abeckett Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I’m looking to buy a few Homebrew titles for my Intellivision but would love to get some recommendations on which ones I should get first. Is there a site that gives an overview or a top 5 must have Homebrews? Would love some advice to get me started. Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) Here are some links to get you started: http://www.gooddealgames.com/inventory/Intellivision.html http://www.intvfunhouse.com/independent/ http://intellivisionrevolution.com/released-homebrew-games Relative to which ones to get first, there is no consistent rating system AFAIK. But I'm sure folks here can provide their recommendations. Availability is a big factor... some homebrews are like unobtanium. You can search for GOTY threads to get a sense for which titles to look at. Edited August 16, 2020 by cmadruga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 In addition to the great suggestions by cmadruga, especial the GOTY threads to get a sense of their popularity, this thread shows a list of the nearly 100 homebrew releases https://atariage.com/forums/topic/241391-soulbusters-non-variant-list-of-homebrew-games-released/ Most will have their own threads here that you can search for, and many will have youtube videos of gameplay or reviews, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 What are your current favorite released games? That might help us guide you toward homebrews you're more likely to enjoy. There are a lot of great ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinjinhawke Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 My two cents for games I have LTO ROMs (until the carts are available) Wizard of Wor TNT Cowboy Non LTO ROMs (inexpensive to free) D1K Arcade D2K Arcade Ms. Pac-Man Space Patrol Cart Games (that I think you can still order) Maria Steam Roller ROM Updates to classics you can buy now Battlestar Galactica Space Battle Shark Shark 2 Coming Soon (order now) A Tale of Dragons and Swords also enjoying Jawcrusher and Aardvark There are so many others but these are just the ones I have that I think you can still get. Also some of the new games coming look crazy good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 I think we should start splitting the existing 97 games released in physical format (as of August 16, 2020) in macrogroups, like: 1. Originals Post 2000 AD (f.i. Maria, Old School, Ninja Odissey, Piggy Bank, the 2nd Sydney Hunter, Same Game & Robots, etc), 2. Hacks (f.i. Mystic Castle, Shark! Shark! 2, etc), 3. Unreleased Pre 2000 AD (f.i. Robot Rubble, Brickout, King of the Mountain, etc) and 4. Conversions of Classics (f.i. Missile Domination, Space Raid, Smurf, Minehunter, Ms. Pac-Man, Meteors, etc). We could do the same for the games released in ROM format only. After these preliminary operations, we could start making our own lists of favourites. Don't tell me I'm making it too complicated. Life is complicated 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, intellivotion said: Don't tell me I'm making it too complicated. Life is complicated Classic! Sounds like something this guy could have said ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abeckett Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Before I got replies, I took a punt on the following two ready for sale ones. Oregon Bound Secret Government Waffle Project i have already backed a Tale of Dragons and Swords and am desperately waiting for Defender of the Crown. Anthony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 hour ago, intellivotion said: I think we should start splitting the existing 97 games released in physical format (as of August 16, 2020) in macrogroups, like: 1. Originals Post 2000 AD (f.i. Maria, Old School, Ninja Odissey, Piggy Bank, the 2nd Sydney Hunter, Same Game & Robots, etc), 2. Hacks (f.i. Mystic Castle, Shark! Shark! 2, etc), 3. Unreleased Pre 2000 AD (f.i. Robot Rubble, Brickout, King of the Mountain, etc) and 4. Conversions of Classics (f.i. Missile Domination, Space Raid, Smurf, Minehunter, Ms. Pac-Man, Meteors, etc). We could do the same for the games released in ROM format only. After these preliminary operations, we could start making our own lists of favourites. Don't tell me I'm making it too complicated. Life is complicated I only have two macrogroups: Group 1= the ones I own Group 2= the ones I don't own It makes life less complicated 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 51 minutes ago, abeckett said: Before I got replies, I took a punt on the following two ready for sale ones. Oregon Bound Secret Government Waffle Project i have already backed a Tale of Dragons and Swords and am desperately waiting for Defender of the Crown. Anthony Oregon Bound was just released for free recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts-x Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) The Video Game Critic has reviewed a number of homebrew games here, including a recent very positive review of Battlestar Galactica Space Battle (sorting by year will bring the homebrew games to the top of the list). Edited August 16, 2020 by ts-x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 24 minutes ago, ts-x said: The Video Game Critic has reviewed a number of homebrew games here, including a recent very positive review of Battlestar Galactica Space Battle. Nice, I didn’t know that site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 15 hours ago, abeckett said: I’m looking to buy a few Homebrew titles for my Intellivision but would love to get some recommendations on which ones I should get first. Is there a site that gives an overview or a top 5 must have Homebrews? Would love some advice to get me started. Anthony Some folks have suggested some solid games, but be sure to get Christmas Carol as one of them! I believe it is still free and it is one of the best homebrew games around. http://www.techunlimited.net/xmas_carol/story.xhtml 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popsicle Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Stonix is one that I play frequently. I think it's one of the best games on the Intellivision, period. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 43 minutes ago, popsicle said: Stonix is one that I play frequently. I think it's one of the best games on the Intellivision, period. Totally agree. Love that game. There are tons of awesome homebrews. It's a great time to be an Intellivision owner! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zendocon Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 5 hours ago, ts-x said: The Video Game Critic has reviewed a number of homebrew games here, including a recent very positive review of Battlestar Galactica Space Battle (sorting by year will bring the homebrew games to the top of the list). I'm glad they enjoyed SameGame & Robots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) I made a few videos, maybe they help with the decision. Edited August 16, 2020 by Intymike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 3 hours ago, IntyFanMatt said: Some folks have suggested some solid games, but be sure to get Christmas Carol as one of them! I believe it is still free and it is one of the best homebrew games around. http://www.techunlimited.net/xmas_carol/story.xhtml Wow, that's an ancient page. The ROM there was the original "demo" created back in 2010 with a single screen. You may want to get the full released version here: http://www.carolvsghost.com/getrom 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntyFanMatt Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, DZ-Jay said: Wow, that's an ancient page. The ROM there was the original "demo" created back in 2010 with a single screen. You may want to get the full released version here: http://www.carolvsghost.com/getrom Thank you for sharing that and correcting it for me! I looked it up and grabbed the first page that seemed to be the right one. Guess it wasn’t! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 * Definitely grab all the free ROMs you can. * LTO Flash: Temporarily out of stock, but watch the topic for it and be ready to buy one once they're available. It's a must have and well worth the $$$. * There are plenty of great homebrews that are now out of print. Many of these have increased in price in the 2ndary market. Watch for upcoming releases and grab them while they're available and affordable....particularly ones from Intellivision Revolution and Elektronite. There are plenty of great games currently being worked on. Sign up for mailing lists and frequent the forum. It pays to be in the know ? 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) I've tons of Intellivision game videos on my channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA5HtS9lDA4nzEbx--3jQpw I've currently three games for sale at my digital store: https://nanochess.org/store.html A list of the games I've worked on (incomplete): https://nanochess.org/retro.html Also I've released some games after physical copies were sold out: Princess Quest: Space Raid (search for the ROM file in the source tree): Also some games have been released by Intellivision Revolution freely: Freewheeling games: I really need to collect at least my games in a single list Edited August 17, 2020 by nanochess 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinjinhawke Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I need to make sure I have bought every purchasable ROM I can. Most of the earlier homebrew carts are out of my price range now but I have grabbed a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblejack Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Has anyone made a list of all ROMs available by category? Free or Pay For. I don't recall seeing one on AA but then I may have missed it. It would be nice to see a list in one place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmadruga Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) I think this thread is reinforcing the opportunity that exists for homebrew consumers and publishers to have a comprehensive, central reference (one stop shop) for: - what's been released, and reception to it (reviews / awards) - what's available today (cartridge or rom / prices / where to get it) - what's upcoming (known information / timing) I would think that all publishers and consumers would benefit from this information in a easy to find format. Publishers could support the site by making evaluation copies available. Web site administrators could interview publishers and programmers to get the latest scoop. Web site could also support publicity of GOTY awards. Maybe an existing web site could pick all that up (as an area of renewed focus), or maybe an entirely new site would be better. Edited August 17, 2020 by cmadruga 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, cmadruga said: I think this thread is reinforcing the opportunity that exists for homebrew consumers and publishers to have a comprehensive, central reference (one stop shop) for: - what's been released, and reception to it (reviews / awards) - what's available today (cartridge or rom / prices / where to get it) - what's upcoming (known information / timing) I would think that all publishers and consumers would benefit from this information in a easy to find format. Publishers could support the site by making evaluation copies available. Web site administrators could interview publishers and programmers to get the latest scoop. Web site could also support publicity of GOTY awards. Maybe an existing web site could pick all that up (as an area of renewed focus), or maybe an entirely new site would be better. I feel like Rev had some of this info on his website at one point but then got so caught up in the Brony scene that he hasn't kept it up. Seriously though, a single resource would be useful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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