Ahoy there! Welcome to my review of the classic 1983 game Seaquest for the Atari 2600. Prepare to embark on an underwater adventure filled with pixelated fish, submarines, and lots of oxygen tanks.
First things first, let's talk graphics. The visuals are reminiscent of a low-budget B-movie, but that just adds to the charm. The fish look like they were designed by a five-year-old with a crayon, and the submarines look like they were made out of cardboard boxes. But hey, who needs high-definition graphics when you've got imagination, right?
The objective of the game is simple: pilot your submarine around the ocean depths and rescue as many divers as you can before your oxygen runs out. Along the way, you'll have to avoid dangerous mines and angry enemy subs. But don't worry, you have torpedoes to defend yourself. Just be careful not to accidentally shoot the divers you're trying to save. Oops!
The controls take some getting used to. You use the joystick to move your sub up and down and left and right, and the button to fire your torpedoes. It can be a bit tricky to maneuver at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's smooth sailing. Well, smooth diving, I guess.
One of the best parts of the game is the sound effects. The beeping of your oxygen gauge, the pinging of sonar, and the explosion of a torpedo hitting its target are all wonderfully cheesy. And let's not forget the classic "bum-bum-bum" of the game over screen. It's like music to my ears.
Overall, Seaquest is a fun and quirky game that's perfect for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It may not be the most polished game out there, but it has a certain charm that's hard to resist. So grab your joystick, hop in your cardboard submarine, and get ready for an underwater adventure like no other. Just don't forget to bring extra oxygen tanks. You're gonna need 'em.
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Keystone Kapers is a platform game that puts you in the shoes of Officer Keystone Kelly, a cop who has to chase down Harry Hooligan, a thief who is running away with stolen goods from a department store. The game was developed by Garry Kitchen for Activision and released in 1983¹.
The game is simple but fun. You have to run through the store, avoiding obstacles like radios, beach balls, shopping carts and toy planes, and catch Harry before he escapes to the roof. You can use escalators or an elevator to move between floors, but be careful not to get stuck on the wrong level. You have 50 seconds to catch Harry, and you lose time if you hit any obstacles. You also have three lives, and you lose one if you fail to catch Harry or if you touch a toy plane.
The game has four difficulty levels, which increase the speed and number of obstacles. The graphics are colorful and cartoonish, and the sound effects are simple but effective. The game is very addictive and challenging, especially on the higher levels. The game also has a mini-map at the bottom of the screen that shows you where you and Harry are in the store.
Keystone Kapers is one of the best games for Atari 2600. It is a classic example of how a simple concept can be executed well and provide hours of entertainment. It is also inspired by the silent comedy films of Mack Sennett's Keystone Cops¹, which adds to its charm and humor. If you are looking for a fun and fast-paced game for your Atari 2600, you should definitely check out Keystone Kapers.
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Frogger is a classic arcade game from 1981 that was ported to the Atari 2600 by Parker Brothers in 1982². The game is simple: you control a frog who wants to cross a busy road and a dangerous river to reach one of the five empty homes at the top of the screen. Sounds easy, right? Wrong! You have to dodge cars, trucks, bulldozers, logs, alligators, turtles and even female frogs who want to hitch a ride with you. If you get hit by a vehicle, bitten by an alligator or drown in the river, you lose one of your three lives. And if you run out of time before reaching a home, you also die. The game is over when you lose all your lives or fill all the homes.
Frogger is one of those games that is easy to learn but hard to master. The graphics are colorful and charming, with cute animations for the frog and his friends (and enemies). The sound effects are simple but effective: you hear a beep when you move, a splash when you jump into the water and a croak when you die. The music is catchy and upbeat, especially the theme song that plays at the start of each level.
The gameplay is addictive and challenging: you have to plan your moves carefully and react quickly to avoid obstacles. The game gets harder as you progress: more traffic appears on the road, more hazards appear on the river and more time pressure is applied. You also have to deal with random events like bonus insects that give extra points or deadly snakes that block your path.
Frogger is one of those games that never gets old: it's fun to play alone or with a friend (who can take turns controlling another frog). It's also fun to try different strategies: do you go for speed or safety? Do you risk jumping on an alligator's back or wait for a log? Do you chase after female frogs or ignore them? The game has infinite replay value because it's always different.
Frogger is a masterpiece of arcade gaming that deserves its place in history. It's one of those games that everyone should play at least once in their life. It's not just a game about crossing roads and rivers: it's a game about life itself.
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