Games that make best use of Atari Lynx's graphic capabilities? - Page 2

sokolovic · 26 February 2024, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Bren McGuire

it's a terrible game but i think Shadow Of The Beast looks amazing for being on a Lynx
actually since there's a few gameplay mechanics changes (energy bar!!) it plays a little better

So it isn't that terrible after all is it ?

But you're right, Lynx Beast version is great. With a gameplay much more balanced than the original and some extra features.

Bren McGuire · 26 February 2024, 18:07

i knew i would subject myself to this!!

but one has to be honest and certainly i always thought this version played better than the original! It's still not amazing but this thread asks about graphic capabilities not about gameplay so then yes SotB is a good candidate

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Originally Posted by sokolovic

So it isn't that terrible after all is it ?

Retro-Nerd · 27 February 2024, 07:02

Batman Returns has very good graphics, but it's horribly difficult. Not a good game per se.

AestheticDebris · 27 February 2024, 09:29

I always thought it a shame Sega didn't take up the option on the Lynx. Sure they had their own idea of using the Master System tech, but all that scaling capability would surely have been great at handheld versions of their arcade games of the time.

kremiso · 27 February 2024, 10:24

isn't Gates of Zendocon still doing greatly, considering it was a launch title?

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Amigajay · 27 February 2024, 11:48

Sprite scaling - Blue Lightning
Scrolling+Parallax - SOTB
3D - Warbirds

sokolovic · 27 February 2024, 16:25

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Originally Posted by kremiso

isn't Gates of Zendocon still doing greatly, considering it was a launch title?

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For a 1989 handheld console title it is indeed impressive.

str0m · 27 February 2024, 16:39

Recently picked up another Lynx II, I had one back in the day. Also it has a modern screen so you can actually see what's going on properly and of course an SD cart so I've been enjoying a number of games. It was a great handheld. Resolution a bit terrible but some of the arcade ports are very impressive.

touko · 27 February 2024, 17:01

Zaku is the most impressive game IMO.

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gimbal · 27 February 2024, 17:22

Stun Runner and Blue Lightning would probably be my picks for most impressive Lynx games. Whether they are fun... they fall in the category "5 minute games" for me. After 5 minutes I'd rather be doing something else.

I'm liking the look of that Gates of Zendocon though, never played it. It has the tiniest sprites I've ever seen.

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27 February 2024, 07:02	#23
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,458	Batman Returns has very good graphics, but it's horribly difficult. Not a good game per se.

27 February 2024, 09:29	#24
AestheticDebris Registered User Join Date: May 2023 Location: Norwich Posts: 434	I always thought it a shame Sega didn't take up the option on the Lynx. Sure they had their own idea of using the Master System tech, but all that scaling capability would surely have been great at handheld versions of their arcade games of the time.

27 February 2024, 10:24	#25
kremiso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Italy Posts: 1,966	isn't Gates of Zendocon still doing greatly, considering it was a launch title? [ Show youtube player ]

27 February 2024, 11:48	#26
Amigajay Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: > Posts: 2,949	Sprite scaling - Blue Lightning Scrolling+Parallax - SOTB 3D - Warbirds

27 February 2024, 16:39	#28
str0m Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 273	Recently picked up another Lynx II, I had one back in the day. Also it has a modern screen so you can actually see what's going on properly and of course an SD cart so I've been enjoying a number of games. It was a great handheld. Resolution a bit terrible but some of the arcade ports are very impressive.

27 February 2024, 17:01	#29
touko Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: france Posts: 197	Zaku is the most impressive game IMO. [ Show youtube player ]

27 February 2024, 17:22	#30
gimbal cheeky scoundrel Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spijkenisse/Netherlands Age: 42 Posts: 6,977	Stun Runner and Blue Lightning would probably be my picks for most impressive Lynx games. Whether they are fun... they fall in the category "5 minute games" for me. After 5 minutes I'd rather be doing something else. I'm liking the look of that Gates of Zendocon though, never played it. It has the tiniest sprites I've ever seen.

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