Best Homebrews To Start With?

[Airsoftman819]

I hear nothing but good things about the homebrew games for the 2600. So I'm definitely going to start adding them to my collection. But what would be the best few to get me started? For me to get addicted I have to get a good taste. So what homebrews should I start with?

[SiLic0ne t0aD]

Stay Frosty 2

[Mr SQL]

You look like you would like KC Munchkin and the new Pacman

 

[+Random Terrain]

Anything by SpiceWare.

[Shawn]

Caverns Of Mars & Gunfight

[Andromeda Stardust]

Space Rocks?

 

Honestly there's too many games to name off without knowing what type of game you're into. Many store games have videos, screenshots, and reviews posted.

 

BTW, you can't buy just one game. I started in 2012 and no have a metric ton of Atari Homebrews now.

Edited September 19, 2015 by stardust4ever

[Albert]

Caverns Of Mars & Gunfight

Caverns of Mars does not get enough love.

[Lord Innit]

Juno First hasn't left the cart slot since it arrived two weeks ago. Incredible game for the 2600.

 

+1 for Conquest of Mars. Also Pac-Man 4k is a worthy consideration.

[Nutsy Doodleheimer]

Juno First

Stay Frosty 2

Pac-Man 4K

Space Rocks

Ladybug

[Mountain King]

Toy Shop Trouble is a lot of fun.

[jacuk]

I also like Blinky goes up and Lady Bug.

I also recently got Gingerbread Man. But I'm stuck in level 1 I checked youtube for clues but the first level seems to be different from my version. There are no fires, infact there are no enemies at all in my version of the game. And the color is brown instead of blue. I wonder if I have a faulty version or if I just suck at it. Anybody here ever played Gingerbread Man before?

[Airsoftman819]

Space Rocks?

 

Honestly there's too many games to name off without knowing what type of game you're into. Many store games have videos, screenshots, and reviews posted.

 

BTW, you can't buy just one game. I started in 2012 and no have a metric ton of Atari Homebrews now.

Well I'm a big fan of shooters like Defender, Space Jockey, Also games like Asteroids.

[+Random Terrain]

Well I'm a big fan of shooters like Defender, Space Jockey, Also games like Asteroids.

 

You can play this one for free:

 

randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-program-seaweed-assault.html

[Andromeda Stardust]

Seaweed Aussalt is also excellent. I've got both Seaweed Assault and Space Rocks CIB.

[+KaeruYojimbo]

Well I'm a big fan of shooters like Defender, Space Jockey, Also games like Asteroids.

 

Definitely Juno First then. Amazing shooter.

 

Ladybug, Stay Frosty 2, Toyshop Trouble, Blinky Goes Up and Fall Down all are great as well.

[Airsoftman819]

 

Definitely Juno First then. Amazing shooter.

 

Ladybug, Stay Frosty 2, Toyshop Trouble, Blinky Goes Up and Fall Down all are great as well.

I'm definitely getting Juno First. I've heard nothing but praise for that game. And as far as gameplay its right down my alley.

[Lord Innit]

I'm definitely getting Juno First. I've heard nothing but praise for that game. And as far as gameplay its right down my alley.

 

I just can't stop playing my copy. So pleased I bought it CIB. I have not been this addicted to a 2600 game since I bought H.E.R.O. way back in '84.

[+SpiceWare]

You can download ROMs for most of the homebrews to try them out before you buy. Use the ROM with Stella on your computer, or the Harmony Cartridge on your actual Atari.

 

For my games, these are finished:

• Medieval Mayhem
• Stay Frosty, part of Stella's Stocking
• Space Rocks
• Stay Frosty 2

These are WIP:

• Draconian
• Frantic

[AtariBrian]

CHETIRY !!

[Skippy B. Coyote]

If you like turn based RPGs then you should consider Dungeon to be an absolute "must buy" game. It's a very unique title and you won't find any other game that captures the genre so well on the 2600. It's absolutely astonishing that a game like this can even exist on the 2600, and the randomized item locations and starting stats every time you play give it a whole lot of replay value. Any time I need an RPG fix and have half an hour to kill, this and Adventure have become my go-to games. If you can afford it, I'd also recommend shelling out the extra $5 for the Dungeon poster. The map will really come in handy the first few times you play and don't know your way around the dungeon levels yet (though there are still a lot of secret hidden rooms that aren't on the map that you'll just have to discover for yourself) and it makes a great bit of gaming memorabilia to frame and hang on your wall once you don't need to use it anymore.

Edited September 19, 2015 by Jin

[Lord Innit]

I just ordered myself Dungeon with box and Poster. Was going to do it last night but internet connection kept messing me about.

[davyK]

Thrust and Medieval Mayhem.

[Lord Innit]

Thrust and Medieval Mayhem.

I have Thrust+ DC Edition and it is superb. Totally recommend it to anyone who is up for a challenge.

[+sramirez2008]

I have Thrust+ DC Edition and it is superb. Totally recommend it to anyone who is up for a challenge.

 

Thrust+ DC is excellent. I even purchased a foot pedal controller just for this game. I love the graphics and game physics, very challenging.

[Lord Innit]

 

Thrust+ DC is excellent. I even purchased a foot pedal controller just for this game. I love the graphics and game physics, very challenging.

How well does it work with the foot pedal?