Amiga game impressions

[le geek]

Unreal
Obviously a response to Shadow of the Beast, Unreal is a pretty game split into two types of gameplay. First is a pixelated variation of Space Harrier, but as a flying dragon. The control and collision detection are a bit rough, but the stage is generous with replenishing health.

The second type is a more traditional run to the right affair. Here Unreal not only mimics the art style of Beast, but the difficultly as well. I can complete roughly half of Shadow of the Beast, but this stage gave me trouble. I might come back to this one, but only after playing through some more compelling games first.


Blasteroids
Blasteroids was a fun update to Asteroids that Atari released to the arcades in the late 80s. The Amiga port is solid all around with good graphics, music and sound fx. Power ups, multiplayer, different ships, multiple stages with boss fights...it's all there. I only wish it were a bit more generous with credits.

[le geek]

Hole-In-One
With clean graphics and a simple mouse interface, this mini golf game seems decent, at first. Yet after playing a bit, the physics are too floaty. I was doing a lot worse that I would at real putt putt! It comes with three courses. Two are rather plain, but the Holiday course is inspired. I'm on the fence with this one. It's not a waste of your time, but there are better games out there.


Super Ski
I was hoping for some decent faux 3D skiing with this one, but, alas, I will keep looking. The frame rate is low and the color palette is garish and blue (perhaps an ST port?). I'm sure there is some fun to be squeezed out of this one, but to the bottom of the pile it goes.

[Arkhan]

I remember playing that hole in one game and thinking it was retarded as hell compared to other putt-putty games, lol.


PS: Temple of Apshai Trilogy for Amiga sucks.

[BydoEmpire]

I bought a big box of Amiga games from a guy at work and I've been digging through, checking out some stuff I missed back in the day. My current favorite: Tunnels of Armageddon. Pretty simple to pick up and play, very replayable, fast action, and a lot of fun.

[NESGamer24]

AHH The Amiga. My first Computer. I think my Dad bought one off a buddy of his in the early 90s. Got all the guys games too. Defender of the Crown was my favorite. Couldn't get enough of it. Breakout and Deja Vu were great too.