Robotron: 2084 Longplay (Atari 7800 Version) - Warning: Contains Flashing Lights!
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Allow me to add a different perspective to the conversation: Robotron: 2084 is undeniably a gem, boasting a fantastic concept, engaging gameplay, and a challenge that keeps you on the edge. It's the epitome of a classic shooter—packed with all the right ingredients. However, let's address the elephant in the room: the control system. For me, this aspect falls short and significantly impacts the overall experience.
I appreciate the developers' efforts in crafting such a captivating game, but the control scheme, to put it bluntly, undermines the gameplay. The Atari 7800 version, in particular, takes an unfortunate turn. The decision to limit the lone hero's ability to shoot only while in motion feels restricting and complicates the gameplay dynamics. In instances where you're cornered, the inability to fire while standing still becomes an insurmountable challenge.
In my opinion the arcade version's two-joystick control scheme - where one stick dictates shooting direction - was already contentious (no, not a fan of this system, sorry). Nonetheless, the Atari 7800's implementation makes me miss it.
The necessity to constantly move to shoot creates predicaments where losing a life seems inevitable— again, pinned against a wall with enemies closing in, forcing movement to shoot, is a precarious situation with no recourse.
I don't intend to detract from the game's overall quality, but this control limitation impacts the gameplay significantly. Interestingly, the GBA version, part of Midway's collection, offers a different control system, presenting an alternative experience I'm eager to share when I upload such a video.
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