Fave 80's Adventure Game [Archive]

Shakey

3-28-01, 08:04 AM

How about it adventurers... What was your favorite adventure game of the 80's? I'll list two. One console and one computer.

First for console, it was undoubtedly "Zelda" for Nintendo with "Dungeons and Dragons" coming in a close second on the trusty Intellivision

For the computer, there is no doubt that it was "Tunnels of Doom" for the TI99/4A. It was the very first game I saw that implemented a 3D effect. Yup! Lost many hours of sleep to that one.

How about you?

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Roemello

3-28-01, 06:26 PM

Well, since I never had anything closely resembling a computer until '97 when I got this thing, I can't name any computer games...never got into the current ones either...no time http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif

For console...it's no secret The Legend of Zelda is my all time favorite (hell, I have a huge ass section of my site dedicated to it http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif). I actually just got a kick ass Color Gameboy emulator and went through DX so I can make a section for that....fun, fun (not to mention a pain in the ass http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif )

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Shakey

3-29-01, 04:32 AM

Was that "Links Awakening"? If so, I have played that on my GB. That was a cool game. I thought at first, because it was a GB, that it might be lame. Totally not! A very great (and huge) game for being on a GB.

Yup! I give it a thumbs up!

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Roemello

3-29-01, 04:45 PM

Yup, it's Link's Awakening. It's a hell of a lot better in color too (and the fact that the emulator allows me to play with a much larger screen increased my enjoyment http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif). It is a biggin...but definitely a good one and quite difficult! I'd say it's a very close second to Majora's Mask as the most difficult Zelda game in the series http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif

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Shakey

3-31-01, 12:42 AM

Yeah! I just got a New GB not long ago. The Color version. Think I'm going to have to go back and play Link again just to see it in color...

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Roemello

3-31-01, 04:29 AM

You should get the updated 'DX' version for GB Color...it's got a few new secrets and a brand new color dungeon http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

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Shakey

3-31-01, 04:32 AM

A new dungeon? Really? I figured they had just colorized it and changed the name. I'll have to go to Toys "R" Us and check that out this weekend.

Thanks, Roemello... http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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Roemello

3-31-01, 04:39 AM

Yup...I won't reveal too many spoilers, but I will say it is a fun dungeon (it's a secret one though, so you'll have to sniff it out). All the puzzles in it are color related (go figure). There's also this mouse guy that takes pictures of you at various points in the game to fill up your scrapbook.

Snoopy little sh*t....he took a picture of me stealing the bow from the item shop in Mabe Village http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif Everyone on the island kept calling me a thief http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif

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Shakey

4-01-01, 04:27 AM

Hehe. Yup! I went through that whole "Thief" bit once. Scumbag shop keepers. From then on, I was no longer known as "Shakey", but like you said - "Thief". http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//mad.gif

Man! I just visited your web site and sifted through your Zelda area. Very Nice! If I had an "In Awe" smilie, I would paste it here... Looks like you went to a lot of trouble and detail in setting that up. Really nice website, Roemello.

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Roemello

4-02-01, 04:07 AM

Thank you!! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif Compliments on the site always bring a wide grin to my face.

That site is like my baby...my very first and greatest web creation. And that Zelda section is only a fraction of the whole site! The whole thing is about 230+ pages total now http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//eek.gif And I'm still not done http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif

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Pebbles42

4-02-01, 04:03 PM

I loved Zelda! Does anybody remember Pitfall? I loved to play that with my brother! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

Roemello

4-02-01, 06:18 PM

Whoo-hoo! Hail to the Zelda fans http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

Yeah, Pitfall was good...played that a bit on Atari http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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Tinajo

4-03-01, 11:46 PM

Pitfall on Atari... boy do I remember that one...
the scorpion in the pits scared me ! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//eek.gif

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Roemello

4-04-01, 01:28 AM

I braved that scorpion many a time....got by him plenty too, but unfortunately that does no good as you can't collect the treasures down there http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif

He did catch me quite a bit too...like when you'd jump over him and then he'd turn around real quick and bite ya on the ass....damn scorpion http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif

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Pebbles42

4-06-01, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by Tinajo:
Pitfall on Atari... boy do I remember that one...
the scorpion in the pits scared me ! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//eek.gif



Wow, so it was Atari?? Okay, I feel old now!!
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Shakey

4-11-01, 06:24 AM

I actually have a cd-rom for my computer from Activision. It has all of the great old games on it, including Pitfall. Also Megamaniac, River Raider and Barnstorming. Some good old stuff.

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Roemello

4-12-01, 03:50 AM

Just thought of another good one....Metroid! Only a three game series, but a hell of a good one! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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Shakey

4-12-01, 08:02 AM

Ooh! I had forgotten about Metroid. I loved that game. Didn't know they made anymore after the first one though?

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Roemello

4-12-01, 06:36 PM

Hell yeah they made more!! And there's another coming out for the upcoming Nintendo GameCube http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

Part 2 is on gameboy and part 3 (one of the best action/adventure games you'll ever play) is on SNES.

I would definitely recommend downloading the ROM for part 3....great game http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

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Shakey

4-13-01, 03:34 AM

Is that a mame rom? I'll go searching for it when I'm done here. I did find some more rom sites. Very few popups and a nice selection.

http://members.fortunecity.com/adol7/romlist.html
http://www.emulation.clara.net/mame.htm
http://www.tobbeo.com/ (This one does have a few popups. Be careful)

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Roemello

4-13-01, 03:36 AM

No, it's an SNES ROM (If you don't have it already, go to http://www.zsnes.com to grab the emulator).

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Shakey

4-13-01, 03:44 AM

Thanks. Just got the emulator. I'll find the rom in a little while. Got's to finish my time here first. Must have priorities...

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Roemello

4-13-01, 03:48 AM

Yes indeed...postaholisism always gasta come first http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif

I have a good SNES ROM resource too so you can get it right away if ya like: http://www.plasticman.org/emu/

If you like RPG's, the SNES had some of the greatest ever made, so there may be even more hidden gems for ya to download http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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Shakey

4-13-01, 04:08 AM

Cool!!! I just got "Illusion of Gaia", "Zelda (one of my favorite's in the series)" and "Lord of the Rings". I see fun times coming. Thanks, man. That is really appreciated. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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Roemello

4-13-01, 04:15 AM

No probs http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif I loved Illusion of Gaia....I actually liked it so much, I wrote a script based on it http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif Yes, I had quite a bit of spare time back then http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif

Might I also suggest 'Chrono Trigger' (One of, if not the, best RPG of it's time). The 'Lufia' series is another good one...especially part 2 (which actually precedes part 1 as far as storyline goes http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//icon36.gif )

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Shakey

4-13-01, 05:25 AM

Never heard of either of those. But, hey! They're free so I'll check them out. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

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Roemello

4-13-01, 05:02 PM

I didn't know anything about them either when I downloaded them, but like you, I just said, Hey! They're free, what the hell! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

And I must say...they were well worth the download http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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Shakey

4-14-01, 02:17 AM

Cool. Getting ready to go running around for a little while. When I get home though, I'll give them a download.

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flampy

4-18-01, 05:37 AM

Playing Elite on my Commodore 64

Shakey

4-18-01, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by flampy:
Playing Elite on my Commodore 64

Cool. I still have one of those somewhere. Used to love playing "Omega Race" on it.

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cultleader

4-19-01, 10:03 PM

Might I also suggest 'Chrono Trigger' (One of, if not the, best RPG of it's time).

Good game but nothing compares to the first 3 final fantasies.(especially 3)

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Roemello

4-20-01, 02:45 AM

Three was good....the ending was maaaaaaad long, a fitting reward I guess for such a long and involving game.

I still like Chrono better though...I just really got into that one more than the Fantasy's. I like the way the fight sequences are set up better too http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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cultleader

4-21-01, 12:32 PM

I've always been a Fantasy's nut.I really get into the stories(especially 7)there's just so much drama there and there really well written.

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Roemello

4-21-01, 04:26 PM

Yeah, 7 and 8 were great....the added cinema really gets you into it. Ever played the original on the old 8-bit NES? Still a great game to this day http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

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cultleader

4-21-01, 04:37 PM

I played them all,I remember when 3 came out I thought that it just couldn't get any better(god,was i wrong)I also love Final Fantasy tactics.I can play that over and over.(Another love-strategy games)

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Roemello

4-21-01, 06:20 PM

I didn't care for Tactics...not a big strategy game person....LOVE a good RPG though http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

Damn...now I want to start up FF3 for another run. Better wait til the semester's over actually http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//eek.gif

Here's one you may not have heard of that I got wicked into...Terranigma. Obscure RPG, but a great one to say the least http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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cultleader

4-23-01, 07:18 PM

never heard of it,but i used to play one called shikoden(probibly spelled wrong)it had like 212 characters you could find and use.I really got into this one.

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Roemello

4-24-01, 06:24 PM

212!!!? Eesh! And I thought FFV had a lot with all the different combinations! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//eek.gif

What system was that 'shikoden' for anyway?

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Mary

4-27-01, 07:22 PM

Atari 2600:

Riddle of the Sphinx - Imagic
Raiders of the Lost Ark - Atari (damn tsetse flies!)

DOS:

King's Quest... all of 'em!

Adventure gaming rules! I'm starting to get into Baldur's Gate, which is based on AD&D... finally I feel at home http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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Roemello

4-27-01, 08:03 PM

OMG! Raiders of the Lost Ark.....the one game that's eluded me for years....of all the games I've played in my time, I think that could very well be the only game I never actually beat http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//eek.gif Haven't played that since the late 80's/early 90's http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//eek.gif

Has anyone actually figured that game out? I oughta find it on ROM emulation. I have the actual cartridge, but I'm too lazy to break out the 'ol 7800 and connect all that up http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif

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Shakey

4-28-01, 03:11 AM

Originally posted by Mary C:
Atari 2600:

Riddle of the Sphinx - Imagic
Raiders of the Lost Ark - Atari (damn tsetse flies!)

DOS:

King's Quest... all of 'em!

Adventure gaming rules! I'm starting to get into Baldur's Gate, which is based on AD&D... finally I feel at home http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif



You are definitely a gamer after my own heart. I have played and loved every one of the games you mentioned.

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Mary

4-28-01, 03:48 AM

Originally posted by Roemello:
Has anyone actually figured that game out? I oughta find it on ROM emulation. I have the actual cartridge, but I'm too lazy to break out the 'ol 7800 and connect all that up

I never beat Raiders, either! Not for lack of trying! I was only 8 or so when I got the cartridge, and I kept hammering away at it until I was 16, and my 2600 died http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//00buaaah.gif

I've tried emulators, but they're just not the same. For one thing, I don't have a joystick, and these games are Dang Hard with keyboard controls! Not to mention you have to figure them out for yourself! Heh. Besides, the games were made to run on an 8K machine, (is that right? or was it 8 bits?) and when you play them on, say, a PowerMac G3/300, they are Too Fast to keep up with.

Oh, for the reflexes of an eight-year-old! I had the high score on Asteroids at our local pizza parlor for a long time when I was seven. Or, it seemed like a long time back then, it was probably only a couple weeks. Hee.

Shakey, I loved Imagic's games. They were fun, complex, and above all, cheap. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif My favorites other than Riddle of the Sphinx were Cosmic Ark, Atlantis, and that one with Jason & the Golden Fleece crossed with Breakout.

I got my cousins the Activision classic game pak for Playstation for Christmas, and at Easter we all had a lovely family gaming session. I'm so glad I got my 17-year-old cousin into retro gaming. He has my old games-- maybe he'll find a working console somewhere, then I'll be Really happy. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

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Roemello

4-28-01, 04:13 AM

Imagic games were great! I always liked (and still actually have) Moonsweeper, Atlantis, Cosmic Ark, Dragonfire, Fathom, and Moonsweeper http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif Dragonfire was my favorite out of those I think...

Anyone ever play 'Tutankahmen'? (spelling's probaby off there http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif) Now that game was addictive!! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

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