Top Ten Games¢-------------¢¢Thought it time to give you my top ten. This is not as easy as it sounds as there are so many GOOD Atari programs around.¢ The only way I could really decide is to list the games that I find myself playing most regulary (Well I guess that makes sense!).¢¢The Pixel Pirate¢*¢10) LODERUNNER¢¢Super addictive platform game. 150 screens plus editor makes it a constant challenge. Some screens can be quite tricky to complete. An Atari Classic.¢*¢9) MINER 2049'er¢¢Thought this was brilliant when it first came out and still do. Loads of screens to challenge your abilities and one of the best platform games for the Atari.¢*¢8) BOUNTY BOB STRIKES BACK¢¢OK, so I like platform games! This is another super game with loads of levels. You can access screens and change parameters to your liking. Many a cold winter night I have been trying to avoid the suction tubes!¢*¢7) PACMAN¢¢So I am a traditionalist! One of the first games I played on the old Atari 800 back in the early 80's. Still enjoy playing and trying to nick that last dot...will I never learn?! Probably the greatest of the Atari Classics.¢*¢6) JUMPMAN¢¢Super platform game with loads of screens. You jump your way from screen to screen avoiding nasties. Another great Classic along with Jumpmam Jnr.¢*¢5) TARKUS AND THE CRYSTAL OF FEAR¢¢Weird sort of arcade adventure calling for some pixel perfect moves. The danger element actually adds to the gameplay. Although a recent offering, this game could stand the test of time.¢*¢4) VALGUS 2¢¢I am hooked on tetris type games and enjoy them all, but this is my favourite. I have sat up past 2 o'clock in the morning, having just that one more go. Very addictive and unusual clone. It was a toss up between this and 'Fortress'.¢*¢3) MAD STONE¢¢Hard to explain this one except to say that it is ADDICTIVE. Push matching shaped tiles to score points and reach target number. It has a vague tetris feel to it. Another game that you just have to play 'again'!¢*¢2) ARKANOID¢¢Terrific game. Hit ball to break away tiles and gain bonus extras. Quite a few clones around but basically all the same idea. Every Atarian should have a version in the collection. Super gameplay. My disk never gets filed away as it is always getting played.¢*¢1) BOULDERDASH¢¢My all time favourite. Collect diamonds to complete the screen. Sometimes you have to think hard as to the best way to achieve this, as things can go wrong if you don't plan ahead. Various versions around but the Construction Kit gives you greater flexibility, as you can create your own screens. If you like action combined with lateral thinking then get yourself Boulderdash, it will be money well spent.¢
