Classic Game Room - ROBOTRON 2084 review for Atari Computer

[@landondyer]

My office mate at Atari, Judy Bogart, wrote this. I helped a little (mostly we just talked about how to implement some of the game's features, such as the "killer color" used for collisions and some of the update logic). She did a great job.

[@atariandre5014]

Landon Dyer she sure did !

[@Cumbercuke]

The sound in this is amazing.

[@kmastamine]

Got a robotron arcade machine, love it!

[@MrSEA-ok2ll]

The twin Atari 2600 controller adapter enables two controller use with the 8 bit computer...works great, sound is good and it is fast. The Atari Lynx, & 7800 versions are also pretty great.

[@MrJibaku]

Love your channel its my daily ritual!

[@cdinchong]

This was one of my games I bought for my ATARI 800XL. Thanks for sharing this review :D

[@johnesco]

I like how Smash TV for the NES lets you use two NES pads to separate shooting and moving.

[@Sinn0100]

I just want to thank Mark for spending my money. Now, I have to buy a freaking Atari XE so I can play this damn thing with two controllers...thanks again Mark. ;)

[@doriphor]

I'd really like some more retro computer reviews! Thanks for this one!

[@MushOfficial]

The Robotron 2084 port for the Lynx is also a pretty great port of the arcade version for a handheld.

[@Alfred6009]

lol at the very end: "2084 is the best year ever!" Perfect ending! Crackin' me up over here! You're the best, keep up the most excellent work!

[@riverdealer]

i had this game for the Atari 400 and the box came with a holder for the dual joystick controls which allowed easier arcade style playing

[@GGBytesized]

I'm confused. He put the right cart in the right system.

[@xenomorpher]

Pretty sure you can use two Genesis arcade sticks like you can for the 7800 version. Placing the two arcade sticks on a flat surface, like a TV dinner tray, would be more enjoyable than wrestling with two control pads on your lap.

[@Adamchevy]

Mark do you like this version more than the 7800 version? This version still looks fatted like the 5200 version.

[@RyanKentBarnhart]

This is great on the Atari 5200 too. A rare occasion where the horrible 5200 controllers actually made something better! They even made a joystick coupler to hold them in place, very nice.

[@electricadventures]

This version rocks and besides Missile Command and Defender it would be my most played game on the system.

[@Adamchevy]

It's like solar quest on the vectrex without space, and spaceships. But still it reminds me of it.

[@rajreddy288]

love it mark

[@TheYouTubeGame]

Having played this first on the SNES, it's nice to see this. Heck, this version looks better to me.

[@mcrazza]

Didn't he already review this? Not that I'm complaining. I loved this game on my old Atari XE. The later levels were f*cking HARD! Naturally as a 7-year-old I rage quitted a little too often. lol

[@joemel2]

I had this on the xe as a kid but never knew you could use both sticks, I think my xe is in storage.....I may have to get it out!

[@plezurhounds]

Thanks for your efforts:-)

[@frankynakamoto2308]

So that is the year!

[@frankynakamoto2308]

What do the aliens look alike? And what special features do they have? Also what different abilities those alien insects have?

[@Riz2336]

That looks like a good port.

[@sonicase]

pretty cool port

[@ORLY911]

Nevermind, you made a vid for the 64 one too XD

[@captainkarnage9874]

I am at your service my Lord

[@googleboughtmee]

I'm going to buy up all the Robotron games and then ebay them in the year 2084 when it's this huge deal and make a massive profit

[@theimortal1974]

i had to correct somebody on another channel that was saying we were going to do something in 2084 other than running from killer robots. i corrected him.

[@kylem1112]

is mark from fresh meadows new york santa clause?

[@MarcBarkyMarta]

Nope, my sleigh is black with a Type R logo.

[@maribakumon]

Can the two gamepad trick work with the SNES version?

[@DragonX64567]

I want an XE now because I miss playing that game on 7800. How much does an XE cost?

[@ridiculous_gaming]

I really want some of those atari 7800 game pads...they released those in Europe, while in North America, we got crappy controllers instead. The only version that is better and that is not emulating the Arcade roms is the Atari 7800 version.

[@millgiass]

***** I use to be able to get in the 200s on the Playstation version of Robotron. Robotron XX is what I think it's called.

[@clockworkrazor]

The Playstation version with the DualShock 1 had the best gameplay for consoles.

[@DragonX64567]

You can get the original 2084 for PS2 in the Midway Arcade collection also for the original Xbox btw

[@Michirin9801]

You should duck tape or screw two Atari 2600 joysticks together and to something flat like a wooden board so you could use both joysticks to play this game just like in the arcade and not have to hold both controllers... That way it's easier and better and much more enjoyable! Or you could just play Super Smash TV on the Super Nintendo instead... Just saiyan =w=

[@janmansde3dede]

Or play the Arcade version :) Just saying purple eyeball lady

[@Michirin9801]

janmansde3dede Which one is easier and cheaper to get? A Robotron arcade machine, or a copy of Smash TV for the SNES? ;3

[@Guywhosayswisestuff]

Ruko Michiharu The arcade machine is hell of a lot more authentic tho, and fun.

[@Michirin9801]

Guywhosayswisestuff I don't doubt it really... But well, the Super Nintendo could have a perfect port, or superior version of it, that I guarantee! And the Super Nintendo controller makes it even better with the diamond configuration ;3 16 bit Robotron for the win! If only it was made for the SNES...

[@locnar777]

Or if he had the original box, the base of the box was built to snap in 2 2600 joysticks for the perfect robotron experience .

[@sandokan7086]

Whaou, it was my game .... i don't remember my score.... but i'd like to have a defi. So i need to find atari 800xl!... see you soon

[@rickdeckard2622]

The way he talks, is so funny xD

[@ReplayStation]

mmmmm I gotta get a copy of this to play on my Atari 400

[@michaelwolfe9496]

So is the XE version better than the 7800 version?

[@MrRetrogamingBard]

The way I see it, the 7800 is atari's ultimate oldschool console since it can play both 7800 and 2600 games. The XE is atari's ultimate oldschool computer since it can play every Atari's computer game cartridge (to my knowledge). I say it's a tie yet I'm just more familiar with the 7800... but wanting more games for the XE system.

[@Adamchevy]

You can also play this on mame for free, which is also pretty good.

[@jexdragon8214]

Is it for ds

[@retrogamerfamily]

whats better, 7800 or XEgs? They look pretty similar..

[@retrogamerfamily]

hehe, sorry I wasn't more specific. I was speaking specifically about the Robotron game, but your comparison of the two systems was very good. Despite the intent of the question not being about the systems themselves ironically I am actually wondering if I should pick up a XEGS or an atari 800 at some point in the future, I am teetering on it though because I have a C64 and there is a lot of overlap gamewise. I also have an Atari 5200 which is basically an 8-bit atari in console to some degree itself.

[@rebelscum6356]

I don't know if you've gone and bought one or not, but it's not a lot of difference between the 800xl and the XE. The 800xl is more compact and takes up less space. You can buy some cables for composite output for the 800xl. The XE has composite built in. Some games will not run on an XL or XE and you have to have a 400 or 800 for and here's the list: www.atarimania.com/faq-atari-400-800-xl-xe-what-programs-run-only-on-the-400-and-800-models-and-why_68.html However, it's not very many. There are games that have more colors on the XE than when played on the 800 XL (David's Midnight Magic is an example). I have both and I leave my XE hooked up and the 800 XL in a box for back up (if that tells you anything).

[@theimortal1974]

i'm so used to you trying to put the game in the wrong system that i assumed you were doing that this time then i realized on right it is atari computer game. lol

[@danxepha4535]

Should have played it with 2 Sega Megadrive/Genesis arcade sticks.

[@dogeymon83]

It’s the 5200 version

[@timtollett5996]

it took me 29 years to get one

[@MilesWilsondreamteam]

I want a mod called Robotron 2048. We can also call it the hero of mobile gamers that nobody that plays a console or pc cares about

[@zanychelly]

dying light review!!??

[@abystus]

This review was not approved by Lord Karnage...

[@OliGaming-d1u]

The N64 version kicks ass!

[@NecesaryEvil]

I have Robotron 64 complete in box...kinda want to sell it lol

[@MomoCoon]

lend it to mark

[@NecesaryEvil]

I would but he already owns it, he did a cool review of robotron 64 a while ago I might trade it to a friend for Mario 64

[@MetalSonicodraco7342]

Necesary Evil Get a better game dude :)

[@MetalSonicodraco7342]

bitchasshoeism Are you trying to be troll? It can be it can not, I don't play every sunky game ever made, of course is better than ''06'', and Boom, it's on Par with the first adventure (Wich for me is better than the second one) and worse than...Soul Reaver!...Mario 64 is excellent in level desing, but with awful and boring OST and it's not totally that amazing

[@riverdealer]

my version of this game had 6 levels of difficulty - 0 (easiest) through 5 (hardest)

[@deralmighty8011]

2:12 Shut up and take my money!

[@scidriver]

Yeah, spend my money!

[@clutchkman]

This does seem like a cool version of a great game. Did the Atari XE have a good version of ET on it?

[@michaelwolfe9496]

Did you just use the words "good". And "ET" in the same sentence?

[@clutchkman]

I know, I know, but that's what the Atari XE could've done to redeem the Atari name. If they made a great E.T. game for this, they would've been celebrated in story and song. Still looks like a good system that didn't get much attention though.

[@PowertipBrushhead]

Nuts and milk

[@dr3w399]

or two sega mega drive controllers

[@WillHeritage]

Save the people!

[@mcstyle24]

I will be 94 in 2084

[@linkinworm1]

I can barely get past wave 10 in this game on xbox live, I suck at atari. not my generation though so all can be forgiven i hope.