catsfolly Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Winter of 2015 is only 6 months away. I wouldn't be surprised if this game beats some of the "coming soon" games to market. This type of game, based on classics like "Gravitar" and "Thrust", tends to have simple graphics (Gravitar was originally a vector based game) and highly demanding gameplay. Some players find them "just too difficult", while others like the challenge and enjoy learning the fine points of controlling the space ship while battling gravity, aliens, and the ship's own momentum. Looks promising... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980gamer Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Loved Gravitar! This looks great! Maybe a MARS LANDER mode could be added easy enough? Lunar Lander is taken..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 One of the things I loved about the Thrust port for the Atari 2600 (Thrust++) was the support for various control options (foot pedal plus paddles for great two player control for what is otherwise a pure single player game). While I realize this is targeted to the Intellivision - and that's great - I'd also love to see a future ColecoVision version that supports the various add-ons like the roller controller and Super Action Controllers. At the very least, for the Intellivision version, I'd love a control option where one person controls the ship with one controller, while the other person controls the shooting and/or thrust. Again, just as an option, but to me, Thrust games are at their best when you're trying to work with the game's physics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Winter of 2015 is only 6 months away. I wouldn't be surprised if this game beats some of the "coming soon" games to market. This type of game, based on classics like "Gravitar" and "Thrust", tends to have simple graphics (Gravitar was originally a vector based game) and highly demanding gameplay. Some players find them "just too difficult", while others like the challenge and enjoy learning the fine points of controlling the space ship while battling gravity, aliens, and the ship's own momentum. Looks promising... I took "Winter 2015" to mean 4th quarter of next year. My apologies if this is not the case. In that case, if the game is feature-complete as shown, it does look like a very simple game. That is not necessarily a problem, though. dZ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsfolly Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Loved Gravitar! This looks great! Maybe a MARS LANDER mode could be added easy enough? Lunar Lander is taken..... Mars Mini Games - Descent sounds like just the game you are looking for... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/212069-mars-mini-games/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intvsteve Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 The graphics look to be 'vector-like' for the world, and just judging from the gifeo, the challenge appears to be ship control more than everything else. I never played Thrust or Gravitar, but from what's been said here, gravity is your primary 'enemy'. I guess as you advance there may be mobile opponents as well - they'll need good pathing code in addition to more traditional 'bad guy' AI. There is a class of games that originally were vector-based in the arcades that really had their own sparse beauty, and that immediately came to mind with the screenshot here. With the resolution on the Intellivision, line art is always a challenge, so having a large scrolling world plays to the strength of the 2D scrolling capabilities and gives the world a little breathing room. It certainly looks intriguing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsfolly Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I took "Winter 2015" to mean 4th quarter of next year. My apologies if this is not the case. In that case, if the game is feature-complete as shown, it does look like a very simple game. That is not necessarily a problem, though. dZ. "Grab presents and avoid the Snowman" sounds simple too, until you actually try to DO it... The look is simple, but the challenge of maneuvering a spaceship with gravity and momentum and limited fuel is what makes the game difficult. These types of games are very tough. On the other hand, imagine if, while trying to fly the spaceship, you were also trying to play a game of, say, ... tennis? THAT would be a game! Catsfolly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DZ-Jay Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 On the other hand, imagine if, while trying to fly the spaceship, you were also trying to play a game of, say, ... tennis? THAT would be a game! Catsfolly Nobody would be crazy enough to make that game! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Some games on modern systems are announced years in advance. Nothing wrong with announcing this game that mat not come bout until next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Cool, something to keep an eye on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Maybe by announcing so far in advance, the programmer can take into account some observations and pointers as it progresses. Feedback it always good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari5200dude82 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Looks very cool and promising 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Good news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterZero Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wow always wondered how a Thrust type physics game would work on Inty. Sign me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wow always wondered how a Thrust type physics game would work on Inty. Sign me up! I wonder if Space Hawk is this type of game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I wonder if Space Hawk is this type of game... I would guess so. Similarly, Meteor might be this type of game as well, though it has been a long while since I played it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Wow always wondered how a Thrust type physics game would work on Inty. Sign me up! Why not? Does the Inty not know all the rules of physics? Edited June 13, 2014 by Intymike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffgamer Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 When the game is ready for sale, I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibunnoichi Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Cool, i like space mazes and gravity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoau2002 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I normally only buy Colecovision homebrews but I might have to invest in a copy when this comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 In any case. Cool, more games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJChandler Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Just in case I miss the preorder sign me up for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeFfR3y Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm interesting, sign me up if news come for ordering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) I'll be watching out for this one, even though my gaming budget is pretty minimal these days. I love thrust type games. In my eyes this looks kick ass!! Edited June 27, 2014 by Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianoid Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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