Oldies but Goodies

Nightowl2 · 08-08-2003, 09:25 PM

Okay, it seems like we have a few real veteran gamers here who go back to the glory days of 8 bit computers. So let's talk about our faves (maybe even not-so-faves!) from way back when.

Nightowl2 · 08-08-2003, 09:35 PM

Some of my favorites from "back then":

1. Ultima IV - Roleplaying, conversation, and more than just hack and slash. Great non-standard intro and character creation (loved that Gypsy with her "tarot"-style cards).

2. Wasteland - The great post-nuke RPG (finally followed up lo! these many years later in Fallout).

3. Wizardry I & IV - Wiz I was the first true "party" style game; I loved having a whole crew instead of just one. IV was a mind-bender in many ways, with multiple endings, and the chance to play Werdna, calling up monsters for help with fights.

4. Bard's Tale III - The best of the series. BT I was a bit too much like Wizardry; some even called it "Wizardry with better graphics".

5. Might & Magic I - Loved it for the many puzzles. Hated it for the unbalanced combat. I still have the 50+ (you read it right, fifty plus!) maps from this game. Let's be glad all the dungeons back then were the same size and shape.

There are others but these are the ones that come to mind right now.

Nightowl2

Kakero · 08-08-2003, 11:59 PM

8 bit computer games? the only thing I can remember is Might and Magic 1. yeah the game is very unbalance, money is scarce, I have to memorize the maps to know where I'm going.

does Might and Magic 2 ~ 5 count as 8 bit computer game?

Nightowl2 · 08-09-2003, 12:07 AM

Yeah, they count as 8-bit, even if they've been re-released to play on the PC

You must have a great memory if you can memorize all those maps

Nightowl2

Guinness · 08-09-2003, 02:25 AM

hmm,

my fav oldies....

Ultima 4 (origin systems)
Elite (space sim, can't rem who by)
Pirates (pirate sim by Microprose)

....can't rem anymore...

Paladin2000 · 08-09-2003, 09:18 AM

Hmm... that was a looooong time ago...

1. Master of Magic (strategy)

2. Amberstar

3. Albion

....Must try to remember... *head blows up*

Nightowl2 · 08-09-2003, 11:10 AM

Well, Albion is kinda cheating, because it wasn't an 8-bit game. But I guess we can allow it for you youngsters

Nightowl2

P.S. Hey, anyone out there remember Temple of Apshai or Hellfire Warrior?

Zoltan · 08-09-2003, 11:26 AM

Here you go..

* Phantasy Star I (SEGA)
* Phantasy Star IV (SEGA)
* Zak Mc Kraken (C-64)
* Pirates

Paladin2000 · 08-09-2003, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nightowl2:
Well, Albion is kinda cheating, because it wasn't an 8-bit game. But I guess we can allow it for you youngsters

Nightowl2

P.S. Hey, anyone out there remember Temple of Apshai or Hellfire Warrior?

Ahem...I was born in 1971, I wouldn't call myself an old guy (just yet) but I think I am way beyond "youngsters" already.

Anyway, my fist PC was a 286 back in 1991 (or 92?) and I have not play much games those days.

[ 08-09-2003, 11:53 AM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ]

Nightowl2 · 08-09-2003, 05:13 PM

Heh, you were still a meare childe when I bought my first computer, the Apple ][ +. The 286 was a 16-bit machine, so was already past the golden era.

Nightowl2

08-09-2003, 02:25 AM	#5
Guinness The Magister Join Date: September 27, 2002 Location: Earth (most of the time) Age: 50 Posts: 132	hmm, my fav oldies.... Ultima 4 (origin systems) Elite (space sim, can't rem who by) Pirates (pirate sim by Microprose) ....can't rem anymore... __________________ Absolute Power without Absolute Control is Absolutely USELESS

08-09-2003, 09:18 AM	#6
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 52 Posts: 1,728	Hmm... that was a looooong time ago... 1. Master of Magic (strategy) 2. Amberstar 3. Albion ....Must try to remember... head blows up __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

08-09-2003, 11:26 AM	#8
Zoltan Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2001 Location: Waterdeep Age: 43 Posts: 1,222	Here you go.. * Phantasy Star I (SEGA) * Phantasy Star IV (SEGA) * Zak Mc Kraken (C-64) * Pirates __________________ I can feel the touch of wind on my face. Strong wind was slapping my face. I can feel the ground shake. The sky roars with vengeance and fury. From the shadows, I heard the Archmage's words:"İbne Fenner!" And then..I can't remember the rest..

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08-08-2003, 09:25 PM	#1
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Okay, it seems like we have a few real veteran gamers here who go back to the glory days of 8 bit computers. So let's talk about our faves (maybe even not-so-faves!) from way back when.

08-08-2003, 09:35 PM	#2
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Some of my favorites from "back then": 1. Ultima IV - Roleplaying, conversation, and more than just hack and slash. Great non-standard intro and character creation (loved that Gypsy with her "tarot"-style cards). 2. Wasteland - The great post-nuke RPG (finally followed up lo! these many years later in Fallout). 3. Wizardry I & IV - Wiz I was the first true "party" style game; I loved having a whole crew instead of just one. IV was a mind-bender in many ways, with multiple endings, and the chance to play Werdna, calling up monsters for help with fights. 4. Bard's Tale III - The best of the series. BT I was a bit too much like Wizardry; some even called it "Wizardry with better graphics". 5. Might & Magic I - Loved it for the many puzzles. Hated it for the unbalanced combat. I still have the 50+ (you read it right, fifty plus!) maps from this game. Let's be glad all the dungeons back then were the same size and shape. There are others but these are the ones that come to mind right now. Nightowl2

08-08-2003, 11:59 PM	#3
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	8 bit computer games? the only thing I can remember is Might and Magic 1. yeah the game is very unbalance, money is scarce, I have to memorize the maps to know where I'm going. does Might and Magic 2 ~ 5 count as 8 bit computer game?

08-09-2003, 12:07 AM	#4
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Yeah, they count as 8-bit, even if they've been re-released to play on the PC You must have a great memory if you can memorize all those maps Nightowl2

08-09-2003, 11:10 AM	#7
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Well, Albion is kinda cheating, because it wasn't an 8-bit game. But I guess we can allow it for you youngsters Nightowl2 P.S. Hey, anyone out there remember Temple of Apshai or Hellfire Warrior?

08-09-2003, 05:13 PM	#10
Nightowl2 Galvatron Join Date: December 11, 2001 Location: Plateau of Leng Age: 46 Posts: 2,190	Heh, you were still a meare childe when I bought my first computer, the Apple ][ +. The 286 was a 16-bit machine, so was already past the golden era. Nightowl2

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