StormSurge Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm just curious as to where my fellow "older" gamers stand on the issue of achievements. As for myself, they've had my hooks in me since early 2006 and haven't let go since. I don't chase them simply to inflate my gamerscore. I find that they allow me to get more out of a game that I normally would stop playing. For example, if I complete the campaign on a game but there's an achievement for completing the campaign on a higher difficulty or under a certain period of time, I'll go back and try to earn those as well. It's probably my OCD tendencies but I love trying to unlock as many as I can. They also make me wonder what some achievements would be included in games from 35 years ago, but I suppose that's a separate topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsdower70 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 They never drew me in. If there's no more reward than just the achievement, I don't miss with them. "For you - Rowsdower from the 70 - have been appointed Omnivisioner of the Game Grid." ~ Atari Adventure Square Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosweargamer Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I actually like them when it comes to something like NES Remix. gives something to shot for beyond winning a game. 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...
Clint Thompson Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 It was part of the reason I really loved the 360 (with the exception of the hardware failures constantly) and it was fun comparing unlocks with other friends. Between that and High Scores and XBLA, I felt like the 360 was the console to really bring online gaming full-circle yet I feel they've sort of lost that touch with the Xbox One. 7800 - 130XE - XEGS - Lynx - Jaguar - ISO: Atari Falcon030 | STBook |STe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicSage Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 For myself, I certainly do love the achievement or trophy system. I can't help but feel it's basically like those glorious days of the Activision patches. Having said that...in a game when I've survived a Herculean attempt from the A.I. at ending my game, laid low legions of my foes and hear the Xbox ding and then see that I received a mere 5 points? That makes me upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormSurge Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I know the pain Vic. That's why this site speaks to me. http://www.trueachievements.com/aboutus.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Does this count? We've only given this achievement to three special members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormSurge Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Heck yeah they count!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Should I be ashamed that I have no idea what you're talking about? :help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 achievements like these? Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormSurge Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yes! Ice Hockey was the only one I ever earned. Of course, the flash made sure I would never actually have the patch until I bought one on eBay several years later. RickR, nothing to be ashamed of. The Xbox 360 introduced achievements with their games back in 2005. Every game has a possible 1,000 gamerscore that can be unlocked during gameplay. Some games have very creative ones, some aren't. Some are easy, some are difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yes! Ice Hockey was the only one I ever earned. Activision Ice Hockey is my main game for the Atari VCS! I still have a #1 world ranking for point difference with a 31. http://highscore.com/score/?s=4583 and a Gold Medal score as entered in the 2014 AA Winter Olympics http://atariage.com/forums/topic/221239-winter-olympics-atari-2600-closing-ceremonies/?p=2934923 Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormSurge Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Wow, that awesome! Amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Wow, that awesome! Amazing!! Thank You! Brian Matherne - owner/curator of "The MOST comprehensive list of Atari VCS/2600 homebrews ever compiled." http://tiny.cc/Atari2600Homebrew author of "The Atari 2600 Homebrew Companion" book series available on Amazon! www.amazon.com/author/brianmatherne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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