gamrReview writes:
"It’s not a good game, but it’s not really fair to say that it’s bad, either. For all its faults, it is still functional, and though it is annoying, there are parts where good design shines through all of the layers of mire which cover it. If you liked the comic, you should probably stay far away from this, because it’s nothing like the comic, but if you like the idea of playing as a half-cat half-human who goes on several dull adventures in the vain hope of eventually doing something important, you might just enjoy this game."
Atari has acquired Intellivision. The company announced today that it had acquired its long-time rival, ending one of the original console rivalries, dating back to the 1970s.
Wow.... two of my earliest gaming platforms. All they need is Coleco to round things out.
This is like Nintendo buying SEGA.
Good piece of history here.
edit: I wanted to read it but the cookies pop up is stopping me.
This was just before my time. I do remember my mom's friend having one all dusty in her apartment back in the day.
[R.I.P.} Ms. Irene
People forget that console wars are part of the history of this industry. The console wars were started by competitive companies all the way back then and continued through Sega vs Nintendo, Jaguar/3DO/NeonGeo, and PlayStation vs Nintendo and Xbox.
These companies are across oceans and competing for the same business. These companies created the console wars, not crazy fanboys.
I had both. Snafu on Intellivision was addicting as hell. Also had Colecovision which had Time Pilot. Combat was probably my favorite Atari game and both Atari and Intellivision had similar games like Pitfall and Jungle Hunt. It’s been so long I don’t really remember which game I liked bettter out of those but I did play my Intellivision a bit more than Atari though I’m not sure why besides Snafu. That was 40+ years ago damn I’m old lol
The armadillo returns.
I personally do remember Infogrames in the years prior to merger. They really did have a portfolio that stuck out and I enjoyed. I wonder what value they see in reviving it now though?
The good old days of Driver and Stuntman. Unfortunately both games are long gone.
Skewed and Reviewed have posted a video showing what Atari had on display at PAX East 2024.
"...if you like the idea of playing as a half-cat half-human who goes on several dull adventures in the vain hope of eventually doing something important, you might just enjoy this game."
Way to go out on a limb there. The review itself was fine, but this excerpt from the conclusion is so wishy-washy!
good review!