Better game: Black Widow or Robotron.

[Cmndr Brain]

Black Widow = these guys:

Are u saying Black Widow is like two homosexual lovers? And what are they doing to each other? Oh my virgin eyes.

I like both games. Couldn't decide between the two.

 

[cleverlyj]

i'm gonna have to say black widow by a nose, as the color vectorness just makes it extra awesome.

 

[OregonPacman]

Black Widow = these guys:

QUOTE]

How dare you tarnish my thread with gay guys?


If I had to choose between buying a Robotron or a Black Widow that were equal in price and condition, I don't know that I could do it. I can easily get hooked on playing Black Widow for well over an hour and probably the same with Robotron.

 

[scaboo4u]

I enjoy both games,BUT If I had to sell one.

I would keep ROBO"TRON"

And yes I do like tron as well.

That is may $ worth.

 

[dc2010]

black widow .............

 

[khabbi]

I love Vectors, but Robotron is a way better game IMO..

 

[jetusenet]

Black Widow!

Vector goodness......

 

[videodan]

I'm going with the minority here, and say Black Widow. My choice is certainly not a landslide as I've played both games many times through the years. Don't get me wrong, I love Robotron as well. Both are excellent games!

 

[VectorCollector]

Other than using two joysticks, I would argue the two games are so dis-similar that they cannot be compared as one being better than the other. They're both "better" than most other games, that is true. For example, both are better than SmashTV and Total Carnage ... LOL ... but that has been previously discussed in other threads.

POLL - Robotron, Smash TV or Total Carnage

I've done a search but couldn't find where these three games were compared side by side by side on merit. I own a Robotron but have always enjoyed Smash TV and Total Carnage as well. That said, in a home collection having two or even all three would likely feel redundant. If you could only...

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[carolinamarcg]

Love both, Black Widow for the cool factor.

I would take Space Dungeon & Smash TV over both though. Splitting hairs on all these games.

 

[mickster150]

if black widow was raster instead of vector, it would be completely forgotten. It has some poor choices in game design that hold it back.

 

[Charles Kline]

Wow we are on a necrobumping kick lately!

 

[VectorCollector]

Wow we are on a necrobumping kick lately!

The round-web vs oval-web guy started it. 🕸

Black Widow display aspect ratio? (Round or Rectangular)

Hi, I do not know if this was ever discussed or not, searching the Forum turn up nothing specific......... The question is, should the "web" in Black Widow be circular in the center of the screen or should it be "expanded" (horizontally) to fill the entire display? It does appear that the spider...

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[jetusenet]

 

[Onyx Jaguar]

We must honor the poll of the departed forum goers

also I'd have to play them in an arcade cab, but on emulation I'd still go with Black Widow over Robotron. Now Robotron over Smash TV would be more difficult, but whats weird is would I go with Smash TV over Black Widow? Are these the rock paper scissors of twin stick shooters?

 

[Phetishboy]

We must honor the poll of the departed forum goers

also I'd have to play them in an arcade cab, but on emulation I'd still go with Black Widow over Robotron. Now Robotron over Smash TV would be more difficult, but whats weird is would I go with Smash TV over Black Widow? Are these the rock paper scissors of twin stick shooters?

Everyone always forgets about Lost Tomb.

 

[Ghostlyguy]

Everyone always forgets about Lost Tomb.

& Space Dungeon

 

[Ghostlyguy]

Twin Stick Shooters

I'm trying to compile a list of Twin Stick Shooters. Hoping anyone could add to this list(s). 80's Twin Stick: Artic Mars Atari Cloak N Dagger / Agent X Atari Black Widow Atari/Namco Assault Atari Battlezone (Movement and Aiming are not separate) Tatio Space Dungeon Mylstar Screw loose Gottlieb...

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[Alaskanzen]

Robo. It's not even close imho.

 

[Silverunicorn]

Robotron would win for me just because of the sounds. I find it an easier game to play as well. I do own a Black Widow so obviously I like that very much as well, but if having to choose, I'd still go with Robotron. I think because I remember it from the arcade. I don't remember seeing Black Widow in the wild ever but Robotron was everywhere.

Chris