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LGR - Apple IIGS - Vintage Computer System Review
The Apple II was one of the first major successes in personal computing, and as a result Apple released several variants, culminating in the IIGS in 1986. Although soon phased out in favor of the Macintosh, the IIGS was a worthwhile machine for years. But is it still worth owning to a current collector of vintage computers?
This is an overview of the history, hardware, and software of the IIGS from the perspective of a classic computer collector. How do the pros and cons stack up, and is it worth getting a IIGS considering the other, more popular 16-bit 80's computers?
published: 24 Aug 2012
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The IIGS: Apple or Macintosh?
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Technical work by Joseph William Lewis.
published: 13 Apr 2024
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The Ultimate STEALTH Apple IIGS
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Today we're building a brand new STEALTH Apple IIGS, in a beautiful transparent case, with a brand new mechanical keyboard!
LINKS:
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published: 23 Apr 2022
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I Got My Apple IIGS Online! (Better Than You'd Expect)
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Today we're going ONLINE with my accelerated Apple IIGS!
LINKS:
🍎 Acrylic monitor stand: https://amzn.to/3MJTFnA
🍎 MacEffects: https://maceffects.com
🍎 Disk image: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-iigs-gsos-604-internet-starter-image
🍎 Check out this IIGS site! https://whatisthe2gs.apple2.org.za/
(Amazon links are affiliated links)
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published: 11 Jun 2022
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Apple IIGS laptop
The Apple IIGS laptop, made by Ben Heck. Video is also made by Ben Heck.
More info here:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/ben-heck-outdoes-himself-again-with-the-iigs-laptop/
Originally found here (slow link):
http://benheck.com/04-14-2008/apple-iigs-original-hardware-laptop
published: 15 Apr 2008
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The Apple IIGS
Taking a look at the Apple IIgs
For more info check out the blog at https://ancientelectronics.wordpress.com/2023/09/28/apple-iigs/
published: 21 Aug 2023
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Apple IIGS (50 Games)
The Apple IIGS, the fifth and most powerful of the Apple II family, is a 16-bit personal computer produced by Apple Computer, Inc. While featuring the Macintosh look and feel, and resolution and color similar to the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST, it remains compatible with earlier Apple II models. The "GS" in the name stands for "Graphics and Sound," referring to its enhanced multimedia hardware, especially its state-of-the-art audio.
▶ All Apple IIGS games in my collection https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYBMyXWsZXcD6obdTOte1pjX7y8D0MXq1
▶ Please like this video and subscribe to my channel for more great retro content.
Games list:
0:00 1. Ancient Glory (1993 Big Red Computer Club)
0:36 2. Alien Mind (1988 PBI Software)
1:08 3. Tunnels of Armageddon (1989 California Dreams)
1:40 4...
published: 03 Jan 2022
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Apple IIc Plus - the rarest and fastest Apple II!
Returning to one of my favorite subjects - the Apple II - I decide to finally repair a broken Apple IIc Plus gifted to me a little more than a year ago. This machine was the final true hardware revision to the Apple II line, coming in 1988, and the last standalone machine in the line released. It was also the fastest, with a 4Mhz CPU (vs. 1Mhz in most other Apple II's, and 2.6Mhz in the IIGS).
But it was a problematic machine for Apple, with a concept that had been watered down to the point of, well, pointlessness. The market wanted it even less than it wanted the original IIc (which was my first computer - the one in the thumbnail is my original machine). Still, it is an interesting computer for its accelerated CPU, and its somewhat anachronistic nature at the time of its launch.
Please...
published: 24 May 2020
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Stellar 7 - gameplay - Dynamix, 1983 - Apple II - sci-fi first-person tank simulation - Damon Slye
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#stellar7 #appleii #dynamix #retrogaming
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More about Stellar 7 (from Wikipedia):
Stellar 7 is a first-person tank simulation video game based on the 1980s arcade game Battlezone in which the player assumes the role of a futuristic tank pilot. The game was created by Damon Slye for the Apple II and Commodore 64 in 1983, then remade in the early 1990s for MS-DOS, Amiga, and Classic Mac OS. There are three sequels: Arcticfox (1986), Nova 9: The Return of Gir Draxon (1991), and Stellar 7: Draxon's Revenge (1993).
Gameplay
The player's tank, the Raven, has a front-facing cannon with an unlimited supply of bullets. The cannon can fire up to two shots at a time. The tank also has a cloaking device ...
published: 27 Jul 2024
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This Apple Accelerator is INSANE
Today we're checking out the AppleSqueezer, a brand-new accelerator made by a passionate member of the Apple IIGS community. It uses the power of FPGA, along with a newer version of the IIGS processor, to propel the IIGS to unbelievable speed.
Oh, and it also adds an unbelievable 14mb of RAM!
🍎 AppleSqueezer GS: https://www.applesqueezer.com
🍎 Applefritter Thread: https://www.applefritter.com/content/applesqueezer-gs-new-iigs-accelerator-memory-expansion
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published: 30 Jul 2022
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LGR - Apple IIGS - Vintage Computer System Review
The Apple II was one of the first major successes in personal computing, and as a result Apple released several variants, culminating in the IIGS in 1986. Altho...
The Apple II was one of the first major successes in personal computing, and as a result Apple released several variants, culminating in the IIGS in 1986. Although soon phased out in favor of the Macintosh, the IIGS was a worthwhile machine for years. But is it still worth owning to a current collector of vintage computers?
This is an overview of the history, hardware, and software of the IIGS from the perspective of a classic computer collector. How do the pros and cons stack up, and is it worth getting a IIGS considering the other, more popular 16-bit 80's computers?
https://wn.com/Lgr_Apple_Iigs_Vintage_Computer_System_Review
The Apple II was one of the first major successes in personal computing, and as a result Apple released several variants, culminating in the IIGS in 1986. Although soon phased out in favor of the Macintosh, the IIGS was a worthwhile machine for years. But is it still worth owning to a current collector of vintage computers?
This is an overview of the history, hardware, and software of the IIGS from the perspective of a classic computer collector. How do the pros and cons stack up, and is it worth getting a IIGS considering the other, more popular 16-bit 80's computers?
- published: 24 Aug 2012
- views: 683425
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The IIGS: Apple or Macintosh?
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Want to support Vintage ...
Visit our website to sign up for a Vintage Geek membership or to schedule a museum tour of your very own! https://www.vintagegeek.com/
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Technical work by Joseph William Lewis.
https://wn.com/The_Iigs_Apple_Or_Macintosh
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Technical work by Joseph William Lewis.
- published: 13 Apr 2024
- views: 8848
19:45
The Ultimate STEALTH Apple IIGS
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Today we're building a brand new ...
Head to https://squarespace.com/ActionRetro to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ActionRetro
Today we're building a brand new STEALTH Apple IIGS, in a beautiful transparent case, with a brand new mechanical keyboard!
LINKS:
🍎 MacEffects: https://maceffects.com
(Amazon links are affiliated links)
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#Apple #IIGS #MacEffects
https://wn.com/The_Ultimate_Stealth_Apple_Iigs
Head to https://squarespace.com/ActionRetro to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ActionRetro
Today we're building a brand new STEALTH Apple IIGS, in a beautiful transparent case, with a brand new mechanical keyboard!
LINKS:
🍎 MacEffects: https://maceffects.com
(Amazon links are affiliated links)
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#Apple #IIGS #MacEffects
- published: 23 Apr 2022
- views: 37139
23:51
I Got My Apple IIGS Online! (Better Than You'd Expect)
Head to https://squarespace.com/ActionRetro to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ActionRetro
Today we're going ONLINE with my ...
Head to https://squarespace.com/ActionRetro to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ActionRetro
Today we're going ONLINE with my accelerated Apple IIGS!
LINKS:
🍎 Acrylic monitor stand: https://amzn.to/3MJTFnA
🍎 MacEffects: https://maceffects.com
🍎 Disk image: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-iigs-gsos-604-internet-starter-image
🍎 Check out this IIGS site! https://whatisthe2gs.apple2.org.za/
(Amazon links are affiliated links)
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💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social
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#Apple #IIGS #MacEffects
https://wn.com/I_Got_My_Apple_Iigs_Online_(Better_Than_You'd_Expect)
Head to https://squarespace.com/ActionRetro to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ActionRetro
Today we're going ONLINE with my accelerated Apple IIGS!
LINKS:
🍎 Acrylic monitor stand: https://amzn.to/3MJTFnA
🍎 MacEffects: https://maceffects.com
🍎 Disk image: https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/apple-iigs-gsos-604-internet-starter-image
🍎 Check out this IIGS site! https://whatisthe2gs.apple2.org.za/
(Amazon links are affiliated links)
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💾 Support these retro computing shenanigans on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ActionRetro
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Check out my Amazon page with links to my tools, adapters, soldering equipment, camera gear and more: https://www.amazon.com/shop/actionretro
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💬 Come talk about old computers on the BitBang Social Mastodon! https://bitbang.social
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#Apple #IIGS #MacEffects
- published: 11 Jun 2022
- views: 61690
0:49
Apple IIGS laptop
The Apple IIGS laptop, made by Ben Heck. Video is also made by Ben Heck.
More info here:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/ben-heck-outdoes-himself-again-w...
The Apple IIGS laptop, made by Ben Heck. Video is also made by Ben Heck.
More info here:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/ben-heck-outdoes-himself-again-with-the-iigs-laptop/
Originally found here (slow link):
http://benheck.com/04-14-2008/apple-iigs-original-hardware-laptop
https://wn.com/Apple_Iigs_Laptop
The Apple IIGS laptop, made by Ben Heck. Video is also made by Ben Heck.
More info here:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/14/ben-heck-outdoes-himself-again-with-the-iigs-laptop/
Originally found here (slow link):
http://benheck.com/04-14-2008/apple-iigs-original-hardware-laptop
- published: 15 Apr 2008
- views: 30552
1:19:24
The Apple IIGS
Taking a look at the Apple IIgs
For more info check out the blog at https://ancientelectronics.wordpress.com/2023/09/28/apple-iigs/
Taking a look at the Apple IIgs
For more info check out the blog at https://ancientelectronics.wordpress.com/2023/09/28/apple-iigs/
https://wn.com/The_Apple_Iigs
Taking a look at the Apple IIgs
For more info check out the blog at https://ancientelectronics.wordpress.com/2023/09/28/apple-iigs/
- published: 21 Aug 2023
- views: 5146
25:35
Apple IIGS (50 Games)
The Apple IIGS, the fifth and most powerful of the Apple II family, is a 16-bit personal computer produced by Apple Computer, Inc. While featuring the Macintosh...
The Apple IIGS, the fifth and most powerful of the Apple II family, is a 16-bit personal computer produced by Apple Computer, Inc. While featuring the Macintosh look and feel, and resolution and color similar to the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST, it remains compatible with earlier Apple II models. The "GS" in the name stands for "Graphics and Sound," referring to its enhanced multimedia hardware, especially its state-of-the-art audio.
▶ All Apple IIGS games in my collection https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYBMyXWsZXcD6obdTOte1pjX7y8D0MXq1
▶ Please like this video and subscribe to my channel for more great retro content.
Games list:
0:00 1. Ancient Glory (1993 Big Red Computer Club)
0:36 2. Alien Mind (1988 PBI Software)
1:08 3. Tunnels of Armageddon (1989 California Dreams)
1:40 4. Silpheed (1988 Sierra)
2:13 5. Wolfenstein 3D (1997 Logicware)
2:50 6. Rastan (1990 Taito)
3:28 7. Test Drive 2 (1989 Accolade)
3:59 8. Defender Of The Crown (1988 Cinemaware)
4:30 9. Dark Castle (1989 Three Sixty)
5:09 10. Grand Prix Circuit (1989 Accolade)
5:46 11. Arkanoid (1988 Taito)
6:06 12. Battle Chess (1989 Interplay)
6:33 13. Airball (1989 MicroDeal)
7:09 14. Out of This World (1992 Interplay)
8:13 15. Shufflepuck Cafe (1990 Broderbund)
8:40 16. California Games (1988 Epyx)
9:02 17. Tetris (1988 Spectrum Holobyte)
9:19 18. Dungeon Master (1989 FTL)
9:38 19. Arkanoid 2 - Revenge of Doh (1989 Taito)
9:56 20. Mean 18 (1987 Accolade)
10:17 21. Thexder (1987 Sierra)
10:46 22. DuelTris (1992 DreamWorld)
11:12 23. Vindicators (1989 Tengen - Atari Games)
11:46 24. The Tinies (1994 Brutal Deluxe)
12:16 25. Kaboom (2016 Ninjaforce)
12:39 26. Zany Golf (1988 Electronic Arts)
13:19 27. The Last Ninja (1988 Activision)
13:50 28. Prince of Persia (1989 Broderbund)
14:34 29. Shadowgate (1988 Mindscape)
15:10 30. Bouncing Bluster (1989 Fantasia Entertainment)
15:37 31. Warlock (1988 Three Sixty)
16:13 32. LemminGS (1986 Psyognosis)
16:49 33. Xenocide (1987 Micro Revelations)
17:27 34. Uninvited (1988 Mindscape)
17:53 35. Vegas Gambler (1988 California Dreams)
18:34 36. War in Middle Earth (1989 Melbourne House)
18:58 37. Deja Vu (1988 Mindscape)
19:38 38. Great Western Shootout (1989 Britannica - FanFare)
20:01 39. Sword of Sodan (1989 Discovery Software)
20:32 40. QIX (1990 Taito)
20:55 41. Street Sports Soccer (1988 Epyx)
21:28 42. Superstar Ice Hockey (1987 Mindscape)
22:00 43. Rocket Ranger (1989 Cinemaware)
22:35 44. Deja Vu 2 (1989 Mindscape)
23:07 45. The Gate (1992 Seven Hills Software)
23:26 46. Solitaire Royale (1989 Spectrum Holobyte)
23:50 47. The Fidelity - Chessmaster 2100 (1988 The Software Toolworks)
24:05 48. Serve & Volley (1988 Accolade)
24:29 49. Mini-Putt (1988 Accolade)
24:51 50. Gnarly Golf (1989 FanFare)
#retrogames #retrogaming #oldgames #classicgames #retrogamer #ретроигры #レトロゲーム #레트로게임 #复古游戏 #juegosretro
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https://wn.com/Apple_Iigs_(50_Games)
The Apple IIGS, the fifth and most powerful of the Apple II family, is a 16-bit personal computer produced by Apple Computer, Inc. While featuring the Macintosh look and feel, and resolution and color similar to the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST, it remains compatible with earlier Apple II models. The "GS" in the name stands for "Graphics and Sound," referring to its enhanced multimedia hardware, especially its state-of-the-art audio.
▶ All Apple IIGS games in my collection https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYBMyXWsZXcD6obdTOte1pjX7y8D0MXq1
▶ Please like this video and subscribe to my channel for more great retro content.
Games list:
0:00 1. Ancient Glory (1993 Big Red Computer Club)
0:36 2. Alien Mind (1988 PBI Software)
1:08 3. Tunnels of Armageddon (1989 California Dreams)
1:40 4. Silpheed (1988 Sierra)
2:13 5. Wolfenstein 3D (1997 Logicware)
2:50 6. Rastan (1990 Taito)
3:28 7. Test Drive 2 (1989 Accolade)
3:59 8. Defender Of The Crown (1988 Cinemaware)
4:30 9. Dark Castle (1989 Three Sixty)
5:09 10. Grand Prix Circuit (1989 Accolade)
5:46 11. Arkanoid (1988 Taito)
6:06 12. Battle Chess (1989 Interplay)
6:33 13. Airball (1989 MicroDeal)
7:09 14. Out of This World (1992 Interplay)
8:13 15. Shufflepuck Cafe (1990 Broderbund)
8:40 16. California Games (1988 Epyx)
9:02 17. Tetris (1988 Spectrum Holobyte)
9:19 18. Dungeon Master (1989 FTL)
9:38 19. Arkanoid 2 - Revenge of Doh (1989 Taito)
9:56 20. Mean 18 (1987 Accolade)
10:17 21. Thexder (1987 Sierra)
10:46 22. DuelTris (1992 DreamWorld)
11:12 23. Vindicators (1989 Tengen - Atari Games)
11:46 24. The Tinies (1994 Brutal Deluxe)
12:16 25. Kaboom (2016 Ninjaforce)
12:39 26. Zany Golf (1988 Electronic Arts)
13:19 27. The Last Ninja (1988 Activision)
13:50 28. Prince of Persia (1989 Broderbund)
14:34 29. Shadowgate (1988 Mindscape)
15:10 30. Bouncing Bluster (1989 Fantasia Entertainment)
15:37 31. Warlock (1988 Three Sixty)
16:13 32. LemminGS (1986 Psyognosis)
16:49 33. Xenocide (1987 Micro Revelations)
17:27 34. Uninvited (1988 Mindscape)
17:53 35. Vegas Gambler (1988 California Dreams)
18:34 36. War in Middle Earth (1989 Melbourne House)
18:58 37. Deja Vu (1988 Mindscape)
19:38 38. Great Western Shootout (1989 Britannica - FanFare)
20:01 39. Sword of Sodan (1989 Discovery Software)
20:32 40. QIX (1990 Taito)
20:55 41. Street Sports Soccer (1988 Epyx)
21:28 42. Superstar Ice Hockey (1987 Mindscape)
22:00 43. Rocket Ranger (1989 Cinemaware)
22:35 44. Deja Vu 2 (1989 Mindscape)
23:07 45. The Gate (1992 Seven Hills Software)
23:26 46. Solitaire Royale (1989 Spectrum Holobyte)
23:50 47. The Fidelity - Chessmaster 2100 (1988 The Software Toolworks)
24:05 48. Serve & Volley (1988 Accolade)
24:29 49. Mini-Putt (1988 Accolade)
24:51 50. Gnarly Golf (1989 FanFare)
#retrogames #retrogaming #oldgames #classicgames #retrogamer #ретроигры #レトロゲーム #레트로게임 #复古游戏 #juegosretro
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- published: 03 Jan 2022
- views: 15013
31:44
Apple IIc Plus - the rarest and fastest Apple II!
Returning to one of my favorite subjects - the Apple II - I decide to finally repair a broken Apple IIc Plus gifted to me a little more than a year ago. This ma...
Returning to one of my favorite subjects - the Apple II - I decide to finally repair a broken Apple IIc Plus gifted to me a little more than a year ago. This machine was the final true hardware revision to the Apple II line, coming in 1988, and the last standalone machine in the line released. It was also the fastest, with a 4Mhz CPU (vs. 1Mhz in most other Apple II's, and 2.6Mhz in the IIGS).
But it was a problematic machine for Apple, with a concept that had been watered down to the point of, well, pointlessness. The market wanted it even less than it wanted the original IIc (which was my first computer - the one in the thumbnail is my original machine). Still, it is an interesting computer for its accelerated CPU, and its somewhat anachronistic nature at the time of its launch.
Please let me know if you happen to have a working Apple 3.5 drive or eject motor for sale! There is contact info on my about page.
Subscribe to my channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ModernClassic?sub_confirmation=1
Support me on Patreon!: http://www.patreon.com/modernclassic
https://wn.com/Apple_Iic_Plus_The_Rarest_And_Fastest_Apple_Ii
Returning to one of my favorite subjects - the Apple II - I decide to finally repair a broken Apple IIc Plus gifted to me a little more than a year ago. This machine was the final true hardware revision to the Apple II line, coming in 1988, and the last standalone machine in the line released. It was also the fastest, with a 4Mhz CPU (vs. 1Mhz in most other Apple II's, and 2.6Mhz in the IIGS).
But it was a problematic machine for Apple, with a concept that had been watered down to the point of, well, pointlessness. The market wanted it even less than it wanted the original IIc (which was my first computer - the one in the thumbnail is my original machine). Still, it is an interesting computer for its accelerated CPU, and its somewhat anachronistic nature at the time of its launch.
Please let me know if you happen to have a working Apple 3.5 drive or eject motor for sale! There is contact info on my about page.
Subscribe to my channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ModernClassic?sub_confirmation=1
Support me on Patreon!: http://www.patreon.com/modernclassic
- published: 24 May 2020
- views: 80935
15:10
Stellar 7 - gameplay - Dynamix, 1983 - Apple II - sci-fi first-person tank simulation - Damon Slye
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#stellar7 #appleii #dynamix #retrogaming
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More about Stellar 7 (...
-Support on Patreon https://bit.ly/patreon-cgs
Subscribe https://bit.ly/sub-cgs
#stellar7 #appleii #dynamix #retrogaming
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More about Stellar 7 (from Wikipedia):
Stellar 7 is a first-person tank simulation video game based on the 1980s arcade game Battlezone in which the player assumes the role of a futuristic tank pilot. The game was created by Damon Slye for the Apple II and Commodore 64 in 1983, then remade in the early 1990s for MS-DOS, Amiga, and Classic Mac OS. There are three sequels: Arcticfox (1986), Nova 9: The Return of Gir Draxon (1991), and Stellar 7: Draxon's Revenge (1993).
Gameplay
The player's tank, the Raven, has a front-facing cannon with an unlimited supply of bullets. The cannon can fire up to two shots at a time. The tank also has a cloaking device that, when triggered, would render it invisible to enemies for about a minute. Gauges on the right side of the screen indicate the amount of shields and power remaining. The tank starts with enough power to cloak twice, and power slowly trickles away as the time passes. The game ends when either shields or power runs out.
Each of the seven levels represents a different star system (hence the title). The player's objective is to get to the last level and defeat the enemy boss, Gir Draxon. Each level is depicted as a nearly featureless plane dotted by geometric obstacles—some indestructible and most not—and various enemies. After the player destroys a certain number of enemies, a warp link will appear that provides a gateway to the next level.
Special power-ups can be accessed by pressing the tab key to toggle between the different icons at the bottom left of the screen and then pushing enter, or simply by pushing the letter key corresponding to the desired icon. The icon for the chosen item will turn purple while activated. Each power-up is represented by a certain symbol and can be used up to three times throughout the game, depending on the difficulty setting.
The MS-DOS version of this game is somewhat different. The graphics are more advanced and rendered in a full range of colors, and has more complex world background paintings. Also, the cloaking device is not integrated into the tank and does not end the game or destroys the tank when it ends. Each world is guarded by a boss that must be defeated before the warp-link to the next level appears. Most of the bosses are not particularly complicated compared to the sequel (Nova 9), but they present a reasonable challenge for the time. The power-up system also works differently. By killing three of specific enemy types, a power-up will drop, and then activate when touched; different enemies produce different power-ups following this system. Finally, the game has a "Continue" feature, as opposed to simply ending when the tank is destroyed. Other differences exist between the enemy types and behaviors and the same applies to power-ups.
Softline stated in 1983 that "combining first-rate graphics and sound effects with fast-paced, arcade-style excitement makes Stellar 7 hard to beat in every sense". Video magazine reviewed the Apple II version of the game, describing it as "a severe test for even the most skillful home arcaders" whose "varied action makes it a particularly satisfying game for solo players". Tom Clancy in 1988 named Stellar 7 one of his two favorite computer games, stating that "it is so unforgiving, it is just like life". In 1991 the DOS version of the remake received 5 out of 5 stars in Dragon.
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More about Stellar 7 (from Wikipedia):
Stellar 7 is a first-person tank simulation video game based on the 1980s arcade game Battlezone in which the player assumes the role of a futuristic tank pilot. The game was created by Damon Slye for the Apple II and Commodore 64 in 1983, then remade in the early 1990s for MS-DOS, Amiga, and Classic Mac OS. There are three sequels: Arcticfox (1986), Nova 9: The Return of Gir Draxon (1991), and Stellar 7: Draxon's Revenge (1993).
Gameplay
The player's tank, the Raven, has a front-facing cannon with an unlimited supply of bullets. The cannon can fire up to two shots at a time. The tank also has a cloaking device that, when triggered, would render it invisible to enemies for about a minute. Gauges on the right side of the screen indicate the amount of shields and power remaining. The tank starts with enough power to cloak twice, and power slowly trickles away as the time passes. The game ends when either shields or power runs out.
Each of the seven levels represents a different star system (hence the title). The player's objective is to get to the last level and defeat the enemy boss, Gir Draxon. Each level is depicted as a nearly featureless plane dotted by geometric obstacles—some indestructible and most not—and various enemies. After the player destroys a certain number of enemies, a warp link will appear that provides a gateway to the next level.
Special power-ups can be accessed by pressing the tab key to toggle between the different icons at the bottom left of the screen and then pushing enter, or simply by pushing the letter key corresponding to the desired icon. The icon for the chosen item will turn purple while activated. Each power-up is represented by a certain symbol and can be used up to three times throughout the game, depending on the difficulty setting.
The MS-DOS version of this game is somewhat different. The graphics are more advanced and rendered in a full range of colors, and has more complex world background paintings. Also, the cloaking device is not integrated into the tank and does not end the game or destroys the tank when it ends. Each world is guarded by a boss that must be defeated before the warp-link to the next level appears. Most of the bosses are not particularly complicated compared to the sequel (Nova 9), but they present a reasonable challenge for the time. The power-up system also works differently. By killing three of specific enemy types, a power-up will drop, and then activate when touched; different enemies produce different power-ups following this system. Finally, the game has a "Continue" feature, as opposed to simply ending when the tank is destroyed. Other differences exist between the enemy types and behaviors and the same applies to power-ups.
Softline stated in 1983 that "combining first-rate graphics and sound effects with fast-paced, arcade-style excitement makes Stellar 7 hard to beat in every sense". Video magazine reviewed the Apple II version of the game, describing it as "a severe test for even the most skillful home arcaders" whose "varied action makes it a particularly satisfying game for solo players". Tom Clancy in 1988 named Stellar 7 one of his two favorite computer games, stating that "it is so unforgiving, it is just like life". In 1991 the DOS version of the remake received 5 out of 5 stars in Dragon.
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Today we're checking out the AppleSqueezer, a brand-new accelerator made by a passionate member of the Apple IIGS community. It uses the power of FPGA, along with a newer version of the IIGS processor, to propel the IIGS to unbelievable speed.
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