There can be only one
You know, I hate silly questions like, "What's your favourite game". That is an impossible question to answer because it doesn't take into consideration the genre or even my mood at that moment. Plus my answer changes daily! However, people still ask me now and then which is understandable but also quite infuriating too. Or am I in a grumpy mood?!!
Possibly, but today I'm actually wondering just what might be my favourite Atari ST game! We have a ginormous library so how can I answer? Well, here goes: I'm ignoring ratings. I'm ignoring genre. I'm ignoring my mood. I'm ignoring everything to make this the most pointless article ever. Wait, it's too easy to pick Dungeon Master, right?
That's the one I cannot choose because it's the game everyone automatically plumps for. Rightly so, but...
Argh, too many!
Anyhow, what about Defender of the Crown? What about Stardust? What about Rogue? Then there is Prince Of Persia, Gauntlet II, Joust, Magic Boy, Borodino, Zero-5, Stunt Car Racer, Speedball, Populous, Golden Axe, Time Bandit, The Secret Of Monkey Island, Death Chase, Rick Dangerous, Hostages, Kult, Resolution 101, Stormlord, Midwinter, Hunter, Legends Of Valour, Carrier Command, Mr Do! Run Run, Captain Blood, North & South, Starglider, Oids, Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters, Turrican, and Out Run. The list goes on and on and on... (I was joking about Out Run!)
So, with my back against the wall and a loaded gun held against my empty head, the dreaded question is asked. I'm starting to sweat. What game might come out trumps? Well, after great thought (honest) I've made my decision - knowing full well this is a pointless venture that makes no sense. Nobody will read this rubbish so I'm perfectly safe from ridicule.
Okay, I've picked the best Atari ST game. Do you wanna know what it is? Really, are you that bored? Right, scroll on...
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The CryptO'pinion?
I've picked Domark's Shadowlands as the best Atari ST game because not only was this ahead of its time but it was created, designed and produced to near-perfection. It offers the player a fascinating, atmospheric and captivating world to enjoy exploring. What, you completely disagree with me? Well, there's a shocker!! Am I really that wrong?
I don't care :p but why not click the above link to read my old review? Hang on, is it okay if I change my mind? lol
Yes, this was silly but, if you had a gun held to your head and I forced you to make the stupid decision - what Atari ST game would you choose? It can be anything except Dungeon Master so let me know in the comments below. STay Atari.
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The title screen is superb and nicely animated too, which this screenshot fails to show!
The opening level outside is quite lame but don't enter the dungeon without looking around first...
Once inside, the game perfectly introduces you to the lighting, puzzles, and monsters.
The first baddie is this fella but, don't worry because he's really easy to kill.
Another baddie and some pick-ups too. Hang on, is that a key I see?
Replaying this game again, from scratch, is proving to be fantastic. What an ace RPG it is!!
Make sure you read the manual. There are more than enough helpful hints to get you started.
