[img width=500 height=309]http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r221/atari83/a8mBFTBL_zpsa50b51ba.jpg[/img]After my last update of A8 game finds I was talking to a member about how to find games and there really should be a list of what games would be worth the money for a starter collector and those on a budget. I was linked to one down by SingleBanana on Atari 2600 games and thought that is a great idea. I was doing the Back in the day segments that were to highlight a great game each week but doing one like this will help those looking for games on ebay or craigslist know whats worth playing without breaking the bank So with that said heres my whats what on the Atari 8 bit line of systems.
How did I manage to pick out this list of 25 games? Well, over the last 26 years Ive played many different titles some have been easy to play from day 1, others have been a learning process and even others I still don't have a clue how the game is played. I took the best Ive played from the first two and compiled them in no particular order into the list below. For as the top 3 over $15 games please keep in mind some of the titles will be very hard to locate if you can and could run you ( at least on ebay ) upwards of $100+ ( Mr. TNT and Mogul Maniac [even though I gave you a nice simple cheap way out of this title])
For as how do I find what I find to add to my collection; that would be determination and a lot of hunting online. In the wild you will find very little in the way of Atari 8 bit items. Ebay , Amazon, Craigslist and Atari Age would be a start for finding games and systems forsale that you can add and start a collection with. I was thinking of tossing in prices but the way people like to mark things up and lower prices later on ebay I figured it'd be best to leave them off the page here.
These titles are an opinion list from me. Feel free to share your thoughts, opinions and comments on the titles here and what you would suggest to others.
A8Scooter's Top 25 Bang for the Buck Games for the Atari 8 Bit Computer Line
Should be had for $15 or less ea.
Hardball - A fun baseball game with alot of controls to keep you feeling your in charge of the game
Pole Position - A arcade Classic that is well ported to the 8 bit line.
River Raid - Activision Atari 2600 classic that reminds me of Blue Max that you will also find on this list. Simple controls and a challenging game field.
Centipede - Shooting at a centipede shootingout mushrooms along the way. Good times.
Blue Max - WWI flight shooter. Add to the fun the idea that each time you beat the game you get a different rank and score, will bring you back for more.
Donkey Kong - An all time arcade classic + introduction of Mario and the Princess = AWESOME!
Pacman - Just because its Pacman.
Miner 2049er - Another addictive game that you need to step on every inch of the floor and destroy your enemies. Great fun.
Pitstop - This game is similar to Pole Position but if you came across this online before Pole Position I would say pick it up and give it a go. Alot of fun as well.
David's Midnight Magic - For a pinball game this is quite entertaining. What it lacks in sound you make up for in fun. To me this is a worth the trade off.
Frogger - Frogs crossing the street , this classic will not disappoint
Missile Command - This shootem title is alot of fun and can be played 1 player or 2 player. People who have an XEGS will find this game built into the system if you disconnect the Keyboard.
Decathlon - This activision title is alot of fun and will challange you and your friends. The only down side is it will wear out your controller.
Pitfall - For those who loved this title the first go on the 2600 will surely enjoy this port over.
Galaxian - This is another game that is fun as heck to play. Shooting at rows of aliens is always a good time.
Super Breakout - Breaking tiles with a small ball. YES sign me up!
One On One Basketball - DJ vs. Larry Bird. True one on one action, play to 21 or a set number. Then go out there and break the back board ( Seriously you can ).
Bug Hunt - This pack in game for the XEGS is a good shooting game. Shooting bugs that got into the tv screen is always a good idea.
BallBlazer - Ah yes Between the cool start up intro screens and the fact you race around with the ball trying to shoot it between 2 goals. This is new addition to my collection has been nothing but fun.
QIX - A maze game that you have to cut parts off the screen. Fun and a must own.
Joust- Anytime you get to ride an ostrich, joust then pick up eggs to prevent more birds from developing. My kinda game.
Space Invaders - Yep another one of the best arcade classics ported over beautifully to the A8 line.
Choplifter! - Saving American POWs. Need I say any more into why this game rocks.
Cavern of Mars - A side scrolling ship game that is a blast to play.
BASIC - On the Atari 400 you dont have one and yes this isnt a game but some cassette games will require you to have this in the cartridge slot so you can play the games. So consider this an investment cart to future gaming. ( You could go and buy an XL or XE with BASIC built in too. )
3 games that run over $15 but would be wortha go.
MR TNT - Heres an interesting and forgotten title I hear little about. From what Ive played of it you eat up the lines on the board but try not to leave yourself in a dead end. This game gets addicting fast.
Bounty Bob Strikes Back - The sequel to the Miner 2049er title. The fun continues with more levels and more enemies.
Mogul Maniac - Skiing game for the Atari 8 bit line. Even though this is a Disk based game a hand ful exist on cartridge and that would run you over 15.00 to get one. Skiing is fun on the Atari 8 bit line.
