keithbk Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Since we're on the topic of CBS, what are everyone's thoughts about "Wings," the CBS prototype game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 11 hours ago, 7800 Guy said: Just bought Mountain King. I've heard so much about it but never played it. Good music ("In the Hall of the Mountain King," of course) that gets louder or softer depending how close you are to the treasure. Funny advertisement (cross posted from here) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr SQL Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 21 hours ago, VectorGamer said: My favorite is Enduro LOL you did that on purpose! I was about to say Escape from the Mind Master but realized I mixed it up with Tunnel Runner from reading the thread; very easy to do, both are first person perspective pacman ports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 In the 80's it was Wizard of Wor… I didn't know of CBS games and rented this and loved it. I also got to try a couple others but never saw them at my local stores. Now with the new version of Wizard of Wor out, I still think it's my favourite CBS game. I thought the 2 player 'oops kill' was awesome and still enjoy the game. Gorf was fun as well... especially with the variation of screens etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzip Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, King_Salamon said: In the 80's it was Wizard of Wor… I didn't know of CBS games and rented this and loved it. I also got to try a couple others but never saw them at my local stores. I feel like Kaybee Toys more than anywhere else always had an overstock of CBS games discounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, keithbk said: Since we're on the topic of CBS, what are everyone's thoughts about "Wings," the CBS prototype game? Thanks for mentioning that. I'd forgotten all about that one and have neglected to download the ROM file to try it out... something I plan to do this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, zzip said: I feel like Kaybee Toys more than anywhere else always had an overstock of CBS games discounted. That explains a lot.... I'm in Canada and never travelled to the US in my younger years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Kickman. Not really, I haven't actually played it, but it does look good. Growing up it was Wizard of Wor and I still enjoy it quite a bit. It is a great two player game. Now I would have to go with Omega Race. Asteroids style games are some of my favorites and this one is excellent. Mountain King is one I would like to spend more time with as I think I would enjoy it quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 Guy Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Flojomojo said: Good music ("In the Hall of the Mountain King," of course) that gets louder or softer depending how close you are to the treasure. Funny advertisement (cross posted from here) Excited already ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agb Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Solar Fox. My all time favorite 2600 game. Gorf and Blueprint are very fun also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasperAK Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I've seen a lot of people mention Omega Race. Do you have the joystick booster, play with a Genesis controller, TJ's joystick or driving controller hack? Or maybe play in an emulator? I'm wondering if it is worth putting one of those hacks on my new Harmony cart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasperAK Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 As for my favorites, Wizard of Wor is Aces and Solar Fox is a close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Toss-up between Solar Fox and Wizard Of Wor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.E.R.O. Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I'll go with Solar Fox & Mountain King. I remember playing MK on C64 back in the day and had zero idea the giant spider came after you when you stay on the bottom level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/13/2019 at 7:40 PM, JasperAK said: I've seen a lot of people mention Omega Race. Do you have the joystick booster, play with a Genesis controller, TJ's joystick or driving controller hack? Or maybe play in an emulator? I'm wondering if it is worth putting one of those hacks on my new Harmony cart. Wasn't aware of the driving controller hack (though now it seems so obvious), I have a boxed Omega Race with the special controller. So I can't say which would be better since I haven't tried the others. Of course it won't compare to the arcade version with the vector graphics but I'm glad somebody made a port of that rare (even back in the day) game. CBS seems to have focused on arcade ports, which I applaud. My favorite CBS game would probably be Wizard Of Wor, though now I must experience the new/improved one. Solar Fox is a close second, always played that game in the arcades when I got the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Another vote for Wizard of Wor with Solar Fox a close second and Omega Race third. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xybot67 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Tunnel Runner is not only my favourite CBS game but easily one of my top Atari games from any publisher. Great pacing and intense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwelsh Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Solar Fox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 https://javatari.org/ A friend introduced me to the javatari online update a couple of days ago. We have played Mario Bros, Joust, and Wizard of Wor... I just saw jwelsh's post here and I agree about Solar Fox. It inspires me though... how would everyone like a two-player Solar Fox? It shouldn't be too difficult to conjure something up in bBasic... and could add in extras... like power-ups, competitive mode or partner modes...? Sounds fun to me! Could be my Pseudopods IV!!! ... BTW, jwelsh, do you have any relatives in the western USA? I know a guy that could use your handle... or knew him once upon a time. He had red hair and freckles... cool guy. He sold me a TON of vhs tapes and a computer once. We used to work together at Micron Tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 It's a toss up between Tunnel Runner and Mountain King. But since I can only pick one favorite, I have to give it to Mountain King. When you get tired of playing the actual game, you can go and explore the "hidden city" for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 There's really no bad game in their library, well done CBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhell Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) I never understood why they chose to make the 2600 Omega Race require that stupid booster add on for the extra button.....when it could have used the same control scheme as Asteroids... Commodore 64 version uses this one-joystick control layout...but ofc that was published by commodore instead of CBS How many of you that said you like Omega Race on the 2600 actually own the booster grip? or did you just play it on emulators? I only ask this because the grip is hard to find...and I doubt anyone without that accessory would pick it as a favorite unless they were playing it somehow.... Edited May 18, 2020 by eddhell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 VCS Omega Race is fun and a great achievement, but gets old after a while. Seems the difficulty levels off at a certain point. Have a boxed copy of Omega Race with the Booster Grip, but can't say I prefer to play with it. Especially ever since the 2-button Genesis controller hack, and TJ's Asteroids control style hack floating around as well. Really no reason to use the Booster Grip, unless you're after that original or nostalgic feel. Probably not so much nostalgia as relatively few people had it BITD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhell Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 It would probably NOT be on anyone's favorite list if you were forced to use the original hardware, like we were back then....the booster grip was clunky, uncomfortable, and only made to fit on top of original Atari sticks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 5 hours ago, eddhell said: It would probably NOT be on anyone's favorite list if you were forced to use the original hardware, like we were back then....the booster grip was clunky, uncomfortable, and only made to fit on top of original Atari sticks. Personally, I also don't like the fit over the joystick either. Not only does it twist and turn during play, but have to worry about it marking up the boot as well. No thanks. In the box it will permanently stay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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