DaytonaUSA Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 I never heard of Computer Space before. Looked it up on youtube, and dang.. can't see what you see in it. I'm sure it was great back then, but the sound effects are horribly annoying and the gameplay looks very slow and monotonous. I'm assuming you grew up with the game, hence why you like it so much? Just curious Just three? Damn tough call but I guess before I over think it: 1. Computer Space - Atari : for the awesome styling and just the significance of it, great conversation piece. 2. Dragon's Lair - Not that I am a big fan, and I SUCK at it but just something about how it was THE machine to watch people play, the tech was impressive for the time. 3. TRON - OK it was a tough choice for me between Star Wars Arcade / Star Trek / Tron because I love SciFi and the look of these machines but in the end gotta go with TRON for the cool factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy_Whelan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I doubt he played it - as he stated it is a conversation piece. It is known as the 1st arcade game, not necessarily known as a game that is fun to play as it was fairly complicated. However if you owned it and spent time with it, perhaps you could get good at it and then it would be fun...maybe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Space 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 I doubt he played it - as he stated it is a conversation piece. It is known as the 1st arcade game, not necessarily known as a game that is fun to play as it was fairly complicated. However if you owned it and spent time with it, perhaps you could get good at it and then it would be fun...maybe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Space That makes sense. Because yeah... definitely didn't look astounding. Really pleased so many people like Star Castle, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I never heard of Computer Space before. Looked it up on youtube, and dang.. can't see what you see in it. I'm sure it was great back then, but the sound effects are horribly annoying and the gameplay looks very slow and monotonous. I'm assuming you grew up with the game, hence why you like it so much? Just curious IMHO, the game's merit is in the awesome cabinet design and also the fact that it is a huge part of arcade history. Gameplay wise…I could live without it as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) I never heard of Computer Space before. Looked it up on youtube, and dang.. can't see what you see in it. I'm sure it was great back then, but the sound effects are horribly annoying and the gameplay looks very slow and monotonous. I'm assuming you grew up with the game, hence why you like it so much? Just curious Ha, I choose 3 I would like to own if given the opportunity even followed by a little blurb on each as to WHY (IE : "what I see in it") I would choose them. Has NOTHING to do with what I might consider fun of something I might play regularly. Yes, as I said, Computer Space for being a conversation piece, place in history and that oh so retro cabinet styling lol, to expand on that, rarity and just knowing the first arcade video game. Now, if I am choosing the 3 I think are the most fun / entertaining that I could see myself play regularly: 1. Phoenix. 2. Mr. Do! 3. Gauntlet. Runners up: Street Fighter II House of the Dead Cruisin USA Double Dragon Popeye Excuse me I going to go play some MAME now.......... Edited May 14, 2014 by OldSchoolRetroGamer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Tempest Gyruss Earth, Friend, Mission. (Devastator) If protos don't count, then replace it with Assault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Interesting way of looking at the topic. Wasn't even thinking people would consider worth as a reason to have one. Ha, I choose 3 I would like to own if given the opportunity even followed by a little blurb on each as to WHY (IE : "what I see in it") I would choose them. Has NOTHING to do with what I might consider fun of something I might play regularly. Yes, as I said, Computer Space for being a conversation piece, place in history and that oh so retro cabinet styling lol, to expand on that, rarity and just knowing the first arcade video game. Now, if I am choosing the 3 I think are the most fun / entertaining that I could see myself play regularly: 1. Phoenix. 2. Mr. Do! 3. Gauntlet. Runners up: Street Fighter II House of the Dead Cruisin USA Double Dragon Popeye Excuse me I going to go play some MAME now.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Eidolon Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Raiden II DX Bubble Bobble Strider My top games are all probably shmups, but it's nice to have some variety. Runner ups might be: R-Type Dragon's Lair ESP Ra.De. Star Wars Area 88 Puzzle Bobble 2 Mr. Do Forgotten Worlds Sky Soldiers That should keep me going for a long time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Ha, I choose 3 I would like to own if given the opportunity even followed by a little blurb on each as to WHY (IE : "what I see in it") I would choose them. Has NOTHING to do with what I might consider fun of something I might play regularly. Yes, as I said, Computer Space for being a conversation piece, place in history and that oh so retro cabinet styling lol, to expand on that, rarity and just knowing the first arcade video game. Now, if I am choosing the 3 I think are the most fun / entertaining that I could see myself play regularly: 1. Phoenix. 2. Mr. Do! 3. Gauntlet. Runners up: Street Fighter II House of the Dead Cruisin USA Double Dragon Popeye Excuse me I going to go play some MAME now.......... Ah crap, I forgot about Mr. Do. I need to change my answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Discs of Tron Asteroids Arabian None of these are available as "satisfying" home conversions, although I'll admit Rockaroids on Vectrex comes close as an Asteroids clone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Games I played and loved: 1. Star Castle 2. Phoenix 3. Gauntlet Bonus. Rampage Edit: I forgot Time Pilot! More games I played and loved: 1. Asteroids 2. Space Invaders 3. Zippy Race I'm sure I'm missing a few... Would be cool to have: 1. Pong 2. Computer Space 3. Dragon's Lair Edited May 14, 2014 by 5-11under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald_Bull_jr Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Golden Axe TMNT Hang-On As for pinballs, yikes, way too many great ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 IF it has to be real arcade hardware, anbd MAME cabintets are not allowed.... I go with the following: Pac-Man 30th Anniversary (Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga) Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Jr and Mario Bros in the widebody cabinet. Centipete, Millipede and Lets go Bowling. 3 REAL arcade cabs, 9 games. Then again, I could pick Arcade Legends.... Oh wait, that is David Foley, HELL NO!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) That means I'd have to get rid of a dozen machines. However, I'd have to go with: Asteroids Centipede Tron Bonus: if it wasn't as scarce as hen's teeth and expensive as hell, any one of those would be bumped by a four player Eliminator. That is easily the funnest game I've ever played when you're playing 4-up. Edited May 15, 2014 by racerx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Jessica Williams, Jessica Alba, and Alison Brie. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Jessica Williams, Jessica Alba, and Alison Brie. Wait...where would the quarters go? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicaster Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 This is a tough question to answer! Robotron DK Zoo Keeper / Missile Command (can't decide) I never heard of Computer Space before. Looked it up on youtube, and dang.. can't see what you see in it. I'm sure it was great back then, but the sound effects are horribly annoying and the gameplay looks very slow and monotonous. I'm assuming you grew up with the game, hence why you like it so much? Just curious I could ask you the same thing about Star Wars Trilogy: what do you see in that game? Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge Star Wars fan and a huge arcade game fan, but once you strip out the fancy (for the 90's) graphics and sound, the gameplay is not appreciably deeper than Computer Space. Mostly, you move a cursor around the screen and mash a trigger button for 2-3 minutes before the ridiculously unfair difficulty kills you and you have to put in another buck to continue. What kind of game is that? I tried to like it back when it was current, but it always struck me as more of a glorified tech demo than a videogame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald_Bull_jr Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Wait...where would the quarters go? Two guesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Their pocketbooks, of course. Girls like that don't come cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Two guesses. Their pocketbooks, of course. Girls like that don't come cheap. That's a LOT of quarters. Do they have a free play mode? lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhomaios Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 That's a LOT of quarters. Do they have a free play mode? lol I'm afraid they're so popular the owner won't switch it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbalion Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) My three would have to be: Galaga Centipede Sea Wolf Edited May 17, 2014 by simbalion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 My three would be 1) Tempest 2) Xevious 3) Star Trek SOS Runner-up would be Space Duel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDragonWarrior Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 1.Jurassic park(1994) sit down model 2.Jurassic park(1994) sit down model 3.Jurassic park(1994) sit down model and BTW Computer Space is awesome.Have you guys even played it before or are you just basing it off of a first impression? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonaUSA Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Basing it on footage I've seen online. I know I'll never see one in real life. Good choice on JP BTW. No love for The Lost World? Don't bother with jp3. Nearly as bad as the film. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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