The Definitive Amiga Game

Tempest 2084 · 01 May 2009, 15:23

If you had to pick a game that defined the Amiga, what would it be? I'm talking about games that were a 'must play' for every Amiga owner and showed off the power that was Amiga. Not being an Amiga owner back in the day (I went from an Atari 400 to an Apple IIe to a PC), I'm looking for games I missed out on.

For me I guess it would have been Defender of the Crown. Sure it was released on other platforms (I played it on a CGA IBM PCjr), but the Amiga version was first. I actually recall seeing it on demo in a computer store a short time after it came out and thought that such graphics weren't possible.

TCD · 01 May 2009, 15:25

TURRICAN II

blade002 · 01 May 2009, 20:14

TURRICAN II
X 2

Tempest 2084 · 01 May 2009, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by blade002

TURRICAN II
X 2

Wouldn't that be Turrican 4?

I used to love the Turrican series on the Genesis, I'll check them out on the Amiga.

blade002 · 01 May 2009, 20:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempest 2084

Wouldn't that be Turrican 4?

I used to love the Turrican series on the Genesis, I'll check them out on the Amiga.

Oh you have never played Turrican 2 on the Amiga!? Damn you are missing out big time!! Other games that made amazing use of the Amiga are Lionheart, Elfmania (not a great game gameplay wise though), Stardust...and its too late in the night to think of any others, but i am sure you will get many other responses mate

And i WISH there was a Turrican 4

Sensi · 01 May 2009, 20:45

Again?

OK.

Chaos Engine, SOTB 3, Turrican 2. Which one to choose?

Turrican 2 was mentioned (and it will be again) so ... Shadow of the Beast 3. I lost my virginity with this one and will never forget it

You can check this thread if you want to get some more inspiration.

lilalurl · 01 May 2009, 20:46

You could also directly check the top/favorite/etc... amiga games threads around since people will probably post the same thing they posted there.

Here are a few:
Cody Presents... The Amiga Power Top 100 No. 6 (1996)
Most favourite/popular game final FINAL EX+ turbo alpha zero (edit:what Sensi posted above)
Best 2 player games

TCD · 02 May 2009, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by blade002

Oh you have never played Turrican 2 on the Amiga!? Damn you are missing out big time!!

100% agreed

I know that not everybody will chime in (waiting for the Captive posse to show up

), but Turrican 2 is really a masterpiece on the Miggy. Defender of the Crown and the Shadow of the Beast series are other games that defined the Amiga and of course so many other ones. The Bitmap Brother games and also the Team 17 ones (even if some people will heartly disagree on the matter

) also shaped my view on how a Amiga game should look like

turrican3 · 02 May 2009, 00:33

TURRICAN 2 X4

LOL

Predabot · 02 May 2009, 22:15

Yeah, Turrican 2 is the perfect Amiga-starter.

I'm an Amiga-noob myself, and that's the game that kindled my interest in the Ami.

TCD · 02 May 2009, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Predabot

Yeah, Turrican 2 is the perfect Amiga-starter.

I'm an Amiga-noob myself, and that's the game that kindled my interest in the Ami.

Great choice there Predabot

Really interesting to hear that Turrican 2 got you started on the Miggy and that you pursued to get into it mate

gklinger · 03 May 2009, 03:27

Definitive is so tough to nail down. I think all of the Turricans and Shadow of the Beasts are must plays and I'm willing to risk the controversy by saying Gods (what can I say? I like it!) I also love Leander but definitive is a stretch. Hrm. Thinking... thinking... I've got it!

Speedball 2!

Dastardly · 03 May 2009, 13:21

I'd have to say Turrican 2 or Lemmings.

Coagulus · 03 May 2009, 13:35

Brian the Lion, Stardust, Mr.Nuts, Awesome, Shadow of the Beast all displayed the Amiga capabilities pretty well! Turrican I was less impressed with because of how great the c64 version was. Doesn't stop it being an amazing game though!

Bamiga2002 · 03 May 2009, 13:41

Speedball 2! It's just a damn quality game every time.

Amiga1992 · 03 May 2009, 17:41

How many fucking times are people going to ask and answer the same?
All these threads should be merged...

Dastardly · 03 May 2009, 20:04

I hope people NEVER stop making these threads and NEVER stop posting their top 10 lists.

Amiga1992 · 03 May 2009, 20:14

Dastardly, go back to your grave or join me

DH · 03 May 2009, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

How many fucking times are people going to ask and answer the same?
All these threads should be merged...

Some people just can't be bothered to use the search function to see if anyone has created similar threads

Oh! well, TURRICAN II, may as well join the many Turrican fans

Sensi · 03 May 2009, 20:43

Some people just wanna discuss this over and over

SOTB 3 and Chaos Engine

01 May 2009, 15:23	#1
Tempest 2084 Prototype Historian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SE MI / USA Posts: 420	The Definitive Amiga Game If you had to pick a game that defined the Amiga, what would it be? I'm talking about games that were a 'must play' for every Amiga owner and showed off the power that was Amiga. Not being an Amiga owner back in the day (I went from an Atari 400 to an Apple IIe to a PC), I'm looking for games I missed out on. For me I guess it would have been Defender of the Crown. Sure it was released on other platforms (I played it on a CGA IBM PCjr), but the Amiga version was first. I actually recall seeing it on demo in a computer store a short time after it came out and thought that such graphics weren't possible.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Upgrading Apollo 1240 to 1260 a definitive How To Guide	Dimlow	Hardware mods	397	06 August 2016 02:11
[Found: Rhythm King] Amiga Game ID (Music Management Game)	Kickback	Looking for a game name ?	8	27 June 2012 19:02
The definitive 3D Graphic app list	Felix	request.Apps	19	29 July 2008 16:33
The Definitive Amiga links page	DDNI	New to Emulation or Amiga scene	8	19 March 2008 00:28
Microvitec or scandoubler? Definitive thread.	buckrogers	support.Hardware	12	08 March 2006 19:47

01 May 2009, 15:25	#2
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,535	*TURRICAN II*

01 May 2009, 20:14	#3
blade002 Zone Friend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Age: 50 Posts: 2,616	*TURRICAN II* *X 2*

01 May 2009, 20:45	#6
Sensi Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 1,643	Again? OK. Chaos Engine, SOTB 3, Turrican 2. Which one to choose? Turrican 2 was mentioned (and it will be again) so ... Shadow of the Beast 3. I lost my virginity with this one and will never forget it You can check this thread if you want to get some more inspiration.

01 May 2009, 20:46	#7
lilalurl Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: France Posts: 3,289	You could also directly check the top/favorite/etc... amiga games threads around since people will probably post the same thing they posted there. Here are a few: Cody Presents... The Amiga Power Top 100 No. 6 (1996) Most favourite/popular game final FINAL EX+ turbo alpha zero (edit:what Sensi posted above) Best 2 player games

02 May 2009, 00:33	#9
turrican3 Moon 1969 = amiga 1985 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: belgium Age: 48 Posts: 3,913	TURRICAN 2 X4 LOL

02 May 2009, 22:15	#10
Predabot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Swedun' Posts: 397	Yeah, Turrican 2 is the perfect Amiga-starter. I'm an Amiga-noob myself, and that's the game that kindled my interest in the Ami.

03 May 2009, 03:27	#12
gklinger Vegetable Lasagna Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, CANADA Age: 54 Posts: 711	Definitive is so tough to nail down. I think all of the Turricans and Shadow of the Beasts are must plays and I'm willing to risk the controversy by saying Gods (what can I say? I like it!) I also love Leander but definitive is a stretch. Hrm. Thinking... thinking... I've got it! Speedball 2!

03 May 2009, 13:21	#13
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	I'd have to say Turrican 2 or Lemmings.

03 May 2009, 13:35	#14
Coagulus Gets there in the end... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wales Posts: 862	Brian the Lion, Stardust, Mr.Nuts, Awesome, Shadow of the Beast all displayed the Amiga capabilities pretty well! Turrican I was less impressed with because of how great the c64 version was. Doesn't stop it being an amazing game though!

03 May 2009, 13:41	#15
Bamiga2002 BlizzardPPC'less Join Date: May 2004 Location: Finland Age: 46 Posts: 3,210	Speedball 2! It's just a damn quality game every time.

03 May 2009, 17:41	#16
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	How many fucking times are people going to ask and answer the same? All these threads should be merged...

03 May 2009, 20:04	#17
Dastardly Into the Wonderful Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 49 Posts: 2,335	I hope people NEVER stop making these threads and NEVER stop posting their top 10 lists.

03 May 2009, 20:14	#18
Amiga1992 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: ? Posts: 19,645	Dastardly, go back to your grave or join me

03 May 2009, 20:43	#20
Sensi Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 1,643	Some people just wanna discuss this over and over SOTB 3 and Chaos Engine

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)