PacManPlus Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hi Guys: I've been working on this in between Bentley Issues. I'm almost ready to post a BIN, but I *need* to work on the tank movement. I was searching the net for a disassembly (or source code) for either the Vectrex or Arcade versions of this game (so I can look at how they moved the tanks) but came up empty. So I'm trying to write it myself. I may call it 'Armor Attack II' because of the following changes: - Score and Lives moved to the top of the screen instead of in-between levels (that always bugged me) - A set number of tanks need to be destroyed before a level is 'complete' (and that number grows as you advance) - Much later on in the levels, a 2nd helicopter comes out to harass you. - Mazes are randomly chosen at the beginning of a level (I still need to create these - I'm doing it by hand) If I decide to call it 'Armor Attack' anyway, I'll have a selection where you start with three tank enemies, there is no 'end of level' indicator, you only get the one maze, and only one helicopter. This is the 'ToDo' list before I post a bin: - Tweak tank movement so they don't stop moving and don't get 'stuck' in corners. - Tweak shots from tanks and copter - I think they are too infrequent now - Add more mazes For now, here are some screenshots: Coming soon. Bob 17 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 That's awesome. I loved that game in the arcade. Great job. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Never played this one before, but now I will! Looks great! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I may call it 'Armor Attack II' because of the following changes: - Score and Lives moved to the top of the screen instead of in-between levels (that always bugged me) - A set number of tanks need to be destroyed before a level is 'complete' (and that number grows as you advance) - Much later on in the levels, a 2nd helicopter comes out to harass you. - Mazes are randomly chosen at the beginning of a level (I still need to create these - I'm doing it by hand) That's because you're a far better game developer than the original person who wrote the arcade game and can't help but see the needed improvements. I would definatly call it Armour Attack 2 because it will be so much better than the orginal. Looking forward to this one. Love tank games. Allan 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 This is awesome, Bob! Once again you never cease to amaze. It is looking and reading spectacular. So psyched for this game! Love, love, love the inclusion of the original maze layout and the "Combat" mazes... Makes it feel like we are getting two games in one (A sequel to both Armor Attack & another Combat (III)). The Combat mazes really will make this game extra challenging as the more open space requires real skill to avoid death. It's like the game already has a Standard version and a Pro version. Fantastic work!!! 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 wow,another Combat game for the 7800. You are great greetings Walter Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender_2600 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Amazing work! For a long time I was hoping you'd come back on this project, I'm very happy to see that it is almost completed. Bob thank you! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender_2600 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 This is awesome, Bob! Once again you never cease to amaze. It is looking and reading spectacular. So psyched for this game! Love, love, love the inclusion of the original maze layout and the "Combat" mazes... Makes it feel like we are getting two games in one (A sequel to both Armor Attack & another Combat (III)). The Combat mazes really will make this game extra challenging as the more open space requires real skill to avoid death. It's like the game already has a Standard version and a Pro version. Fantastic work!!! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Another great looking project Bob! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bennybingo Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 As always, this looks beautiful Bob! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Yes yes yes. After Star Castle, this is my next favourite game. I always imagined driving around tall buildings. Any way to make it selectable "dirty rectangular city rooftops" or "rounded forest trees"? Any way it turns out, I need to own this! Much thanks. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Excellent! Superb work, as always! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Bob-looks awesome...call it Armor Attack 7800! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Killer job, Bob. Hitting it out of the park yet again. Count me in! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks so much once again for using your talents to create another awesome game for the 7800! Of course when list comes up for orders I am in! I loved armor ambush as a kid it was great two player game. This looks way better!! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 fantastic game Bob! Looks great! Count me in for one as usual when these become available Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Wow! I'm in. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Looking great And yeah, the usual put me down for a cartridge if they get made... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edweird13 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Wow Bob just this is just what the 7800 needs a 2 player head to head game. I sure want one. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keitaro Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Awesome news! I forgot about this one. I like the enhancements planned. A possible idea for more variation levels: include different background colour schemes (yellow ones for 'desert scenario', black ones for another by 'night' (invisible walls) etc) Please count me for one when available, as usual, very good work! Edited March 30, 2013 by keitaro Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
svenski Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Looks great Bob, and glad you're still using your many talents on the Atari 7800! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I'm ready for this game..............The PacManPlus Legend continues................ Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 One of my favorite games on my Vectrex, about to become one of my favorite games on my 7800.. :-) Awesome looking.. desiv Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Armor attack plus? Anyway please put me on the list for a cart Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 ...and awesomeness is still churning out for the 7800! Bob, what would it take to get you to program some of these masterpieces for the 2600? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/210593-armor-attack-7800/#findComment-2725841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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