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Then again, I also think Johnny Mnemonic is an absolute
> blast, underrated and fun as hell. -- Same here. Cool game.
Adi
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"Spida" <spida1@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> This is an interesting lineup of games to judge. They are appear to be
> around the same price-wise (with Congo probably the cheapest) and are
> somewhat fun 90s dot-matrix titles. Personally I like them all for
> different reasons. Then again, I also think Johnny Mnemonic is an
absolute
> blast, underrated and fun as hell. So take my opinions as you will.
>
> Congo: I didn't have much time on a "Congo" until I found one recently at
a
> local bowling alley. It played so-so (you couldn't make the Volcano ramp
> half the time due to a weak left flipper). However, I did enjoy the flow
of
> the game somewhat.
>
> At the recent Allentown show, I was able to play a solid-fully working
one.
> Although I spanked it score wise on the first game, I was finding myself
> getting into the "feel" of the flips. I'm not a huge Trudeau fan myself
so
> it takes a lot to impress me (JD is still my fav in that department and
> CFTBL is just average........<looks for cover>). So I think Congo is
pretty
> good fun and worth it for the price it commands.
>
> Jackbot: Do you like Pinbot? If so, Jackbot is pretty much identical
> playfield wise with upgraded rules, DCS sound, dot matrix display and a
card
> game / space theme. I personally like the game and feel it is a worthy
> "homage" to the original (much like I feel Getaway is tribute to High
Speed
> and T3 is a tribute via Stern to T2.......not ORIGINAL games by any means
> but rather updated originals). There is enough going on in JB to keep you
> busy for a while and it is a pretty upbeat and colorful game.
>
> No Fear: No Fear was a game that, just like Congo, I never had much play
> time on overall in the past. I would have normally put this one at the
> bottom of the list. However, getting a chance to play my pinfriend Al's
at
> his place recently, I can say that I definitely enjoy the speed and flow
of
> it (I paid him back by turning him on to NGG). It has really fun loops
and
> shots, a few neat end modes and no pop bumpers to keep things movin'. The
> upper playfield, and achieving a good flow on that flipper, is a blast.
> Although I will admit..........it's probably NOT for everyone as it has a
> certain flair to it.
>
> So I guess for the right price, I think you're good with any of them.
Like
> many have said, an unfaded No Fear is always a nice treat if you can find
> one with bright red/orange in the cabinet. Jackbot also is often faded.
> The playfields on all three seem to be in pretty good shape today
> so.......maybe base it on price and cabinet condition.
>
> As always.........if you can play them first............etc. etc.
>
> Chris
>
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