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Ah, now I know why Lunar Lander seemed Off
RayB:
Dammit, I want to play that game. I don't think I have EVER played the real thing.
(PS: yup, seems like it's push UP to thrust, which makes sense since it would make the lander go UP)
Paul Olson:
I just tried playing this game for the first time. It is actually kinda interesting. I played on my MAME cab and set the Joystick up for the thrust (Dec = up, Inc = down). It works well since you have medium thrust when the stick is untouched - It really almost feels like you are using an analog controller.
OK, I just swapped the inputs, and with a joystick at least, I think it is easier to control with using down for thrust. I landed it perfect first try. No idea how to get more fuel though. :dunno
edit: More coins = more fuel. Very short game per credit.
edit again: OK, not quite as much fun anymore. I landed 10 times, and started to get bored. There is some replay appeal to try to land faster...just not a whole lot.
HeadRusch1:
I've played the original, it was always UP to thrust. :)
Derrick Renaud:
Yeah, the controls are definitely wrong. They also should be set as a pedal so they autocenter back to 0 instead of the middle thrust.
I'm sure they used to be that way in an older MAME, but it has changed it at some point.
I'll look at it when I get a chance.
Ummon:
The cab was UP. I was saying it would make more sense if it were DOWN. Seems Paul agrees with me.