Aim to pop balloons and score points by launching clowns into the air with a teeter-totter. That's how Circus Atari brought a fun and timeless concept - originally created by Exidy - to the world of home system gaming.
Nevertheless, this game goes beyond mere simplicity and challenges your skills and strategic thinking. With a total of five clowns at your disposal, each one counts.
Failing to catch a clown on the teeter-totter results in a comical crash and their swift departure from the playfield. But fear not, as you can quickly introduce a replacement clown by pressing the controller button, launching them from the trampoline located at the playfield's corners. However, a bit of finesse is required to ensure that each new clown lands on an unoccupied part of the teeter-totter, preventing unwanted collisions.
Circus's unique charm lies in its evergreen appeal. Many other companies have attempted to replicate its enchantment by releasing similar games under various monikers. Yet, the Atari version and Clowns on the Vic-20 remain close to my heart as personal favorites.
Again, Despite its straightforward concept, the Atari title offers a surprising level of strategy that keeps you entertained. Time your jumps with precision to position yourself strategically between the rows of balloons. This allows you to maximize your balloon-popping efficiency within the limited timeframe, scoring as many points as possible in just a few seconds.
Additionally, making effective use of the side trampolines is essential. By allowing either clown to land there, you can create a momentary respite from the frantic action when needed, providing a brief pause to regroup from the psychological pressure of preventing the clowns from crashing to the playfield.
And truly, there's a unique satisfaction in skillfully popping the row of red balloons situated above the blue and yellow ones. Not only is it the most challenging row to clear, but the reward includes bonus points and, more importantly, an extra life.
Without a doubt, it's a classic and a game I continue to relish even today.
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I’m really starting to think that once I’m done with the intensive program I might try and figure out how to finally start making YouTube videos like Evan, Delirious, Nogla, and Brian. I don’t necessarily have friends that I think I could play with or make a group with like them, but at least I can make videos for myself and have fun doing it! At least if I get any coin, then that’s a plus, but I’ve always just wanted to make videos like that. Thinking of doing it under a guise like Del though. ❤️ Only issue is I live in an apartment so idk how the noise would do.
do you guys think i should just play yiik without recording it or wait until i get my microphone situation fixed (i wouldn’t prefer this option because i am SO impatient to play more and i kinda accidentally spoiled some things about it to myself cus i can’t stop thinking of it RARRRRGHH