Why Myth's C64 version is better than Amiga version?

amuleth · 14 September 2016, 22:14

I never played it on C64, only Amiga version. I watched a C64 longplay on Youtube and quite understand why it is groungbreaking but what I don't get is why everyone says Amiga version is inferior. It is quite similar game in comparison with better graphics and sound. Do I miss something?

Sandro · 14 September 2016, 22:25

no it's not superior
the member which said the c64 version was superior were morons
the amiga version is far superior better gfx better audio etc

Retro-Nerd · 14 September 2016, 22:38

The Amiga version has a jerky scrolling but smoother controls, compared to the C64 game. Not much else to say. Both versions are pretty good.

Adrian Browne · 14 September 2016, 22:57

Is there not a spectrum version or something that wildly differs to the c64/Amiga version? My memory is fuzzy.

Shatterhand · 14 September 2016, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Adrian Browne

Is there not a spectrum version or something that wildly differs to the c64/Amiga version? My memory is fuzzy.

Yeah, I never played it but I saw some videos, it seems to be a pretty good game for the speccy standards.

The NES version is atrocious though.

eXeler0 · 15 September 2016, 00:01

The C64 version obviouly has superior music ;-)
Objectively speaking the Amiga version of course looked better, but I think ppl were more impressed with the c64 version.
I still have mine on Cartridge ;-)

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DamienD · 15 September 2016, 00:07

I never got around to playing it on my C64; had moved on by the time of it's release on this system

...but I was mighty impressed with the Amiga version at the time and still am to this day. It's an absolute classic, definitely in my top 100 Amiga games, and would recommend to all

Sandro · 15 September 2016, 00:21

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Originally Posted by Adrian Browne

Is there not a spectrum version or something that wildly differs to the c64/Amiga version? My memory is fuzzy.

yes the spectrum version is a fantastic game , perhaps the best spectrum game ever done
but is not the same game of Amiga and C64
the amstrad version is the clone of the spectrum is fantastic too

Predseda · 15 September 2016, 10:00

I take both C64 and Amiga versions equal, I could not deicide which one is better. Both are just great.

dlfrsilver · 15 September 2016, 13:42

The Amiga is superior in every way to the C64 (how evident it is !)

The c64 is an 8 bits computer, it just cannot compete with the Amiga, near or far.

s2325 · 15 September 2016, 13:53

Main hero in C64 Myth and Amiga Dracula may be somehow connected

And there were some interesting previews:

[ Show youtube player ]

Predseda · 15 September 2016, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlfrsilver

The Amiga is superior in every way to the C64 (how evident it is !)

The c64 is an 8 bits computer, it just cannot compete with the Amiga, near or far.

C64 has a SID.

Retro-Nerd · 15 September 2016, 14:04

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Originally Posted by dlfrsilver

The Amiga is superior in every way to the C64 (how evident it is !)

The c64 is an 8 bits computer, it just cannot compete with the Amiga, near or far.

Well, the C64 version has at least a smooth scrolling. Depends on who is coding the stuff on the Amiga, huh?

dlfrsilver · 15 September 2016, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

Well, the C64 version has at least a smooth scrolling. Depends on who is coding the stuff on the Amiga, huh?

Does it really matter ? Seriously, no. And i can tell, because i use a 16/9 large Philips CRT TV for display, it just kills the eyes when a game has a too low screen refresh.

On a game like Myth, smoothness is an unnecessary luxury, it's not absolutely needed to enjoy the game. The Amiga version is smooth enough to not make the eyes bleeding, so that's what counts.

Myth is a great game to play, and beautiful visually, with great sound and music by RJ.

Retro-Nerd · 15 September 2016, 14:28

Yes, it matters in my book because it wouldn't have been impossible to do it properly. Anyway, it's a nice game. Not a real classic though.

s2325 · 15 September 2016, 14:29

Did anyone finished first level without hints?

Predseda · 15 September 2016, 14:39

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Originally Posted by s2325

Did anyone finished first level without hints?

Doesn't matter, it was a partial copy protection. The whole level 1 solution is written in the original manual. Later levels are free of these traps.

eXeler0 · 15 September 2016, 14:51

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Originally Posted by dlfrsilver

The Amiga is superior in every way to the C64 (how evident it is !)

The c64 is an 8 bits computer, it just cannot compete with the Amiga, near or far.

The C64 version has one of Tel Jeroen's top masterpieces. The rest of the rounds go to the Amiga version..

As for the 8-bit comment.. Well the PC Engine did well with its 8-bit CPU and minimal amount of RAM (but yes, 16bit gfx)...

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lordofchaos · 15 September 2016, 15:21

Both great versions to be sure, but I reckon the C64 version was banging it's hardware harder.

DamienD · 15 September 2016, 15:31

Speaking of which; what ever happened to this?

Would have love a sequel

14 September 2016, 22:14	#1
amuleth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Karamoon Posts: 70	Why Myth's C64 version is better than Amiga version? I never played it on C64, only Amiga version. I watched a C64 longplay on Youtube and quite understand why it is groungbreaking but what I don't get is why everyone says Amiga version is inferior. It is quite similar game in comparison with better graphics and sound. Do I miss something?

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14 September 2016, 22:25	#2
Sandro Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: spain Posts: 897	no it's not superior the member which said the c64 version was superior were morons the amiga version is far superior better gfx better audio etc

14 September 2016, 22:38	#3
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	The Amiga version has a jerky scrolling but smoother controls, compared to the C64 game. Not much else to say. Both versions are pretty good.

14 September 2016, 22:57	#4
Adrian Browne Jackie Chan Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ireland Age: 46 Posts: 985	Is there not a spectrum version or something that wildly differs to the c64/Amiga version? My memory is fuzzy.

15 September 2016, 00:01	#6
eXeler0 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 2,946	The C64 version obviouly has superior music ;-) Objectively speaking the Amiga version of course looked better, but I think ppl were more impressed with the c64 version. I still have mine on Cartridge ;-) Skickat från min HTC One via Tapatalk

15 September 2016, 00:07	#7
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	I never got around to playing it on my C64; had moved on by the time of it's release on this system ...but I was mighty impressed with the Amiga version at the time and still am to this day. It's an absolute classic, definitely in my top 100 Amiga games, and would recommend to all

15 September 2016, 10:00	#9
Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tromaville Age: 46 Posts: 7,539	I take both C64 and Amiga versions equal, I could not deicide which one is better. Both are just great.

15 September 2016, 13:42	#10
dlfrsilver CaptainM68K-SPS France Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melun nearby Paris/France Age: 46 Posts: 10,412	The Amiga is superior in every way to the C64 (how evident it is !) The c64 is an 8 bits computer, it just cannot compete with the Amiga, near or far.

15 September 2016, 13:53	#11
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	Main hero in C64 Myth and Amiga Dracula may be somehow connected And there were some interesting previews: [ Show youtube player ]

15 September 2016, 14:28	#15
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	Yes, it matters in my book because it wouldn't have been impossible to do it properly. Anyway, it's a nice game. Not a real classic though.

15 September 2016, 14:29	#16
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	Did anyone finished first level without hints?

15 September 2016, 15:21	#19
lordofchaos TinkerTailorContentMaker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bedfordshire Age: 45 Posts: 1,205	Both great versions to be sure, but I reckon the C64 version was banging it's hardware harder.

15 September 2016, 15:31	#20
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Speaking of which; what ever happened to this? Would have love a sequel

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