Let's go way back...
I needed a game that compensated for the horror I just suffered playing Platform Capers). So, Dave Munsie has rushed to my rescue with his adaptation of the 8-bit classic, Berzerk. However, I admit I had my fingers crossed when first loading - hoping it didn't suck compared to the great 2600/5200 games!!
We are the wobbly stickman intruder running through randomly generated rooms, killing robots. Interestingly, these robot guys are a mixed bunch - some dumb enough to fry themselves on the electrified walls, whilst others are amazingly accurate shooters. Try to kill them and collect the bonus reward; otherwise, you're called a chicken!! Otto is fearless and only too eager to rear his smiley mug and chase you across the screen.
Some (those under 40) might scoff at the boring blocky graphics. I appreciate that they aren't spruced up to ST standards, but that would have ruined the authenticity. Also, I treasure the speech synthesis, which is spot-on perfect and makes me grin like the Cheshire Cat. "Chicken, fight like a robot" -this is fantastic!
Berzerk is one of the best 8-bit conversions I have ever played. An easy 10/10 from me!!
We are the wobbly stickman intruder running through randomly generated rooms, killing robots. Interestingly, these robot guys are a mixed bunch - some dumb enough to fry themselves on the electrified walls, whilst others are amazingly accurate shooters. Try to kill them and collect the bonus reward; otherwise, you're called a chicken!! Otto is fearless and only too eager to rear his smiley mug and chase you across the screen.
Some (those under 40) might scoff at the boring blocky graphics. I appreciate that they aren't spruced up to ST standards, but that would have ruined the authenticity. Also, I treasure the speech synthesis, which is spot-on perfect and makes me grin like the Cheshire Cat. "Chicken, fight like a robot" -this is fantastic!
Berzerk is one of the best 8-bit conversions I have ever played. An easy 10/10 from me!!
What an easy decision it was to award this game with the AtariCrypt SMASH accolade.
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Shoot those angry robots before they shoot you!
Then again, some will kill themselves cos they're stoopid!
Dave was / is a genius! He brought some great classic games back to the ST.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. I genuinely think he made some belters :)
DeletePlayed it after you mentioned it in the 2025 Xmas post. What a blast. Totally agree, a superb conversion. The samples rock.
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