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4 hours ago, Sabertooth said:
I'd second A.R.T.I., which is also available for the modern VCS. The VCS is a great way to check out 7800 games, including homebrew, for far less than a physical cart.
Yes, that's a great point! Thank you @Sabertooth for reminding me that A.R.T.I. is available for the VCS which makes it even more accessible to anybody who would like to play this awesome game!
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@Cryptocoffee13 I also want to recommend A.R.T.I. It's not the cheapest homebrew, but it's worth it. In my opinion it's better than H.E.R.O. and I love the cut scenes with the old man and the airplane. This is a nicely done game on the level of what I'd like to see Atari release for the 7800 and 2600+
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6 hours ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:
My junior model only had a LED change. Everything else in it is factory. I tried two junior models, four switch, and 7800. Same thing happens. Rest assure the junior model in the picture has not been modded beyond changing the power light.
No matter what console I put the game in it is not working.
That’s a bummer
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10 minutes ago, RickR said:
Let me know if you agree. Orig seems a lot faster. Maybe I'm just more tired today.
Even though original Berzerk is one of my all time favorite 2600 games I've been hesitant to play it again since I broke my joystick a few years ago when Evil Otto almost gave me a heart attack. That old tale is true about breaking joysticks playing this game. Now I have a nice new 2600+ with a brand new joystick and I hope it's built better than they used to be.
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1 hour ago, 7800 Pro Gamer said:
As an adult I came back with a heavy interest in Jinks
@7800 Pro Gamer I'd like to hear you dive deeper into your thoughts on this. I've always felt like I'm the only person who doesn't think Jinks is an awful game. It's not my favorite on the 7800, but it's interesting. With the trippy colors and Paddle, it always felt like it carried on some of that early DNA that Atari was made up of during the Nolan years. I liked that - at least to me - Atari tried to take the Ball and Paddle and place it in the world of a platformer. There were objects to bonk and things to discover, similar to a Super Mario style game that you'd see on the NES. I was also impressed by the voice synthesis at the title screen, even in 1994 I thought that was really cool. Most everybody else thinks Jinks sucks.
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7 minutes ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:
Here’s what I get…
Do you have any other 2600 compatible systems you can try it on, to confirm that it's an issue with the cartridge? I see that your 2600 Jr. is modded, it's always possible there's something Berzerk Enhanced doesn't like about that
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2 hours ago, Ballistik said:
On this episode of #BCB's #javajunction, I discuss my local #Atari #Computer Group Getting Back Together After 20+ years! Plus: Highlight 2 cool 2023 #unboxings! #ClubVCS #Fanzine & #YarsRevenge Limited Edition! And: some #arcade #gaming fun on the #Atari50 #cabinet by #Arcade1Up! Including: #SpaceDuel, #CrystalCastles, #SuperBreakout, #Telepathy (an unreleased #demo) & #Centiped! Fun times ahead! Filmed from Dec 9, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024.
I love seeing user groups get back together and get rebooted. SPACE, the Saint Paul Atari Computer Enthusiasts is a great group that has been around since the beginning. We have active SPACE members in Atari I/O and they used to share their newsletters here. Nice to see user groups covered in your videos!
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I can't narrow it down to five without it being random. There are so many good, great, and underappreciated games on the Atari 7800 and also the Atari Lynx. Some are better than they are given credit for. Others were hindered by Jack's cost cutting measures that stripped good games of needed sound and RAM that could've made some games more competitive. There are also some terrific indie and homebrew games that you should dive into separately. Here is a list of Atari 7800 games I get the most enjoyment out of:
- Xevious
- Food Fight
- Mean 18 Ultimate Golf
- Centipede
- Joust
- Mario Bros.
- Ms. Pac-Man
- Xenophobe
- Pole Position II
- Mean 18 Ultimate Golf
- Pete Argon: Robot Holocaust
- Cryptocoffee13, DegasElite and Sabertooth
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13 hours ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:
I was hoping I would get to participate with the Enhanced Edition but my copy of the game does not work. I just opened it today, got a game screen for a few seconds, then a few bars, and nothing but black screen. I’m not sure who to get a hold of since it was a prize I won. I didn’t purchase it.
How sure are you that it's the cartridge?
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I'm updating the Difficulty Settings for this Squad Challenge for GAME 3 - You'll need all the lives you can get because in this game Evil Otto is invincible and the robots stalk you with their lasers. Atari has not included an updated matrix of Game variations in their online instructions.
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I'll be participating in this one too
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Here are some real Pro-Tips for scoring big in BERZERK ENHANCED EDITION:
Quickdraw
As you move from one maze to another, continue pressing the fire button. It takes the robots a moment to start their attack - you can often zap them first when you enter shooting.
Predicting Otto's Entrance
Evil Otto always enters in the same place you do. Try to get away from this danger zone and near an exit as soon as possible.
Escape to the Sides
Because Evil Otto bounces up and down, it's easier to escape him through the side exits than the top or bottom exits.
Take Cover as Robots Obliterate Themselves
In difficult levels where there are a lot of fast-moving, fast-shooting robots, head for the cover of a maze wall immediately. Allow the robots to collide with each other and to shoot one another or to walk into your firing range. But don't wait long or you'll be trapped!
Scoring
You score 50 points for each robot destroyed. When all the robots in a single maze are destroyed, you score ten bonus points per robot. Robots explode when they're hit by your laser or the lasers of other robots, and when they run into maze walls, collide with each other, or get pounded by Evil Otto. You can score a total of 999,990 points before the score rolls over.
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Congratulations RickR!
Congratulations to @RickR on yet another incredible victory, and his second win in a row! "The Don" RickR takes the top spot in our Final Standings with an outstanding time of 2'10"86. Well done, Rick! @Atari 5200 Guy joined us as well, taking 2nd Place in the standings with a lap time of 2'13"54! Bravo! Participation was low for this Squad Challenge, so let's try to get the word out for our upcoming challenges to invite more people in to play. From private conversations in the forums I know some of us have had a lot on our plate over the holidays and have things going on in our personal lives which are much more important at the moment than video games, so it means a lot that you showed up and participated despite the low turnout. I like to think Atari I/O is a place to go for fun even in challenging and stressful times.
As always I'd like to encourage @RickR to post his high score on the Scoreboard, and let's make sure this Challenge continues on! Congratulations once again to Rick for his BIG WIN.
Our next High Score Squad Challenge will be for BERZERK ENHANCED EDITION for Atari 2600. Be there!
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Berzerk Enhanced Edition
Atari 2600
Controller: JOYSTICK / KEYBOARD / PLAYER'S CHOICE
Difficulty Level: GAME 3
Bonus Challenge: Berzerk (original release) for Atari 2600
Play on: Real Hardware / Dedicated Console / MAME / Emulation OK! ✔
Squad Challenge ends 11:59 pm PST January 31, 2024
Nominated by @RickR and @JustinObjective
Play for the best possible time using the difficulty settings defined in the challenge. Post a photo or YouTube video of your score in this thread. Scores must be achieved between January 1st through January 31st, 2024. Screen captures are not allowed as they are more easily manipulated for falsified scores. Multiple submissions are permitted. The player with the highest score at the end of the competition is the victor!
Eligibility
Anyone can join in. All players are welcome!
Play Rules
Games may be played on real hardware, Flashback / Mini console, FPGA or emulation, using any controller or keyboard, following all rules and game settings defined in the challenge. Choosing between real hardware or emulation, and choosing which controller to play on is part of formulating your strategy. Enhancements, rewinds, save states and hacked versions of this game are not allowed.
Difficulty Level
GAME 3. We will be playing Berzerk Enhanced Edition on GAME 3 Difficulty Settings. You'll need all the lives you can get because in this game Evil Otto is invincible and the robots stalk you with their lasers.
Bonus Challenge : Berzerk (Original Release) for Atari 2600
We are holding a BONUS CHALLENGE for all you Berzerk aficionados! If you'd like to compete in our Bonus Challenge, we will be playing the original release of Berzerk on Atari 2600 on GAME 3! If you don't have access to the newly released Berzerk Enhanced Edition but would like to play along with us, you can submit a score for the original Berzerk. Be sure to denote that your score is for Berzerk (Original Release) when posting your original Berzerk score!
Fair Play
Your integrity is everything. Players should play fairly, be honest, and have fun! Falsified scores will result in your immediate removal from the site. It goes without saying that we will not allow cheats, hacks, cartridge frying, enhancements, rewinds, deceitful photo manipulation, subterfuge, or any other unfair advantage. Everybody hates a cheater.
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To review detailed rules on how to play, please visit the High Score Squad page here:
Message
Welcome to our 154th Squad Challenge! We're starting 2024 off with Berzerk Enhanced Edition which has become a popular release this holiday season with Atari publishing the game to coincide with the launch of their new Atari 2600+! If you don't own the game but would like to join in the fun, you can order Berzerk Enhanced Edition for $29.99 directly from Atari and receive it likely in time to be able to participate and post a high score in this Squad Challenge! You can also join in our Bonus Challenge with a score from the original 2600 Berzerk!
Berzerk Enhanced Edition Instructions Available Online from Atari Here
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I was thinking about getting one of those BIG6 Sega Genesis pads, have you been happy with it?
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On 12/31/2023 at 6:10 PM, RickR said:
2'10"86 (new controller really helps!)
That's cool! What kind of controller is that @RickR?
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On 12/30/2023 at 12:50 PM, Ballistik said:
Thank you @Justin!!!! My pleasure my friend, Club VCS is amazing and I love it here!
Thrilled to see you making better content every day and sharing it with all of us here! You're an important part of our community
Happy New Year! 🍾🎉
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14 hours ago, Funkmaster V said:
Atari 7800 Forever Podcast Tonight! Special Guest Host- Crossbow! 7:30PM EST
Funkmaster V and Silverback bring in the new year with a huge ass food fight- culinary cookout Christmas edition podcast o funk. What did we get? What did YOU get? Was it the clap? Jon knows how to get rid of that. And allegedly, Crossbow from Ivory Tower will join us to class up the joint a bit. CHAT WITH US! It's fun!!! #atari #atarivcs #foodfight
It was cool to see @CrossBow from Ivory Tower Collections join you live! Thanks for an awesome stream, hope everybody has a wonderful new year 💥
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41 minutes ago, Atari 5200 Guy said:
lol. I posted that comment to bump up this thread thinking that it might have got lost. 😆
We’ve all been busy. I know I’ve been busy and I haven’t been home to play more F-Zero. If I get to make it back home before the end of the month and can find time I would like to try again.
Me too! This has been a challenging year.
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You can always count on @nosweargamer for solid reviews
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Usually F-ZERO is a poppin' event! I've been pretty busy, I'll try to set some time aside this week to play a few rounds and get a score.
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That looks really nice! Very much like the ColecoVision version. I wouldn't have expected TI-99 to look this good.
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Happy New Year!
Crazy about LOOM, the Magical Adventure Game! CRT Pixels Only
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I was just playing Lucas Art's LOOM on TurboDuo this weekend! Very cool example of this type of early '90s computer adventure game that lead to greats such as Myst.