Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 It just stumbled over this (at least to me) unknown, new homebrew called JumpVCS. It looks like a conversion of the pretty famous Flash game Canabalt. I wonder if there is any music playing... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bcombee Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 (edited) Looks like its from the guy doing Brik. It's not an exact clone of Canabalt -- you're collecting things and the gap between buildings is a bit short, but it looks like it could be fun. Strangely, I was thinking about doing a game like this recently and had plotted out how the various VCS resources would be used in my head, but I didn't have time to really get started on it. I think I might have gone with a smaller runner sprite to give it more of a feel of the original game, but I'm not sure how the pacing of the Flash game would work without some of the graphical and sound detail. BTW, link to his game page is http://www.retro-reload.com/jumpvcs/ Edited November 16, 2013 by bcombee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePixel8 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Yeah, it's me I was gonna start a thread, but looks like I've been beaten to it. I created JumpVCS before Brik, using Batari Basic. It's not really a port of Canabalt, but more inspired by it. As with Brik, I chose to restrict this to a 4K rom which was fairly tricky along with the obvious limitations of the VCS, but I have managed to include multiple levels with increasing difficulty and collectible items as you can see in the video. I'm hoping to get a physical cartridge release for this and Brik ready by the end of the year once I've managed to get the PAL version working as well. Keep an eye on the page (above), but I'll make an announcement in this forum when the cartridges are ready. Trying to decide whether to make boxes as well, or just cartridges. Any thoughts? 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'd be in for a boxed version of each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Depends on what you are aiming for. Many people who actually just want to play the game do not care for a box. And many people who only collect games (often rarely playing them), care for a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I like that it has the Intellivision Running Man. The scrolling background is very nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr SQL Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Yeah, it's me I was gonna start a thread, but looks like I've been beaten to it. I created JumpVCS before Brik, using Batari Basic. It's not really a port of Canabalt, but more inspired by it. As with Brik, I chose to restrict this to a 4K rom which was fairly tricky along with the obvious limitations of the VCS, but I have managed to include multiple levels with increasing difficulty and collectible items as you can see in the video. I'm hoping to get a physical cartridge release for this and Brik ready by the end of the year once I've managed to get the PAL version working as well. Keep an eye on the page (above), but I'll make an announcement in this forum when the cartridges are ready. Trying to decide whether to make boxes as well, or just cartridges. Any thoughts? Looks awesome RePixel8 Like the artistic scenery and side scrolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I'm up for a copy of both, loose carts, NTSC please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I would be interested in a boxed version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 yea me too , i was just playing canabalt on my phone lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bfstats Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 If there's to be a release, I'm in for CIB, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necron99 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I'd possibly be in for a loose copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serious Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Count me in for a boxed copy, if you make one. Loose cart if you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Count me in for a copy...boxed if available, otherwise, I would be just fine with a loose copy. Great looking game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennybrooks Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I would take a boxed copy if available, loose if not. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 That looks really cool. It reminds me a lot of the old Mario Lcd game I had. Run right, jump gaps, and collect coins. Everything you need for a good simple game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I just joined your mailng list. Both this a Brik look really cool. I can't really afford to buy any more games before next year (I've a big lot pending payment) but if they're still floating around next year I'll definitely pick up Brik and this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubxcube Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'm in for a boxed copy fo sho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePixel8 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Cartridges will be coming very soon, but as a new year's treat, and for those who can't wait, the JumpVCS ROM is now available to download at http://www.retro-reload.com/jumpvcs/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccollector Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Thanks for this, what a great new years surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubxcube Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Cartridges will be coming very soon, but as a new year's treat, and for those who can't wait, the JumpVCS ROM is now available to download at http://www.retro-reload.com/jumpvcs/ Did you decide wether or not you will be doing a boxed version of this game? (As well as Brik) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karokoenig Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 How much would cart-only cost for Brik and JumpVCS, including shipping to Germany? I'm very interested in both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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