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Post by Magma MK-II on Apr 10, 2015 0:05:43 GMT -5
It's always nice to see some Atari ST stuff here. I'm very curious about it and wanted to try emulation, but can't find many games recommendations (at least none which has better versions on Amiga or DOS).
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Post by Gendo Ikari on Apr 11, 2015 0:53:28 GMT -5
The article could have used some in-depth version comparison (also regarding how they control) but it's quite evident the DOS one suffers the CGA palette. The ST version is the best, still mostly monochromatic but with a few better colors, especially the border which is of a distracting light yellow on the spectrum.
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Post by gurularry on Apr 12, 2015 18:17:16 GMT -5
Also a fan here, Larry! Glad to see you're contributing to the site, especially since there isn't nearly enough ZX Spectrum coverage on this site... or the Amstrad CPC, on that note. I usually come across those computers whenever arcade ports would be released on them, but I usually have to scrounge for unmarked screenshots elsewhere since I have no idea how to properly emulate them. But aye, interesting game. Reminds me of the NES Mission: Impossible, mostly on the basis that having just one of your trio bring out of service cripples your game to the point that you may as well restart. Neat concept, if not looking pretty darn tough to play today. Aw, bless you Sir! Yeah, towards the end of the '80s, most of the full price games being released were either Arcade ports or Movie licenses, Especially from US Gold and Ocean. But earlier on you did see a lot of either Isometric games or ones "inspired" by Jet Set Willy. But give me a shout if you ever need help with emulators. I've gotten quite adept at them over the years The article could have used some in-depth version comparison (also regarding how they control) but it's quite evident the DOS one suffers the CGA palette. The ST version is the best, still mostly monochromatic but with a few better colors, especially the border which is of a distracting light yellow on the spectrum. I never really mentioned the controls personally as they're all pretty much the same, the Atari ST version is obviously the best port of the lot. Wish I mentioned how it was also purposely in black in white to mimic those 1930's movies. Another thing you never saw back then (well out of choice anyway)
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Post by spirasen on Apr 12, 2015 19:00:08 GMT -5
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Post by derboo on Apr 12, 2015 19:19:08 GMT -5
It does, but is it a survival horror game? *dun-dun-duuun!
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Post by Bobinator on Apr 12, 2015 19:32:06 GMT -5
If you really want to be pedantic, Haunted House on the 2600 could technically be considered a survival horror game. (Not saying that anybody's being pedantic in this case but me.)
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Post by Snarboo on Apr 12, 2015 19:34:24 GMT -5
Pac-man could also qualify as survival horror game. Or a stealth game, depending on how you want to read it. :p
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Post by spirasen on Apr 12, 2015 20:01:08 GMT -5
About as much as Sweet Home which is the basis to the comparison he made.
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Post by gurularry on Apr 12, 2015 21:09:57 GMT -5
In all fairness I stipulated "Modern survival horror", Games like Feud on the Amstrad/Spectrum came out years before and that used to scare the absolute Hell out of me as a kid (to the point I was too scared to play it) and that's essentially the same premise as Alien Isolation. There's only one enemy in the game and if he sees you. you're dead.
Werewolves of London is also like that, but you're the monster in the game with the "good guys" after you. Also, absolutely amazing game on the Amstrad, Soooo needs a remake.
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Post by sotenga on Apr 14, 2015 6:00:50 GMT -5
Also a fan here, Larry! Glad to see you're contributing to the site, especially since there isn't nearly enough ZX Spectrum coverage on this site... or the Amstrad CPC, on that note. I usually come across those computers whenever arcade ports would be released on them, but I usually have to scrounge for unmarked screenshots elsewhere since I have no idea how to properly emulate them. But aye, interesting game. Reminds me of the NES Mission: Impossible, mostly on the basis that having just one of your trio bring out of service cripples your game to the point that you may as well restart. Neat concept, if not looking pretty darn tough to play today. Aw, bless you Sir! Yeah, towards the end of the '80s, most of the full price games being released were either Arcade ports or Movie licenses, Especially from US Gold and Ocean. But earlier on you did see a lot of either Isometric games or ones "inspired" by Jet Set Willy. But give me a shout if you ever need help with emulators. I've gotten quite adept at them over the years I'm probably just being incredibly lazy, but if you have a tutorial on what's recommended for emulating them, I'd be up to hear that. I've also been scrounging for CPC games that were completely original, and not ports of other computer games or arcade titles. It's been tough, but I did at least stumble across Xyphoes Fantasy. Reminded me of Jill of the Jungle mixed with Shadow of the Beast, heh.
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Post by pedropv on Feb 13, 2016 15:14:06 GMT -5
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