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! socrates63, Justin 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.   socrates63, Justin, 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. DegasElite, socrates63 and Justin 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, Justin, DegasElite 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. Justin, 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. Justin, socrates63 and DegasElite 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 socrates63, Jinroh, MistaMaddog and 2 others 5 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.  DegasElite, MistaMaddog and socrates63 3 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. 😂 MistaMaddog and DegasElite 2 Quote   Free to download--> Carrot Kingdom™- - Released 5/11/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twilitezoner Posted June 30 Report Share Posted June 30 I would suggest a title I was not familiar with but is a fun quirky game called Twilight World published by Atari UK. They should have released this as a cart in 1986. RickR and DegasElite 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinroh Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Can't believe I forgot Ghostbusters. A David Crane production. DegasElite and RickR 2 Quote   Free to download--> Carrot Kingdom™- - Released 5/11/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 "Orc Attack" is another really good one. This game is under the radar, but worth playing. Jinroh and DegasElite 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinroh Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 17 hours ago, RickR said: "Orc Attack" is another really good one. This game is under the radar, but worth playing. Oh wow, never heard of this one, it looks fun. 😛 DegasElite 1 Quote   Free to download--> Carrot Kingdom™- - Released 5/11/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates63 Posted July 1 Report Share Posted July 1 Games released by Synapse -- lots of good ones. Blue Max is probably the most well known followed by Necromancer and Shamus. Fort Apocalypse, Rainbow Walker, and Alley Cat also deserve attention. I'm also a big fan of the early EA games. Archon and One on One already were mentioned. You can't forget M.U.L.E. and Seven Cities of Gold. Pinball Construction Set is also a classic. RickR and DegasElite 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegasElite Posted July 2 Report Share Posted July 2 Another good one: Space Harrier. It's a cool game on the A8 and should work on the 400 Mini. I think I have seen it demoed on there. MistaMaddog, socrates63 and RickR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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