Cover of the July 1984 issue of ANALOG Computing
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.
Table of Contents from the July 1984 issue of ANALOG Computing
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.
- Our Game - Game development in which the readers participate.
- BASIC Training - Useful BASIC tips for those writing games including using vector routines and ways to speed up games.
- Boot Camp - An ongoing assembly language tutorial. This edition covers multiplying numbers.
Back cover of the July 1984 issue of ANALOG Computing
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