2600 Homebrew of the Year 2005

[Cybergoth]

Well, since we didn't have an Award show this time...

[Thomas Jentzsch]

Well, since we didn't have an Award show this time...

Can we vote for our own games too? Isn't there an disadvantage for those who released more than one game then? How about Belial's games?

[Cybergoth]

Can we vote for our own games too?

 

If you think it's that good...

 

Isn't there an disadvantage for those who released more than one game then?

 

Uhm... you mean in case Bob thinks both of his games should be HotY?

 

How about Belial's games?

 

Not available in the AA store.

[sku_u]

Are you sure you want to count FlapPing as a 2005 homebrew release? It's a retitling of a great game that came out earlier than that.

[Cybergoth]

...a great game that came out earlier than that.

 

Same is true for "Ultra SCSIcide" and "Warring Worms: The Worm (Re)Turns". I thought to leave this descission wether they should count or not to the voters

[Zach]

Are you sure you want to count FlapPing as a 2005 homebrew release? It's a retitling of a great game that came out earlier than that.

To use an analogy, should the director's cut of Blade Runner have been eligible for the 1992 Oscars?

[Thomas Jentzsch]

To use an analogy, should the director's cut of Blade Runner have been eligible for the 1992 Oscars?

I suppose we should leave that up to the voters.

[Cybergoth]

 

Edit: This post was supposed to go below Zachs posting

[Thomas Jentzsch]

If you think it's that good...

I wouldn't release the 2nd best.

[+Nathan Strum]

Man, I'm so biased on this one it isn't even funny.

[holygrailvideogames.com]

I voted for Strat-O-Gems Deluxe. It is one of the best games that I have played on the 2600.

 

The only other homebrew that I should have is the 2005 Holiday Reindeer Rescue Cart. I won't have that until Adventure 2 is finished for the 5200 so I am unable to determine if that game is better than Strat-O-Gems Deluxe.

[vdub_bobby]

...a great game that came out earlier than that.

 

Same is true for "Ultra SCSIcide" and "Warring Worms: The Worm (Re)Turns". I thought to leave this descission wether they should count or not to the voters

I thought Ultra SCSIside and WWII () were pretty extensive rewrites of the original games, while FlapPing "only" had a new name and a new title screen to go with.

 

And, actually, I've got 3 games on the list there, if you count the multicart.

 

And I have to give Strat-O-Gems Delight bonus points for technical awesomeness, but I don't know that it is the most fun on the list.

[jetset]

Had to go with Swoops. Splatform is still one of my all time faves. Cave 1K is also great.

Simple, addicting, and a little annoying (in a good way) at the same time.

[Big Player]

For me it is a tough call between Hunchy 2 and Fall Down.

 

I'm going to think it over some more.

[jpfalcon2003]

I thought that Strat O Gems and Reindeer Rescue were the best games for homebrews of that year. I have both of them. they both are great, and immediately caught my attention.

[Thomas Jentzsch]

BTW: The name is "SWOOPS!" (not "Swoops!")

[Cybergoth]

Fixed

[Thomas Jentzsch]

Fixed

Thanks! Maybe I get more votes now.

 

[+batari]

Finally someone thinks that the 2005 Minigame Multicart's eightseven games for the price of one was worth a vote!

[+Nathan Strum]

And I'm still looking...

[vdub_bobby]

Easter is less than two weeks away!

[Thomas Jentzsch]

Shouldn't this be moved into the Atari 2600 forum to get more response? Or do we want to limit the voting to those who are interested in programming?

[Cybergoth]

Hm... I have placed it here for those who are interested in Homebrews

 

(And because I didn't finish research for the 'regular' monthly homebrew poll in time )

[Lucky Man]

My vote is for Fall Down. Simple, fun and addictive!

[Shawn]

I vote for BOBBY IS HUNGRY. Only homebrew lightgun game needs some real respect. I bought it, it's a hell of a game.

Edited April 6, 2006 by Shawn Sr.