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EPISODE 21: Robotron: 2084

EPISODE 21: Robotron: 2084

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 #PT5003, Published by Shadowsoft, Inc. (PA2082 on Atari’s Master Part Number Listing) In this episode I cover a very highly regarded arcade port for the Lynx, Robotron: 2084, released for the Lynx in 1991. Included are statistics for the game, a run-down on how to play it, reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and (of course) listener feedback about the game. Plus, during the course of this episode, I begin to foster grave concerns about Monty’s true motivations regarding the future of our planet. Crikey. Before viewing the following show notes, you must click on the link below: Robotron: 2084 arcade cabinet released by Williams Electronics in 1982. ROBOTRON: 2084 VITAL STATISTICS Release Date: August of 1991. Initial Retail Price: $38.99 in the US; £29.00-£34.99 in the UK. Cartridge Information: 128kB stereo curved lip-style cartridge. Game Genre: Top-down-view 2-dimensional multidirectional action shooter for 1 player only. Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal). Based On: The arcade cabinet of the same name created by Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar of Vid Kidz and released by Williams Electronics in 1982. This arcade game was in turn inspired by Jarvis’ and DeMar’s previous game, Defender, as well as by the arcade game Berzerk, the Commodore PET game Chase, and the 1949 George Orwell novel “Nineteen Eight-Four” (also known as “1984”). Ports to Other Systems: Acorn Electron, Apple ][, Apple MacIntosh, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit line of computers, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20, IBM PC (PC booter), and Xbox 360. There is also a brand new home brew port of Robotron: 2084 for the original Atari VCS (2600) from Champ Games . It is called RobotWar 2684, and it will be released sometime this fall at AtariAge; you can find more info about it here. Game Levels: At least 50. The arcade cabinet Robotron: 2084 includes 40 unique levels, or waves. After wave 40, the game repeats waves 21-40 over and over again until wave 255 is reached. Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support). Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). The French variant included a sticker on the front (Pin’s Gratuit) indicating the inclusion of a lapel pin. Instruction Manual: A 16-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in full monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The manual was released in English in North America and in Europe, and in French in France. ROBOTRON: 2084 CREDITS Publisher: Shadowsoft, Inc. Licensee: Williams Electronics Games, Inc./WMS Industries, Inc. Developer (Arcade): Vid Kidz Programmer, Graphics, and Sound Effects: Dave Dies Music: Chris Gundlack Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console! LYNX LYNKS Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”. The release announcement about Robotron: 2084 for the Lynx in the Atari Adventure insert of Issue #21 (April 1991) of Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine. The game was released in August of 1991. Information About Robotron: 2084: Atari Age title info/rarity guide for Robotron: 2084 Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for Robotron: 2084 Digital Press title info/rarity guide for Robotron: 2084 GameFAQs article about Robotron: 2084 Moby Games article about Robotron: 2084 PriceCharting.com value guide about Robotron: 2084 RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide about Robotron: 2084 Wikipedia article about Robotron: 2084 Reviews and Ratings for Robotron: 2084: Review by Tom R. Halfhill in Game Player’s (US; August 1991; page 43) Review by David Upchurch in ACE [Advanced Computer Entertainment] (UK; Issue #53; February 1992; page 77) Review by Tim Boone in Computer and Video Games Go (UK; Issue #04; February 1992; page 8) Review in Computer and Video Games Go (UK; Issue #08; June 1992; page 25) Review by Paul Rixon in Atari User (UK; Issue #56; June 1992; page 41) Review by Keita Iita at Atari HQ (undated) Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated 2018) Review by Dan Loosen at The Atari Times (2004) Review by forcexdistance at GameFAQs (2011) Review by David James Keaton at Spiders Are Our Friends (2013) Review at 8-Bit Central (2014) Review by Brian Thomas Barnhart at Atario.io (2016) Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018) Review by The Video Game Critic (2019) There is also a brand new home brew port of Robotron: 2084 being published by Champ Games for the original Atari VCS (2600). It is called RobotWar 2684, and it will be released sometime this fall at AtariAge. YouTube Videos About Robotron: 2084: Playthrough (World-of-Longplays) Playthrough (Atari7800com) Playthrough and Review (ArcadeUSA) Playthrough and Review (BTB/Lynx Lounge) Playthrough and Review (Leftover Culture Review) Playthrough and Review (RetroGamerDaz) Retailers Selling Robotron: 2084: B & C ...
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