may@husc7.HARVARD.EDU (may) (01/30/88)
I'm looking for some reasonable games for my Amiga 1000 - something for entertainment between study and programming sessions. I've heard bits about several games on the net recently, notably FirePower, Garrison, Gauntlet, and Arkanoids, though a few others have been mentioned as well. Before I rush out and plunk down my money, I'd like to know a few important things: Does the game work? I've heard that FirePower GURUs a lot, but is it worth it? Does it require specific configuration? I have an extra 2Meg hitched up- will the game still work? Must I reboot my machine to play the game, and does it do nasty things in memory - eg, will my VD0: survive if I play the game for a while? And of course, is the game decent? How long does it take to beat the game and lose interest? Marble Madness lasted about a week and a half to win, and it's been sitting in the drawer ever since. Other remarks, recommendations for other games, etc. are of course welcome. I'd prefer that replies came by mail - eighty articles or so a day is a pretty hefty load. Thanks in advance, Jason may@husc7.harvard.edu
Dickson@his-phoenix-multics.arpa (Paul Dickson) (02/08/88)
Firepower: My Amiga has a 2MB expansion memory, plus four floppy drives,
and I have never seen Firepower Guru, EVER. The same time I bought FP, I
also bought a joystick since you need one to play. The total price for
both was $35.
There's currently a PD program out that allows to to edit the maps that
FP uses to play. I haven't used it yet, but those who have love it.
FP is the most playable game on the Amiga. Easily arcade quality,
although it does have some very minor bugs.
Paul Dickson
Dickson%pco @ BCO-Multics.ARPA