River Raid é um dos melhores jogos da plataforma. Zerar esse jogo foi uma sensação maravilhosa. |
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The Good
The music and sound stands out. The Pokey audio chip often results in a full sound scape.
The Bad
Ok, so that Bruto head does look a little strange. Otherwise, the graphics are quite nice. And the backgrounds are detailed and colourful.
The Bottom Line
So, an excellent port of the arcade. Good graphics and music and playability. All for only 12KB on a cartridge wouldn’t you know.
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Best Home Version!
The Good
While inspired by Donkey Kong, Kangaroo ?? has its own groove going on. 2 difficulty levels with 4 different screens! Quite an achievement for early 80s consoles. Lots of music bits too!
The Bad
Nada, nothing, ziltch, zero…
The Bottom Line
Another proof that the 5200 has awesome games and is an under appreciated console.
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Controversy on Control Scheme???
The Good
Much like the Atari 800, you can see the obvious improvement on the 2600. We have more details, colours and of course…no flickering.
The Bad
Controversy? I don’t see a real problem. You hold your direction and press action. Works for me. The other issue , there is no in game music like the 800. Didn’t bother me. It’s calming.??
The Bottom Line
Despite some issues, I really enjoyed my experience on the 5200 version.
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Classic Computer Platformer
The Good
Just feels right. Smooth, fast gameplay within well designed levels.
The Bad
Haven’t been able to beat all the screens.
The Bottom Line
Bounty Bob has character right there in the opening scene. Good job Bill Hogue!
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Must for Atari Fans
The Good
A flawless port of the 1979 Atari 800 game, Raiders is not just a shooter but a first person simulation. Love the warp and map features. The little sound bite from Close Encounters is a class act.
The Bad
I suppose the graphics would be improved in a modern reboot.
The Bottom Line
The Atari 5200 is truly an under appreciated console. And Raiders is an excellent example of the console’s strengths! |
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Port of Classic Computer Game with Odd Addition
The Good
The 5200 version is an excellent game with solid animation and gameplay.
The Bad
Why does this version have gravity? A helicopter normally doesn’t behave this way. Makes the the game a bit tougher.
The Bottom Line
Regardless of the gravity addition, still a recommended game.
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Completed yet unreleased due to the 1984 Crash. Identical to the 800 version and that's where I know it best. It's a respectable translation of the arcade classic, spawning an entire genre that has murdered more joysticks than you could imagine. |
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5200 Choplifter differs slightly from its 800 cousin (which was itself imported from Apple II), offering analog steering and minor variations on graphics. It's an original premise, always challenging, always engaging. |
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Famously left incomplete upon Jack Tramiel's buyout in June 1984, Tempest was finally completed by programmer Keithen Hayenga. And what a fantastic translation of the arcade classic! This is one of the 5200's finest hours. Love it, love it, love it. |
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