Re: Rare 8 bit Apple II Games

[Don Bruder <dakidd@sonic.net>]

In article <HLqte.30931$J12.2194@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com>,
 "Donald C. Lee" <coach41@pacbell.net> wrote:

> Hey All,
> 
> With all the game discussion going on, I figured I would add in my 2 
> cents.  :D
> 
> In perusing through the various Apple II archives and reading the group 
> in years past, I've found a couple of games I never knew were released 
> for the 8 bit Apple II's:
> 
> The Ancient Art of War
> Thexder
> 
> I can also add another game, which was "Empire" by Interstel.
> 
> Basically, I am wondering if there are any other rare or late released 
> Apple II games that anyone was aware of?
> 
> I admit to being surprised that Thexder, a IIGS game was ported to the 8 
> bit Apple II's.  I know there was a big deal made of Thexder when it was 
> released for the IIGS but nothing was ever mentioned of a 8 bit port in 
> the press.
> 
> In any case, feel free to comment if you have anything to add.
> 
> Don

Thexder on the "II earlier than GS" was playable, but not very 
impressive compared to the GS/Mac/PC versions. 

No slam on the game - It was fun, and I wasted a lot of hours on it on 
my enhanced //e, but on a non-GS Apple, it was a pale ghost of the 
spectacular (for its time) game it was on other platforms.

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