Atari STe power!!
Sliders is a "sports" game by Microids for both models of the best 16-bit computer - it's the same game on either machine, but the scrolling is silky smooth on the STe (hardware scrolling? 50fps, and I'm impressed by their dedication). Okay, this is a weird game, and the boys at Microids sure had a silly idea about sporting events in the future. It's like ice hockey meets marble madness - but at frantic speeds.
The players aren't people; instead, they are balls, not very flattering, but we play as one. The other can be a human or computer-controlled player. Like soccer, we chase a little ball to score a goal before our opponent. The gameplay is furious over a metallic pitch with lots of varied terrain, like forced-directional arrows and humps to affect control. Realistic physics will affect your momentum, meaning you have a massive learning curve to master! Interestingly, you can alter various elements: thrust, friction, and more.
Balls fighting (one-on-one) over another smaller ball is hardly an interesting or innovative idea. In fact, it's weird, but I admit that whizzing around the field is great fun on the STe - kudos to Microids. However, it's too freakishly hard when playing against the computer, which is super and completely outclasses you(me!).
The players aren't people; instead, they are balls, not very flattering, but we play as one. The other can be a human or computer-controlled player. Like soccer, we chase a little ball to score a goal before our opponent. The gameplay is furious over a metallic pitch with lots of varied terrain, like forced-directional arrows and humps to affect control. Realistic physics will affect your momentum, meaning you have a massive learning curve to master! Interestingly, you can alter various elements: thrust, friction, and more.
Balls fighting (one-on-one) over another smaller ball is hardly an interesting or innovative idea. In fact, it's weird, but I admit that whizzing around the field is great fun on the STe - kudos to Microids. However, it's too freakishly hard when playing against the computer, which is super and completely outclasses you(me!).
Sliders is a nice idea, but badly executed due to the difficulty. It's best as a multiplayer with another useless opponent for the most giggles. Can either of you play it properly? I doubt it, but it's a laugh!
Hard drive game by 8BitChip and floppies by Atari Legend
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