DoctorTom Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 OK...so I was never a huge Intellivision fan, simply because I just could not get past the crazy control scheme. But I am a huge DK fan and so just recently bought a refurbished Sears Super Video Aracde, in order to be able to play D2K Arcade. What I am wondering is, now that I have the system, what would you recommend as the must-have SINGLE PLAYER games? (Sorry if this is too broad a question, but I am totally starting from scratch here). Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltron Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 burgertime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stc2009 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 D1K (for the Japanese level order) Tron Deadly Discs AD&D (aka Cloudy Mountain) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Space Patrol Christmas Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980gamer Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 in addition to the ones already listed.... Common Games: Pinball Bump 'n Jump Hover Force Shark Shark I also like... Space Battle B-17 Bomber sub hunt mission x locomotion or happy trails pretty similar. Must haves: Stonix Space Patrol 4-tris 1980gamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'm partial to Worm Whomper, Astrosmash, Shark Shark, Beamrider, and both Dungeons and Dragons games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 On top of many recommended already, I'd suggest Lock'n'Chase, Atlantis, Beauty and the Beast, Buzz Bombers, Commando, Dig Dug, Diner, Dreadnaught Factor, He Man, Ice Trek, Qbert, River Raid, Safecracker, Super Cobra, Swords and Serpents, Thin Ice, Thunder Castle, Tower of Doom, and if you're a sports fan at all, and I am, the 1P versions are excellent - World Championship Baseball, Super Pro Football, Slam Dunk Basketball, Mountain Madness Skiing, Body Slam Wrestling, and Chip Shot Golf. That should give you a pretty good start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stc2009 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 On top of many recommended already, I'd suggest Lock'n'Chase, Atlantis, Beauty and the Beast, Buzz Bombers, Commando, Dig Dug, Diner, Dreadnaught Factor, He Man, Ice Trek, Qbert, River Raid, Safecracker, Super Cobra, Swords and Serpents, Thin Ice, Thunder Castle, Tower of Doom, and if you're a sports fan at all, and I am, the 1P versions are excellent - World Championship Baseball, Super Pro Football, Slam Dunk Basketball, Mountain Madness Skiing, Body Slam Wrestling, and Chip Shot Golf. That should give you a pretty good start. What about Super NFL Football, Minesweeper, Spina or Tutankham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 What about Super NFL Football, Minesweeper, Spina or Tutankham? Yes across the board on those titles, although he would need an ECS for the Super NFL Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 There are some nice Arcade versions on Intellivision as well. Most are not that expensive either. You cant go wrong with: Popeye Frogger Qbert Centipede Defender (expensive, plays ok) Pac Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voltron Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Well it sounds like you just need to get all 125 games and homebrews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Bump n jump, Mission x, both Dungeons and Dragons. Demon attack, Atlantis, Snafu, Burgertime, He man, Tron deadly dics, B-17 bomber, Venture, frog bog, Basically all the Intv games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 OK...so I was never a huge Intellivision fan, simply because I just could not get past the crazy control scheme. But I am a huge DK fan and so just recently bought a refurbished Sears Super Video Aracde, in order to be able to play D2K Arcade. What I am wondering is, now that I have the system, what would you recommend as the must-have SINGLE PLAYER games? (Sorry if this is too broad a question, but I am totally starting from scratch here). Thanks in advance! Welcome by the way! We were in such a rush to give you game titles you'll love playing that we forgot to actually welcome you to the greatest INTV forum on the interwebs. Stay around, you'll have fun...and probably be able to pick up games for a lot cheaper than ebay from reliable sellers who are huge INTV nuts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cparsley Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Take a look at the HSC, we play many of the great 1player INTV titles via the HSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Well, if you enjoyed the craftsmanship of D2K and its high-paced arcade action, then I suggest you must get Christmas Carol. Not just because I made it, I truly think it's a very good game, and lots of fun. -dZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fushek Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Welcome! Burgertime (best made port of the original 125, great replayability) Bump and Jump (another great port, addictive!) AD&D: Treasure of Tarmin (if you like RPGs, it was way ahead of it's time) World Championship Baseball (the one player version of Major League Baseball) Atlantis (addictive and unique style shooter) Astrosmash (probably the defining shooter of the INTV) Well, if you enjoyed the craftsmanship of D2K and its high-paced arcade action, then I suggest you must get Christmas Carol. Not just because I made it, I truly think it's a very good game, and lots of fun. -dZ. I'll second Carol as well ... I've only had limited time to play, but tons of fun (made it up to Icicle Lane so far!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeshed Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Astrosmash (probably the defining shooter of the INTV) Yes. Quoted for truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the warm welcome and the recommendations thus far! I have started doing some research. I will probably stick with Atari 2600/7800 and CV for multiplatform games that offer similar content, simply because of the controls. But I can't wait for Space Patrol and D2K, which offer more content than the Atari or CV counterparts. Also, I am very excited to check out all the original Intellivision titles, especially D&D/Swords and Serpents, Beauty and the Beast, Shark! Shark!, and many others. It's a whole new classic game world opened up to me, and I will certainly keep you informed! Edited October 30, 2012 by DoctorTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghsqb Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Just want to also say welcome, and cast another vote for the underrated game Snafu. Lots of different game modes, 1 or two players, lots of different speed and game settings... a lot of variety in a single cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokidchser Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 hey, doesnt microsurgeon get any love?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 hey, doesnt microsurgeon get any love?? Microsurgeon r0xx0rs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Welcome to Intellivision! You did the same thing I did, purchased an Intellivision because of D2K! You will not regret getting the system as it does have many excellent games and arcade ports. Never mind the excellent homebrew games which push the machine to do even more. There are plenty of game recommendations here already, so I won't add to the list. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intvnut Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Well, if you enjoyed the craftsmanship of D2K and its high-paced arcade action, then I suggest you must get Christmas Carol. Not just because I made it, I truly think it's a very good game, and lots of fun. -dZ. Make it a trio with Space Patrol. The three together, along with Astrosmash and Space Spartans will give your arcade reflexes a workout. I'll have more Space Patrol available for ordering soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Make it a trio with Space Patrol. The three together, along with Astrosmash and Space Spartans will give your arcade reflexes a workout. Plus, Carol does not require the use of the Action Buttons, so you can give your sore thumbs a healing rest, in between marathons of the other games. dZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpmaul69 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Make it a trio with Space Patrol. The three together, along with Astrosmash and Space Spartans will give your arcade reflexes a workout. I'll have more Space Patrol available for ordering soon.... after playing space patrol it makes me wonder why there arent any space shooters on the intv besides super cobra (yes not in space but the same concept). and i am discluding defender cause it plays differently than a traditional space shooter. if there are any others i dont know about please let me know. and if super cobra can be made, why not scramble or cosmic avenger or something like gradius. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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