ANALOG Computing (July 1984)

Source: ANALOG Computing – Issue Number 20 – July 1984

ANALOG was one of the most popular Atari 8-bit computer magazines in the U.S. It was published from 1981 to 1989. It had all the typical stuff you would expect in 8-bit computer magazine of the 1980s including reviews, type-in programs, and more. The July 1984 issue includes:

Features

The Winners (ANALOG’s Favorite Games) – ANALOG editors pick their all time favorite games. Some of these games include Star Raiders, MiG Alley Ace, Breakout, Boulder Dash, Archon, Miner 2049er, Missile Command, Pac-Man, Gateway to Apshai, Donkey Kong, Pole Position, Choplifter, M.U.L.E., Agent USA, Shamus, Wizard of Wor, and others.

Buzz-zap! – A type-in maze game in which you control a bee who must avoid killer strawberries and other obstacles to make it back to the hive.

Bacterion! – This type-in game is described as a sort of sequel to Robotron though it plays more like Asteroids.

What Is It? – A type-in educational game for younger kids in which they must type the name of the object that appears on screen.

AlterDOS – A type-in program that modifies DOS to recognize files other than AUTORUN.SYS as the autorun file on a disk.

Auto Line Numbering+ – This type-in program will assist you in writing your own programs by autonumbering them and performing other tasks.

ConTEXT – This type-in program will convert Letter Perfect word processing files into a more standard format that can be used with other programs on the Atari.

Stars 3-D in Action! – Action! is a programming language and IDE provided on cartridge and available only for Atari 8-bit computers. This type-in program is rewrite of a previously published type-in program in ANALOG rewritten here in Action!.

Bounce in Action! – An Action! version of a previously published type-in program in which you place obstacles to change the direction of a bouncing ball. This version has higher resolution and more colors than the original.

Scredit – A type-in program for helping you to design smooth scrolling screens.

Product Reviews

Boulder Dash – A review of the classic Boulder Dash by First Star Software.

Universe – A rather ambitious (for its time) sci-fi adventure game that shipped on four disks and cost $89.95.

Seven Cities of Gold – An action/adventure/strategy game from Electronic Arts in which you play the role of a sixteenth century Spanish conquistador.

Movie Maker – This software allows you to create animated movies 30 to 60 seconds long.

Columns

Reader Comment – Readers write in about modem usage.

Griffin’s Lair – Reviews of educational software with an emphasis on typing skills this month, including Mastertype, Type Attack, Typo, and Touch Typing.