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[herzogzwei1989]

Mine is Choplifter, a SEGA 1985 arcade remake of the 1982 computer classic:

This is an absolute MUST play in MAME.

From Dan Gorlin interview:

How did the "Choplifter" coin-op come about?

That was a straight licensing deal with Sega. They did all the design and artwork themselves and were kind enough to put my name on it, but I had nothing to do with it really. I thought they did a great job of enhancing it, but would have liked to see an analog joystick instead of the usual joyswitch thing. Frankly, I don't like to play anything without linear control.

http://www.dadgum.com/halcyon/BOOK/GORLIN.HTM

Apparently he didn't like the controls, but the graphics were REALLY beefed up. I think it controls well. It's hard as nails though.

 

[ghibli99]

I remember thinking the SMS version was pretty easy back in the day, but I'd probably get destroyed if I tried it now. I was just glad the ground still had that cool parallax/perspective effect like it did on the Apple.

 

[herzogzwei1989]

I remember thinking the SMS version was pretty easy back in the day, but I'd probably get destroyed if I tried it now. I was just glad the ground still had that cool parallax/perspective effect like it did on the Apple.

The sense of parallax is stunning in the arcade version ^__^

 

[MightyHedgehog]

Rolling Thunder.

 

[nextgeneration]

How do we know which arcade games are 8 bit?

 

[Jeff-DSA]

This is the impossible question. No answer can be derived from me. I do really, really, really love Spy Hunter, Star Wars (vector version), Donkey Kong, Ms. Pac-Man, and Tron.

And yep...I own all of them. /nerd

 

[Beer Monkey]

Tempest, Asteroids.

I used to own both of them. Sigh.

 

[MightyHedgehog]

How do we know which arcade games are 8 bit?

Look up the name of the game, add 'CPU' and 'arcade' to the terms. Otherwise, I'm sure someone will be quick to sort out those that are 8- from 16-bit.

 

[GhaleonQ]

Hm, there are lots I like, but the loves drop off.

Dig Dug 2, Tank Battalion/Battle City, Warlords, Q*Bert 1, and Super Cobra would have to be my top 5, from the looks of my spreadsheet.

I really, really love Dig Dug: Digging Strike for combining the gameplay of 1 and 2, even though (I believe) most stop liking the subseries after 1.

How do we know which arcade games are 8 bit?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcade_system_board

Pick a game from 1987 or before, know who developed it, and then click around on the boards until you see it mentioned.

 

[CadetMahoney]

I don't like how the rescue guy is grabbing his arm. I guess that's how they air-lifted ppl back in the old days.

 

[DCharlie]

 

[aquavelva]

IDK if they're 8-bit or not, but

And of course, the OG

 

[Koren]

Really difficult question, but my first idea was arkanoid...

 

[Koren]

IDK if they're 8-bit or not, but

Most of them have at least a 8-bit version, but Cruis'n is only a N64 series if I'm not mistaken? Quite far from 8-bit world...

 

[lunchwithyuzo]

How do we know which arcade games are 8 bit?

Look up the CPU used. Z80 = 8bit, 68000 = 16/32bit, etc

 

[aquavelva]

Fuck it, this thread is now post pictures of arcade games you wasted all of your allowance on.

 

[HYDE]

Super Mario Bros. 3

 

[aquavelva]

Most of them have at least a 8-bit version, but Cruis'n is only a N64 series if I'm not mistaken? Quite far from 8-bit world...

Yeah, it wasn't cruis'n usa that I was thinking about, it was this glorious quarter eater:

 

[TwiztidElf]

Space Harrier

< Exciting Hour / Mat Mania

 

[cartman414]

Some of the choices here are straight 16-bit.

 

[aquavelva]

Super Mario Bros. 3

SMB3 had an arcade port? I remember there being a mario arcade game growing, but it wasn't the console one I don't think

 

[GhaleonQ]

Fuck it, this thread is now post pictures of arcade games you wasted all of your allowance on.

No?

 

[herzogzwei1989]

Some of the choices here are straight 16-bit.

I know, arghhhh.

 

[Trakdown]

Might as well post both since they're basically the same game.

 

[Kurod]

Probably Rampage. My parents would take me with them to the local bowling alley for their league and it was my main means of entertainment. I can only imagine the total number of quarters I begged off my Dad.

Edit: Nm it was Rampage. Way back glasses were a bit fuzzy.

 

[OnPoint]

Super Mario Bros. 3

I remember this being in the Play Choice 10 if I'm not mistaken

 

[rCIZZLE]

I'd have to go with Final Fight. It's from that era but I couldn't find anything confirming 8bit so disregard this if I'm wrong.

 

[gunstarhero]

"8 bit" arcades can be a tricky category... but some of these picks are most definitely NOT 8bit!

Come on GAF, KNOW YOUR BITS!

For me, Joust =, Zaxxon and Time Pilot stand out in this era.

 

[Red_taiyaki]

"Duh, who turned the lights out?" I spent many a quarter at my local Round Table playing this game.

 

[wondermega]

yeah, way more 16-bitters showing up in this thread than 8-bitters, what'reyagonnado..


not sure what's my fave.. Ms Pacman probably! Although there's tons of great ones from that period, I am sure it's the one I've easily spent the most time on.

I remember seeing that Sega Master System commercial where they showed off Choplifter, and seeing the parallax scrolling made my heap spin "home games can look like THAT?"

 

[Theonik]

Shinobi and Dig Dug.
Also Pac Man
Edit: Scratch Shinobi, it was on System 16, was thrown off by the MS port.

 

[Luigison]

 

[blind51de]

Since I'm at a loss as to what qualifies as 8-bit, I'm just going to say Elevator Action.

But if we're talking about cabs we wasted ungodly amounts of money on, it'd probably be Revolution X. I don't think I ever managed to save all of Aerosmith, but playing through the (3-player) game with my two best friends is one of the best gaming experiences of my life.

 

[DECK'ARD]

I was absolutely fascinated by Mr. Do! as a kid.

Couldn't get enough of it, it expanded on Dig Dug so much. So many different strategies and tricks for getting the best score. Your bouncing ball was genius as well.

I also got a diamond once when one of the apples broke for a free game, made my day

 

[Tempy]

Early favorites included Galaxian and Pengo.

But my favoritest has to be Centipede.

 

[Clear]

Robotron: 2084

Greatest and most perfect shooter in the history of videogaming.

 

[Dicer]

ITT thread people that don't know what 8-bit is, lol


I'd have to go with the old vector classics, like the original Star Wars and/or Tempest

 

[Tempy]

Robotron: 2084

Greatest and most perfect shooter in the history of videogaming.

Great game! I'm wondering if Robotron is the first ever twin-stick shooter.

 

[Luigison]

Early favorites included Galaxian and Pengo.

But my favoritest has to be Centipede.

I loved Pengo on our Atari 5200. I also enjoyed Centipede at the arcade, but sadly we didn't have it for our 5200.

 

[epmode]

Robotron: 2084

Greatest and most perfect shooter in the history of videogaming.

Yep.

It's still quite a looker too. And those sound effects!

 

[DECK'ARD]

All the Williams games stood out for me, so hardcore in nature and each doing something different.

The sound and effects also were perfect. Strafing the laser in Defender and using the smart bomb = so good!

Everything about Joust was really interesting as well.

 

[Herbspiceguy]

I'm actually not sure if I even played the NES version, I just love the arcade game.

 

[Pimpbaa]

Spotting the difference between an 8-bit and 16-bit arcade game is almost as easy as it is for consoles. Come on people!

 

[DECK'ARD]

Loved this bit in Phoenix as well:

First boss battle in a game?

 

[Fugu]

It's going to have to be Joust. Trying to explain how to play that game to other people justifies the quarter alone.

 

[DECK'ARD]

It's going to have to be Joust. Trying to explain how to play that game to other people justifies the quarter alone.

Joust is one the first games that made me think how did you come up with this.

I loved how all Williams games were about mastering a different control method as well. You felt so chuffed in Joust when you took someone out.

 

[Dicer]

Loved this bit in Phoenix as well:

First boss battle in a game?

GORF beats it

 

[Pimpbaa]

First arcade game I played. Always wanted it for my Colecovision.

 

[DECK'ARD]

GORF beats it

Yeah I was thinking that when I posted it.

Memories of Gorf are less though, and it was just a collection of different game styles. Phoenix had the progression.

 

[Brannon]

I was absolutely fascinated by Mr. Do! as a kid.

Couldn't get enough of it, it expanded on Dig Dug so much. So many different strategies and tricks for getting the best score. Your bouncing ball was genius as well.

I also got a diamond once when one of the apples broke for a free game, made my day

Holy crap I was just thinking about this game. Made going to the laundromat much more pleasant.