nosweargamer Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 So, I do this on the other site, but figured I would try this here too, especially considering that several of you played Planet Smashers for the High Score Squad. If I get enough feedback, I will do this again for the next episode too! I looking for feedback for the next episode of The Atari 7800 Game By Game Podcast. What are your memories and/or thoughts on Mat Mania Challenge & Planet Smashers on the 7800? Also, how would you rate them? I use a system of 4 choices (From Best to Worst): Hall of Fame Game (Top 5 game on the system) Solid Game "Meh" Game Trash Game (Bottom 5 game on the system) These games will be covered on Episode 27 You can also e-mail text or audio to atari7800podcast@aol.com If you get it in by Friday, it should make the show, but late submissions sometimes get squeezed in too, so send it even if it's late. Just keep it family friendly You can also send feedback on previously covered games or the system itself. The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Planet Smashers was our Squad Challenge a few weeks ago so it should be fresh in everybody's mind http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/1338-squad-challenge-planet-smashers-atari-7800/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Planet Smashers was our Squad Challenge a few weeks ago so it should be fresh in everybody's mind http://forums.atari.io/index.php/topic/1338-squad-challenge-planet-smashers-atari-7800/ Yup, that's why I figured it would be good to ask here The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have never played Mat Mania. But Planet Smashers...I'd give it a rating of "Solid". There's more to it than initially meets the eye. I like the method of shooting the jewels in the right color-order to get the boss to appear -- that adds a bit of complexity to an otherwise simple game. I also like how fast it is, with no flicker at all. On the down side...the bosses seem way too hard to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Is this Mat Mania based on the arcade game "Mat Mania"? Just curious. "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Is this Mat Mania based on the arcade game "Mat Mania"? Just curious. Yes, but the arcade version has more personality and is perceived as better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Is this Mat Mania based on the arcade game "Mat Mania"? Just curious. Supposedly, this game was meant to be a combination of Mat Mania and it's follow up Mania Challenge (which allowed player vs player fighting), hence the name Mat Mania Challenge, However if you are expecting the best of both worlds, you most likely will be disappointed. Also, the arcade Tag Team Wrestling is actually the prequel to both and would later appear on the NES. The No Swear Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Host of The Atari 7800 Game by Game Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I may have to show off my Mat Mania skills soon! "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 My first thought is that Mat Mania Challenge is missing the personality of Fight Night. Woulda been fun to do a lot more with the wrestlers and give them more vivid personalities to make the game stand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenween Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 That's one of the things I loved about Mat Mania, there were only 5 opponents, but each was unique. "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I never played Mat Mania in the arcade but I remember Mat Mania Challenge being kinda lame. Like they coulda done more with the characters to give you more to root for. "Ohh yeah I like Action Jackson he's the man!" Or "Macho Eddie is gonna drop the macho elbow" or something more colorful like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioPoultry Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Planet Smashers was a "Meh" game for me at first, but after getting through a few levels on hard difficulty I think it's more in the Solid category. With so much randomness in the game, you can't rely on memorization at all. You have to think on your feet. I do wish there was more variety in the enemies, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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