Craze, Medieval Mayhem, Berzerk Enhanced, Galaxian Arcade, Sinistar, Xevious, Bloody Human Freeway, Pepsi Invaders, Spice Invaders, Chunkout 2600, Caverns of Mars, and more.

 

Where does one get a reproduction copy of Bloody Human Freeway? I know that Al has mentioned before he can do reproductions but its seems he is swamped with other things right now. Lord only knows how long the Halo list is right now.

 

Gooddealgames has some interesting home brew and hack stuff for other systems as well. I might have to get that Final Fantasy II for the NES. I had a translated ROM but that just isn't the same.

I got that one from Hozer games a couple years before I joined here.

[Byte Knight]

There are still 4 copies left of Evil Magician Returns.

 

http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/160491-evil-magician-returns/page__pid__2254595__st__25#entry2254595

 

Thanks for the promo!

 

I agree that you should get Medieval Mayhem - it's worth it just to watch that dragon fly across the screen! The Haunted Adventure Trilogy is one of my favorites too.

[VectorGamer]

Brews

Seawolf

Medieval Mayhem

Lady Bug

Thrust+

Juno First

 

Hacks

Berzerk VE

Pac-Man Arcade

Space Invaders Arcade

Defender Arcade

 

Reproductions

Turbo

 

Check availability with Wonder007 for these two:

Racer

Bouncin' Baby Bunnies

 

 

Does anyone have Star Fire? I've been looking at adding this one to my collection.

 

Also, Missile Command: Trak-Ball: Besides the track ball variations, I have played Missile Command with a Wico track ball no problem.

[+Nathan Strum]

Does anyone have Star Fire? I've been looking at adding this one to my collection.

Yes - it's excellent.

 

Also, Missile Command: Trak-Ball: Besides the track ball variations, I have played Missile Command with a Wico track ball no problem.

Missile Command: TB actually makes it worth buying a Trak-Ball just for that game. It's my favorite hack.

[VectorGamer]

Does anyone have Star Fire? I've been looking at adding this one to my collection.

Yes - it's excellent.

 

Also, Missile Command: Trak-Ball: Besides the track ball variations, I have played Missile Command with a Wico track ball no problem.

Missile Command: TB actually makes it worth buying a Trak-Ball just for that game. It's my favorite hack.

 

But why buy the hack if the original cartridge already works with a track ball?