Tempest Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I've decided to put some more time into my C128 after ignoring it for years, but I need some recommendations on games (NTSC games that is). What I'm looking for are games that are considered to be some of the best on the C64 but aren't readily available on other systems like the Apple II or PC. Basically games that are C64 specific or the absolute best version is on the C64. As for the type of game I'm looking for, I really like platformers, RPGs, and Adventure games. Right now I'm really enjoying Ultimate Wizard which is sort of like Jumpman with magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 There's loads and loads, but, you can't go wrong with Space Taxi, Forbidden Forest, or Impossible Mission! These play the best in my opinion on the C64. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 44 minutes ago, digdugnate said: There's loads and loads, but, you can't go wrong with Space Taxi, Forbidden Forest, or Impossible Mission! These play the best in my opinion on the C64. Yep got those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 If you have not played Sam's Journey yet....well....you should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Yoomp! on the C64 is really nice. It is a port from Atari 8-bit and IMNSHO quite well done. Most of my favorite games are available on other platforms, and I have given my list in another thread around here somewhere. Space Taxi is definitely one of my top titles. I also like Black Hawk which I found on a local BBS way back when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Wizball is weird, but good, and I'm a fan of Hovver Bovver as weird as it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Good suggestions. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982VideoGames Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Mr. Robot. The level creator is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 I had that on my Apple II. I beat all the levels, but I don't think I ever did them all at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMBerzerk Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Bruce Lee and the newer sequel Bruce Lee II Paradroid Beach Head I and II Forbidden Forrest Archon Racing Destruction Set A.C.E. Spindizzy Past Finder Stealth Kennedy Approach Dino Eggs Summer Games I and II Winter Games RPG's Temple of Apshai AD&D Pool of Radiance Telengard (silly, but fun) Bard's Tale (I, II, III) to name a critical few that are must have's in the library. Hard to pick out specific C64/128 only because they were many games ported to all three at the time (Apple IIe, Atari400/800 and C64) Edited October 20, 2021 by IMBerzerk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnuphis Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Sid Meier's Pirates! - I could just stop here really. PSI-5 Trading Company Space Moguls Airborne Ranger Times of Lore Wasteland and for just fun.. Mancave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Lots of those I have on my Apple II. I'm looking for games either unique to the C64 or games where the C64 version is the best of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Tempest said: Lots of those I have on my Apple II. I'm looking for games either unique to the C64 or games where the C64 version is the best of the best. All C64 versions are superior. The end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, OLD CS1 said: All C64 versions are superior. The end. Let's agree to disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Tempest said: Let's agree to disagree. Nope. I already "The end"ed. Though, I will say, I am seriously disappointed by some of the C64 versions of some of the Atarisoft games. Even the oft maligned TI-99 versions are better. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motrucker Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Another vote for Wizball. An amazing game on the C-64! Spindizzy is another great game, that might drive you a little crazy. Have you tried Blue Max? interesting game - have you flown under a bridge yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 47 minutes ago, motrucker said: Another vote for Wizball. An amazing game on the C-64! Spindizzy is another great game, that might drive you a little crazy. Have you tried Blue Max? interesting game - have you flown under a bridge yet? I've played Blue Max on the Atari, but not the C64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980gamer Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 10/21/2021 at 9:41 PM, OLD CS1 said: Nope. I already "The end"ed. Though, I will say, I am seriously disappointed by some of the C64 versions of some of the Atarisoft games. Even the oft maligned TI-99 versions are better. Even Centipede and that was Joysticks only. Do you have any idea how sad this 12 year old was when he got home, plugged it in and couldn't play it I had to save up to get the wico TI to 2600 splitter thing to play Centipede. Parsec was a lot better too. SO glad the splitter was cheaper than TI joysticks. I already had 2600 sticks.... I agree, somehow the Atarisoft titles were very poorly done. To add to the list: Rush N Attack I used to add a second button to the 2600 joystick and wire it to the SPACE BAR so I didn't have to reach for the keyboard to use the Flamethrower etc. Gauntlet Maybe I missed a few of these above, but if you like sports: Leader board Golf One on One Two on Two Hardball 4th and Inches I think I like the Street Sports games. But been a long time since I played these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug0909 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 The homebrew game Galencia is one of the greatest 8 bit vertical shooters ever made, and Guns n Ghosts is a pretty fun homebrew also. Sam's Journey is incredible but frustrating... The Bear Essentials is a somewhat more relaxing homebrew platformer. I like the C64 versions of Demon Attack and Beamrider. Lode Runner is good also, but that's the rare game where the Apple II version actually is better. Dino Eggs is a game I could play forever, and the C64 version does beat the Apple II's... And of course Uridium and Paradroid are classics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Another one if you are into shooters I would like to recommend is Zeta Wing: https://sarahjaneavory.itch.io/zeta-wing I am really impressed with this title. I made it to stage 3 this evening until my wife and kids started bugging me and made me lose! Lol. It is certainly a really polished and excellent top down space shooter and is really addictive. This was done by Sarah Jane Avory who has also previously released the excellent Neutron and Santron (for Xmas). Zeta Wing was well worth the $3.99 in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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