squidnik Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I really did enjoy Ghost Manor on the 2600 almost 40 years ago...that said, Elevator Action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 This so called "Dr Ports" claims to be a doctor, but I think I'm going to need to see some Microsurgeon 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Spear Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I think Tapper and Elevator Action would be, running about all the stuff that makes an Intellivision game fun: 1. Good replay value, yeah they are about the high score but would have longevity and. It be a curiosity and something for to sit on a collector shelf. 2. For the Intellivision graphics capabilities without a lot of pain. I think we have seen from AF and Intellivania and Prince of Persia mini demos that “sleight of hand” can be done well with MOBs and BACKTAB to give multicolor sprites and animation. 3. They are not overly taxing with sound, so having good background tunes going while reserving 1-2 voices for gameplay is possible. 4. The controllers could be used without spraining anyone’s thumb (some of us our thumbs are getting old). Please make it so! And if you need background music for something please send me a direct message I do have a little free time coming up if you need it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Wing War... what? Yeah I need the box too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinjinhawke Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I think the glaring omission we don't have is Yars' Revenge. Though that game might wreck our disc thumbs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intvsteve Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 54 minutes ago, the1hatman said: Wing War... what? Yeah I need the box too! Yeah, I missed out on that one at least twice. Bummed - they're long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artrag Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) Wing war could even improve over the original giving a goal to the game, like an end boss or something to complete. I remember the CV game as almost unplayable once you get the first super cristal and a sort of chimera appears Edited May 25, 2020 by artrag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 3 hours ago, the1hatman said: Wing War... what? Yeah I need the box too! C'mon,if anyone can you can make your own box!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+the1hatman Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, wolfy62 said: C'mon,if anyone can you can make your own box!? Yeah but I can't do the chrome finish. I do make a repro Fathom box that fits an actual IMAGIC tray... Vs. the real thing... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, the1hatman said: Yeah but I can't do the chrome finish. I do make a repro Fathom box that fits an actual IMAGIC tray... Vs. the real thing... PM incoming!!! (That's a really nice box). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timdu Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 What about Lemmings? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemmings_(video_game) Perhaps instead of the Lemmings characters, there could be the Intellivision "running men" ? Do you think this is possible to program such a game on the Intellivision? It has not been none on any of the pre-NES gaming systems to my knowledge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Steve Jones Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Did anyone ever play Lost Vikings on PC? Fairly straight foward platformer but you had 3 vikings, all with specific abilities, that you had to switch between and use in combination to beat each level Might be a bit much for our good old Intellys to handle? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Vikings 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Glad to see more people calling for Elevator Action! Got my hands full at the moment, otherwise that would make for a tasty project... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Steve Jones said: Did anyone ever play Lost Vikings on PC? Fairly straight foward platformer but you had 3 vikings, all with specific abilities, that you had to switch between and use in combination to beat each level Might be a bit much for our good old Intellys to handle? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Vikings I have it for Amiga. It‘s from a tiny company now called Blizzard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 hours ago, timdu said: What about Lemmings? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemmings_(video_game) Perhaps instead of the Lemmings characters, there could be the Intellivision "running men" ? Do you think this is possible to program such a game on the Intellivision? It has not been none on any of the pre-NES gaming systems to my knowledge. I think the number of moving elements would present a significant challenge. But if compromises are made, who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Tunnel Runner from the 2600 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Regarding Lemmings, I can't imagine playing it without a mouse. Using the disc to move the pointer would be interesting, in particular if it simulates accelerated movement of an analog device like a mouse or trackball. But I could be wrong, and it is fully playable with a regular digital joystick type controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Steve Jones said: Did anyone ever play Lost Vikings on PC? Fairly straight foward platformer but you had 3 vikings, all with specific abilities, that you had to switch between and use in combination to beat each level Might be a bit much for our good old Intellys to handle? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Vikings Something along the lines of LV is fairly doable I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artrag Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Rev are you involved anyhow in Dr. Ports' developments? Edited May 28, 2020 by artrag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinjinhawke Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I think Dr. Ports is looking for an EPIC challenge. Wing Commander. Basically Space Spartans with missions. No escort missions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Teams Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, artrag said: Rev are you involved anyhow in Dr. Ports' developments? Mostly like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 There are four lights. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Dr. Ports,when do some of these games set sail for arrival at our home destinations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rev Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 hour ago, wolfy62 said: Dr. Ports,when do some of these games set sail for arrival at our home destinations? I would guess sooner than you may think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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