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Fort Apocalypse in space first test.

@playniax - liking the animation already!

Not sure Dune (Amiga Style) quite qualifies as an 80's game.....would've been a bit of a 'push' to get a facsimilie of this pearler passed the finishing line!

Quote from: 3DzForMe on October 14, 2023, 07:03:50Not sure Dune (Amiga Style) quite qualifies as an 80's game.....would've been a bit of a 'push' to get a facsimilie of this pearler passed the finishing line!

Dune 2 is probably the Amiga game you're actually referring to, as the other Dune game was a wierd story game that nobody even liked, from recollection.

I think both games came out in the same year, but Dune II was definitely 1992. I had weeks of playing that pretty much non-stop on my Amiga when I first got it. Great game.

As for remaking it, I'd suggest it's rather too ambitious. There's something like 7 weeks left, even if it was an 80's game, and fit the competition theme.

If you're still thinking you want to do a game at this stage then i'd suggest you go for a smaller project that's actually possible in the time-frame.

Dune 2, I think I still own my copy of that on the megadrive.

QuoteThere's something like 7 weeks left, even if it was an 80's game, and fit the competition theme.

I think id need 7 months. with my keyboard stabbing skill's When the penny drops on how to write a game template i would of loved the 80's Theme. As im stuck in the 80's.

One day maybe ill enter something when my games programming penny drops.

Cant wait to play some off the games "guys/girls or not quite sure yet?" 

keep up the good work and have fun!

Kind Regards Baggey

i really liked the movie "Dune", not sure if the games have a similar world / story.

i will take a look.

anyway it is always possible to create a small game with a side story / environment. ( go kill the big worms in the desert, and collect the 'spice', with a gameplay similar to 'space harrier'  )

Time for a second preview. Game is a bit too easy still because i've only got all the data for five levels plumbed in so far, and it's not been balanced, because I'm still testing elements at the moment. Once the X/Y zappers go in - hopefully working on them this afternoon - then it's going to get rather tricky.

Still to do:
Camels,
X/Y Zappers,
Snitch,
20 levels set up,
High score name entry,
Some sequences like Game Over placeholder replaced,
Colours done a bit more subtle,
A few surprises that weren't in the original game....

A little over 7 weeks to go. I can't imagine not making the deadline this time.

Quote from: Xerra on October 15, 2023, 13:44:31Time for a second preview. Game is a bit too easy still because i've only got all the data for five levels plumbed in so far, and it's not been balanced, because I'm still testing elements at the moment. Once the X/Y zappers go in - hopefully working on them this afternoon - then it's going to get rather tricky.

Still to do:
Camels,
X/Y Zappers,
Snitch,
20 levels set up,
High score name entry,
Some sequences like Game Over placeholder replaced,
Colours done a bit more subtle,
A few surprises that weren't in the original game....

A little over 7 weeks to go. I can't imagine not making the deadline this time.

dang xerra, real nice. look like your playing to win. we watched 80s stuff at the community center last week. one of the games vector path /image looked 3d. edit: maybe it was 90s.

Quote from: Xerra on October 15, 2023, 13:44:31Time for a second preview. Game is a bit too easy still because i've only got all the data for five levels plumbed in so far, and it's not been balanced, because I'm still testing elements at the moment. Once the X/Y zappers go in - hopefully working on them this afternoon - then it's going to get rather tricky.

@Xerra, Looking pretty rad. 
I wasn't able to add you as a boss due to the games bosses following Wardner and G&G and already being made, but I did add you as a playable cheat character.
Still need to tidy up some of the anim's but 'yea' done and done. Smite thee queens park ranger.

Quote from: Xerra on October 15, 2023, 13:44:31Time for a second preview. Game is a bit too easy still because i've only got all the data for five levels plumbed in so far, and it's not been balanced, because I'm still testing elements at the moment. Once the X/Y zappers go in - hopefully working on them this afternoon - then it's going to get rather tricky.

Still to do:
Camels,
X/Y Zappers,
Snitch,
20 levels set up,
High score name entry,
Some sequences like Game Over placeholder replaced,
Colours done a bit more subtle,
A few surprises that weren't in the original game....

A little over 7 weeks to go. I can't imagine not making the deadline this time.

Looking really good, can't wait to have a blast  I get a very small thought and perhaps it's a leap on my behalf but maybe, just maybe there's a determination on on your behalf to finish this time?   

TITLE: GORTON

BASED_ON:
WARDNER/PYROS
released: 1987
developed by Toaplan
published in arcades worldwide by Taito

GHOST AND GOBLINS
released: 1985
developed by Capcom
published by: Capcom

ITCH.IO LINK: GORTON by MrmediamanX (itch.io)

REQUIRED_DEPENDANCIES: NONE

INFO:
[STORY]
The evil Gorton has curse your village, as the only one who was born with immunity to his curse
you must embark on a journey to undo the curse on the village and destroy the dark mage from ever returning.
CONTROLS:
Left/Right keys = Move
Up = Talk/Buy[Shop]
Down = Duck[hold to look down]
Z = Jump
X = Shoot
ENTER_KEY = pause
{GAMEPAD_COMPATIBLE}

MUSIC:
Geoff Harvey
Mrmediamanx of 3mx digital

Jesus, Mr media. Don't you ever sleep?

Quote from: Xerra on October 17, 2023, 17:37:57Jesus, Mr media. Don't you ever sleep?

Usually on Tuesdays 
Straight after this I have to go right into making the annual yearly Christmas game.
A code monkeys work is never done. 
Just had to do a quick patch ... damn textures, the Xerra character should have a double jump as well.
It should now be V0.1 until I find more bugs.  

Quote from: MrmediamanX on October 17, 2023, 08:09:19TITLE: GORTON

BASED_ON:
WARDNER/PYROS
released: 1987
developed by Toaplan
published in arcades worldwide by Taito

GHOST AND GOBLINS
released: 1985
developed by Capcom
published by: Capcom

ITCH.IO LINK: GORTON by MrmediamanX (itch.io)

REQUIRED_DEPENDANCIES: NONE

INFO:
[STORY]
The evil Gorton has curse your village, as the only one who was born with immunity to his curse
you must embark on a journey to undo the curse on the village and destroy the dark mage from ever returning.
CONTROLS:
Left/Right keys = Move
Up = Talk/Buy[Shop]
Down = Duck[hold to look down]
Z = Jump
X = Shoot
ENTER_KEY = pause
{GAMEPAD_COMPATIBLE}

MUSIC:
Geoff Harvey
Mrmediamanx of 3mx digital

..this looks so much as Adventures of Lomax...very nice..