Part 3 in the series where my Amiga 3000 is assembled and tested. This part covers the installation and configuration of the hard drive and the installation of the operating system Workbench 3.1. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLEnaDCjiKk
After hearing again how beloved Superfrog is in some parts of the Amiga community, I thought it deserved another shot. (Click for more thoughts below).
My verdict: A good platformer by Amiga standards, but not in the same ballpark as the heavy hitters on the consoles.
Why?
-The jump mechanic is flawed. Superfrog jumps at full strength no matter how much you push the jump button. By 1993, Team 17 should have learned how to implement a variable jump as almost every other platforming game of the time had.
-Poor level design. In many cases it's unclear where you are to go next. Ok in an exploration game, not ok in a game with a time limit and spikes everywhere that kill you instantly.
-Levels go on forever, and are way too long. With infinite health and time, it still took me almost half an hour to get through the first (of six) worlds! It would have been much better if each level of a world was a different environment, or if there were only three levels per world.
-Too many random things to collect, none of which are explained in game.
-Powerups do not change the look of your character. This is Platforming 101. You could pick up wings or the spud and have no idea you had them.
-The spud is useless. It goes right through most enemies.
Again, compared to Zool or any number of licensed platformers on the Amiga, this is a good or even great game, but comparing it to the masters of the genre on the SNES and Mega Drive leaves it severely lacking.
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It's episode 57 of ARG Presents, and this week we go COLORLESS! That's right, it's Black and White games, so Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT take a look at Centaur, Bally's unusual pinball offering, as well as a true CLASSIC on the old Apple Macintosh simply known as GLIDER!
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ARG is BACK with the MEMOTECH! Join THE BRENT & Amigo Aaron as we have a look at this machine and see if it's a Treasure or Fools Gold! After we learn a bit about the Memotech, we get down to BUSINESS with our looks at Nemo and OBLITERATION ZONE! Let's get OBLITERATED!!!!
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Bonjour, ya'll! It's something different from your pals here at ARG Presents, as we take a look at Games From FRANCE! First, we talk about a few famous French programmers and game designers, and then it's time to explore a few of the titles from the BIG F! Join us for Le 5eme Axe aka The Fifth Axis, and Alpha Waves AKA Continuum!
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Welcome to a rainy day edition of ARG Presents! This week we take the look at one of the great handhelds of all times! Again! Prepare yourself for the Gameboy Advance! The BRENT and Amigo Aaron tackle the GBA games Pinball of the DEAD and Ninja Five-O!
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Get ready to rumble with the latest entry in the legendary Final Fight series, Final Fight Enhanced - 2024's most explosive Amiga release!
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