Needed something classic this morning.
#choplifter
#appleii
#appleiic
#8bit

The 100+ A8 games that made my 600XL [039/100]

CHOPLIFTER!
Original game by Dan Gorlin, Brøderbund Software, 1983
This version by Steve Aguirre, Sculptured Software, Atari, 1988

#atari #atariart #ataripixelart #atari8bitgames #atari8bit #atari400 #atari800 #600XL #800XL #65XE #130XE #A8b #Choplifter #DanGorlin #SteveAguirre #Broderbund #SculpturedSoftware

New #blog post: My Favorite GUI Programs

https://rldane.space/my-favorite-gui-programs.html

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This is one of those fun cases where one blost begets another one in pretty rapid succession.
Nothing deep, just a fun little jaunt through computing memory lane.
I have Dave's toot to thank for the genesis of this post.

cc: my wonderful #chorus: @joel @dm @sotolf @thedoctor @pixx @orbitalmartian @adamsdesk @krafter @roguefoam @clayton @giantspacesquid @Twizzay @stfn

(I will happily add/remove you from the chorus upon request! :)

#100DaysToOffload #46

#rlDaneWriting #blost #writing #GUI #Macintosh #Windows #Linux #RetroComputing #Choplifter #MacPaint #HyperCard #MSPaint #Dillo #DilloBrowser

My Favorite GUI Programs

@alexkidman To be fair, the original #AppleII version of #Choplifter and it's derivatives such as the #Atari800 version that I played did age much worse (terrible slowdown issues, and an easy to reach end at a maximum score of 48 diminishes it's replay value significantly). Thankfully, the #SEGA #MasterSystem version is instead based on SEGA's vastly enhanced arcade coin-op. On the Atari 800 I recommend #Synapse's #FortApocalypse instead to fulfill your chopper cravings.

It's retro game of the week time again -- and this week, it's the truly excellent Sega Master System version of Choplifter. A great game in its time that has aged fantastically well!

#retrogaming #sega #choplifter #retro #retrogameoftheweek

https://alexreviewstech.com/retro-game-of-the-week-choplifter-sega-master-system/

Retro Game Of The Week: Choplifter (Sega Master System) - Alex Reviews Tech

Choplifter is a classic game, and the Sega Master System version has aged beautifully -- it's a must play game for any retro game fan.

Alex Reviews Tech

In fact, the three crowns in the Broderbund logo are a reference to Sweden's national coat of arms! 🇸🇪

No doubt because one of Broderbund's founders (Gary Carlston) began his career in Sweden.

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#RetroGaming #Broderbund #ShufflepuckCafe #PrinceOfPersia #LodeRunner #Choplifter #Spelunker #Sweden

So, no one has found the reference!

It was the famous Broderbund logo! (three crowns arranged in a triangle)

It can be seen, for example, in the game Shufflepuck Cafe 🍸 🍾

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#RetroGaming #Broderbund #ShufflepuckCafe #PrinceOfPersia #LodeRunner #Choplifter #Spelunker