Description: Tower Toppler 8-bit cartridge for the Atari 64K XL/XE NTSC/USA. We recently found the the colors are wrong on a 32k or 48K Atari 400/800 so we have marked this 64K only. It will not work on a 400/800 with CTIA or less than 32KRAM, you must have a GTIA and 32K or more RAM and the colors will still be different than on an XL/XE computer. We have recently found that Tower Toppler has the wrong color and graphics on PAL computers. It appears to work(??) but looks unfinished compared to how it looks on NTSC computer. This game was never released by Atari for the 8-bit computer systems. In this sensational sci-fi action/adventure game, your mission is to prepare the planet Nebulous for human colonization. Unfortunately, the water is being mysteriously poisoned by eight enormous towers which you must destroy. Your alter ego is a "space pig" named Pogo—armed only with a snowball gun—who, by running, jumping, shooting, and careful timing, must work his way to the top of each tower to topple it before the clock runs out. Steps ring the outside of each tower, while elevators take him from one platform to the next and doors open into passages within the tower. Sound easy? Wait 'till you see the obstacles along the way! Graphically, what makes this game really awesome is a unique perspective which keeps Pogo in the center of the screen while the tower rotates and moves as you guide him to the top. The game starts out with Pogo emerging from his BA-1 mini sub, ready (or so he thinks) to take on the first tower. Suddenly, the sub sinks back into the poison sea, and there he stands, anxiously awaiting your help in guiding him through this dangerous and puzzling adventure. As you guide Pogo to the top, timing your moves wisely and warily avoiding the trap doors, you must either shoot or avoid rolling cannonballs, relentlessly ruthless robots, erratic eyeballs that enjoy wasting your valuable time by knocking you part way down, and flashing blocks that eat away at the clock. And then there are the "swirlers;" spinning menaces that seem to appear just when you think you are making some progress. Travelling horizontally, they speed up as you try to escape onto an elevator or duck into the nearest door. When (and if) you reach the top, Pogo is lowered back into his sub for an underwater journey to the next tower. On the way you can relax a bit as you rack up bonus points by netting and gathering fish. While this game is chock-full of complex game action, it is easy to understand and highly addictive! Each tower has its own character, layout, and combination of enemies and obstacles. I found no peace until I had figured out the way to the top of the first tower, and then couldn't wait to scale the next. The challenge increases with every new tower, and you'll feel a real sense of accomplishment when you figure out how to topple eash successive one into the poison sea. You'll love the graphics and animation! The moving obstacles jump out at you, the steps and bricks look totally real, and Pogo quickly responds to each twitch of the joystick. Tower Toppler will challenge even the most proficient game fanatics, yet there is plenty of great game play for casual players as you learn, play, and eventually master this exciting, entertaining and amusing game. I found Tower Toppler along with many others unreleased games in desks at Atari after one of their famous layoffs. We are producing this un-released game for others to enjoy. We are selling this as a un-released cartridge but believe it is complete. The original had no label or case so we have made a label and added a new original Atari Grey XE Case. This game is identical to the original un-released game I found at Atari. IT IS NOT THE ACTUAL GAME CARTRIDGE I FOUND AT ATARI but a reproduction of it using original Atari parts!!! No manual or box. Tower Toppler 8-bit cartridge for the Atari 64K XL/XE. Click here to review my terms & conditions."If you do not understand something about an auction then PLEASEcontact us and get an answer you understand before purchasing. EBAY NOW CHARGES FEES ON SHIPPING AND HANDLING.WHEN YOU BUY MULTIPLE ITEMS AND PAY BEFORE WE SEND A COMBINED INVOICE YOU MAY PAY A LOT OF EXTRA SHIPPING."
Price: 39.95 USD
Location: El Dorado Hills, California
End Time: 2024-09-17T06:09:30.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Atari
Country of Manufacture: United States
Model: Atari 800/XL/XE
Featured Refinements: Atari XE
Type: Game Cartridge