M.A.D. Longplay (Atari 2600 Game) - Warning: Contains Flashing Lights!
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M.A.D. or Missile Attack and Defense attempts to blend elements from games like Atlantis and Missile Command, but unfortunately misses the mark. The game's difficulty is a major hurdle, often resulting in frustrating and tedious gameplay due to a critical issue: the inability to effectively target enemies.
No matter how precise your timing or aiming, there are frustrating limitations to your weapon's reach. It feels as if certain angles are simply out of reach, unrelated to the enemies' movements. While your adversaries might not qualify as snipers, their accuracy surpasses what you're allowed as a player.
I managed to barely complete the first loop, only to quickly succumb within seconds of starting the second one.The game's relentless difficulty contributes to a profoundly unsatisfying gaming experience, leaving players grappling with an overwhelming sense of frustration.
SURPRISE! The tale of M.A.D. isn't over just yet. Before you tune out from the bitter rant, let's talk about the hidden gem: the two-player mode. It's a complete turnaround from what I've said earlier.
Tabula rasa. Again, forget my grievances with M.A.D. and hear me out, because here's the twist: the two-player gameplay is an entirely different beast. It's a blast—a co-op mode that can captivate you for hours on end. I've even pondered if this game was originally designed solely for two players, and the single-player mode was an afterthought hastily thrown in.
Alas, we may never uncover the truth behind its design choices... But, expect a two-player mode longplay somewhere along the way!
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