23 Most Brutally Tough 80’s Arcade Games

[mwong168]

23. Tapper (1983)

22. Elevator Action (1983)

21. Asteroids Deluxe (1981)

20. Spy Hunter (1983)

19. Star Castle (1980)

18. Galaxian (1979)

17. Rip Off (1980)

16. Qix (1981)

15. Gravitar (1982)

14. Gorf (1981)

13. Ghosts n' Goblins (1985)

12. Joust (1982)

11. Crazy Climber (1980)

 

[mwong168]

10. Bagman (1982)

9. Tempest (1981)

8. Targ (1980)

7. Robotron (1982)

6. Kangaroo (1982)

5. Berzerk (1980)

4. Zaxxon (1982)

3. Carinval (1980)

2. Defender & Star Gate (1981)

1. Sinistar (1982)

full article link:
http://limelightdaily.com/23-brutally-tough-80s-arcade-games-tb/?utm_tracking=23

 

[Hammerhead]

A little surprised to see Elevator Action there - compared to Robotron the gameplay is sooo sloowww.

Is there any truth the story about the kids dying playing Berzerk or is that just BS?

 

[SuperPinball]

Is there any truth the story about the kids dying playing Berzerk or is that just BS?

I call BS. A heart attack or myocardial infarction is caused by lack of oxygen to a section of heart muscle typically as a result of a complete blockage of one of the major cardiac arteries. Unless the kid had a preexisting heart condition, it would seem highly unlikely.

 

[Menace]

One of the two cases has been pretty much ruled as bogus, the other has been confirmed as legit but the autopsy showed the kid had 2 week old scar tissue around is heart indicating he had a heart attack and playing the game pushed him over the edge.

There was a third indirect death years later (!988) where a kid was stabbed to death after being accused of stealing another kids quarter (to play Berzerk no less).

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[sylvain]

I am surprized 1984's Atari Marble Madness did not make the cut...

 

[stiffler4444]

Ha! Forgot all about Carnival.

 

[Trevor H]

Me too! Carnival was great. Now I want one!
Haven't seen one of those for sale ever!

 

[Monkeybug]

Need to find a GORF one of these days. Many quarters spent on that game.

 

[Menace]

Need to find a GORF one of these days. Many quarters spent on that game.

Will it fit down your basement stairs?

D