11 January 2005, 19:33 | #1 |
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Searching for Amiga conversions/clones named differently
After finding Amiga conversions/clones of some old games with completely different names (Berserk->Zerberk, Lode Runner->Mine Runner, Phoenix->MegaPhoenix) I was wondering if some of the other games I can't find might exist, but under another name.
I'm looking for Amiga conversions/clones of: 1. Ballblaster/Ballblazer - Tragically, this won't work on Magic64 or A64. Did anyone do an Amiga version or is there a similar game? 2. Tempest - MAME won't work on my Amiga and I don't have AGA to try "Tempest 1200". Anything similar? 3. Food Fight - This was an 80's arcade game where you threw food at people and if you really went berserk, there was an instant replay. (no, "Galactic Food Fight" is not the same) 4. Zardoz - This is a tough one. I can't be sure of the name, but it was a pre-85 arcade shoot-em-up where you destroy enemy ships before a lion head (like in Zardoz) gets constructed and kills you. There probably won't be an Amiga version, but if anyone has any info on this game, please let me know. |
11 January 2005, 20:29 | #3 |
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Well I just found out that:
Phoenix->Eagle Empire (C64) Time Pilot->Space Pilot (C64/Amiga) Popeye->The Real Popeye (Amiga) Robotron->Llamatron (Amiga - although not quite the same thing) That's why I'm thinking somebody somewhere might know an Amiga game similar to the four above that I'm looking for. |
11 January 2005, 20:44 | #4 |
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I thought the best I could hope for was some half-assed attempt at a conversion, but not only is MasterBlazer made by LucasFilm Games (original maker), but it's the best version of Ballblaster ever! There is even an opening sequence that looks like "Rescue on Fractalus". Which makes me ask: Is there an Amiga version of Rescue on Fractalus? Vektor Storm is great too. I once saw a pitiful attempt at a Tempest game before and I thought that's what it was. Excellent!!! |
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12 January 2007, 21:14 | #6 | |
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Surprisingly, it's not listed on HOL or EAGER. Edit: The Aminet link is screwed up. Both the full archive and demo version links point to the demo readme page. If you want to download the full version, go here. Last edited by mr_a500; 12 January 2007 at 21:19. |
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15 January 2007, 01:54 | #7 |
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Universal Soldier on the Megadrive and Turrican are exactly the same game with the main character changed.
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15 January 2007, 08:39 | #8 |
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Changed/added are some levels and all bosses also.
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