Atari 2600 Games That Are Still Fun To Play!!!

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
  • Atari 2600 games these days are often looked down upon in one way or another. You'll hear a lot about how many of the games just don't hold up. While that can be true in some cases, I find, more often than not, that I am pleasantly surprised with how much of the 2600 library is still fun to revisit. Here's a list of five Atari VCS cartridges that stand the test of time.
    What games should I feature in future videos on the topic? Make sure to let me know.
    Intro music by @gooshiemusic
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  • @OnafetsEnovap
    @OnafetsEnovap 2 місяці тому +9

    Enduro is also a hidden gem in my opinion (later got ported to the ZX Spectrum computer). :)

  • @EpicureMammon
    @EpicureMammon 2 місяці тому +11

    If you have some friends over and enough paddles, Warlords can still be a blast!

    • @telengardforever7783
      @telengardforever7783 2 місяці тому +4

      That was the last game my father and I played together. Warlords rocked. Even today there isn't an equivalent. And why not? How hard could it be to program?

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  Місяць тому

      Great point; I would love a new Warlords style game.

  • @glennshoemake4200
    @glennshoemake4200 2 місяці тому +10

    Defender was my most played game on the Atari 2600 along with Pole Position.

    • @rikk319
      @rikk319 2 місяці тому +3

      I remember playing Defender so long that the joystick rubbed a blister on my left hand...

    • @nowthatsjustducky
      @nowthatsjustducky Місяць тому

      In no particular order... River Raid, Megamania, Enduro, Pitfall, Miniature Golf (Grandma was awesome at that one), Combat, Bowling, Air-Sea Battle, Video Pinball, and yaknow, a lot of the real early ones in fact.

  • @The_Real_DCT
    @The_Real_DCT 2 місяці тому +18

    Fun fact, the natural zone in Yars Revenge is a visual of the actual game code as it's being executed.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      That is super awesome. I did not know that. Thanks for letting me know that and for the comment!

    • @asa-punkatsouthvinland7145
      @asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 2 місяці тому +1

      The neutral zone disappears if you play long enough. The enemy shield also changes color. I forget the order but either 1st or 2nd change is to purple

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      @@richardsherman2286 Haha! The more you know! :p

    • @spacefractal
      @spacefractal 2 місяці тому +1

      But actuelly incomplete gamecode as he only shown 7 of the 8 bits. so there is incomplete game code information. Search on youtube after "2600 yar revence code analyse"

    • @madmax2069
      @madmax2069 2 місяці тому +2

      ​​@@AggieThunderpaw yeah, the channel "retro game mechanics explained" has a video detailing it.

  • @coffeegator6033
    @coffeegator6033 2 місяці тому +8

    Frogger and Pitfall were my 2 favorites

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Both will definitely be in future installments.

  • @westingtyler2
    @westingtyler2 2 місяці тому +2

    5:00 the mario land 1 temple theme playing during yar's revenge messed with my brain for a second.

  • @Jagaroth
    @Jagaroth 2 місяці тому +5

    I'm sorry that you only came to this games with age! Demon Attack, Cosmic Ark and Keystone Kapers were some of the best things I played back in the early 80s!

    • @gertpacu3926
      @gertpacu3926 2 місяці тому +1

      Star Raiders. Try that one. It's a great game.

    • @nowthatsjustducky
      @nowthatsjustducky Місяць тому

      @@gertpacu3926 Starmaster was the one we had; and another top favorite at that.

  • @provisionalhypothesis
    @provisionalhypothesis 2 місяці тому +6

    I myself was surprised by how good Centipede 2600 is

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      A great conversion of a great game; one of my favorites. I’ve heard the Millipede on 2600 is pretty good too, but I have not played it yet.

  • @TheAtariCreep
    @TheAtariCreep 2 місяці тому +2

    Solid list my man.
    I would ad Spider Fighter, Phoenix, Haunted House and Space Invaders. SI on the 2600 is my all time fav way to play it.

  • @ebbderelict
    @ebbderelict 2 місяці тому +5

    I was an Intellivision kid. AD&D Cloud Mountain is still a great game to play; my favourite on the system. Fun is fun.

    • @BriansManCave
      @BriansManCave 2 місяці тому +3

      Love Cloudy Mountain! .. one of the best games on the platform back in the day!

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +2

      Intellivision is a system that I don’t have much experience with yet. I would like to pick one up because I have heard some pretty good things about the library. I’ll keep this title in mind when I finally get one.

    • @ravenstarretro4445
      @ravenstarretro4445 2 місяці тому +2

      Someone needs to port Cloudy Mountain to Atari!

    • @ebbderelict
      @ebbderelict 2 місяці тому +2

      @@ravenstarretro4445 I was excited at first to hear about the Amico project, and new versions of old InTV games, but, then, well, that all fell apart.

    • @BriansManCave
      @BriansManCave 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ebbderelict Yeah, Cloudy mountain was one of the demo games for Amico. Wonder if it will make its way on to Amico Home?

  • @miketendopower
    @miketendopower 2 місяці тому +5

    Great picks! I would have included Star Master and Enduro as well.🎉 #gaming #retrogaming #arcade

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +2

      I kind of just randomly picked games that I thought had modern appeal from my physical collection to feature in the first video of the series. I have so many more to talk about! Enduro is one of my favorite 2600 games and will definitely be featured soon.

  • @skRapKlan
    @skRapKlan 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the great video! Cosmic Ark is so much fun - what a great game!!

  • @joeboo8626
    @joeboo8626 2 місяці тому +2

    Our Wal Mart had a 2600 multi deck, maybe 10 games on it. Free play. Keystone Kapers is the only game I remember from that time. Activision and Imagic were incredible back in the day.
    I highly recommend Beany Bopper. Excellent 'shooter', an obscure game and vastly underrated gem. Still fun today.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      I have never heard of that one! I will check it out for sure. Thank you!

  • @ringo8410
    @ringo8410 2 місяці тому +2

    Jungle Hunt is also a fun game that I always enjoyed playing.

  • @nynick716
    @nynick716 2 місяці тому +1

    Forgot about keystone capers. Probably one of the first games I've ever played. Berserk, missle command also and burger time on commadore 64

  • @MattPilz
    @MattPilz 2 місяці тому +1

    I am so glad and surprised to see Cosmic Ark on here! That is MY first memory of a video game and even to this day it feels futuristic with that star field and cosmic sound effects. Love to play it on the original system (the difficulty toggle also reduces or increases the ship horizontal stretch to get a little more reaction time). I still play it every year and it’s exciting to reach the pacman head species!! I’m not sure why this game seems so forgotten in most lists and Atari discussions and never saw any proper remakes or recharged versions. I have programmed several for fun including one basic 10-liner a few years back.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Sadly, I had not played this game until like 8 months ago; but I am so glad that I know it now! I fell in love with it almost immediately. Thanks for watching! Let me know if there are any other 2600 games that deserve to be in a future installment!

  • @judsongaiden9878
    @judsongaiden9878 2 місяці тому +3

    Berzerk on the Atari 2600 was the first game I ever played. It should be a contender for a future list.
    1:01 Crashman's stage theme from MegaMan 2 a go go!
    4:47 I had the audio adventure cassettes of Yars' Revenge and Pole Position.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Berzerk will make an appearance at some point. I’m really impressed with how many games from the 2600 hold up and am having a blast playing through the library. I am just kind of randomly picking games from my physical collection that I think are still fun to be featured in these videos. I’m doing five at a time so there will be many videos on the topic for sure.

    • @judsongaiden9878
      @judsongaiden9878 2 місяці тому

      @@AggieThunderpawBerzerk's box art is some of the best ever! And I too love old video game lore. 🙃

    • @retroman--
      @retroman-- 2 місяці тому

      Bezerk on vectrex is where I first played it. Haven't tried the 2600 version

  • @OriginalMasters
    @OriginalMasters 25 днів тому +1

    Congrats on this great, successful video! We’re still waiting on ours! Ever try Frogs ‘n Flies?

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  23 дні тому

      Thank you so much! I know I've played Frogs 'n Flies, but it has been a long time. I'll make sure to try it out again; I know I've heard people say positive things about it. Thanks for watching!

  • @walker3808
    @walker3808 Місяць тому +1

    I remember those games and the pictures, yars revenge was fun, I spent lots of hrs on demon attack. Cosmic arc was really fun.

  • @jime6688
    @jime6688 2 місяці тому +1

    Glad to see Cosmic Ark on here. I always liked it, but my best friend up the street didn’t.

  • @KabukiKid
    @KabukiKid 2 місяці тому +2

    When I saw IMAGIC mentioned, I just KNEW that Demon Attack had to be mentioned. Definitely one of the best games on the system. :-) Hugely addicting gameplay.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Completely agree. I loved it from the moment I started playing it for the first time.

  • @ColorMeMozart
    @ColorMeMozart 2 місяці тому +2

    Great list! I know Combat doesn’t get much love but my sis and I used to love playing it!

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Combat is great! I just don't have any friends to play it with... haha. I do think it is still fun to play today as long as you have someone to play it with.

    • @ColorMeMozart
      @ColorMeMozart 2 місяці тому

      Agreed! It definitely still holds up if you have someone to go against. @@AggieThunderpaw

  • @joeg4707
    @joeg4707 2 місяці тому +1

    Played the heck out of all of these as a kid in the early-80s. Really solid choices. I was just playing Keystone Kapers. One game that I didn't have as a kid, that I picked up recently, is Turmoil. That's a really good shooter.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Ooo, never played Turmoil. Will have to check that out!

  • @WalterdasTrevas
    @WalterdasTrevas 2 місяці тому +2

    Demon Attack, Megamania and Spider Fighter were my favorite shooters. I "finished" Demon Attack, assuming the black screen meant the end of the game.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I’m not very familiar with Spider Fighter; I will look into that. Thanks for watching!

  • @DarkCloak
    @DarkCloak 2 місяці тому +1

    I have no objections to this list.
    The VCS 2600 port to Centipede blew me away when it was released.
    My childhood best friend had it in the spring of 1983, I was amazed at how well it retained all of the elements of the arcade version with very little lost in translation.

  • @ilj1259
    @ilj1259 2 місяці тому +4

    Great list... I would also include
    Dragonfire
    Smurf
    Frogger
    Jungle Hunt
    Bowling

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Dragonfire was almost in this first video on the topic, but I decided to limit myself to five games per video. It will definitely be in the next one! One of my favorite 2600 games! I have never played Smurf or Bowling, so I will have to check those out and Frogger and Jungle Hunt will make an appearance at some point; thanks for watching!

    • @ilj1259
      @ilj1259 2 місяці тому +2

      @@AggieThunderpaw Bowling is very basic but one of my few memories of playing a video game with my grandpa.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      @@ilj1259 I’ve heard others say that Bowling is pretty fun; will definitely pick it up.

  • @anthonyspecf
    @anthonyspecf 2 місяці тому +1

    Very solid list. I have most of those games on your list and I agree that they are very fun to play still.
    I also enjoy Frostbite, Seaquest, Jungle Hunt, Enduro, and River Raid.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Enduro is my favorite racing game on the system. It will definitely be in a future installment.

  • @little_fluffy_clouds
    @little_fluffy_clouds 2 місяці тому +1

    Great list. I would also add Air Sea Battle as a brilliantly addictive two player game for the 2600. Simple concept, but hours of fun as you try to shoot a higher score than your opponent

  • @TheOneTrueSpLiT
    @TheOneTrueSpLiT 2 місяці тому +1

    I just gave Demon Attack a go on my 2600 emulator and thought it was awesome. I never had a 2600 growing up so I'm glad I have this emulator and 2,007 VCS ROMs for it!

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      That is how I discovered Demon Attack. I know there are many 2600 games that I have yet to discover, and emulation has been a gateway to playing games I have never played, never heard of, or are too expensive to buy.

  • @telengardforever7783
    @telengardforever7783 2 місяці тому +1

    Warlords was one BAD-ASS Atari 2600 game. It was one of the last games I played with my father before we parted ways in life.

    • @lordevyl8317
      @lordevyl8317 2 місяці тому +1

      Yup, especially playing it as a multiplayer game

  • @leehamilton7788
    @leehamilton7788 2 місяці тому +1

    Loved Noah's ark. Loved seeing what new creatures I would have to save. I never got good enough to see it loop the creatures. I wonder how many they r?!?

  • @seishino
    @seishino 2 місяці тому +1

    A few games that hold up because we don’t do anything like them anymore, are the 2600 paddle games. Kaboom is pure zen fun. Demons to Diamonds is an engagingly complex paddle shooter. And Circus Atari is a unique take on both Breakout and performer safety.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      That is a great point and I completely agree. Kaboom will definitely be in one of these videos. I have only recently picked up Demons to Diamonds and need to spend some more time with it.
      Your comment about the unique take on performer safety in regards to Circus Atari made me genuinely laugh. Haha. Thanks for watching!

  • @ajthefunkmonster4767
    @ajthefunkmonster4767 2 місяці тому +1

    HOLY CRAP MANIC DRUM MIX FROM TETRISPHERE!
    MY FAVORITE GAME SOUNDTRACK!

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I just discovered Tetrisphere and fell in love with the music!!! Good ear!

  • @seraphinberktold7087
    @seraphinberktold7087 2 місяці тому +1

    Good selection!
    Solaris might be worth a mention and Warlords is a party blast!

  • @lordevyl8317
    @lordevyl8317 2 місяці тому +1

    Activision's Beamrider was a great one IMHO., although that was originally an Intellivision game.

  • @20windfisch11
    @20windfisch11 2 місяці тому +1

    You forgot River Raid and Solaris! Although the definitive version of River Raid is the one on the Atari 8 Bit line. It has the correct sound and the tanks that I miss in the 2600 version. Solaris is legendary. I played it after The Last Starfighter (I only got to borrow Solaris from a friend at school but had The Last Starfighter for my Atari XE) and I thought it was inspired by TLS. I only found out later how related these games were and what a masterpiece Solaris was to pull off on the 2600. And I only saw the film „The Last Starfighter“ many years later in the 1990s when this already caused nostalgic feelings because then I already had an Amiga.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      This is not an all-inclusive list! There will be future installments and River Raid will be in there for sure. I absolutely adore that game. I don't think I've ever played Solaris, but I know of it. I will make sure to check it out. Thanks for watching!

  • @nowthatsjustducky
    @nowthatsjustducky Місяць тому +1

    Atlantis was my favorite Imagic game. As a kid, I always thought of Imagic as a very close second to Acvitision. The M-Network Intellivision ports were a huge disappointment.
    We never had Cosmic Ark, but it was one I wanted because it was the only way until MAME to effectively get Space Zap at home.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  Місяць тому

      I love Imagic's output. I didn't have Cosmic Ark or Atlantis when I was a kid, but I am so glad that I have discovered them as an adult. Thanks for watching!

  • @ryanstonebraker9484
    @ryanstonebraker9484 2 місяці тому +2

    Moon Patrol and Real Sports Football are good. Regular Basketball is a lot of fun with two players too.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I will check those out for sure! Thanks for watching!

  • @Real_Sgt_Tom
    @Real_Sgt_Tom 2 місяці тому +1

    I always wanted to try out Ketstone Capers but never did. I remember seeing it in the Sears Wish Book as well.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Highly recommended. It is in my top five 2600 games for sure, if not number one.

  • @bryanesbertgo4718
    @bryanesbertgo4718 2 місяці тому +1

    Battlezone, Air Raiders, Submarine Commander, and Basic Programming

    • @lordevyl8317
      @lordevyl8317 2 місяці тому

      Basic Programming isn't a game though. LOL

  • @hellerhs
    @hellerhs 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video, I subbed. Didnt like Cosmic Ark, would have went with Star Master myself.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the sub! Starmaster will most certainly make an appearance in a future video on the topic.

  • @ChrisEbz
    @ChrisEbz 2 місяці тому +1

    I use to LOVE demon attack! When I was a kid, my friend had the Atari i think from his Dad before he get got a Nintendo and I got a Master System. We were lik 6 or 7 years old lol. I was always asking to play it. That and Joust. I'll have to check the other games out because I didn't play them.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I never knew anyone with a Master System. I am just now exploring the library and am bummed that I didn’t get to experience any of it as a kid.

  • @lordmonfort
    @lordmonfort 2 місяці тому +1

    Empire Strikes Back is always on my list...as is Joust and Defender.

  • @ericplatts9100
    @ericplatts9100 2 місяці тому +3

    I like frostbite, hero, cosmic ark, no escape, pitfall2. Lol I wish I had the atari again

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I keep hearing about Frostbite but I have never played it. I will have to pick that one up to check it out.

  • @Hologhoul
    @Hologhoul 2 місяці тому +1

    There are a great many that are still fun. Due to the architecture and associated necessary programming methods resulting in smooth scrolling, many games have a feeling of class and quality. But even many simpler games hold up.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Completely agree. There are a lot of great experiences on the system.

  • @Blurns
    @Blurns 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm surprised there was no mention of Warshaw saying he's make a sequel to Yars' Revenge.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      I did not know this! I will look into it; thank you!

  • @exidy-yt
    @exidy-yt 2 місяці тому +1

    Your first two choices made me raise an eyebrow in doubt, but the last 3 are solid wins I agree 100% Replace #1 with Empire Strikes Back and #2 with Solaris (or Starmaster even) and we can be friends.

  • @Boswd
    @Boswd 2 місяці тому +1

    Love this list.. another great IMagic game is Laser Gates ... Just love that one.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Ooo, have not played that one. I will make sure to check that out!!!

  • @legalfreedom
    @legalfreedom 2 місяці тому +1

    River Raid is excellent, but a bit rare. Kaboom is also great.

  • @sspotter1978
    @sspotter1978 2 місяці тому +2

    @AggieThunderpaw FYI - There's a Billy Club patch on eBay 74.99

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      I don’t know if I can justify that purchase right now… but, one day it will be mine! Thank you for letting me know!

    • @sspotter1978
      @sspotter1978 2 місяці тому

      @@AggieThunderpaw Of course!

  • @asa-punkatsouthvinland7145
    @asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 2 місяці тому +2

    3 Atari games I definitely replay: Yar's Revenge. Space Cavern & Circus Atari

    • @Alex_Valentine
      @Alex_Valentine 11 годин тому +1

      Space Cavern never seems to get any love. It's such a great game.

    • @asa-punkatsouthvinland7145
      @asa-punkatsouthvinland7145 8 годин тому +1

      @@Alex_Valentine I agree. I hear it get bad reviews a lot which I find odd as other games that use Space Invaders as a basic foundation often get tons of praise. I find Space Cavern to be faster & more challenging than Phoenix or Demon Attack and with the added challange of the dragons coming from the sides.
      It's like level 1 is Space Invaders level 2 Demon Attack & level 3 Space Cavern... And yet people seem to hate it for whatever reason

  • @MrPeerum
    @MrPeerum 2 місяці тому +1

    😅thanks for the interesting video.😂👍👍👍👍

  • @unvaxxeddoomerlife6788
    @unvaxxeddoomerlife6788 2 місяці тому +1

    I still play the hell out of Missile Command on VCS, excellent port.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Agreed. Will definitely make a future video on the topic.

  • @Derpy1969
    @Derpy1969 2 місяці тому +2

    Kaboom
    Laser Blast
    Pitfall

  • @davidfulton179
    @davidfulton179 2 місяці тому +1

    Keystone Kapers: Wonderful, fast-paced action and ear-wormy music! Plus that pretty Enduro sunset sky that makes you crave a Bomb Pop!
    Centipede: The programmers were so smart here! They didn't even bother with graphics, instead they spent their headspace on getting the play and dynamics right! The centipede's de-coupling action when shot is spot on to the arcade version and I truly feel that the joystick is preferable to a track ball for this play.
    Yars Revenge: Maybe top three all-time favorite 2600 and likely top 10 of any home-video game I've ever played. There are multiple ways to go about winning, and there is an almost haptic pleasure to be gleaned from chomping on the shield with the flyship. Beautiful to look at, and so fun to play!
    Demon Attack: Clearly inspired by the arcade game Phoenix, I actually think this Demon Attack is the better game. Deceptively easy. Beautifully rendered wing actions.
    Cosmic Ark: I actually only ever played this back-to-back with Atlantis! For some reason I enjoyed the different challenges.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I think all of your opinions here are spot on! Thanks for watching!

  • @AngryMonkeyGames
    @AngryMonkeyGames 2 місяці тому +1

    I've never heard of Keystone Kapers but it looks pretty cool. I do have Centipede which is always a classic! Yars Revenge I remember getting but I don't think I've ver played it. I've never heard of Demon Attack or Cosmic Attack. So I guess I have a few games to check out.
    One I HIGHLY recommend you playing if you haven't and put on a future list is Haunted House. That is probably my #1 favorite Atari game and probably the one I come back to the most. It's very simple graphics but it's fun because you don't know where the urn is because it's different every time you boot it up.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Haunted House will definitely make a future list! Sadly, I do not own it yet and am only putting games that I own on these lists.

    • @AngryMonkeyGames
      @AngryMonkeyGames 2 місяці тому

      @@AggieThunderpaw Ah that makes sense. Maybe you’ll get it in your next box!

    • @AngryMonkeyGames
      @AngryMonkeyGames 2 місяці тому +1

      @@AggieThunderpaw Ah that makes sense. Maybe you’ll get it in your next box!

    • @AngryMonkeyGames
      @AngryMonkeyGames 2 місяці тому

      @@AggieThunderpaw Ah that makes sense. Maybe you’ll get it in your next box!

    • @AngryMonkeyGames
      @AngryMonkeyGames 2 місяці тому

      @@AggieThunderpaw Ah that makes sense. Maybe you’ll get it in your next box!

  • @TheNellie1978
    @TheNellie1978 2 місяці тому +2

    Plaque Attack was my JAM!
    Shout out to Frogs and Flies too.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I have never played Plaque Attack; will give that one a look. Thanks for watching!

    • @sneetchy
      @sneetchy 2 місяці тому

      The sound effects in Plaque Attack are tops! Best BG music I'd have to give to Pressure Cooker.

  • @Carlb328
    @Carlb328 Місяць тому +1

    You forgot a bunch- frogger, joust, wizard of wor, circus just to name a few.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  Місяць тому

      There will be many parts to this series, and I am always looking for suggestions for the future videos. Thank you for the suggestions!!!

  • @basrover6544
    @basrover6544 2 місяці тому +1

    Really good, but why the glasses without classes 😅😅😅😅

  • @phatplates
    @phatplates 2 місяці тому +2

    Moon Patrol!

  • @grandetaco4416
    @grandetaco4416 2 місяці тому +1

    a game I still play is adventure, I play it on full expert mode and yell those damn dragons. I wish it didn't have the bug where it put the gold key in the gold castle. I also wish it had a timer.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I love Adventure. It will definitely be featured in a future video.

  • @JumboJosh-lv3mo
    @JumboJosh-lv3mo 20 днів тому +1

    Don’t dismiss 2600 arcade ports, while sometimes they’re bad,(Double dragon) but sometimes they’re Bretter. For lowering difficulty, Unique modes, better controls, or adding features like being able to kill the man himself, evil auto.
    So even if you have an arcade emulator and a realistic joulystick, 2600 games can still be better than the more powerful arcade
    (Punch out!, or Contra)

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  19 днів тому +1

      I completely agree. I have heard people try and discount the idea of playing arcade ports on the 2600 because the original arcade versions are usually readily available to play in some form. My inclusion of arcade ports on the 2600 in this series is an attempt to combat that narrative. You make such good points about the 2600 ports that I wish I would have made in this video, but hopefully people understand that I think a lot of the arcade ports on the system are well worth playing. I have made an arbitrary rule for this series where I only include one arcade port per video (Centipede in this one, Frogger in the second, etc.), but that's just because I enjoy giving myself arbitrary rules... Haha. Thank you so much for the awesome comment and for watching!

  • @teddine7366
    @teddine7366 2 місяці тому +2

    what about river raid? that has to be in my top three for the 2600

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      River Raid will definitely be in a future installment. Thanks for watching!

  • @lucywillis4174
    @lucywillis4174 2 місяці тому +1

    Video cube is still alright. Very underrated
    Also demons to diamonds

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I will have to check out Video Cube. Just picked up Demons to Diamonds and I am having a blast with it.

  • @retroman--
    @retroman-- 2 місяці тому +1

    Yars Revenge is genuinely a good game.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      One of my favorites of all time. Didn’t have it growing up, which is a shame, but fell in love as an adult when I played it.

  • @pixelsncreatures
    @pixelsncreatures 2 місяці тому +1

    There's some void in my house where things go missing. I know I have centipede but can't find it. I have my millipede and 7800 centipede though.. My nes bucky o hare is in the void too 😢

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      I don't believe I have never played Millipede on the 2600; will have to check that one out for sure. I also don't have much experience with the 7800, but that is something I hope to remedy soon. I wonder if your copy of Centipede went into the same void that eats socks...

    • @pixelsncreatures
      @pixelsncreatures 2 місяці тому +1

      @@AggieThunderpaw Underpants Gnomes

  • @Puddy523
    @Puddy523 2 місяці тому +1

    Keystrone Kapers was the first 2600 game I bought ❤

    • @Puddy523
      @Puddy523 2 місяці тому +1

      Centipede was packaged with my 2600

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Two amazing games to have with your 2600! Keystone Kapers will always have a special place in my heart. Centipede is my favorite classic arcade game.

  • @dogperday
    @dogperday 2 місяці тому +1

    I played the hell out of Keystone and Yars.

  • @The_Temple
    @The_Temple 2 місяці тому +3

    Pitfall II is excellent as well

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +2

      I don’t have that one in the collection yet, but it will definitely be in a future video.

    • @The_Temple
      @The_Temple 2 місяці тому

      the first Pitfall for the 2600 was also fun@@AggieThunderpaw

  • @sithcritic8906
    @sithcritic8906 2 місяці тому +1

    All bangers on this list. Kaboom could also easily slip in there.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      It will definitely be in a future video on the topic.

  • @steventravers3615
    @steventravers3615 2 місяці тому +1

    Aggie Thunderpaw, if you like Demon Attack, you have to try Attack of the Timelord on Odyssey2...

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I will make sure to check it out! Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @leehamilton7788
    @leehamilton7788 2 місяці тому +1

    Q bert. The Atari version is still one of the best home ports. Even against the later gen interation

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Just recently played the Atari port and it is very good.

  • @BriansManCave
    @BriansManCave 2 місяці тому +1

    I wanted an Atari 2600 just so I could play Keystone Kapers. I even Programmed my own version of it for the Intellivision called Keystone Kopps!

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      That’s awesome! Is your version available to play anywhere?
      I know Keystone Kapers appeared on some other systems, but I’ve never played any of the other versions.

    • @BriansManCave
      @BriansManCave 2 місяці тому +1

      @@AggieThunderpaw There was a small run of the physical carts in box. Not sure if IntellivisionRevolution will sell any more. They are selling some of the other games I created. I do plan on selling the ROM at some point.

  • @bartdunbar5108
    @bartdunbar5108 2 місяці тому +2

    Keystone kapers is my favorite 2600 game of all time

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      It’s definitely one of mine. It is the very first game I ever remember playing so it holds a very special place in my heart.

  • @inter_1097
    @inter_1097 2 місяці тому +1

    Yars revenge is a great game

  • @Wallyworld30
    @Wallyworld30 2 місяці тому +1

    I own hundreds (250+) of Atari 2600 games and have played every game via Emulation that I couldn't find. The single most fun game today that even Zoomers will love immediately is "Kaboom!" played with the Paddle controller. A player can figure out the games basics in seconds but it can take months or years to be an expert of the game. It's the only game that my son would play when he was young. He literally refused to play most other 2600 games.
    My second favorite game is Dragonfire which is extremely fun but what cool is it shows the 2600 prowess as it has much better graphics than Intellivision and even Colecovison versions which I also own. The 2600 had a much better color palette than Colecovision which is why the Atari verions treasure look amazing but the treasure on the 2 other consoles look bland.
    My third favorite is Missile Command. I loved it on the Arcade first then the Atari version is almost as fun. We still see companies making their modern take on the game shows just what a great game it is that 45 years later companies still trying to capture that magic.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Completely agree with Kaboom and it will definitely make an appearance in a future video on the topic. I used to play it all the time growing up and it definitely still holds up to this day. Dragonfire was going to be in this video but I randomly decided to switch it out for Cosmic Ark. I love Dragonfire and it most certainly will be in the next video. I will probably try and keep arcade ports to one per video, but Missile command will definitely be in a future group of games.

  • @astra6712
    @astra6712 2 місяці тому +1

    I have an insatiable appetite for a pole position-like game . Enduro and Street racer are good, the top down view of Grand Prix is ok, I know Fatal run although it’s over priced and the ‘New’ Atari won’t post their new games to Australia 😢

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Enduro is definitely my favorite racing game on the 2600.

    • @astra6712
      @astra6712 2 місяці тому

      @@AggieThunderpaw I think Night Driver is on the list too with the paddle controllers

  • @barowt
    @barowt 2 місяці тому +1

    Yars Revenge, Crystal Castle, Kaboom, and Bezerk. Those are mine.. oh and Warlords.. man there were a lot of fun games..
    I'm going to play Atari tonight. Yay emulator handheld..
    The only downside is the paddle, no kaboom..

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      It's amazing how many of the 2600 games still hold up to this day. I haven't played Crystal Castles in a while; I will have to remedy that...

  • @topherwaters80
    @topherwaters80 21 день тому +1

    All
    Atari games are still fun: they’re simplistic and easy to learn

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  21 день тому

      I would argue that some of the games were never fun (such as Karate) but I agree with your sentiment. I think a lot more of the games hold up than people generally realize. Atari is awesome.

  • @stabgod
    @stabgod 2 місяці тому +1

    Frostbite is definitely repayable today.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I’ve heard many positives about this game, but I have yet to play it. I’m definitely going to give it a whirl.

  • @legalfreedom
    @legalfreedom 2 місяці тому +1

    Demon Attack is kinda a Phoenix clone.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      I love them both and Phoenix will make it into a future video. If I remember correctly, there was a lawsuit from Atari about the similarities because they had the home version rights to Phoenix.

  • @medasignman
    @medasignman 2 місяці тому +1

    Good 2600 games.

  • @pwilliams9666
    @pwilliams9666 2 місяці тому +1

    Galaxian should be on the list !!! It's the best game ever made on Atari !!!

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I love Galaxian. It will definitely be featured in a future video.

  • @Quetzen
    @Quetzen 2 місяці тому +1

    Me and my brother played too much Megamania, Maze Craze and Berzerk.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I love Megamania and Berzerk. Have not played Maze Craze; I will have to check that one out.

  • @microdotomh
    @microdotomh 2 місяці тому +1

    My wife played Demon Attack to the black screen twice.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      That’s awesome. You found yourself a good one.

    • @microdotomh
      @microdotomh 7 днів тому

      @@AggieThunderpaw That's why I still have her.

  • @CP-ih6zq
    @CP-ih6zq 2 місяці тому +1

    I would add Fantastic Voyage

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I have not played that one; I will have to check it out!

  • @joetheman74
    @joetheman74 2 місяці тому +2

    2600 was my third console as a kid. Had a generic pong box and an Odyssey 2 before it. I guess I'll just say. To each their own. While I do have positive memories of Keystone Kapers I find nothing compelling in these old clunkers that draws me back to playing them. For me the first system with any modern replay value was my fourth. The NES. I know I'm not alone in this considering the following the NES still has today. Just look at the young kids that still love old NES games in the speed running community. Even my young grandsons can be found sometimes playing old NES games in their Switch online service. Atari has no such following. I just don't see the appeal.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I completely understand your view and respect that. While I do agree that many 2600 games don’t really hold up to this day, I genuinely find myself wanting to play many of the games, such as the ones in this video. I was afraid that when I got the idea to do this series that a lot of my opinions would be tainted by nostalgia, but I never played most of these games as a child, really only having experience with Keystone Kapers as a kid. My favorite console is the NES and probably always will be but I think that the 2600 (my first console) still holds some value within its library. Thanks for watching!!!

  • @triple_lei
    @triple_lei 2 місяці тому +1

    Ya got it all wrong. The correct five games are:
    Breakout
    Super Breakout
    Kaboom
    Indy 500
    River Raid

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      Haha. All games that will be in future videos on the topic! These aren’t the top five games that are still fun or anything like that; it’s just the first in a series focusing on games that I think are still fun today. I love your list though; great picks!!!

  • @realizedvisions
    @realizedvisions 2 місяці тому +1

    River Raid!

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Fantastic game that will definitely be featured in a future video.

  • @wadeadams4263
    @wadeadams4263 2 місяці тому +1

    Ecitebike rocks

    • @lordevyl8317
      @lordevyl8317 2 місяці тому

      That's not a 2600 game, fool

  • @catfishvega3728
    @catfishvega3728 2 місяці тому

    Fast Eddie is still fun. Ms. Pac-Man still holds up. So many still hold up.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      Ms. Pac-Man for sure. I have never heard of Fast Eddie before; I will make sure to pick that one up. Thanks for watching!

  • @themanboycave122
    @themanboycave122 2 місяці тому +1

    I’ve got a bunch of 2600 games but no system! Every time I see one it’s way overpriced. I do have a 7200 though. It’s always fun to revisit the classics.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I was lucky to have a friend randomly sell me a 2600 for 30 bucks and I love it dearly. Generally, to capture footage I will use my Retron 77. Thanks for watching!

    • @bupobm
      @bupobm 2 місяці тому +1

      Have you looked into the new 2600+ ?

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому +1

      I have been thinking about getting one because I would love to have a way to play 7800 games. I will most likely pick one up at some point. @@bupobm

    • @bupobm
      @bupobm 2 місяці тому

      @@AggieThunderpaw it’s really neat how they did it - comes with a multi-cart and plays original and new carts. The 2600+ can play both Atari original 2600 and Atari 7800 cartridges, and cartridges from the Atari XP program.
      I hope Nintendo follows this style for future retro releases

  • @JohnDoe-di6ml
    @JohnDoe-di6ml 2 місяці тому

    hoenstly disapointed you didnt mention games like moon patrol or joust.

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      I’m limiting myself to games I have physically and I don’t own those yet. I plan on making several videos in this series and there are many, many games that I think are worthy of inclusion. Stay tuned!

  • @retroman--
    @retroman-- 2 місяці тому

    Keystone capers...the robber should be black

  • @Y-gq9sl
    @Y-gq9sl 2 місяці тому +1

    ET!? AHAHAHHAHAAH IT STILL SHIT TODAY HAHAHAHA

  • @toaf6467
    @toaf6467 2 місяці тому +1

    fast food

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  2 місяці тому

      One of my favorites growing up!!! Sadly, I do not own a physical copy right now but I will eventually and it will be in a future video. Watch out for those purple pickles!

  • @JohnnyReb1976
    @JohnnyReb1976 2 місяці тому

    My first console. Horrible in retrospect.

  • @sagnbaby
    @sagnbaby Місяць тому +1

    Intellivision was and is better!!

    • @AggieThunderpaw
      @AggieThunderpaw  Місяць тому

      I have been looking into getting one. I’d love to dive into that library because I haven’t had much exposure to it. Any games you’d recommend?

    • @sagnbaby
      @sagnbaby Місяць тому

      @@AggieThunderpaw an intellivision? I've got one for sale

    • @LajitasRain
      @LajitasRain Місяць тому

      @@AggieThunderpaw Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, Dracula (or anything else made by Imagic there are 14 of them), Venture, The Dreadnaught Factor & Thunder Castle. Intellivoice Games: B-17 Bomber, Bomb Squad & Space Spartans.

  • @earthhuman5448
    @earthhuman5448 2 місяці тому

    I owned this machine as kid. It was never fun. Its just horrible. Bummer that content creators r being forced to scrape the bottom of the barrel, cuz everything on retro consoles has been done. This emperor's new clothes "atari is fun" aint fooling me. I was there!!! 😂