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Quick dip-in, dip-out?

szeligaszeliga
edited August 2013 in Games
My attention span isn't what it once was, so it's probably descended to somewhere near the level of my game-playing skills.

I played "Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning" on XBox last year and one of the things I really liked about it was being able to play for 5 minutes or 5 hours, depending on how long I had available.

So, what games would you recommend for a quick session that could lead to something longer?
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  • BloodBazBloodBaz
    edited August 2013
    I know it is a common game but Atic Atac is what I load up if I want a quick five minutes or spend longer playing and playing different r?les and going for speed games.
  • ZnorXmanZnorXman
    edited August 2013
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  • MattLambMattLamb
    edited August 2013
    Depends what you like playing. I've been playing a lot of Star Raiders II lately (though you won't get it from this archive). You can fire it up and just enjoy blasting alien ships for a few minutes, or stick at it longer and try to defeat the whole invasion.
  • Rebelstar without a causeRebelstar without a cause
    edited August 2013
    My quick play games are:

    Stop the Express
    Deathchase
    Chuckie Egg

    I usually end up playing these for a lot longer than I originally intend to.
  • def chrisdef chris
    edited August 2013
    Melvyn Hughes International Soccer

    Play a single friendly, the Cup, or a whole season. The choice is literally yours

    edit. Melvyn?! lol *Emlyn Hughes. Blame the iPad ...
  • szeligaszeliga
    edited August 2013
    Thanks for all the replies so far, everyone.

    I've tried two out this morning so far. I was a bit worried that ZnorXman's "Eric and the floaters" might be, well, a bit "crap" let's say, but it reminds me of Jonathan's "The Fantastic Mr Fruity" (which is a good thing!)

    Also tried Star Raiders II - good blasting fun.
  • Rebelstar without a causeRebelstar without a cause
    edited August 2013
    Buzzsaw is good for a 5 minute play. You may not be able to tear yourself away though!
  • MaccMacc
    edited August 2013
    Trashmans always good for a quick game
  • ArjunArjun
    edited August 2013
    Jet Pac is always a blast to play. Anytime.

    Trapdoor, Exolon and Rex are my other favs that are easy to get in and out of.
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  • rich_chandlerrich_chandler
    edited August 2013
    szeliga wrote: »
    My attention span isn't what it once was, so it's probably descended to somewhere near the level of my game-playing skills.

    I played "Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning" on XBox last year and one of the things I really liked about it was being able to play for 5 minutes or 5 hours, depending on how long I had available.

    So, what games would you recommend for a quick session that could lead to something longer?
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  • R-TapeR-Tape
    edited August 2013
    Hyperaction is a corker. Pick up and drop or not, usually not in my case.

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  • Rebelstar without a causeRebelstar without a cause
    edited August 2013
    R-Tape wrote: »
    Hyperaction is a corker. Pick up and drop or not, usually not in my case.

    Hyperaction.gif

    Collect the 'ZX's, avoid the nasties, push the acorns strategically. Alternative graphics on the B side.

    I've never managed to beat the first level on this.
  • Dwayne DibleyDwayne Dibley
    edited August 2013
    Atic Atac was a good choice as well as Deathchase

    Also Mugsy and Diktator can be played from start to finish in 10 minutes, so are good for a quick blast
  • chop983chop983
    edited August 2013
    Killed until dead, It's multiload so there's some faffing about, but the games split into levels so you can play 1 or as many as you like.
  • SwainySwainy
    edited August 2013
    IK+ I always thought was a great game that was easy to pick up & play.
  • GrunakiGrunaki
    edited August 2013
    Oh, there's a few of these..

    Duet

    Commando

    Cobra

    Any of the early Ultimate games really - Psst, Cookie, Jet Pac, Trans Am, etc.
  • JeffBJeffB
    edited August 2013
    For me:

    Chuckie Egg
    Jet Pac
    Bumpy

    "Back in the day" I also used to load up Quazatron, Sabre Wulf, Rambo and Bomb Jack for a quick bash, but I've not done so of late. Hmmm....
  • WookieeWookiee
    edited August 2013
    Ikari Warriors is a nice mindless shooter
  • dm_boozefreekdm_boozefreek
    edited August 2013
    Nemesis the Warlock if murdering countless drones then using their corpses to reach the top of the screen is your thing? :D
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  • JuanF. RamirezJuanF. Ramirez
    edited August 2013
    Pssst
    Cookie
    Penetrator
    Froggy
    Any Pac-Man clone
    Any sports game like DT Decathlon, Hypersports, Super Test etc
  • rich_chandlerrich_chandler
    edited August 2013
    Jetpac, Penetrator, Way Of The Exploding Fist & Starion for me.
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  • stephenw32768stephenw32768
    edited August 2013
    Arkanoid, or your Breakout-a-like of choice. Not deep games, but certainly have that "just-one-more-go" quality.

    -Stephen
  • def chrisdef chris
    edited August 2013
    for some reason arkanoid entered my mind too.

    I mean in theory with the introduction of snapshots and emulators you can pick up and put down any game at leisure.

    If you're stuck with a real spectrum any game that involves embarking on some kind of mission, but with no save function, is kind of out the window. JSW for example
  • szeligaszeliga
    edited August 2013
    Rebelstar without a cause wrote: »
    Buzzsaw is good for a 5 minute play. You may not be able to tear yourself away though!

    Yes - that's a great game! I've played that a lot - and Pariborotoo
    Rebelstar without a cause wrote: »
    I've never managed to beat the first level on this.

    I've just had a go - finished the first screen after about four attempts, but there seemed to be a fair element of luck involved as to whether you start the screen by moving in a safe direction!
    def chris wrote: »
    I mean in theory with the introduction of snapshots and emulators you can pick up and put down any game at leisure.

    True - there are games such as LoM where I make heavy use of snapshots, but I played Chronos yesterday for the first time in a long time which is one of the things that got me thinking about potentially short games.
  • stephenw32768stephenw32768
    edited August 2013
    szeliga wrote: »
    Yes - (Buzzsaw)'s a great game! I've played that a lot - and Pariborotoo

    I find that games of Buzzsaw+ last a lot longer than five minutes! Definitely agreed on Pariboro.

    BeTiled! is my favourite puzzle game at the moment. Buzzsaw+, Pariboro and BeTiled! all play well using touchscreens, so are fantastic for loading onto a tablet to pass the time while on the train.

    -Stephen
  • zx1zx1
    edited August 2013
    I like to load Batty up for a quick couple of games every so often.
    Some shooters are good for that as well such as 1942, SWIV or Fernadez must die.
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  • leespoonsleespoons
    edited August 2013
    Anarchy - great puzzle/shooter/maze game that deserves more recognition.
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  • Dwayne DibleyDwayne Dibley
    edited August 2013
    Split Personalities is a great quick-go puzzle game.
  • balfordbalford
    edited August 2013
    I'm a big fan of Mega Apocalypse for a quick gaming fix. Cool soundtrack too!

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  • szeligaszeliga
    edited August 2013
    leespoons wrote: »
    Anarchy - great puzzle/shooter/maze game that deserves more recognition.

    Nice little game that I haven't seen before - thanks!

    How do you redefine the keys though?
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