List of cancelled Atari Lynx games explained

This is a list of cancelled games for the Atari Lynx.

List

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Title[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] GenreDeveloper(s)Publisher(s)Planned Release Date/Last Year Developed or MentionedNotes/Reasons
720°SportsAtari CorporationAtari CorporationJune 1992Early prototype exists - has never been released.
Alien vs PredatorFirst-person shooterImages SoftwareAtari Corporation7 March 1995A more further developed build containing all three playable characters is planned to be sold by Beta Phase Games in the future.[9]
Barbarian BodyguardActionEpyxAtari Corporation25 October 2002Interview with its author revealed it was approximately 33% complete, however no screenshots are available and the source code is lost.[10]
BattletoadsBeat 'em up, PlatformLeland Interactive MediaTelegames12 February 2003No prototype has surfaced.[11] [12]
BleakerAction, Adventure, Role-playing gameDigital ThunderDigital ThunderMarch 2003No prototype has surfaced.
Blue EarthRole-playing gameDigital ThunderDigital ThunderMarch 2003No prototype has surfaced.
Blood & Guts HockeySportsNuFXAtari Corporation1992Artwork and screenshots exists but no prototype has surfaced.
CabalShooting galleryFabtekAtari CorporationApril 1992Artwork and screenshots exists, a prototype has been released by The Brewing Academy after being found on a floppy disk.
Defender & Stargate Double BillShoot 'em upShadowsoftWilliams ElectronicsMarch 1993Compilation of Defender and Stargate. No prototype has surfaced.
DragnetDemo42Bastian Schick42Bastian Schick1995ROM image was released online.
Dungeon SlayersRole-playing gameAtari CorporationAtari Corporation22 December 2011Prototype exists but has not been made available online and source code currently resides with Harry Dodgson.[13] [14]
Dyna BlasterAction, Maze, StrategyUbi SoftUbi Soft2 April 2007Only a single screenshot exists and no prototype has surfaced.[15]
Edward 2000BreakoutMr. CastleMr. Castle2 August 1996Development was halted and no screenshots nor prototype has surfaced.[16]
Escape from the Planet of the Robot MonstersShooterAtari CorporationAtari CorporationMarch 2015Only a single screenshot exists.
EvergreenJagSoftJagSoftMarch 2003No prototype has surfaced.
Fire PowerActionSilent Software14 May 2015Interview with its author revealed that no actual development started on Lynx version due to internal conflict between Epyx.[17]
Full Court Press BasketballSportsRingler StudiosAtari Corporation1992Artwork and screenshots exists, a prototype has been released by The Brewing Academy after being found on a floppy disk.
The FuriesActionDigital ThunderDigital ThunderMarch 2003No prototype has surfaced.
GeoDuelActionAtari CorporationAtari CorporationJune 1992Artwork and screenshots exists, a prototype has been released by The Brewing Academy after being found on a floppy disk.[18]
Green-ThangPlatform, Run and gun Creative Edge SoftwareAtari Corporation1 September 2020Also known as Frogs.[19]
The Guardians: Storm Over DoriaRole-playing gameKnight TechnologiesTelegames199230% complete, a prototype has been released by The Brewing Academy after being found on a floppy disk.[20]
Heavyweight ContenderSportsRingler StudiosAtari Corporation1992Artwork and screenshots exists but no prototype has surfaced.
HellraiserAction, Maze, PuzzleColor DreamsColor Dreams1990Promotional flyer advertising the Lynx version exists but no prototype has surfaced.[21]
Iron ReignSimulation, StrategyDigital ThunderDigital ThunderMarch 2003No prototype has surfaced.
Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' SnookerSportsArcher MacleanFebruary 1993Conversion of the home computer original.
Marlboro Go!Racing, SportsDigital ImagePhilip Morris USA1993ROM image was released online.
MechtilesFirst-person shooterBeyond GamesAtari Corporation5 January 2006Its ROM image and source code were preserved but have not been made available online.[22]
Metal MutantAction, AdventureSilmarilsAtari Corporation25 October 2003Silmarils co-founder Louis-Marie Rocques stated its planned release was cancelled by Atari and no prototype has surfaced.[23]
ParaLemmingsShooterLaurens SimonisLaurens Simonis1997ROM image was released online.
PlatformImagitec DesignAtari Corporation16 July 2015Development on the Lynx version was scrapped due to Atari Corp. focusing on the Jaguar instead and no prototype has surfaced.[24]
Pro QuarterbackSportsLeland Interactive MediaTelegamesDecember 1992Unknown if actual development started on Lynx version.
Puzzler 2000PuzzleMarkus WuehlMarkus Wuehl1998ROM image was released online.
Ren & StimpyAcclaim EntertainmentFebruary 1993Based upon the eponymous animated series from Nickelodeon.
Rolling ThunderRun and gunAtari CorporationAtari CorporationNovember 1992Artwork and screenshots exists, a prototype has been released by The Brewing Academy after being found on a floppy disk.[25]
Soccer KidPlatformKrisalis SoftwareTelegames17 November 2016No prototype has surfaced.[26]
Space WarSpace combat simulationAtari CorporationAtari CorporationSeptember 1995Artwork and screenshots exist but no prototype has surfaced online.[27]
Strider IIAction, PlatformTiertex Design StudiosU.S. GoldJuly 199150% complete but no prototype has surfaced.[28]
TNT TerryAction, Maze, StrategyLaurens Simonis, Yiri T. KohlLaurens Simonis16 November 2009Prototype exists but has not been made available online.[29]
Ultra VortexFightingBeyond GamesAtari Corporation1994Prototype exists but has not been made available online.[30]
VindicatorsRun and gunAtari CorporationAtari Corporation20 September 2011Prototype exists and has been released by The Brewing Academy after being found on a floppy disk.[31]
Wolfenstein 3DFirst-person shooterid SoftwareAtari Corporation30 April 2018No actual development started on Lynx version due to an unrealized deal between id and Atari that was never fully instigated.[32] [33]

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Pac. Classic. 1992 Lynx Catalog. AtariAge. June 15, 2005. 2019-04-21.
  3. Web site: Atari (UK) – Lynx Log - 1992. atarimania.com. 2019-04-21.
  4. Web site: Atari (UK) – Lynx Log 2 - 1992. atarimania.com. 2019-04-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20180409171446/http://www.atarimania.com/catalog-atari-atari-uk-lynx-log-2_370_L.html. 2018-04-09. live.
  5. Le 40 jeu Lynx c'est TOKI! Attention les yeux.... Génération 4. 44. Computec Media France. May 1992. 126–127. 2019-04-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20180812083153/http://download.abandonware.org/magazines/Generation%204/generation4_numero044/Gen4%20N044%20-%20Page%20127.jpg. 2018-08-12. live.
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  7. Reportaje - Lynx - La mejor portátil que Atari no supo vender. Última Generación. 6. MV Editores. September 1995. 68–73. es.
  8. Hawken. Kieren. Lynx Awakening: An Atari Lynx Retrospective. Retro Gamer. 129. Imagine Publishing. May 2014. 48–55.
  9. Web site: Beta Phase Games. Reprints of Hotdog and Relief Pitcher and New Releases Coming This Month. AtariAge. April 3, 2017. 2019-04-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20180611050847/http://atariage.com/forums/topic/264035-reprints-of-hotdog-and-relief-pitcher-and-new-releases-coming-this-month/#entry3733159. 2018-06-11. live.
  10. Web site: D. George. Gregory. The Games of Peter Engelbrite - Christians play games too!. ataritimes.com. October 25, 2002. 2019-04-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20180409110349/http://www.ataritimes.com/index.php?ArticleIDX=295. April 9, 2018. live. mdy-all.
  11. Hands on Harry. Hands On Portable - Lynx. GameFan. 1. 2. DieHard Gamers Club. December 1992. 69.
  12. Web site: chris_lynx1989. Unreleased Telegames, Lynx game – the Guardians - questions. AtariAge. February 12, 2003. 2019-04-21.
  13. Web site: Dungeon Slayers. AtariAge. 2019-04-21.
  14. Web site: Dodgson. Harry. DungeonMaster (aka "Dungeon Slayers") for the Lynx?. AtariAge. December 22, 2011. 2019-04-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20140820024632/http://atariage.com/forums/topic/191065-dungeonmaster-aka-dungeon-slayers-for-the-lynx/#entry2429654. 2014-08-20. live.
  15. Web site: Retro Isle. Game Detail (Atari Lynx) - Dyna Blaster ((Unreleased)). www.retroisle.com. April 2, 2007. 2019-04-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20180324041247/http://www.retroisle.com/gamedetails.php?n=Dyna%20Blaster&id=27357. 2018-03-24. live.
  16. Web site: Castle. Ed. Edward 2000. The Atari Times. August 2, 1996. 2018-04-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20180409110345/http://www.ataritimes.com/index.php?ArticleIDX=22. April 9, 2018. live. mdy-all.
  17. Web site: Ash. Reichart Von Wolfshield - 3DO, Return Fire and the Video Game Industry: Interview. retrogamingblog.co.uk. May 14, 2015. 2019-04-21.
  18. Web site: GeoDuel. AtariAge. 2019-04-21.
  19. Web site: Gasking. Frank. Green Thang. Games That Weren't. September 18, 2020. 2020-09-20. https://archive.today/20200921022213/https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2020/09/green-thang/. 2020-09-21. live.
  20. Web site: D. George. Gregory. Whatever Happened to Guardians. ataritimes.com. June 7, 2004. 2019-04-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20180409110517/http://www.ataritimes.com/index.php?ArticleIDX=407. April 9, 2018. live. mdy-all.
  21. Web site: Hellraiser - 1990. cenobite.com. 2019-04-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20071028221552/http://www.cenobite.com/collect/vg-cd-ad2.jpg. 2007-10-28. live.
  22. Web site: Forhan. Carl. Considering selling Amiga/Howard kit + Mechtiles. AtariAge. January 5, 2006. 2019-04-21.
  23. Web site: Pocket. Metal Mutant for Lynx.... AtariAge. October 25, 2003. 2019-04-21.
  24. Web site: The Laird. Interviews - Martin Hooley - Imagitec Design. Game-On. July 16, 2015. 2019-04-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20190225202841/http://gameon.freeforums.net/thread/88/martin-hooley-imagitec-design. 2019-02-25. live.
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  26. Web site: Soccer Kid Retro Review (Atari Jaguar). heypoorplayer.com. November 17, 2016. 2019-06-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20190513085546/https://www.heypoorplayer.com/2016/11/17/soccerkidjaguar/. 13 May 2019. live.
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  30. Ultra Vortex (Atari Lynx - Unreleased) - Preview. YouTube. August 16, 2014. MicroChirp.
  31. Lynx treasure -Vindicators-. YouTube. September 20, 2011. Zonelynx.
  32. Chips & Bits Inc - Atari Lynx. Electronic Gaming Monthly. 52. Sendai Publishing. November 1993. 229.
  33. Web site: Wallett. Adrian. Podcast 61 – April (5 of 5) 2018 – Bill Rehbock – Interview. Arcade Attack. 2018-04-30. 2019-04-21.