ravenscross
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« on: March 22, 2007 » |
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As the clock slowly ticks to the release of the PS3 in the UK, and I'm trying to whittle away the hours before midnight, when I go and pick mine up, it strikes me that a lot of people do play games today or have done at some time in thier lives.
So a small question to all the gamers out there...
What is your favourite game of old time?
It can be nostalgic (I wonder how many BTZ'ers remember playing Elite?), or even ancient (Space Invaders at the roller rink), or more recent.
I have tons of favourites depending on my mood at the time, and have played most things, but I would think that my most memorable game would be an old classic called Hired Guns. Great little game that I played almost religiously until I completed it, many years ago on the Amiga. As for platformers, nothing beat the hours put into Super Mario on the SNES (I hunted out all the secrets and knocked up several tens of hours worth of gameplay). But more recently, I would say that I send far to much time in the world of EverQuest 2, yeah, I'm a other worlder.
So, what's your memories or views on games?
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dali
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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I'm still stuck in the dark ages when it comes to games. I remember 'Space Invaders' when it first came out in the early 80s for the Atari (I think) & that's still about the only game I can & do play.
Have got the key ring, the PC version and even a retro stand alone games console for the TV.
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ravenscross
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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For those of you who remember the old systems and would like to revisit the memories... http://www.thepcmanwebsite.com/arcade.shtml On here are tonnes and tonnes of of flash versions of old games, well worth a quick visit. |
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Sonia
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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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My nostalgic favourite game of all times would be Jet Set Willy. This little guy who had to run around through his house and collect shiny items. I played it so often that I was able to draw the different rooms in the correct order. LOL Talk about hooked. Unfortunately the game doesn't work anymore on the new PCs. Would be cool to play it once again.
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ravenscross
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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Sonia
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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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hmm, I've heard about such sites before. But I don't think it just works without first downloading stuff. And to be honest I'm not too good at technical stuff LOL I might check it out though, thanks. But I guess it's not the same vibe than it used to be back when I first played it. It never is. That's why it's called nostalgia LOL |
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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Back in the day it was Sonic the hedgehog and jewel...but for me you can't beat a bit of Lara Croft and yes I am ashamed to say I have the new Tomb raider on pre order   I never played Lara Croft. I imagined it to be shoot-outs fights, and I know from some experience, that I don't manage such games. Puzzle solving is ok, I even like those, but as soon as I have to move and fight, I lose the battle. One example: Gabriel Knight 3. I managed to solve all the puzzles (occasionally I had to cheat though) but the final scene was a battle with a monster. I never managed to get passed it. I still have the game, but I don't know how it really ends, as I can't beat the monster  That's so frustrating LOL |
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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Road Rage on the Sega Mega Drive (my son's not mine!) was my favourite. I just loved wacking people across the head with a stick!  I tend to steer clear of gaming as I have an adictive personality and there are only so many addictions that can be fitted into one lifetime.  |
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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Road Rage on the Sega Mega Drive (my son's not mine!) was my favourite. I just loved wacking people across the head with a stick! I tend to steer clear of gaming as I have an adictive personality and there are only so many addictions that can be fitted into one lifetime. Mary, I too enjoyed playing that game! Anything to do with aircraft (pref WWII flying combat I prefer) motorcycling or car racing games. Not keen on fighting games as such but do have the Grand Theft Auto III Vice City and San Andreas. Before I Forget... I have PS2 and normal X-Box, might get PS3 & X-Box 360 sometime later, don't know! |
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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Oh dear, ravenscross, I'll get you for dredging up these memories. On Atari I was the master of Frogger, Warlords, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong. My mother thought nothing of cruelly interupting me while I was playing but my dad would sit and watch. He alone understood the importance of seeing how high I could get my score.
As far as arcade games-the big stand up ones, I loved centipede, mainly because you had the roller ball for your movement. It was really the only way to play-the Atari paddles were no substitute.
Once we got Nintendo I started on Mario, but my sister beat the game long before I did, I still don't know how she did it. I ruled at Tetris and Dr. Mario though. No one would play Dr. Mario with me after a while, I could rain down those extra little pills on them. I know we had Mario 3 for Nintendo too, but I think I was in college by then so I never played it much.
The last game system I played on much was the Sega Genesis. I bought my husband Mortal Kombat and to his fury I beat it before he did. He didn't talk to me for two days. I actually started getting more into reading around then anyway, so since then video games have been more his area.
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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I am not a games player at all but my wife is , big time.
Her first games machine was a Amiga , the one where you had to put the tape in. It cost about £250, I think, and she thought it was fantastic.
The only early game I can remember her playing was sonic the hedgehog.
Now she has a playstation and a playstation 2 and an box 360 and of course the PC. Which is A nuisance if she is on a PC game because she hogs the computer up.
Life seemed so much simpler with the Amiga and space invaders.
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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The game I've probably played the most is the Die Hard Trilogy on the original Playstation. Have a PS2, haven't touched it for a couple of years, favourites used to be Max Payne (1&2), Burnout (2, 3 & 4), Medal of Honour, The Getaway and of course Gran Turismo (1, 2, 3 & 4)
Might get a PS3 cos it's got a Blu-Ray player and other stuff, haven't decided yet. I bought an LG DVD player via eBay the other day which cost just £3 (local pick-up) which is amazing value so I don't mind if it ever packs up. It's nice buying things at next-to-nothing that work perfectly.
BTW Blockbuster have a limited offer going - rent a game and you get Casino Royale for £1 for 1 night.
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« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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Tomb Raider 2 was THE game for me, the perfection, the one that nothing else would or will ever get close to - just in the right place at the right time. Still awesome, and because of that game I'll never tire of the franchise no matter what happens to it  Also - Goldeneye N64 was fab, Resident Evil Directors Cut was fab, I had a lot of time for Max Payne 2, and because I'm always at least 18 months behind any trend, Half Life 2 on PC is currently rocking my world |
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« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2007 » |
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Tomb Raider 2 was THE game for me, the perfection, the one that nothing else would or will ever get close to - just in the right place at the right time. Still awesome, and because of that game I'll never tire of the franchise no matter what happens to it Also - Goldeneye N64 was fab, Resident Evil Directors Cut was fab, I had a lot of time for Max Payne 2, and because I'm always at least 18 months behind any trend, Half Life 2 on PC is currently rocking my world Anytime you want a multiplayer battle on Halflife2, drop me a line. We can start the BTZ clan. |
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