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!). Sliders is best with another useless human opponent for the most giggles. Can either of you play it properly? I doubt it!
Sliders is a good idea but badly executed due to its difficulty. Play only with a friend.
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 best with another useless human opponent for the most giggles. Can either of you play it properly? I doubt it!
Sliders is a good idea but badly executed due to its difficulty. Play only with a friend.
Hard drive game by 8BitChip and floppies by Old Games Finder
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