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Topic: Sinistar


  
  Sinistar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
What often happened is that either the player would be killed before Sinistar was even formed, or conversely, Sinistar would become live and you would only have 10 Sinibombs when 15 were needed to kill Sinistar.
If when the Sinistar is about to eat you, a warrior ship shoots you and kills you, something strange happens.
When the Sinistar goes to eat you, the warriors stop shooting, so your only chance for this bug to occur is if one of their previous shots hits you.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sinistar   (791 words)

  
 Cheat Code Central: PC Video Game Review
Sinistar, the space shoot'em up, with the creepy voice has been Unleashed into the 90's and I'm happy to report that it's not bad at all.
This new version, Sinistar Unleashed, updates the gameplay into the vast emptiness of space and you are now free to move in any direction.
Sinistar Unleashed is perfect for when you just want to blow some things up and have some fun.
www.cheatcc.com /pc/reviews/vssinistarur.html   (1159 words)

  
 Sinistar Unleashed
In Sinistar Unleashed, you fly a space fighter craft which has somehow become partially organic, so there are pulsing veins on the skin of the ship which change color depending on your damage.
When the Sinistar is destroyed, you are magically transported to...another part of space, in another level that plays exactly the same, except harder this time.
Sinistar Unleashed is fun for a while, and might even be good for a little brain-numbing entertainment between marathon runs of Deus Ex or Thief 2, but I think even the most patient gamers will grow tired of this game long before they see the final Sinistar explode in all its 3D-accelerated glory.
users.adelphia.net /~cryptik76/sinistar.htm   (1183 words)

  
 Sinistar - Digital Press Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
As with some other 2600 games, the sprites in Sinistar are much bigger than in the arcade counterpart, while the working area of the screen is smaller.
Sinistar just doesn’t feel right in its current form — the smaller screen is too crowded, and the action is sluggish at best.
Mining the crystals in the 2600 port is a bit too easy, while bombing the Sinistar once he lives is actually tougher than in the arcade version.
www.digitpress.com /reviews/sinistar.htm   (505 words)

  
 Sinistar: Unleashed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The longer you delay the opening of the gate, the weaker Sinistar is when he finally emerges and the fewer sinibombs you'll have to employ to destroy him.
All of Sinistar's classic dialogue is intact and sounds great except for his death scream, which is oddly and inexcusably missing and makes killing him not nearly as satisfying as it once was.
Sinistar: Unleashed: The demo of this game was appealing enough, but after seing the drop in price this title was a must have.
www.pcgames-today.com /game/B00002SFM0/Sinistar_Unleashed.html   (1474 words)

  
 Sinistar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In 1996, Sinistar and several other Williams games were introduced to a whole new generation, when "Williams Arcade Classics" was released for the Sony Playstation and IBM PC.
Sinistar was released in an upright wood cabinet, as well as an awesome sit-in cockpit cabinet.
The Sinistar instruction manual mentions a "mini"-upright cabinet, but is not mentioned in the sales flyer, nor has one been reported on RGVAC (rec.games.video.arcade.collecting).
home.hiwaay.net /~lkseitz/cvg/vvgl/SINISTAR.html   (574 words)

  
 I hunger, therefore, I live.
It is commonly held that while Sinistar believed in a deity, Sinistar did not hold that deity to be omniscient or omnipotent.
Sinistar probably intended this to be another ethical statement, to live to the fullest of your ability, but he could've meant so much more, such as the desire to experience and question all that is possible within a lifetime.
Sinistar may have been a determinist, but it does not mean he was pleased with the concept.
onastick.net /drew/sinistar   (830 words)

  
 Sinistar Unleashed for PC video game review and cheats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sinistar Unleashed appears to be more of a sequel than a remake of the classic 1982 coin operated game, Sinistar.
The only one that is capable of damaging the Sinistar, however, is the Sinibomb so be sure you have a lot of crystals to launch these when Sinistar comes through the jump gate otherwise you’ll find yourself in quite a bind.
Sinistar as well as all the fighters and workers are much more monstrous and menacing looking than in the original game.
www.gamezilla.com /reviews/s/sinistar.asp   (1158 words)

  
 AVault | PC | Sinistar Unleashed Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sinistar Unleashed is a remake of the 1982 arcade classic Sinistar, but this new release avoids the pitfalls of many such nostalgic efforts.
The original Sinistar was particularly noteworthy as the very first arcade title to utilize stereo sound or digitized speech: Its ominous utterances, such as "I hunger," "Run coward," and "Beware, I live," produced terror in the hearts of addicted players.
Sinistar Unleashed continues this special audio quality by paying extraordinary attention to the vocal effects, which are downright nerve-shattering.
www.avault.com /reviews/review_temp.asp?game=sinis   (425 words)

  
 I Hunger, Coward!
This page is dedicated to all those who appreciate the quality and effort put into the building and programming of Sinistar, my favorite arcade game of all time.
I saw a lot of Sinistar boards for auction on E-Bay in the late summer/early fall of 1999, and in that lot was a ROM board with this ROM set installed.
Sinistar always enters the visible playfield with his mouth closed, regardless of whether he is speaking or not.
www.panix.com /~douglas/sinistar.html   (1219 words)

  
 Sinistar: Unleashed | Stylegala
Sinistar: Unleashed is an incredible, fast action, space flying, asteroid blastin, alien destroying, dog-fightin' game for all 3-D action game lovers to own.
After you are killed the game will give hints in the form of short blurbs on the game over screen, heed these warnings because if properly interpreted it will give away clues to help you defeat the level that is giving you difficulty.
Sinibombs seem to be the weapon of choice since they can destroy the crystals already in place keeping the sinistar locked away and you safe from a serious hammering.
software.stylegala.com /Reviews/ItemId/B00002SFM0   (390 words)

  
 AtariProtos.com - All Your Protos Are Belong To Us!
Sinistar is one of the most beloved (and difficult) arcade games of all time, combining fast action, mind numbing speed, and evil sounding voice synthesis into one explosive package.
As Sinistar is chasing you, you must press the fire button to release the Sinibombs.
Atari had already commissioned artwork for Sinistar, and the game seems to have been nearly completed so it was probably a matter of weeks before Sinistar would be finalized and ready for production.
www.atariprotos.com /2600/software/sinistar/sinistar.htm   (654 words)

  
 AtariAge Forums -> help destroy sinistar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Watch your radar, and as soon as Sinistar is about to come onto your screen and kick your butt, fly directly away from him and release those sinibombs.
Sinistar tends to beeline right towards you, so unless there are obstructions, he should fly straight into the sinibombs.
Sinistar is unique because the namesake villain is actually faster than your ship.
www.atariage.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=24261   (779 words)

  
 Flat Batteries - Sinistar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The dreaded Sinistar is slowly being constructed and your only chance of survival is to mine Sinisite Crystals from the asteroids that surround you.
Sinistar is a tough, tough game but it features some really nice touches, as one would expect from Williams.
I thought maybe I could fly away as far as I could, but Sinistar tracked me down and killed me. There is a really nice open feel to the game, even though I suppose you are basically doomed from the start.
www.flatbatteries.dsl.pipex.com /games/sinistar.htm   (257 words)

  
 AGH Preview -- Sinistar: Unleashed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The makers of Robotron: 2084, Defender, Joust, Blaster and Sinistar were well respected by the hardcore gaming jocks because its games were merciless and helped seperate the men from the boys (or women from girls) as far as gaming skills were concerned.
However, when the company acquired the Sinistar license last year, they made some wholesale changes to the gameplay to better conform to the classic arcade shooter's style.
Sinistar: Unleashed is slated for release for the PC in June of this year.
www.atarihq.com /features/sinistar   (430 words)

  
 Steve Wesorick's Hobbies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sinistar is the bad guy in a game aptly called "Sinistar." This game was made some time in the early 80's and developed quite a cult following back in its day.
As soon as he is complete, Sinistar yells "Beware I live" and begins to chase you.
The strategy here, is just to follow Sinistar's advice and "Run, Run, Run!" The part about the game that is so cool is the blatant challenges Sinistar makes once he comes alive.
www-personal.engin.umich.edu /~wesorics/Hobbies.html   (424 words)

  
 Coin-Op Museum: Sinistar
When Sinistar has you in its grasp, a spare shot that is floating in space can kill you, of course taking a life.
All the while, the Workers are constructing a Sinistar, a huge red and silver evil face with devil-like horns, which eventually comes to life and begins pursuing the player's ship to devour it.
However, when the Sinistar is being built, he is assembled from 20 pieces; after he is completed, the seven pieces that make his face combine into one section.
www.klov.com /S/Sinistar.html   (1583 words)

  
 Sini Star Unleashed
A space dwelling species of supreme evil is on the verge of creating the ultimate bio-mechanical weapon: the Sinistar.
Workers energize a jumpgate with Sinistar crystals, while warriors and turrets guard the gate and attack you.
Marvel at the deadly ballet of Sinistar, as you meet in a duel to the death.
www.baber.com /baber/software/sini_star.htm   (257 words)

  
 Sharky Extreme - Games - Sinistar Unleashed Preview
Sinistar, an arcade game released in 1983, has a large following that has grown over time.
Published by THQ and designed by GameFX, Sinistar Unleashed is a high-g, interstellar, fight for survival soon to be unleashed upon the gaming community.
Sinistar Unleashed takes the concept of the original Sinistar, adds a full six degrees of freedom, and paints it all with cutting edge 3D graphics technology.
www.sharkyextreme.com /games/previews/thq/sinistar   (308 words)

  
 Buy Sinistar Unleashed by THQ
In 1982, Sinistar Terrified A Generation of Arcade Players and Became a Cult Figure.
Your mission is to destroy the Sinistar before it escapes the confines of its birthing field.
Sinistar Unleashed launches you into a universe fraught with danger.
www.e-dealsusa.com /1431.htm   (259 words)

  
 sInIsTar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In addition, Sinistar was the first game to use digitized speech as successfully as it did; the Sinistar character's speech is one of the most exciting aspects of the gameplay.
One possible reason why Sinistar was not a massive success could be its sheer difficulty; this is one of the most challenging games in arcade history.
I miss games with the imagination, excitement and brilliance of Sinistar; the era of this kind of innovation in game concept, plot and design seems to be over, at least for the time being.
www.sinistar.com   (1201 words)

  
 Business Wire: THQ Rockets to the PC With `Sinistar: Unleashed'; Arcade Cult Classic Enters 3-D Universe This Summer
The original "Sinistar" was designed by the designer of the current arcade hit "CarnEvil." "Sinistar" put players face-to-face with the diabolical Sinistar, who ruled the universe and elicited fear among players with bone-chilling terms such as "Run coward" and "Beware, I live." The game was an instant cult classic.
"Sinistar" character's speech, including the trademark "I hunger," was one of the most exciting aspects of the gameplay.
Note to Editors: Sinistar (c) 1982 Midway Games Inc. Sinistar and Midway are registered trademarks of Midway Games Inc. and used under license by THQ Inc. All rights reserved.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1999_Feb_3/ai_53693030   (689 words)

  
 DDR4Health: News
Jason Fry of the Wall Street Journal took a tour of Digital Life and came away with this conclusion - the jocks are invading the geek domain of videogames, all thanks to exergaming.
Both are valid statements, but there are plenty of other ways to teach kids teamwork during the course of their education that don't require shirts vs. skins or anyone being picked last.
Not health related, per se (unless you count mental health), but this article over at the Star Tribune talks about one teacher who is using DDR to teach kids how to write.
www.ddr4health.com   (1250 words)

  
 Phosphor-Dot Fossils: Sinistar
You can bomb the components of Sinistar as they are being put in place, but as a last resort, your Sinibombs can damage it in its complete form as well.
If you should happen to find yourself within range of the fully-operational Sinistar without the armament needed to protect yourself, there are snowballs in hell that stand a better chance of surviving than you do.
A truly intimidating and challenging game, Sinistar's only drawback is a slightly aggravating control system; since it doesn't quite adhere to the physical rules of bodies, motion and inertia that were so interestingly utilized in such games as Asteroids, Sinistar is a bit more difficult to get a handle on.
www.thelogbook.com /phosphor/sinistar.html   (281 words)

  
 Sinistar Preview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The game (which can be found and emulated; start your search at EMU HQ) played more or less like Asteroids: you're in a field of asteroids, you fly around blowing them up.
Well, the new 3D Sinistar has been unleashed, and from our experiences with the demo, it's still about as simple as its predecessor.
That's about the extent of the similarity between the titles, though, as Freespace is an involved tactical space simulator, and Sinistar is a simple arcade blaster.
firingsquad.com /games/sinistarpreview   (407 words)

  
 Sinistar cheats and cheat codes for the Arcade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sinistar cheats, hints and tips for the can all be found here.
Allow him to eat you while a UFO is around during the animation and get shot before being eaten.
Your remaining lives will be appear as "-1", then drop to 255 when the game resumes.
www.vgindex.com /games/arcade/37272/index.html   (89 words)

  
 MAWS - showing resource: sinista1
When the Sinistar comes alive, it taunts you and you can see its blip on the radar, but it never appears in the main game area and it can never attack you.
Once the SINISTAR is built you must destroy or you had better run.
As the Sinistar sucks you in, you will lose your last man, but when the warrior's bullet hits you, you will have one less than zero ships.
www.mameworld.net /maws/romset/sinista1   (1507 words)

  
 PC: Sinistar: Unleashed
Sinistar: Unleashed Sinistar: Unleashed Ships - THQ has released Sinistar Unleashed, its space combat game based on the classic arcade shooter.
Sinistar: Unleashed Sinistar: Unleashed Demo - Sinistar: Unleashed, THQ's re-working of the 80s classic Sinistar, sends you screaming into a horribly dangerous universe, home of an nasty evil space dwelling species, just a biscuit away from creating the Sinistar, the ultimate bio-mechanical weapon of sharp pointy death.
Sinistar: Unleashed Sinistar: Unleashed - THQ has announced its 90s re-mix of the 80s space shoot 'em up classic, Sinistar: Unleashed should be ready to be released sometime this August.
www.computerandvideogames.com /t/game/pc/details/id975/index.html   (228 words)

  
 Midway Arcade Classics (EasyPrint)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Midway Arcade Classics from Handmark (see http://www.handmark.com) is a trip back in time to the video arcades of the 1980s.
Defender II In Defender II, shown in Figure A, you must, of course, defend the planet from alien invaders.
Once he's released, Sinistar will seek you out and gobble you up.
www.computingunplugged.com /issuesprint/issue200403/00001255.html   (766 words)

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