bergum Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 If you make a sequel, it could be called: Super Mario Brothers: The Last Levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 amazed at this... forget Halo 4 and Super Mario Bros Wii... give me Halo 2600 & this. I'm trying. Al must be really busy. I've pretty much told him I'm ready to go, asked him how he'd like the format of my packaging materials and it's been almost a week since I heard from him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nateo Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 This game is so awesome... I will probably buy two copies once it finds its way into the store. It's gonna sell like hotcakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I'm trying. Al must be really busy. I've pretty much told him I'm ready to go, asked him how he'd like the format of my packaging materials and it's been almost a week since I heard from him. No kidding! I've been waiting for quite a while on a PM from Albert telling me that Halo 2600 is ready. Will it sell in the store with a box as well or is there just a cart only option? Either way, this SMB title is definitely worth slurging a little extra for the box. Are you completely finished bug-testing? Also don't forget about doing a PAL release (altered colors and 312 scanline count) for our friends across the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 312 scanline count isn't necessary. We have PAL60 TVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 No kidding! I've been waiting for quite a while on a PM from Albert telling me that Halo 2600 is ready. Will it sell in the store with a box as well or is there just a cart only option? Either way, this SMB title is definitely worth slurging a little extra for the box. Are you completely finished bug-testing? Also don't forget about doing a PAL release (altered colors and 312 scanline count) for our friends across the pond. Yep, I plan on a PAL release too. Doing a PAL version, from what I've read and been told, only requires me to change the colors to be PAL friendly. Al was thinking about a full box, cart, and manual, so I did it all. It's all up to him on how he wants to package it. I haven't heard from him in so long. It's all been ready to go for over a week, I just need to hear back on what format he'd like the materials in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin_Lunchbox Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Sprybug, well you have had enough people tell you "amazing," but I must say having just watched one of the videos "wow." I remember the arcade stand-up version of this from scary long time ago, but I remember it well enough to know that you are doing a solid conversion given the 2600's hardware limits. It seems to me that you have focused on smooth play, and that's a smart priority. You asked for suggestions. Well, this port is obviously something you want to complete, but after that you could re-use and modify the engine for an original side-scrolling jumper, one where you'd be able to use every possible strength of the hardware without the goal of imitating some other system's game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I was just pointing out some inconsistencies [EDIT] They were fixed!] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I was just pointing out some inconsistencies Peachy face: Yellow face: Come on now, that's just nit-picking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 312 scanline count isn't necessary. We have PAL60 TVs. Don't some vintage PAL CRTs roll with a 60Hz refresh signal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 312 scanline count isn't necessary. We have PAL60 TVs. Don't some vintage PAL CRTs roll with a 60Hz refresh signal? Yes, but very old CRTs. PAL50 games are slower than NTSC so gamers prefer PAL60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhales Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Lowest score for Super Mario Clone World 1, levels 1 through 4, achieved: 009200. 100 point timer bonus each level (x 3) 500 points for passing each level (x 3) 400 points for jumping on bowser (x 6) 5000 points for beating Bowser and Super Mario Clone World 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zer0Soul Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 man.. that music is irritating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Sprybug, well you have had enough people tell you "amazing," but I must say having just watched one of the videos "wow." I remember the arcade stand-up version of this from scary long time ago, but I remember it well enough to know that you are doing a solid conversion given the 2600's hardware limits. It seems to me that you have focused on smooth play, and that's a smart priority. You asked for suggestions. Well, this port is obviously something you want to complete, but after that you could re-use and modify the engine for an original side-scrolling jumper, one where you'd be able to use every possible strength of the hardware without the goal of imitating some other system's game. I was planning on using parts of this in other projects. No need to reinvent the wheel as they say. After making this game, I see some things I could have done better, so it's really an on-going process, plus I would love to use DPC+ in the future and I don't know how much of my current code I could reuse for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 man.. that music is irritating So is this post. It's the original score by Koji Kondo modified to work with the Atari 2600. Take what you can get. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Update to all. I just shot a message to Albert to see what's up since I haven't heard from him in so long, and he still needs all my files. I asked what fromat he needed my manual in about 3 weeks ago and just haven't heard anything. Hopefully I'll hear something.....anything.....soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Lowest score for Super Mario Clone World 1, levels 1 through 4, achieved: 009200. 100 point timer bonus each level (x 3) 500 points for passing each level (x 3) 400 points for jumping on bowser (x 6) 5000 points for beating Bowser and Super Mario Clone World 1 Nice Avatar! I suppose that could be a challenge for all those out there. What's the lowest score you can get after completing a whole level or/and world....and game? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 man.. that music is irritating Remember that you're posting in a programming section from a work in progress game. I hope you meant that as constructive feedback. The better you describe your view the better chance Sprybug will have of benefiting from it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nateo Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Update to all. I just shot a message to Albert to see what's up since I haven't heard from him in so long, and he still needs all my files. I asked what fromat he needed my manual in about 3 weeks ago and just haven't heard anything. Hopefully I'll hear something.....anything.....soon. As a big fan of this project, allow me to reiterate how anxious I am for this game's arrival in the AtariAge store. Seems to me like a no-brainer to have out in time for the holiday season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 As a big fan of this project, allow me to reiterate how anxious I am for this game's arrival in the AtariAge store. Seems to me like a no-brainer to have out in time for the holiday season. That is the plan. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck D. Head Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 And, to be clear, when it hits the store it will be called "Princess Rescue", is that correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nateo Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 That is the plan. ..Al It's almost like you withhold responses just to drive up excitement.... just kidding, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exo Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 And, to be clear, when it hits the store it will be called "Princess Rescue", is that correct? I seriously hope that it's not. If Halo 2600 is called Halo 2600, and Pac-Man 4K is Pac-Man 4K, then this should be called Super Mario Bros. 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I seriously hope that it's not. If Halo 2600 is called Halo 2600, and Pac-Man 4K is Pac-Man 4K, then this should be called Super Mario Bros. 2600. You pay the Lawyers you get your wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 don't care what it's called or when it comes out... I just want it ... must have it... may even need it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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