Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Video Game of the Week: M*A*S*H* (Atari)
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Wow, what type of game play did this have?
ReplyDeleteBasic game play. The Atari 2600 couldn't do a story game like games today, so all it could do is a game where one has to pick up a wounded solider, put him onto the helicopter, and then take him back to the 4077th through obstacles. An okay game for the period, but not really MASH, and nothing to write home about or get excited about.
DeleteIt's too bad that a MASH game can't be made now, it would be amazing, and have a story that fits with what's seen on the TV show.