Agree with previous comment. Interestingly, the 7800 and 5200 are similar ports. The 7800 has nicer graphics and is smoother. However, the 5200 is aurally superior with it's Pokey chip.
You can start on the Teddy Bear level. Difficulty ramps up quickly after that. |
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Another winner from Atari on the 5200. Nicely designed levels to mimic the arcade. One hardly notices that all sprites are flat and single colored... hardly...
The star is bits of Pokey chip music goodness. |
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Some reviewers complained that the pretty pictures was no big deal.
Yes it was! Back in 1982, Herrera received awards for creating more advanced visuals for home 8-bit machines.
Some reviewers complained that the gameplay is frustrating. Start on chase 1 and you have plenty of time to experiment.
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Certainly, one of my favorite games in all formats!
The 5200 version does not disappoint with improved graphics over the 2600 and cool arcade like spooky music
The gameplay is a super maze shooter just like the arcade! |
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Some reviewers complain there's not much difference to the 2600 version.
Whatever...the game is amazing as it is!
Extras?... There are graphical improvements.
There's also a music score which smartly reduces volume in middle of game.
Highly recommended! |
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Unfortunately, not much of an upgrade over the 2600.
Still, it's a respectable arcade port with many play options.
Playable with a controller but much better with paddles. |
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Really a wonderful arcade port that was unreleased due to the 1984 video game crash.
Okay, so the video is in low resolution. But the arcade elements are all there. The Pokey chip is used to nicely recreate the arcade sound. The motion is slow but still a lot of fun.
Highly recommended! |
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Connect all pathways before time runs out and avoiding obstacles. An excellent action puzzle with soothing Japanese music in the background. |
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At first I thought the buzzing was a glitch. It's actually the satellites!
Follow the beams and destroy 16 satellites. Looks like Asteroids but it isn't.
Fun and addictive! |
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A very good arcade port with lots of graphical details done well. It has adequate sound with fast gameplay and smooth control.
Perhaps, the best 8-bit version?! |
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