So I finally got an Atari Lynx today. It felt good crossing that off of my list. The only problem is, besides Raiden I'm not really sure what else is good to get. Since there's no guides for the Lynx up yet (hint, hint) I figured I might poll the community and see what games you guys would recommend for the system. All I got with it was an AC adapter and Blue Lightning so I've got a pretty blank slate here.
So, thoughts/recommendations/feedback?
Atari Lynx, finally!!!
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Re: Atari Lynx, finally!!!
i used to have an atari lynx. here's some games i though was great for it at that time:
Crystal Mines II
Ms. Pac-man
Ninja Gaiden III
Paperboy
Qix
Rygar
Warbirds
what model of atari lynx did you get? 1 or 2?
Crystal Mines II
Ms. Pac-man
Ninja Gaiden III
Paperboy
Qix
Rygar
Warbirds
what model of atari lynx did you get? 1 or 2?
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Re: Atari Lynx, finally!!!
Zaku is an indie side scrolling shmup that was recently developed for the Lynx, you should look into getting that for sure.
http://www.zaku-lynx.com/
http://www.zaku-lynx.com/
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Re: Atari Lynx, finally!!!
I don't know much about the Lynx, but I know Chip's Challenge was on it. Definitely get it, especially if you haven't played it before.
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Nibbler (marathon): 251,169,160 / Nibbler (one life): 5,263,360 (WR)
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Re: Atari Lynx, finally!!!
Wow, some really great suggestions guys. Updating my wanted list now. Thanks!
Re: Atari Lynx, finally!!!
Chip's Challenge- highly recommend.
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Re: Atari Lynx, finally!!!
I think I have Chip's Challenge lying around somewhere. I might have sold it though. I forget, to be honest. If I find it, I'll post it up. 

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Re: Atari Lynx, finally!!!
CA Games is my favorite Lynx game (and it was the pack-in). I still play it semi-regularly~
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Re: Atari Lynx, finally!!!
I played the heck out of Shadow of the Beast back in the day. Its pretty tough, but it looks amazing and the music is great as I recall. Or maybe not. =)
It was a challenging and fun game in the vein of Castlevania for gameboy.
It was a challenging and fun game in the vein of Castlevania for gameboy.
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Re: Atari Lynx, finally!!!
Another vote for Chip's Challenge.
I also really liked Switchblade 2.
I also really liked Switchblade 2.
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