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Archon Remake
« on: June 22, 2010, 11:35:06 am »
Many of you might remember the game Archon (was originally an Atari game, but had ports to Apple II, C64, etc).

React!Games is releasing a remake which looks like it might be cabinet-friendly.  It appears to support gamepads, has AI, and supports anywhere from 1-4 players.

http://www.archonclassic.com/

The original:


The remake:


Good stuff.  :)
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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2010, 01:50:46 pm »
Very cool. I hope they don't get sued. And it's officially licensed!
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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2010, 04:16:44 pm »
Yep, not bad for $14.99.

I played the heck out of that game as a kid.  :)
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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2010, 06:08:10 pm »
Wow that brings back some memories.  :applaud:

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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2010, 07:11:24 pm »
Cool. I remember Archon. I bet my daughter would really dig that new version, combines Chess with fighting games, both of which she likes!

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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2010, 07:23:43 pm »
Holy crap thanks for the link!  I've been looking for a good Archon remake ever since I retired my C64.

 :cheers:

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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2010, 09:49:34 pm »
Sounds kinda familiar.  Wasn't there a PC version of the original as well?

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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2010, 10:02:08 pm »
I'm pretty sure there was a PC version. Pretty sure that's what I played... Hmmm. or maybe it was an AppleII+ version. It's been awhile...

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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2010, 10:15:58 pm »
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Holy crap thanks for the link!  I've been looking for a good Archon remake ever since I retired my C64.

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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2010, 11:37:28 am »
Holy crap thanks for the link!  I've been looking for a good Archon remake ever since I retired my C64.

 :cheers:

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I LOVE the C=64 version of this game.  Dig the box art, I plan on getting a tattoo of this some day, minus the text.  (try to out-dork THAT!)  :laugh:


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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2010, 02:17:45 am »
I <3 this game. Came across the remake a couple years ago and totally forgot about it. Hell yes and Thank you!!!

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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2010, 04:42:07 am »
I used to play this game on the NES with my brother as kids.

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Re: Archon Remake
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2010, 11:20:47 pm »
LOL I used to love this game on the Apple][.  I used to beat the crap out of the computer with just one or two of the pieces.  Guess I didn't learn much about the chess/strategy part of the game.  ;D