7800 Pro Gamer Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 I'm sure I'm not alone here in getting the 400 mini and having no previous experience with the 8 bits. I downloaded a ROM set of 5,000 games but I don't want that many on the unit. So my question is simple; what are the must plays and what are the hidden gems on the Atari 8 bit computers? Any and all recommendations appreciated! Thank you! Justin, socrates63 and DegasElite 3 Quote Watch 7800 Pro Gamer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtariNetwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 OK, I consider myself an expert on the Atari 8-bit computers because I had one since 82 and love it still. There are TONS of great games, so it would be hard to give a limited list. Given that you know the 7800 so well, you should consider starting with the 7800 conversions. One on One basketball (more stark graphics, but faster gameplay), Karateka (absolutely a classic on 8-bit, but you'll need a keyboard), Ballblazer (faster than 7800 on OLDER technology), Donkey Kong (faster, better sound), etc. I think that will give you a great perspective on how well designed the 8-bits were. Beyond that and also beyond the great included games, you MUST check out Blue Max, Preppie 1 and 2, Archon, and many more. Justin, socrates63, 7800 Pro Gamer and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 How could I forget "Rescue on Fractalus"? The theme music alone is worth the price of admission. Justin, DegasElite and socrates63 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinroh Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Some of my favorites from retail: XE Mario Bros. Pole Position Boulder Dash Bruce Lee International Karate The Eidolon Bop'n Wrestle socrates63, DegasElite, RickR and 1 other 4 Quote Free to download--> Carrot Kingdom™- - Released 5/11/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegasElite Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Tapper. Straight up. It's a cool game. I have it for my A2600 Jr. and the Atari 8-bit. It's challenging, too. socrates63, RickR and Justin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaMaddog Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Final Legacy is an absolute classic Atari 8-bit game. It combines Star Raiders, Missile Command and Battlezone in one naval adventure. And you only need a joystick to play, though to get out of the sub-games immediately you have to press the Space Bar. DegasElite, Jinroh, RickR and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinroh Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 2 hours ago, MistaMaddog said: Final Legacy is an absolute classic Atari 8-bit game. It combines Star Raiders, Missile Command and Battlezone in one naval adventure. And you only need a joystick to play, though to get out of the sub-games immediately you have to press the Space Bar. Sub, that reminds me, I used to love Silent Service when I was younger. DegasElite, socrates63 and Justin 3 Quote Free to download--> Carrot Kingdom™- - Released 5/11/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 The Atari XE has a nice version of Crystal Castles, the nicest released for an Atari home video game system - so far DegasElite, RickR, socrates63 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegasElite Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 It is the closest-looking to the arcade version. This is true. I wonder if there will be a Crystal Castles for the A7800? That might be the most definitive version, I would think. socrates63 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinroh Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 The one for the ST is pretty nice, but could use some tweaks. MistaMaddog and DegasElite 2 Quote Free to download--> Carrot Kingdom™- - Released 5/11/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegasElite Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 Oh, yeah! I forgot about the ST version. It needs tweaks, but it's a good game. Jinroh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinroh Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 11 hours ago, DegasElite said: Oh, yeah! I forgot about the ST version. It needs tweaks, but it's a good game. IMO, that seems to be the case for most ST ports. 😂 DegasElite 1 Quote Free to download--> Carrot Kingdom™- - Released 5/11/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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