EPISODE 22: Paperboy

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EPISODE 22: Paperboy

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#PA2041, Published by Atari Corp. In this episode I cover yet another arcade port for the Lynx, Paperboy, released in 1990. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I talk about the lost art of delivering newspapers door to door. “Yes…it’s true…I once owned a Morris Minor to deliver The Heckington Hawker. Please don’t pity me.” -Monty The Paperboy upright arcade cabinet was released by Atari Games in 1984. PAPERBOY VITAL STATISTICS Release Date: December of 1990. Initial Retail Price: $34.99-$39.95 in the US; £29.99 in the UK. Cartridge Information: 128kB mono curved lip-style cartridge. Game Genre: Isometric-view 2-dimensional scrolling arcade game for 1 player only. Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal). Based On: The arcade cabinet of the same name released by Atari Games in 1984. Ports to Other Systems: Acorn Electron (1986), Amstrad CPC (1987), Apple ][ (1988), Apple ][gs (1988), Atari ST (1989), BBC Micro (1986), Blackberry (2009), Commodore 16 (1986), Commodore Plus/4 (1986), Commodore 64 (1986), Commodore Amiga (1989), DOS platform (1988), J2ME platform (2005), Nintendo Entertainment System (1988), Nintendo Game Boy (1990), Nintendo Game Boy Color (1999), Sega Game Gear (1991), Sega Genesis (1991), Sega Master System (1990), Xbox 360 (2007), and ZX Spectrum (1986). Sequels: Paperboy 2 for Amstrad CPC (1991), Atari ST (1992), Commodore Amiga (1992), DOS platform (1991), Nintendo Game Boy (1992), Nintendo Entertainment System (1991), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1991), Sega Game Gear (1993), Sega Genesis (1992), and ZX Spectrum (1992). Game Levels: There are three skill levels: Easy Street (easiest), Middle Road (medium difficulty), and Hard Way (hardest). Within each of these skill levels, there are seven stages, one for each day of the week. 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 lapel pin and French-language manual, And the Japanese variant included Japanese verbiage on the box back, along with a Japanese-language manual. There was also a blister pack variant sold. Instruction Manual: A 12-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The manual was released in English in North America and in Europe, in a full-color Japanese manual in Japan, and in French in France. The manual was written by veteran Atari Lynx manual writer Scott Rhoades. Kieren Hawken’s interview with Paperboy programmer Al Baker from the February 2014 issue (#125) of Retro Gamer magazine. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE. PAPERBOY CREDITS Original Arcade: Atari Games Corporation Publisher: Atari Corporation Licensee: Tengen, Inc. Developer: Al Baker & Associates Programmer: Al Baker Sound: David Tumminaro Original Art: Elite Systems Lynx Art: Nathan BakerBe 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”. Coming Soon: “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 2”! Information About Paperboy: Atari Age title info/rarity guide for Paperboy Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for Paperboy Digital Press title info/rarity guide for Paperboy GameFAQs article about Paperboy Moby Games article about Paperboy PriceCharting.com value guide about Paperboy RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide about Paperboy Wikipedia article about Paperboy A comparison of the different home ports of Paperboy, published in the February 2014 issue (#125) of Retro Gamer magazine. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE. Reviews and Ratings for Paperboy: Review by Gideon in GamePro (US; Issue #017; December 1990; page 148) Review in RAZE (UK; Issue #03; January 1991; page 47) Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999) Review by The Video Game Critic (2005) Review by Brian Thomas Barnhart at Atario.io (2016) Review by Jon Mc at Atari Gamer (2018) YouTube Videos About Paperboy: Playthrough (World-of-Longplays) Playthrough (Atari7800com) Playthrough and Review (BTB/Lynx Lounge) Playthrough and Review (RetroGamerDaz) Comparison of Handheld Ports of Paperboy (The Laird’s Lair) Retailers Selling Paperboy: B & C ComputerVisions: US$9.95 (box only), US$19.95 (cart/manual combo), US$24.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$29.95 (NIB) through eBay under the user name MyAtari…check his online store on eBay for availability. Best Electronics (last updated October 7, 2021; check website for availability): US$14.95 (loose cart), US$19.95 (CIB). The Gamesmen (Australia): AU$24.95 (CIB). The Goat Store: None Available. ...

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