Best games for accelerated Amigas

desiv · 22 February 2011, 02:08

OK, I did some searching (although I'm sure there will several people pointing out threads I missed) and could not quite find a thread for best games for accelerated Amigas..

With the new batch of ACAs and such, there are now quite a few Amigas that can play whdload games much happier..

But, watching djay's Frontier Elite II vids on before and after accelerated, and of course some of the FPS games I started wondering...

What games should I be trying that might take advantage of an accelerator or more memory?

Of course, there are different levels of accelerators (I have the ACA1230/28) and different levels of acceptability (I seem to be fine with FPS games at 10FPS, where as I know a lot of other people aren't).

But, as a general rule, now that we have faster Amigas with more RAM, are there games that we need to try now that were just too painful before?

Recommendations?

Thanx, just wondering..

desiv

Djay · 22 February 2011, 03:52

Wing Commander is much faster and smoother
i have been looking for any difference in certain games, so i though i should try another 3D one, so grand prix came to mind.... but i can't see a difference

and

daughter played theme park today... still too much lagging(?) when there are a lot of people

Frontier wasnt in WHDLoad... Wing Commander was both, GP and TP were WHDLoad versions

i want either new games that will work on ACA or older accelerators and old games that improve with them both... i tried Castle Master (WHDLoad) and that was way too fast in a straight line!

NovaCoder · 22 February 2011, 04:01

I'm hoping my new ACA 56Mhz will be able to run Full Throttle via ScummVM AGA

Your 28Mhz one will struggle though, you could try my earlier DOTT port, that might run ok on yours (can't remember if it needs an FPU or not).

Djay · 22 February 2011, 04:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by NovaCoder

I'm hoping my new ACA 56Mhz will be able to run Full Throttle via ScummVM AGA

Your 28Mhz one will struggle though, you could try my earlier DOTT port, that might run ok on yours (can't remember if it needs an FPU or not).

i got blizzard mkiv 68030@50mhz 64mb 70ns
i might try it out

freehand · 22 February 2011, 05:36

I would be very interested in the results of some flight sim's if any of you have time please.

I nearly bought a blizzard the other day but need a little push but frontier is nearly a good reason for me to buy

jay.

PopoCop · 22 February 2011, 09:39

Napalm,
Exodus,
T-Zero.

frikilokooo · 22 February 2011, 09:55

The most simulators work very smooth depending on your taste which play,however someone need more than 030 to work fast: Jet Pilot,TFX,Tornado.Anyway if you low the graphics details they are very fast.I like all Rowan simulators.

Simulators outside I would recommend Red Zone (like No Second Prize) pretty funny and underrated,of course ADoom no comments needed,Xtreme Racing a very good clone of Super Mario Kart and the best one: 4D Sports Driving a masterpiece.All very fast with a 030 but try to lose a little graphic detail in some of them.

fitzsteve · 22 February 2011, 10:04

Genetic Species, Gloom Deluxe and your other 3D Shooters such as Alien Breed 3D/Fears, etc will be much quicker.

You can also emulate Master System 100% using AmiMasterGear - thats right Sonic on your Amiga

All the best.

Steve.

frikilokooo · 22 February 2011, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitzsteve

You can also emulate Master System 100% using Ami\MasterGear - thats right Sonic on your Amiga

what cpu emulator needs?

fitzsteve · 22 February 2011, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by frikilokooo

what cpu emulator needs?

I had it running smooth on 28mhz 030 but it needs AGA

It might even run on a standard (+ Fast Ram) or 25mhz 020, but I imagine very slow.

I'll check the docs later

Steve.

Djay · 22 February 2011, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitzsteve

You can also emulate Master System 100% using AmiMasterGear - thats right Sonic on your Amiga

i just tried this, its awesome!!

and any recommendations for MS games?... i have never owned one!

seuden · 22 February 2011, 14:05

A quick list of musts!

Alex Kidd in Miracle World
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World
Power Strike II
Adam's Family
Golden Axe Warrior
California Games
Land of Illusion
Castle of Illusion

fitzsteve · 22 February 2011, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djay

i just tried this, its awesome!!

and any recommendations for MS games?... i have never owned one!

Where to start! OK...

Alex Kidd in Miracle World (ok this was most fun when I was 10 but still)
Fantasy Zone II (again a bit childish but huge fun)
All the Sonics
Rampage
Gauntlet
Wonderboy
Streets of Rage
Sagaia/Darius 2
Solomons key
Golden Axe
Castle of Illusion & Land of Illusion (Micky Mouse)
R-Type

Have fun!!!

BrooksterMax · 22 February 2011, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djay

i just tried this, its awesome!!

and any recommendations for MS games?... i have never owned one!

Sonic 1 and 2, Bubble Bobble and Outrun, although conversions are pretty decent.
Asterix and Mickey Mouse Castle of Illusion are two great platformers
Any Alex Kidd
Wonderboy

And for a curve ball surprise entry Ghostbusters (I really liked this one, spelling mistakes and all!)

You are going to have some fun!

Djay · 22 February 2011, 15:09

are we talking MS exclusives, because i am guessing games that also appear on Amiga will be a better version if the same?

fitzsteve · 22 February 2011, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djay

are we talking MS exclusives, because i am guessing games that also appear on Amiga will be a better version if the same?

I listed the duplicate games because some ports are a bit hit and miss, I expect the Amiga versions to be better but they were still great on SMS and worth playing if you're testing. Plus all Master System games have native 2 button support

Steve.

antonvaltaz · 22 February 2011, 16:33

The SMS version of Prince of Persia arguably had better graphics than the Amiga one...

TCD · 22 February 2011, 16:41

Let's keep this slightly on topic and not follow that route any further, thanks.

freehand · 22 February 2011, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by frikilokooo

The most simulators work very smooth depending on your taste which play,however someone need more than 030 to work fast: Jet Pilot,TFX,Tornado.Anyway if you low the graphics details they are very fast.I like all Rowan simulators.

.

mm Falcon and Reach for the skies will do for me shame about grandprix tho.

frikilokooo · 22 February 2011, 19:23

Play the 360 instead,it's better than grandpiss

22 February 2011, 02:08	#1
desiv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 1,767	Best games for accelerated Amigas OK, I did some searching (although I'm sure there will several people pointing out threads I missed) and could not quite find a thread for best games for accelerated Amigas.. With the new batch of ACAs and such, there are now quite a few Amigas that can play whdload games much happier.. But, watching djay's Frontier Elite II vids on before and after accelerated, and of course some of the FPS games I started wondering... What games should I be trying that might take advantage of an accelerator or more memory? Of course, there are different levels of accelerators (I have the ACA1230/28) and different levels of acceptability (I seem to be fine with FPS games at 10FPS, where as I know a lot of other people aren't). But, as a general rule, now that we have faster Amigas with more RAM, are there games that we need to try now that were just too painful before? Recommendations? Thanx, just wondering.. desiv

22 February 2011, 05:36	#5
freehand Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: wisbech Posts: 274	I would be very interested in the results of some flight sim's if any of you have time please. I nearly bought a blizzard the other day but need a little push but frontier is nearly a good reason for me to buy jay. Last edited by freehand; 22 February 2011 at 05:44.

22 February 2011, 10:04	#8
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Genetic Species, Gloom Deluxe and your other 3D Shooters such as Alien Breed 3D/Fears, etc will be much quicker. You can also emulate Master System 100% using AmiMasterGear - thats right Sonic on your Amiga All the best. Steve. Last edited by fitzsteve; 22 February 2011 at 10:27. Reason: typo

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22 February 2011, 03:52	#2
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	Wing Commander is much faster and smoother i have been looking for any difference in certain games, so i though i should try another 3D one, so grand prix came to mind.... but i can't see a difference and daughter played theme park today... still too much lagging(?) when there are a lot of people Frontier wasnt in WHDLoad... Wing Commander was both, GP and TP were WHDLoad versions i want either new games that will work on ACA or older accelerators and old games that improve with them both... i tried Castle Master (WHDLoad) and that was way too fast in a straight line!

22 February 2011, 04:01	#3
NovaCoder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne/Australia Posts: 4,400	I'm hoping my new ACA 56Mhz will be able to run Full Throttle via ScummVM AGA Your 28Mhz one will struggle though, you could try my earlier DOTT port, that might run ok on yours (can't remember if it needs an FPU or not).

22 February 2011, 09:39	#6
PopoCop Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 433	Napalm, Exodus, T-Zero.

22 February 2011, 09:55	#7
frikilokooo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mallorca,Spain. Age: 44 Posts: 1,154	The most simulators work very smooth depending on your taste which play,however someone need more than 030 to work fast: Jet Pilot,TFX,Tornado.Anyway if you low the graphics details they are very fast.I like all Rowan simulators. Simulators outside I would recommend Red Zone (like No Second Prize) pretty funny and underrated,of course ADoom no comments needed,Xtreme Racing a very good clone of Super Mario Kart and the best one: 4D Sports Driving a masterpiece.All very fast with a 030 but try to lose a little graphic detail in some of them.

22 February 2011, 14:05	#12
seuden uber cool demi god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent/England Posts: 2,073	A quick list of musts! Alex Kidd in Miracle World Alex Kidd in Shinobi World Power Strike II Adam's Family Golden Axe Warrior California Games Land of Illusion Castle of Illusion

22 February 2011, 15:09	#15
Djay 95th User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Brighton/UK Age: 48 Posts: 3,120	are we talking MS exclusives, because i am guessing games that also appear on Amiga will be a better version if the same?

22 February 2011, 16:33	#17
antonvaltaz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, UK Age: 43 Posts: 511	The SMS version of Prince of Persia arguably had better graphics than the Amiga one...

22 February 2011, 16:41	#18
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,522	Let's keep this slightly on topic and not follow that route any further, thanks.

22 February 2011, 19:23	#20
frikilokooo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mallorca,Spain. Age: 44 Posts: 1,154	Play the 360 instead,it's better than grandpiss

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