#old school gaming

[90sfantasyanimestuff]

The Legend of Xanadu 2

[zeldoodles]

Protoman phone doodle, yes, i've been playing a lot of megaman lately

[cluelesshero]

#459 Tutoring

Back in my day, you only needed two buttons

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[retrogamingloft]

No, Pac-Kong isn't a clever mix of Pac-Man and Donkey Kong; it stands as one of the worst rip-offs of the latter that I've ever played, by a considerable margin. Even after all these years, the meaning behind the "pac" in the title remains a mystery to me. While forgiving the simplistic graphics — expected for an Atari 2600 game, the console's charm lays in its titles' gameplay, not in their visual appeal - the evident deficiencies in this game are inexcusable..

At the apex of the tower lurks an Octopus (though it resembles more a giant yellow bat) hurling bananas (or bat-like creatures) at our hero. Dodging these bats or airborne bananas presents a challenge; they never cease movement and sway in a manner that makes you struggle to discern when you've been hit until you lose a life - The feeling of "it wasn't even close" prevails often.

The most infuriating aspect emerges when jumping between platforms separated by gaping chasms. Precise timing is imperative; pressing the button when our hero's last foot grazes the platform's edge is the only way forward. It's an exasperating exercise, leading to countless instances where apparent success is swiftly followed by a plummet to failure.

Somehow, I managed to clear the first loop (just two stages) without any deaths, but the sheer frustration led me to opt-out. Continuing seemed pointless unless I was seeking a nervous breakdown.

[nottachancefool]

[videogamesskies]

Rygar Legendary Warrior (arcade) (1986)

[oldfatwarlock]

A hand of unicorns and rainbows and the friends we made along the way. 💕

[bynux]

So I'm making some NES De-Makes of iconic Mario Kart songs.

The album will be called Mario Kart Zero, and will contain NES-compatible remixes of multiple fan favorite songs from the Mario Kart series. Here are a couple samples. :)

[kalux-sims]

I've beaten SimAnt probably hundreds of times since I got it in 1996-ish, but it's still fun to do once in a while.

[madmous]

Saint Caelwyn Slays the Great Wyrm

The opening art to my TTRPG thusly called CRAWLR is a depiction of one of the six saints who slew the Wyrms that were believed to be causing all sorts of terrible harm and calamity to the world. Though this may be later believed to be untrue as after the final Wyrm was killed (there are six in total, one for each Saint) the world was plunged into darkness. Humans moved underground, never to see the surface again. The Saints disappeared shortly after the catastrophic event.

Caelwyn is the patron saint of AlderBurrow. One of the Six great Cathedrals of the Hallow.

[luminaryjade]

🎧🌃👽👾🕸️🪼🗡️🫧

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[90sfantasyanimestuff]

Branmarker

[eva-knits12]

Pixels

I can't even begin to tell you how awesome this family movie.

The creator of Pac Man makes a few cameos in the movie.

I'm an old-school video game nerd, and this movie always takes me back to the awesomeness of 1980's video games.

I think that Jake Jensen would love this movie.

[limitbreakgaming89]

Hey peeps. Follow me gonna start gaming live streaming on here. Check my link to find my socials.

[retrogamingloft]

Aim to pop balloons and score points by launching clowns into the air with a teeter-totter. That's how Circus Atari brought a fun and timeless concept - originally created by Exidy - to the world of home system gaming.

Nevertheless, this game goes beyond mere simplicity and challenges your skills and strategic thinking. With a total of five clowns at your disposal, each one counts.

Failing to catch a clown on the teeter-totter results in a comical crash and their swift departure from the playfield. But fear not, as you can quickly introduce a replacement clown by pressing the controller button, launching them from the trampoline located at the playfield's corners. However, a bit of finesse is required to ensure that each new clown lands on an unoccupied part of the teeter-totter, preventing unwanted collisions.

Circus's unique charm lies in its evergreen appeal. Many other companies have attempted to replicate its enchantment by releasing similar games under various monikers. Yet, the Atari version and Clowns on the Vic-20 remain close to my heart as personal favorites.

Again, Despite its straightforward concept, the Atari title offers a surprising level of strategy that keeps you entertained. Time your jumps with precision to position yourself strategically between the rows of balloons. This allows you to maximize your balloon-popping efficiency within the limited timeframe, scoring as many points as possible in just a few seconds.

Additionally, making effective use of the side trampolines is essential. By allowing either clown to land there, you can create a momentary respite from the frantic action when needed, providing a brief pause to regroup from the psychological pressure of preventing the clowns from crashing to the playfield.

And truly, there's a unique satisfaction in skillfully popping the row of red balloons situated above the blue and yellow ones. Not only is it the most challenging row to clear, but the reward includes bonus points and, more importantly, an extra life.

Without a doubt, it's a classic and a game I continue to relish even today.

[spotify-playlist-vibes]

Synthwave music