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DFTA 100th Episode Special! The Omega Virus
Hey gang, well, it's finally here, the 100th EPISODE of Down From The Attic. It's actually mental for me to think there's close to 25 hours of down from the attic out there! Thank you everyone who's supported the channel and followed me during this journey, it's been a transformative 7 years. From doing the channel, I now edit, film, animate and lately 3D animate for a living. Down From The Attic always allowed me to try out and test new ideas and put into practice new skills I was learning along the way, and with your support, it's helped me with finding my career. So again, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who watches, it does mean a lot to know that my videos are so well received and enjoyed.
Well...I suppose onto the review! This is a game I've been holding off on reviewing for some time because it deserved an episode where I pulled out all the stops, green screen, effects, animation. It's the 1992 Electronic game THE OMEGA VIRUS! A talking time sensitive game where you're battling to save the earth from a vicious virus intent on blowing it up! One of Milton Bradley's finest games in my humble opinion, it has it all, gorgeous presentation, fun game play, quality components, tension, co operative play or competitive... it's a marvel. I hope you enjoy!
I'll be back soon with episode 101 where I'll be going from a great game to one that's...truly abysmal. Got to address the balance right?
Thanks again for getting me to 100 episodes,
Luke
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I'm back! Channel update and UK Games Expo haul!
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Hi gang, Luke here, I'm back with an update as to what's been happening the last few months, a bit of an update with the channel and new episode and reviews and a look over what games I snagged at UK Games Expo at the start of this month! Rest assured, I'm working on episode 100, I've got the episode filmed, there's some effects (yep, you read right!) that need work on and some green screen to ...
Bagtelle - Ball Bearing Week 2
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Hey gang, rounding off another ball bearing week with one of my favourites, Bagatelle, a game that has a deeper and more interesting history and story to it than you first think! Thanks again for you following me all week showing some more of my ball bearing games, I've more for another week some time down the line :) keep on gaming, Luke
DFTA BBW Perplexus
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Some of you predicted in earlier videos this week that I may be looking at one of these and I've decided to go where it all began, the first Perplexus ball bearing game. This one isn't for the faint of heart....or patience :D This is a tough little game and made more infuriating by it's horrendous sounding music. Hope you enjoy the video! best regards, Luke
DFTA BBW Mountain Tour
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Hey gang, day 4 of ball bearing week and looking a simple little game with a unique approach to controlling the ball around the course, Mountain Tour. Now this game goes by a bunch of different names but the idea of using string to control the ball is too weird not to share! Know this is a shorter episode, I've some longer episode for the remainder of ball bearing week happy gaming, Luke
Baffleball- Ball Bearing Week 2
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Hey gang, day 3 and I'm looking at an old game but a fun one, Baffleball! This is a remarkably simple concept but one that's very very tricky to master! And this particular game is my Mum's, she grew up playing this and is the grand master still at it! Enjoy the video, Luke
Screwball Scramble 2- Ball Bearing Week 2
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Hey gang, here we are on day 2's Ball Bearing Week episode and one that's more recent, Screwall Scramble level 2, which I completely compatible with the original game from over 40 years ago! This game, much like its predecessor is a real challenge! Before anyone comments, I am aware of level 3 coming out/ being out and I've been forbidden from getting it before Christmas...so it seems I may be ...
Wooden Labyrinth- Ball Bearing Week 2!
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Well the response from the poll was overwhelming, thank you to everyone who voted. And here it is! Ball Bearing Week 2, Electric Boogaloo! Or...something like that :D Still dealing with technical issues this side of things but hopefully should have a far more robust and solid solution going forwards, and thank you for not making me remake the 7th BBW episode... aside from it being a chore to re...
Return To Dark Tower - a true Modern Classic. DFTA ep. 92
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First of all, to those kind viewers who let me know about the audio issues with the previous upload, you're the best, thank you for the heads up! Re-uploaded and audio issues are all sorted, a dumb mistake I made during export was causing the issue, all fixed now! So....with that out the way... Hey Gang, hoping that you're all doing well! I'm back with my latest review and one that's genuinely ...
DFTA 92 Dark Tower 1981
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Hey gang, I'm back with a look at a truly astonishing game, Dark Tower from Milton Bradley. When this game hit the scene in 1981 there really was nothing like it, and 40 later... it's still a marvel of ingenuity, though a game with a very scandalous and sordid past... I hope you enjoy the review. It's been a long time coming this review and for a number of reasons. First, Dark Tower...how to pu...
It From The Pit (MB games 1992) Down From The Attic Ep. 90
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Hi gang, I'm back with another classic game review, and this episode it's a big one! IT from the pit from Milton Bradley, released in 1992. This 3D, motorised mechanical mad cap monster of a game is sure to grab you... literally! If you enjoy the video, let me know your thoughts. As I mention in the review, I had to repair this game as it wasn't working on arrival. If there's interest in me doi...
I had a BIG box arrive....
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I had an enormous box arrive from a good friend of mine full of goodies! Here's what was inside! I just want to say an enormous thank you to Bernardo from Tabletop Island, thank you my friend, I owe you massively! please check out and subscribe to his channel czcams.com/users/TabletopIsland?app=desktop Realise that it's been a few weeks since a review, I've been busy painting up games to make t...
Mystery Mansion (1984 MB games) Down From The Attic EP- 89
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Hey gang, hope all of you are doing well as we move into these colder months! I'm back and looking at a really brilliant game, Mystery Mansion by Milton Bradley, from 1984! In this game you'll need to explore the mansions winding rooms, search for clues, keys and treasure! But only one of the seven chests contains the real treasure...which will it be? Hope you enjoy the episode, keep gaming Luke
Mysteries Of Old Peking (1988 MB Games) DFTA 88
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Hey gang, this episode we're looking at a vintage game, Mysteries of Old Peking. You act as a sleuth and investigate clue, decipher codes to find out the culprit and figure where he's hiding! This is an immensely fun game, but not without its issues! There's more reviews on the way, including another week long round of reviews too! So keep your peepers peeled! Thanks again for watching and supp...
Poo Curling-DFTA 87-Modern Classics
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Hey gang, I realise it's been a while and I apologise for the radio silence. I have been busy behind the scenes, and the channel update at the end of the review will bring you up to speed with what's been happening. Suffice to say, I've reviews on the way it's just taking a little longer than usual these days. But this episode, time to curl one out with Poo Curling, the table top game of curlin...
Blazing Camels (MB Games 1995) - Down From The Attic ep. 86
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Blazing Camels (MB Games 1995) - Down From The Attic ep. 86
Siege- Down From The Attic ep. 85
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Siege- Down From The Attic ep. 85
Ticket To Ride- Down From The Attic Christmas Special!
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Ticket To Ride- Down From The Attic Christmas Special!
Back To The Future Back In Time (Funko 2020) - Down From The Attic Modern Classics Ep: 83
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Back To The Future Back In Time (Funko 2020) - Down From The Attic Modern Classics Ep: 83
Horror House (Action GT 1986) DFTA 82, Halloween Special!
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Horror House (Action GT 1986) DFTA 82, Halloween Special!
Ghostly Galleon (Waddingtons 1991) DFTA 81
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Ghostly Galleon (Waddingtons 1991) DFTA 81
Tokyo Highway - Down From The Attic Ep:80 Modern Classics
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Tokyo Highway - Down From The Attic Ep:80 Modern Classics
The Adventurers - Temple Of Chac _ Down From The Attic 79 Modern Classics
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The Adventurers - Temple Of Chac _ Down From The Attic 79 Modern Classics
Discovering Heroquest | Down From The Attic Review ep-78
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Discovering Heroquest | Down From The Attic Review ep-78
Stay Alive (1965 MB) Down From The Attic Ep- 77
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Stay Alive (1965 MB) Down From The Attic Ep- 77
Castle of Doom (1990 V-Tech) Down From The Attic ep - 76
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Castle of Doom (1990 V-Tech) Down From The Attic ep - 76
Runaway Roller (1990 Waddingtons) Down From The Attic Ep- 75
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Runaway Roller (1990 Waddingtons) Down From The Attic Ep- 75
Treasures Of The Pharaohs - Down From The Attic Ep- 74
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Treasures Of The Pharaohs - Down From The Attic Ep- 74
Euro Disneyland The Board Game - Down From The Attic ep 73
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Euro Disneyland The Board Game - Down From The Attic ep 73
Cool Runnings - Down From The Attic 72- Christmas Special!
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Cool Runnings - Down From The Attic 72- Christmas Special!

Komentáře

  • @T-rev33
    @T-rev33 Před 16 hodinami

    When I was a kid I wanted this game so bad and my parents got it for me. It broke pretty much instantly and we returned it and replaced it 3 times with it breaking instantly every time so we ended up just giving up on it.

  • @georgepasymowski2508

    Found o e today complete for $50. Can't wait to put it together. Nice video.

  • @unorthdoxcleric6953

    Great review. Please do an update with the Test Centre

  • @jasoncoker1625
    @jasoncoker1625 Před 5 dny

  • @calamardoguapo5662
    @calamardoguapo5662 Před 6 dny

    From México . Congrats

  • @woomydayz
    @woomydayz Před 8 dny

    Board James ruined my brain 💀

  • @richardhewett3811
    @richardhewett3811 Před 9 dny

    Congratulations!!! It's great to see you back at it, so many of my games have come directly from your recommendations! Tornado Rex, Bermuda Triangle, Tilt'n'Tumble (the list goes on). Just managed to finally get a copy of Forbidden Bridge 🤩 So thank you!!!! 😊

  • @manpig1991
    @manpig1991 Před 11 dny

    Immmm sooo happy your back!!!! And happy to hear your healthy again!!!!!

  • @jfgibson73
    @jfgibson73 Před 13 dny

    Great episode! Hope everything is going well. I just got this game, and for a great price! Now to talk the family into playing...

  • @Melvinshermen
    @Melvinshermen Před 15 dny

    Maybe plan do to Junta

  • @Nytrusdeathcyde
    @Nytrusdeathcyde Před 16 dny

    i feel its oimportent to experance the vintage verson fresh if u dint have oit as a kid also. i find it an importent experance i just today did the same in opening my coppy and punching everything out and all that.

  • @Ilovebeanotheyarethebestcomic

    I have a 2008 dandy and Beano 70 years of fun card game and it’s really cool because it has dozens of Beano and dandy annual covers in the background

  • @curiacell5586
    @curiacell5586 Před 21 dnem

    Fan From México

  • @misterjerkface
    @misterjerkface Před 21 dnem

    Thank you thank you thank you so much for your content. It’s been a fun ride and I can’t wait to keep on keeping on! Gonna get Omega Virus to the table this weekend!

  • @carolinejones8361
    @carolinejones8361 Před 23 dny

    I found your video on Castle of Doom while trawling the internet for help in fixing my own game. I've had absolutely zero luck and am devastated. I know you didn't seem to rate the game much in your video, but as a very lonely child I spent HOURS playing this game over and over again all by myself. I've kept the game all this time (I'm now coming up to 39 and I had the game new in 1990!). It no longer works as I seem to have played it to death and I wondered if you'd be willing to part with yours?

  • @jayvalentine2046
    @jayvalentine2046 Před 27 dny

    This game is absolutely fantastic and extremely hard to beat it makes it to our table multiple times a week

    • @downfromtheattic
      @downfromtheattic Před 27 dny

      @@jayvalentine2046 it really makes you work for the win. We last played it about 2 weeks ago, and it was down to quite literally the very last dice roll if we won or lost… we won!

  • @jayvalentine2046
    @jayvalentine2046 Před 27 dny

    It was hard finding a complete game of this on line I know this video is 7 years old and things change after all said and done I paid almost $90 for it I've been wanting it for a while , and every site selling game is from UK was wondering if this was only released there , fantastic video btw

    • @downfromtheattic
      @downfromtheattic Před 27 dny

      @@jayvalentine2046 I had no idea it’d crept up in value as much as that! It’s scary how expensive some of these games are getting. There’s games like voice of the mummy and seance that are just far too expensive for me to justify spending money on. Years ago it was possible to find bargains on both. In any case, I hope you enjoy your game when it arrives :)

  • @jesternario
    @jesternario Před 27 dny

    I loved Omega Virus as a kid. It was one of those games that you knew wasn’t just another version of Monopoly. If you have it, maybe in October, you could take a look at Atmosfear: the Harbingers. I think it was called Nightmare in Europe.

  • @jknifgijdfui
    @jknifgijdfui Před 27 dny

    this is ep 99 tho i dont care if the perplexus rubiks video got nuked it didnt release either way good vid and happy 99

    • @Erik.Miller
      @Erik.Miller Před 26 dny

      It really is the 100th episode, for there were two numbered 26 (Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul‐Kar in #26 part I, expansions in #26 part II). If you find that confusing, you should check out Marvel Comicsʼ numbering schemes sometime… 🕷 I do care about the nuking…Iʼm sure Luke put a lot of time, effort, and soul into that doomed episode…

    • @jknifgijdfui
      @jknifgijdfui Před 26 dny

      @@Erik.Miller he shoulda numbered part 2 27 then

    • @Erik.Miller
      @Erik.Miller Před 26 dny

      @@jknifgijdfui A good gamer keeps you guessing!! 😁⁠🂡⁠🂠

  • @thomriley1036
    @thomriley1036 Před 27 dny

    I had this as a kid, but over here it was called "Weapons & Warriors". The pieces were all the same, but the castle plastic was a darker shade of grey and the soldier figures were red and blue for the different armies. It had a really dramatic commercial too.

  • @AtticRaidersRetroReviews

    Great review Luke. I was looking at my copy the other week and noticed that I’d left batteries in from last time I played it, and they’d corroded! 😬 Got to properly test it with new batteries, but HOPEFULLY it wasn’t too bad. 🤞

  • @Erik.Miller
    @Erik.Miller Před 28 dny

    Why, yes, it _is_ one of those episodes…like IV through VI!! 😁🌌 Congratulations on a *stellar* 100th! That trip down memory lane at the start was awesome - fitting for a vintage‐focused channel that you have your own vintage eras to savor. Solid overview of Omega Virus, as expected - and you really plussed it (as Walt Disney would say) with the immersive experience…I feel like Iʼve just been back to Disneyland! 👍

  • @pizzaeatin
    @pizzaeatin Před 28 dny

    Down from the attic is a staple in my household.

  • @steventurner6902
    @steventurner6902 Před 28 dny

    Congratulations on 100 episodes and getting well and finding a job doing what you love, nicely done 🤩 This game looks fantastic! I'll keep and eye out for it on eBay and see if I can land a copy for a decent price.

  • @nickclynes3343
    @nickclynes3343 Před 28 dny

    Excellent videos! I find them very satisfying to watch. A few cameo appearances by your dad would be great 😊 Please pass on my regards to him 👍

  • @Ilovebeanotheyarethebestcomic

    9:04 that one of the parts that is in a Beano comic I have it’s from 1989

  • @LaZavionSoda
    @LaZavionSoda Před 28 dny

    I love the theme of this board game and the personality of the virus, I want to get my hands on this game one day! Also this is probably one of the best Board game review videos I've ever seen, great job! 👏🏾

  • @Ilovebeanotheyarethebestcomic

    Btw I also own a 1980s Beano fan club wallet I got it for £30 and it looks brand new

  • @mike87stanger34
    @mike87stanger34 Před 28 dny

    I've owned this game for several years know and it is my all time favourite vintage electronic board game. Love the video!!💯

  • @TabletopIsland
    @TabletopIsland Před 29 dny

    Congratulations buddy! That was awesome! Your hard work paid off on this one!

  • @johnnygee6780
    @johnnygee6780 Před 29 dny

    “Help me help me”…I’ll be hearing that in my head for the next week haha…I own this one! Will be busting it out for the fourth it’s been a minute

  • @wolfgangwilcox2323
    @wolfgangwilcox2323 Před 29 dny

    Congrats on the 100th episode. Been following the channel since almost the very start. And what a great choice of game for this milestone.

  • @randomguy9898
    @randomguy9898 Před 29 dny

    Love the effects! This is a very neat looking game. I kinda want to see it get remade like darktower (though without the tablet dependency) Congrats!

    • @downfromtheattic
      @downfromtheattic Před 29 dny

      @@randomguy9898 this is what I want for omega virus too, no app. There’s something so tactile about having the button unit in the middle, it makes itself the 5th player in the game. I think that’d be lost with just dropping an iPhone or iPad in the middle of the board

  • @StanTheSlitheen
    @StanTheSlitheen Před 29 dny

    i dont know how i've never heard of this!!!! looks like a great game, and a great video too!

  • @TheTempest1944
    @TheTempest1944 Před 29 dny

    CONGRATULATIONS on 100 episodes..! 100 INCREDIBLY awesome and entertaining episodes..! I have seen them all, and loved them all..! I cannot WAIT for your next episode to come..!

  • @jonathandixon2896
    @jonathandixon2896 Před 29 dny

    You hit 100! Congrats on everything, it's been an utter pleasure to watch this series through from start to finish, and in total seriousness, you've gotten me playing and discovering more games now than I ever have in the past. You also weren't kidding when you said you had a big one... You picked an utter belter for it. A pleasure to hear so much more about a game I've heard so much about but not thought to look into. I'm sure if Restoration do try and tackle Omega Virus, it'll be something special given their knack for reinventing stuff for modern gamers but maintaining the spirit. Roll on the dumpster fire of 101... ;)

    • @downfromtheattic
      @downfromtheattic Před 29 dny

      @@jonathandixon2896 I’m remaining cautiously optimistic. Omega virus is such a simple game at its heart, it’s pretty easy to teach and get a game underway. Whilst I LOVE return to dark tower it is a complicated game and it’s deterred some friends from playing it with me, they take one look at all the tokens, cards, and it’s overwhelming for them. I hope that Restoration don’t “over-egg the omelette” so to speak, it needs to be a simple and fun as the original but with some additional modes and functions. Would be fun if the virus could assume control of the probes and have them attack players or something similar? There’s scope with omega virus to grow it

  • @mickwilson1969
    @mickwilson1969 Před 29 dny

    Congrats the 100th episode. A superb video for the episode with an amazing game. I’ve never heard of this game until now. I’m gonna have to save up to purchase a copy, it’s worth every penny, as expensive as it gonna be. This is the best electronic game I’ve come across since Dark Tower. Keep up the amazing work 👍🏻

  • @drillx6950
    @drillx6950 Před 29 dny

    Little known fact: there is an emulator to replace the central unit, called OVEMU, that runs on a computer. While it isn't as grandiose as the central unit, it makes the tabletop simulator version of this game functional. Also, congrats on your 100th episode, I'm glad you finally covered this one.

    • @downfromtheattic
      @downfromtheattic Před 29 dny

      @@drillx6950 I had no idea! That at least makes those ones with busted units playable! Thanks for the heads up!

  • @jackb3555
    @jackb3555 Před 29 dny

    Congrats on 100 episodes, what an amazing video!

  • @DankerTVTimeCapsule
    @DankerTVTimeCapsule Před 29 dny

    nice pickup of knightmare. Simon, Sidestep to your left.

  • @DankerTVTimeCapsule
    @DankerTVTimeCapsule Před 29 dny

    Whooo.... 100 well deserved.

  • @LeeEnfield64
    @LeeEnfield64 Před 29 dny

    I think those negatron pieces are re-used from the laser towers in Fortress America!

  • @muhammadharithdarwsih7747

    Oh, yeah. Let's go.

  • @Dripfed
    @Dripfed Před 29 dny

    This is brilliant. Happy to hear you're living the dream job too 😊. Love the end game "You human scum...!" 😂

  • @ectovaper2830
    @ectovaper2830 Před 29 dny

    Fantastic 100th episode mate. Very well put together and entertaining. Congratulations on reaching 100 episodes.

  • @jayvalentine2046
    @jayvalentine2046 Před 29 dny

    Oh hi there

  • @LordOfClarkness
    @LordOfClarkness Před 29 dny

    Congrats on 100 Episodes Luke!! Your Channel inspired me to get some grails myself, so thank you for that!

  • @jfgibson73
    @jfgibson73 Před měsícem

    Very nice touch playing the Space Moutain queue music for the Tomorrowland attraction.

    • @downfromtheattic
      @downfromtheattic Před měsícem

      @@jfgibson73 glad someone noticed! One of my favourite bits of park music

  • @richinderbyshire4779
    @richinderbyshire4779 Před měsícem

    We loved this game when it was released. I was 10. One of the best.

  • @andreikoenig5718
    @andreikoenig5718 Před měsícem

    Great solo game, really boring multiplayer. Played it 4 player, and it basically turned to everyone sitting playing on their phone, while the active player is clicking around on the ipad. We tried at first sharing what was going on, but that become very unengaging. If you play Multiplayer, you MUST be casting the app to the big screen where everyone can see it. Everyone was glad when we suddenly lost, when 8 skulls all came out on one side of the board.