Take an existing video game title and change the description to something else.
Example:
Yam! Yam!? (1990, Dooyong)
A husband comes home to dinner and is angry that only a single yam is his dinner. As his wife you must cook something different and make him happy.
Or:
Looping (1982, Venture Line)
The fascinating process of tying your shoes has been turned into an exciting video game! Create large loops and pull the laces tight, or suffer defeat as the laces come apart and fall limp aside your shoes.
Eh, maybe those weren't great examples. But you can probably do better.
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Give an alternate description to a game title! Silliness potential!
Started by retrorussell, Sep 20 2011 11:09 PM
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Posted Tue Sep 20, 2011 11:09 PM
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Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:57 AM
Venture
Take the role of Venture from Star Blazers and fly the Argo through multiple challenging stages such as Gamilon Minefield, Space Whirlpool, Asteroid Belt, and others. Meanwhile, the game's timer ticks down the days before radiation kills the human race. Can you travel 186,000 light years and back to Earth in time to save humanity?
Riddle of the Sphinx
Can you beat the Sphinx in this devious trivia game for your Atari 2600? Answer trivia questions in Entertainment, Sports, and maybe even a few about Egyptian mythology in a quest to save Isis from the Sphinx. But watch out, or a wrong answer may turn you into Sphinx-chow.
Street Fighter
The highway system is in horrible disrepair, and it's up to you to make things right in this real time simulation game. Manage your budget to maintain roads. Keep traffic flowing and citizens happy. You may need a new overpass, but you better fix those potholes first! Fun and education for the whole family.
Dead or Alive
You've seen the movie, now live it in this text adventure game based on the 1950 film 'noir classic (DOA). Help Frank Bigelow solve the mystery of why he has been murdered.
Take the role of Venture from Star Blazers and fly the Argo through multiple challenging stages such as Gamilon Minefield, Space Whirlpool, Asteroid Belt, and others. Meanwhile, the game's timer ticks down the days before radiation kills the human race. Can you travel 186,000 light years and back to Earth in time to save humanity?
Riddle of the Sphinx
Can you beat the Sphinx in this devious trivia game for your Atari 2600? Answer trivia questions in Entertainment, Sports, and maybe even a few about Egyptian mythology in a quest to save Isis from the Sphinx. But watch out, or a wrong answer may turn you into Sphinx-chow.
Street Fighter
The highway system is in horrible disrepair, and it's up to you to make things right in this real time simulation game. Manage your budget to maintain roads. Keep traffic flowing and citizens happy. You may need a new overpass, but you better fix those potholes first! Fun and education for the whole family.
Dead or Alive
You've seen the movie, now live it in this text adventure game based on the 1950 film 'noir classic (DOA). Help Frank Bigelow solve the mystery of why he has been murdered.
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Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 1:35 PM
Couldn't help but laugh out loud at the last ones. Especially Venture. 
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Posted Wed Sep 21, 2011 1:38 PM
Gain Ground (Sega, 1988): The excitement of purchasing sod at a garden store is faithfully captured in a video game. It's a race against time to pick it up, bring it home and plant it.
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Posted Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:04 AM
PAC-MAN
All the excitement of a political action committee brought to the Atari 2600! Receive contributions! Advance the outcome of a political issue or legislation!
1 or 2 players
All the excitement of a political action committee brought to the Atari 2600! Receive contributions! Advance the outcome of a political issue or legislation!
1 or 2 players
Edited by mbd30, Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:05 AM.
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Posted Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:40 AM
Gabriel, on Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:57 AM, said:
Venture
Take the role of Venture from Star Blazers and fly the Argo through multiple challenging stages such as Gamilon Minefield, Space Whirlpool, Asteroid Belt, and others. Meanwhile, the game's timer ticks down the days before radiation kills the human race. Can you travel 186,000 light years and back to Earth in time to save humanity?
Take the role of Venture from Star Blazers and fly the Argo through multiple challenging stages such as Gamilon Minefield, Space Whirlpool, Asteroid Belt, and others. Meanwhile, the game's timer ticks down the days before radiation kills the human race. Can you travel 186,000 light years and back to Earth in time to save humanity?
Club Drive (Jaguar) - Enjoy beautiful Hi-spec 3D polygon golf courses! The authentic golfing experience only the Jaguar can handle!
Edited by Animan, Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:40 AM.
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Posted Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:17 AM
Domino Man (1982, Bally/MIDWAY): Van Morrison, singer of the hit song "Domino", gets his own video game! Make him sing all his hit songs, but especially "Domino".
Satan's Hollow (1981, Bally/MIDWAY): Satan has a big hole in his body! Help the poor guy fill it back in!
Wiping (1983, Nichibutsu): The act of.. um.. cleaning your backside is faithfully replicated in a new video game. Collect toilet paper rolls and dig in! Yuck..
Satan's Hollow (1981, Bally/MIDWAY): Satan has a big hole in his body! Help the poor guy fill it back in!
Wiping (1983, Nichibutsu): The act of.. um.. cleaning your backside is faithfully replicated in a new video game. Collect toilet paper rolls and dig in! Yuck..
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Posted Sun Sep 25, 2011 10:47 AM
River Raid (Activision, 1982) In this exciting resource management game set in the American South West, you control water rights to a large tract of land. Decide who gets water! Decide how much they pay! Be careful and plan ahead, because many things can affect your profits. Watch out for exciting challenges such as seasonal water level changes, droughts, restless and angry migrant workers, and alien invasions!
Adventure (Atari, 1979) You are the square! Carry arrows! Dodge ducks! Find Easter eggs! Exciting adventure awaits in... um... Adventure!
Space Invaders (Taito, 1978) Ever talk to someone who stands a little too close? Waiting in line at the movies and feel like if the guy behind you gets any closer, he needs to buy you dinner? Well now you can do something about it! You are the lone defender of your personal space! As the irritating ones get closer and closer, faster and faster! Shoot them down before you can smell coffee on their breath!
Pole Position (Namco, 1983) Ever want to be a stripper? Want to feel the cool oily chrome of the pole? Now you can live the dream in Pole Position for the Atari 2600! Gain cash a dollar at a time as you twist, spin and flip on the pole! But be careful! If your pole gets too greasy, you'll slip and fall and lose money! Choose between four different dancers: Jewel, Crystal, Brandi, and Mistress Tiffani! (Gameplay for 1 or 2 players as well as exciting new simulation mode where the computer controls the action while you sit back and... um... watch!)
Commando (Activision, 1988) It's a guessing game! Uncover clues and ask questions to find out which suspect is not wearing underwear! Work your way through the suspects until the big "reveal!" Fun for the whole family!
Adventure (Atari, 1979) You are the square! Carry arrows! Dodge ducks! Find Easter eggs! Exciting adventure awaits in... um... Adventure!
Space Invaders (Taito, 1978) Ever talk to someone who stands a little too close? Waiting in line at the movies and feel like if the guy behind you gets any closer, he needs to buy you dinner? Well now you can do something about it! You are the lone defender of your personal space! As the irritating ones get closer and closer, faster and faster! Shoot them down before you can smell coffee on their breath!
Pole Position (Namco, 1983) Ever want to be a stripper? Want to feel the cool oily chrome of the pole? Now you can live the dream in Pole Position for the Atari 2600! Gain cash a dollar at a time as you twist, spin and flip on the pole! But be careful! If your pole gets too greasy, you'll slip and fall and lose money! Choose between four different dancers: Jewel, Crystal, Brandi, and Mistress Tiffani! (Gameplay for 1 or 2 players as well as exciting new simulation mode where the computer controls the action while you sit back and... um... watch!)
Commando (Activision, 1988) It's a guessing game! Uncover clues and ask questions to find out which suspect is not wearing underwear! Work your way through the suspects until the big "reveal!" Fun for the whole family!
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Posted Sun Sep 25, 2011 11:00 AM
Berzerk (1980, Stern Electronics)
YOU'RE IN CONTROL...OR ARE YOU? TAKE THE ULTIMATE SPELLING CHALLENGE!
You're Stan S. Sussman, and you've been working at McNeil's Home Security for three years now, building the ultimate in burglar-proof technologies: electrified walls. Only six weeks ago you were promoted to shop foreman, but rumor has it that some disgruntled employees are planning to take away your new position...and your life!
With your pistol in one hand and your dictionary in the other, you go down to the shop floor to settle the score, before they settle YOU. But how do you know who's a friend, and who's a foe? Sources tell you that the "BAD GUYZ" hate you so much, they've stopped using the letter "S" at all. Can you tell who's just plain crazy, and who's gone...BERZERK?
YOU'RE IN CONTROL...OR ARE YOU? TAKE THE ULTIMATE SPELLING CHALLENGE!
You're Stan S. Sussman, and you've been working at McNeil's Home Security for three years now, building the ultimate in burglar-proof technologies: electrified walls. Only six weeks ago you were promoted to shop foreman, but rumor has it that some disgruntled employees are planning to take away your new position...and your life!
With your pistol in one hand and your dictionary in the other, you go down to the shop floor to settle the score, before they settle YOU. But how do you know who's a friend, and who's a foe? Sources tell you that the "BAD GUYZ" hate you so much, they've stopped using the letter "S" at all. Can you tell who's just plain crazy, and who's gone...BERZERK?
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Posted Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:49 PM
Double Dragon: As 2 dragon brothers, clean up the streets by stomping, burning and eating scores of punks, lowlifes, and scum.
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Nights into Dreams. Boy you wish you could fall asleep. Make sheep jump over your bed so you can count them and add to your drowsy meter. Don't look at the clock or you'll lose drowsiness!
Mario Kart. Yay, shopping at Mario's store! Try to maneuver around those annoying other customers with your kart and pick up your shopping list. Uh oh, here comes a huge woman down your aisle! hours of manic fun
Mario Kart. Yay, shopping at Mario's store! Try to maneuver around those annoying other customers with your kart and pick up your shopping list. Uh oh, here comes a huge woman down your aisle! hours of manic fun
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Mr. Do!'s Castle (Atari 2600) - Everyone believes unicorns are beautiful mystic creatures, however that is not the truth at all! Their savages that can only be defeated by dropping books on their heads. Your a librarian in the public library and you must defend the known world against this vile creatures, though be careful, you drop a key fantasy novels and these unicorns get every more angry!
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retrorussell, on Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:49 PM, said:
Double Dragon: As 2 dragon brothers, clean up the streets by stomping, burning and eating scores of punks, lowlifes, and scum.
Is Trogdor unlockable?
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Posted Sat Oct 1, 2011 1:27 PM
Gabriel, on Sat Oct 1, 2011 12:18 PM, said:
retrorussell, on Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:49 PM, said:
Double Dragon: As 2 dragon brothers, clean up the streets by stomping, burning and eating scores of punks, lowlifes, and scum.
Is Trogdor unlockable?
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