Cannon Fodder on the 3DO vs. the Jaguar version?...

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:25 am

I assume this game is about the same on both consoles; I did look at a scan of the manual of the Jaguar version, and it does not use the keypad. I don't know when I'll get a Jaguar, so I'm wondering if there are any problems/shortcomings with the 3DO port.

Jones · Post by **Jones** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:14 am

Never played the Jaguar version, but I loved the 3DO port!
Despite I don't have a 3DO mouse, I even got used to play
this game with the joypad - after a period of practicing it
worked out quite good.

I love that game. It's a bit like a Monty Python movie making
fun of "Syndicate".

Post by **3DOKid** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:03 pm

I doubt there is much in it to be honest. They are both probably ports from the PC/Amiga.

The 3DO version has some extra video's that i imagine they couldn't fit on the Jag cart mind you.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:21 pm

It supports the mouse? wow.. i should check it out then

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:29 pm

grimm wrote:It supports the mouse? wow.. i should check it out then

I don't think it does actually ...

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:41 pm

Trev wrote:
grimm wrote:It supports the mouse? wow.. i should check it out then
I don't think it does actually ...

Yeah thats my impression too. Few games support it from what i know. Whilst i do have a nice minty mouse in box i never use it, coz i never researched what games its compatible with.. I know its supposed to work with some of the Laser games.

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:23 pm

There is an old sticky that lists mouse compatible games, but I don't recall ever hearing Cannon Fodder being one of them ... which is a real shame, as the game is built for one.

It hasn't been mentioned, but I'm wondering if the music in the 3DO version is stronger than the Jag by virtue of being cd? I remember hearing a funny song from Cannon Fodder on youtube, but don't know if it was from the pc version only ...

Austin · Post by **Austin** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:22 pm

Does the 3DO version have in-game music? For some reason I thought the Jaguar one was mostly silent in-game asides from sound effects. Been a looooong time since I've played it though so I'll surely need a refresher.

Martin III · Post by **Martin III** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 6:04 am

Austin wrote:Does the 3DO version have in-game music? For some reason I thought the Jaguar one was mostly silent in-game asides from sound effects. Been a looooong time since I've played it though so I'll surely need a refresher.

Yep, you're right. I've never owned a Jaguar, but I've seen videos of the Jag version online. There's music in most parts of the game, but not in the combat mode, where you spend most of your time.

Post by **3DO Experience** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:10 pm

That was one of the games I bought with my Jag, always loved it. I'd only put money into a 3DO version if it does have mouse support.

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:51 pm

3DO Experience wrote:That was one of the games I bought with my Jag, always loved it. I'd only put money into a 3DO version if it does have mouse support.

Well, he doesn't even own a Jag yet so I'd think the 3DO version would be more of a sound purchase.

Fond memories aside, is there any one area where the Jag version is better?

Post by **3DO Experience** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:59 pm

I mean, I had thought about buying the 3DO one but I won't unless there is mouse support. Not saying he shouldn't.

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:06 am

Ah, gotcha.

T2KFreeker · Post by **T2KFreeker** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:22 pm

Both versions of the game are very close. Not much of a difference at all. Also, if I remember correctly, Cannon Fodder on the 3DO does not support the Mouse. In the end, both games are quite cool and both versions are pretty much identical. Sound too.

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:10 am

I was just flipping through my copy of The Atari Jaguar Official Gamer's Guide, and they say "Cannon Fodder has the unfortunate distinction of being the most bug-filled Jaguar cartridge on the market"

Austin · Post by **Austin** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:58 am

I'm curious to know what those said-bugs are?

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:06 am

Austin wrote:I'm curious to know what those said-bugs are?

I could scan the page from the book if you like. The worst of them seems to be the 'end-of-mission total system crash bug' ...

Post by **3DOKid** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:26 am

Trev wrote:
Austin wrote:I'm curious to know what those said-bugs are?
I could scan the page from the book if you like. The worst of them seems to be the 'end-of-mission total system crash bug' ...

That would wear thin fast.

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:16 am

For your reading pleasure ...

Post by **3DO Experience** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:47 am