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Welcome to the official topic for
ASTEROIDS DELUXE (ATARI 7800) -
Release Date: March 22, 2024
Retail: $8.99
Developer: Bob Decrescenzo
Publisher: Atari Age
Synopsis:
Space Duel is the third generation of Asteroids-style shooters from Atari, following on the heels of Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe. Unlike Asteroids Deluxe, Space Duel is a more radical departure from its predecessor, featuring a wide variety of colorful geometric shapes you must destroy, and several new types of enemies each with unique behaviors you have to contend with in order to stay alive! In addition, there is a bonus round where players can earn extra points. Like many great games, Space Duel is easy to learn, but takes time and practice to master.
Space Duel features several two-player variations including Competition Space Duel where you compete against another player for points (and your shots destroy the other player!), and Team Space Duel where you and another player share reserve ships and don't need to worry about friendly fire. Space Duel comes to life on the Atari 7800 thanks to the efforts of Robert DeCrescenzo, who extensively modified the original version of Asteroids to add all the unique Space Duel gameplay elements, graphics and sounds!
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Welcome to the official topic for
SPACE DUEL (ATARI 7800) -
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Out now!
I will add that we are lucky to get this on the VCS. It was touch and go initially and a VCS port wasn't guaranteed. If you own a VCS, show Atari they made the right call and pick it up.
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An early review from Defunct Games:
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Casual gameplay of Jr. Pac-Man for the 7800. This fantastic homebrew by Bob DeCrescenzo (AKA Pac-Man Plus) faithfully recreates the 1983 GCC developed arcade game. I love this version. It's even better than the official 2600 port.
Played with a Trooper because the CX-40+ wasn't up to the task. I really want a gated 4-way stick for this and the other Pac games.
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Release Date: 4/19/2024
Retail: $7.19
Developer(s): Metgan Games
Publisher: Metgan Games
Synopsis :
Paddles are back! Catch asteroids with your claw(s) and use them to smash other ones. Gain experience, survive incoming waves and level up. As reward, you'll get to choose a power up from 3. Use different power ups to overcome overwhelming moments. Are you the very best arcade gamer?
Developer Note: This game was specifically designed for the Classic Joystick, so it is recommended for the best experience.
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Welcome to the official topic for
Asteroid v. Claw -
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What I like about the VS is that certain cart combo's unlock a game. Like if you have Atari Collection 1 & 2 inserted, Dark Chambers 7800 becomes playable. It's a fun bonus for collecting them all! 😉
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Here's a great article on secret games & unlocakables on the Evercade VS.
The 9 "secret" games will always be available from the console once unlocked. Others require specific cart combos to be detected.
This is just another fun way to enjoy your Evercade VS. Have you unlocked them all?
https://www.timeextension.com/guides/evercade-secret-games-and-how-to-unlock-them
- socrates63, TrekMD and RickR
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Announcement trailer:
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Release Date: TBD
Retail: TBD
Developer(s): Way Forward
Publisher: Atari
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From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best known classic titles.
In WayForward’s experienced hands, the Yars franchise becomes an expansive mystery solved through 2D platforming action. Take control of the young hacker Emi Kimura, who is hired by a mysterious patron to infiltrate the shadowy QoTech corporation. Run, jump, sneak, and hack your way through challenges as you slowly unravel a complex secret shrouded in intrigue.
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Welcome to the official topic for
YARS RISING -
1 hour ago, D.joe said:
Back in the game!
Welcome back!
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1 hour ago, RickR said:
What negative responses do people have for these? Just grousing because they recently bought a new console?
I've seen comments from folks that waited for the black limited edition EXP who are upset that the color on the new model appears to closely resemble the LE model. Also, as @socrates63 said, some folks were hoping for a more premium update or even peripherals- like a joystick- and are underwhelmed by the news.
Its great for new folks just getting into the ecosystem. Not a lot here for you if you already have a VS or EXP.
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On 4/11/2024 at 1:46 PM, socrates63 said:
Do folks think Blaze will release a VS Refresh this year? I know I can connect my EXP to a display, but the appeal of using a dedicated controller is a strong appeal of the VS.
New cost reduced "R" models just announced to mixed response in the Evercadeverse.
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Does anyone else hear "Yoomp! There it is!" in the style of "Whoomp..." when playing this? Or is that a me thing?!
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4527. A slight improvement. I am still hung up on Level 7.
I find the graphics to be a bit less garish with the background off and the CRT filters on.
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Asteroids Deluxe (Atari 7800)
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Release Date: April 26, 2024
Retail: $5.99
Developer: Bob Decrescenzo
Publisher: Atari Age
Synopsis:
...It seems as though you've been here before - but this time, it's much worse! The Asteroids are faster, the enemy ships are much more skilled marksmen than your first time through this galaxy...and what's this odd hexagon-shaped craft I keep hearing about? Asteroids plunge at you! Trapped in a gigantic cloud of asteroids, your struggling spaceship hurls towards its doom. You'll have to pulverize all the asteroids with your photon cannon to save your ship and your life!
Rubble from an exploding asteroid bounces off your ship's hull. A glowing blur flashes across your viewing screen. So that's where the rubble came from! The asteroid was blasted by an Alien Robot Saucer! Alien Robot Saucers are also trapped in the asteroid cloud. And they fire at you! You know that the metal in your ship's hull will register on their target finders before the asteroids do. The saucers could be a worse danger than the asteroids! More rubble strikes your ship. Its hull rings like a bell. If you don't get busy, that could be your death knell!
Robert DeCrescenzo brings another classic Atari arcade game to the Atari 7800: Asteroids Deluxe! If you're a fan of the original arcade game Asteroids or its sequel, Asteroids Deluxe, you'll want to grab your joystick and start blasting! Asteroids Deluxe brings new graphics and gameplay elements into play, such as the Killer Satellite that when shot breaks into smaller pieces that take direct aim for your ship! There are also two new game variations: Competition Asteroids where you compete against another player for points (and your shots destroy the other player!), and Team Asteroids where you and another player share reserve ships and don't need to worry about friendly fire. Asteroids Deluxe for the 7800 is an extensively modified version of the original Atari 7800 game Asteroids.