Commodore 64 - Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN)

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  • The Commodore 64, known for its vast library of games and unique hardware like the floppy disk drive, showcased a culture of game copying, intricate load processes, and diverse gameplay experiences, including standout titles like Lazy Jones, demonstrating the era's creativity and challenges in gaming development.

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  • What was the Commodore 64?

    A personal computer and gaming console.

  • How did copy protection work on the Commodore 64?

    Code cards with specific characters in columns and rows.

  • What were some unique features of games on the Commodore 64?

    Spacebar for jumping and varied gameplay mechanics.

  • What were some notable games on the Commodore 64?

    Lazy Jones, featuring mini-games in a hotel setting.

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  • The Commodore 64 was a personal computer and gaming console with various games on cassettes, cartridges, and floppy disks.
  • The Commodore 64 had hardware like the 1541 floppy disk drive and a printer that used perforated paper.
  • Copying games was common, leading to handwritten labels and potential virus issues.
  • Copy protection on the Commodore 64 included code cards with specific characters in columns and rows.
  • Loading games on the Commodore 64 required specific commands like "load quote asterisk quote comma eight comma one."
  • Games on the Commodore 64 had long load times and sometimes required various key presses to start.
  • The Commodore 64 had a vast library of games, including titles like Laurel and Hardy, Big Trouble in Little China, Street Fighter, Thundercats, Alf, He-Man, and Double Dragon.

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Unique Features of Commodore 64 Games

  • Spacebar is used for jumping in games on Commodore 64, with some games having unique features like a jump button.
  • Some games on Commodore 64 feature superheroes like Spider-Man, but the gameplay may not be impressive.
  • In Batman '89 game, a suicide button is programmed, leading to repeated deaths if used.
  • Mario's Brewery is a game resembling Donkey Kong but with a beer theme, not licensed by Nintendo.
  • Terminator game on Commodore 64 is a space shooter, not related to the movie franchise.
  • Cyberdyne Warriors is a run-and-gun platformer shooter game, possibly inspired by the Terminator series.
  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day game on Commodore 64 fails to load, possibly indicating a "judgment day" scenario.
  • Lazy Jones is a standout game on Commodore 64, featuring a hotel employee playing mini-games on giant TVs in the rooms.
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