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From: keithd@cadovax.UUCP (Keith Doyle)
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Subject: Re: Atari 800XL superior to c64?
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Date: Mon, 28-Jan-85 14:37:53 EST
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>                         .....'Spy vs Spy' didn't load when I first
>got it ....
 
>					Kit Kimes


By the way, what did you think of 'Spy vs Spy', I've been thinking about
getting it (I was a MAD fan in the 60's).

My main problem with mail order (and Toys R Us for that matter) is that
I'd like to know a little more about the game before I buy.  Used to be
able to demo software at the computer stores and at G.A.M.E.S. before they
went bankrupt.  Maybe I just got spoiled, being able to get demos first.

On the subject of other games, has anyone seen any of the 'Alternate
Reality' series yet?  A recent Antic (or was it Analog?) had a very
interesting review of the first one, but they only had a pre-release
demo.  I've also been hearing about the series (I forget what it's called)
that is already out for Apple and C64, the one that has several adventures
based on various novels (I saw Farenheit 451 for the Apple at FEDCO).

Actually, this newsgroup is probably a good forum for discussing good games
and utilities etc.  Here are some of my favorites:

Spelunker          'climbing' game, related to Miner 2049er but a lot better.
Gruds in Space     Good graphic adventure, pay no attention to the dumb name
Necromancer        Totally unique, 100% of your Atari's features are going
		   ALL the time.  Wacky and hectic.
Montezuma's Revenge A cross between 'Shamus' and Miner 2049er, sort of.
		   multi-screen obstacle course.
Gateway to Apshai  MUCH better than the original Basic 'Temple of Apshai'
		   Graphic D&D type.  Closest thing to ROGUE on any non-unix
		   I've ever seen.
Return of Heracles Great sequel to Ali-Baba, a multi-player D&D type, you
		   can add players at any time during the game, best example
		   of what a 'user-friendly' interface is, great with several
		   people, you're all against the computer and it inspires
		   a lot of cameraderie.
Realm of Impossibility
		   This used to be 'Zombies', is ONLY good with 2 people.
		   One player play is boring, but 2 is wacky fun.
Zeppelin           Latest by the author of Shamus, lots going on, good graphics.

Keith Doyle
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