On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #Motocross from 1983, by #German #gamepublisher #Quelle. This is one of those rare Euro games, but also a complete #copycat of #Enduro by #Acivision, which is one of my favorite #Atari 2600 #games of ALL time. How does this #motorcycle #racing game stack up? Can... Continue Reading →
05.01.24 XPO 65: “GORF” (1982) by CBS Electronics (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #Gorf by #CBSElectronics back in 1982! This is the 2600 port of the #Midway 1981 #ArcadeGame. This version integrates elements from #SpaceInvaders to #Galaxian, and more! How does this version stack up to the rest? I play the game, you be the judge! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTHvfgXEHQg&t=110s
04.26.24 XPO 64: “FAST EDDIE” (1982) by 20th Century Fox (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, #Atari2600 5-Minute #GameReviews, I pop in #FastEddie (1982) by #20thcenturyfox! This game screams #DonkeyKong #clone but oh wow, it's amazing fun! You go up and down stairs in search of #treasures, but can you avoid the pesky #sneakers? And what's this #key I keep hearing about? Tune in to find... Continue Reading →
04.10.24 XPO 63: “Marauder” (1982) by Tigervision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews!)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #Marauder by #Tigervision from 1982. (Yes, the very same #TigerElectronics we've come to love/hate!) This #game is very similar to #Berzerk, but it offers up some extended #gameplay! Does it do enough to justify the lacking graphics? What do YOU think? Subscribe, Like & Comment!... Continue Reading →
04.03.24 XPO 62: “Mouse Trap” (1982) by Exidy/Coleco (Xpresso: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews!)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #GameReviews, I play #MouseTrap by #Exidy & #Coleco from 1982! In this #deepdive episode, I play the game, play a vintage 80's #commercial for the game, as well as play a bit of #BucknerandGarcia's "Mouse Trap" song on their #PacManFever #LP from 1982. What do u think about... Continue Reading →
03.20.24 XPO 60: “Commando” (1988) by Activision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XPresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600#GameReviews, I play #Commando by #Activision in 1983, on the #Atari 2600. In this port of the super popular 1985 arcade game, you're gunning down foes as a commando in the desert. This version is obviously graphically inferior to the popular #NES version. How does it hold up 39... Continue Reading →
03.13.24 XPO 59: “Galaxian” (1983) by Atari (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #Xpresso, 5-Minute #Atari2600#GameReviews, I play #Galaxian, by #Atari from 1983! This is a cool #port based on the most popular #arcadegame of 1980! It's sequel, of course, #Galaga, went on to even greater hights & a variety of sequels. How does this gem hold up in 2024? Let's find out... Subscribe,... Continue Reading →
02.28.24 XPO 57: (DEEP DIVE!) “Space Tunnel” (1982) by Puzzy (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600 #Game #Reviews, I play a random game on my #Retron77. That would be, a very rare game, #SpaceTunnel! (1982) by #Puzzy (& #BitCorp)! (Creators of #IWantMyMommy) ๐ In this one, you're shooting UFO's through a space tunnel, can you survive? How does it hold up for a rando... Continue Reading →
02.21.24 XPO 56: (DEEP DIVE!) “China Syndrome” (1982) by Spectravision (XpressO: 5-Minute Atari 2600 Game Reviews)
On this episode of #XpressO, 5-Minute #Atari2600#GameReviews, I play #ChinaSyndrome from 1982 by #Spectravision! In this special 10 minute #DeepDive episode, I read you the manual & discuss. You're tasked with completing a nuclear reactor simulation in the town of #Spectraville, on #SpectraIsland! WTH. How does this one hold up today? Let's take a gander!... Continue Reading →