Midnight Resistance, which is the best version?

s2325 · 28 March 2009, 08:28

1. C64 (awesome) http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/c64/image/576561.html
2. Amiga (really good, I love atmosphere, music and playability)
3. Atari ST (similar to Amiga version)
4. Amstrad CPC (not so good as C64 version) http://cpcgamereviews.com/m/index5.html

I know nothing about arcade, MegaDrive and ZX Spectrum versions.

tomcat666 · 28 March 2009, 08:59

The ZX Spectrum version is actually VERY good - one of the best of its kind on that computer. http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infos...cgi?id=0003188

Great use of colour and everything.

TCD · 28 March 2009, 09:05

1, Arcade
2. C64
3. MegaDrive
4. Amiga (sad, but true)

WOC_Admin · 28 March 2009, 13:12

I prefer the Commodore 64 version.

s2325 · 28 March 2009, 13:29

Amstrad CPC version have different main hero ("Rambo" instead of "soldier"). It's the easiest version because it's also the slowest version. No music and basic sounds. Still it have good playability.

Retro-Nerd · 28 March 2009, 19:26

1. Amiga (no doubt)
2. Arcade (boring original game)
3. C64
4. all the rest

DamienD · 28 March 2009, 22:52

The best version for me is the arcade one. This is because you use the spinner / rotary joysticks, see here for more details

I did enjoy the Amiga version though

Hungry Horace · 28 March 2009, 23:59

i've only ever played the amiga and arcade versions.

I prefer the amiga version because i dont like the rotary firing thing.

I must say, the music is awesome on this game.

turrican3 · 29 March 2009, 01:15

same for me the amiga version 1st and just after the arcade version because i dont like the rotary firing thing too

plasmatron · 31 March 2009, 13:53

Amiga version. I also prefer the Amiga version of MERCS. Arcade version is nice, but the Amiga version has wonderful atmosphere and soundtrack.

dlfrsilver · 31 March 2009, 15:07

arghhh.... Mercs amiga is horrible pal ! It's an ST code straight port !

s2325 · 31 March 2009, 15:21

I think it's not bad but MegaDrive version is better.

Fred the Fop · 01 April 2009, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2325

I think it's not bad but MegaDrive version is better.

Fuck them all, try the MAME original.

cv643d · 01 April 2009, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred the Fop

Fuck them all, try the MAME original.

true

Retro-Nerd · 01 April 2009, 23:05

Not true. The Amiga version is vast improvement over the original game, better controls and a well balanced gameplay.

DamienD · 01 April 2009, 23:14

As mentioned above I do like the Amiga version but the original Arcade is definitely the best version IMHO.

Did you guy that say the Amiga version is best ever play the Arcade version on "real" hardware? The spinners / rotary joysticks make it so much fun, same as with other classics like Heavy Barrel, Caliber Fifty etc...

TCD · 01 April 2009, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamienD

Did you guy that say the Amiga version is best ever play the Arcade version on "real" hardware? The spinners / rotary joysticks make it so much fun, same as with other classics like Heavy Barrel, Caliber Fifty etc...

Second that

One of the few games I really 'wasted' a lot of money on

Retro-Nerd · 01 April 2009, 23:22

I played it in the arcades, and it wasn't that good. Really.

Fred the Fop · 01 April 2009, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

Not true. The Amiga version is vast improvement over the original game, better controls and a well balanced gameplay.

You are drunk as usual, my friend. I like the Genny and Amiga versions, but both come up short. The Amiga control is definitely very good, even better than original, but it is not graphically anywhere near as good. Amiga + arcade conversions = suck, sadly.

Retro-Nerd · 01 April 2009, 23:28

I prefer good gameplay/playabilty over graphics, sound or even nice arcade control gadgets. The Amiga version is pure fun, the arcade was a torture.

@The Mega Drive Port:

It's way too easy, slowdowns and you can't play a co-op mode.

28 March 2009, 08:28	#1
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	Midnight Resistance, which is the best version? 1. C64 (awesome) http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/c64/image/576561.html 2. Amiga (really good, I love atmosphere, music and playability) 3. Atari ST (similar to Amiga version) 4. Amstrad CPC (not so good as C64 version) http://cpcgamereviews.com/m/index5.html I know nothing about arcade, MegaDrive and ZX Spectrum versions.

01 April 2009, 23:28	#20
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,449	I prefer good gameplay/playabilty over graphics, sound or even nice arcade control gadgets. The Amiga version is pure fun, the arcade was a torture. @The Mega Drive Port: It's way too easy, slowdowns and you can't play a co-op mode. Last edited by Retro-Nerd; 02 April 2009 at 00:17.

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28 March 2009, 08:59	#2
tomcat666 Retro Freak Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Slovenia Age: 51 Posts: 1,648	The ZX Spectrum version is actually VERY good - one of the best of its kind on that computer. http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infos...cgi?id=0003188 Great use of colour and everything.

28 March 2009, 09:05	#3
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,625	1, Arcade 2. C64 3. MegaDrive 4. Amiga (sad, but true)

28 March 2009, 13:12	#4
WOC_Admin Zone Friend Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: England Posts: 73	I prefer the Commodore 64 version.

28 March 2009, 13:29	#5
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	Amstrad CPC version have different main hero ("Rambo" instead of "soldier"). It's the easiest version because it's also the slowest version. No music and basic sounds. Still it have good playability.

28 March 2009, 19:26	#6
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,449	1. Amiga (no doubt) 2. Arcade (boring original game) 3. C64 4. all the rest

28 March 2009, 22:52	#7
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	The best version for me is the arcade one. This is because you use the spinner / rotary joysticks, see here for more details I did enjoy the Amiga version though

28 March 2009, 23:59	#8
Hungry Horace Wipe-Out Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: . Age: 43 Posts: 2,538	i've only ever played the amiga and arcade versions. I prefer the amiga version because i dont like the rotary firing thing. I must say, the music is awesome on this game.

29 March 2009, 01:15	#9
turrican3 Moon 1969 = amiga 1985 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: belgium Age: 48 Posts: 3,913	same for me the amiga version 1st and just after the arcade version because i dont like the rotary firing thing too

31 March 2009, 13:53	#10
plasmatron Zone Friend Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Age: 48 Posts: 967	Amiga version. I also prefer the Amiga version of MERCS. Arcade version is nice, but the Amiga version has wonderful atmosphere and soundtrack.

31 March 2009, 15:07	#11
dlfrsilver CaptainM68K-SPS France Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melun nearby Paris/France Age: 46 Posts: 10,438	arghhh.... Mercs amiga is horrible pal ! It's an ST code straight port !

31 March 2009, 15:21	#12
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	I think it's not bad but MegaDrive version is better.

01 April 2009, 23:05	#15
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,449	Not true. The Amiga version is vast improvement over the original game, better controls and a well balanced gameplay.

01 April 2009, 23:14	#16
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	As mentioned above I do like the Amiga version but the original Arcade is definitely the best version IMHO. Did you guy that say the Amiga version is best ever play the Arcade version on "real" hardware? The spinners / rotary joysticks make it so much fun, same as with other classics like Heavy Barrel, Caliber Fifty etc...

01 April 2009, 23:22	#18
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,449	I played it in the arcades, and it wasn't that good. Really.

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