HDN Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 If you could have an arcade title come over to the VCS that wasn't a retail release or existing homebrew, what game would you choose? I would probably pick either Frenzy or Donkey Kong 3. Both would be better suited for the 7800 (I know they homebrewed Frenzy already), but I would love to see how a 2600 version would work if possible, especially for DK3. If I got to choose a 7800 title it would be either DK3 or Dig Dug II, which is better than Dig Dug in every way! What would you choose if you could decide an arcade port? Make sure to let everyone know! I'd love to hear your opinions! socrates63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Someone has already made a version of Frenzy for the 2600. It's called Frantic and it has both Berzerk and Frenzy. Here's a video of it... Donkey Kong 3 has also been attempted using bAtari Basic... I'm attaching binaries for both so you can try them. I do agree that DK 3 would be great to have on the 7800. Another arcade game I'd love to see on the 7800 is Phoenix! The only home version that exists is the 2600 version. As for another arcade port for the 2600, I think Nibbler would be a cool one for the system (and the 7800). It has a symmetrical maze so it should be doable on the 2600. If you don't know the game, here's a video of it. Donkey Kong 3.bin Frantic.bin cjherr and HDN 2 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 🤔 have to think about this one... I’m having a hard time coming up with an arcade game that I enjoyed which hasn’t been done yet. Early to mid-80s was when I daily hung out at the neighborhood arcade, and the main stays of those days have been ported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 My 5200 got Qix. The 2600 did not. I'd probably pick that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Someone is making Qix for the 2600. 🙂 Quote 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Dragon's Lair. 😄 HDN 1 Quote 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...
HDN Posted September 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 1 hour ago, nosweargamer said: Dragon's Lair. 😄 (Princess Daphne squeal noises) "To slahy the draaygon, use the magic arrow!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 My answer would stem from a place of Quality over Quantity. It would be easy to list a number of arcade games that would be great candidates for the 2600, but only if they were well done, with the 2600's strengths in mind. I think some of the arcade titles from Atari Games following the break-up would be a fun challenge to successfully port to the Atari 2600. Paperboy, Peter Pack Rat, and Marble Madness would be terrific candidates for ports to the 2600 that could be spectacular if done correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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