+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I haven't seen this posted already but there's an amazing looking game in the works for the Vectrex called Robot Arena. It looks like a nice mix between a shooter and Robotron 2084. There's been a gameplay video posted of a beta version and an article written about it (in German, use Google Translate): http://www.vectrex.de/en/robot-arena-packend-schnell-und-anspruchsvoll/ I haven't been able to find any more information about the release date or any information/website for the programmer Thomas Sontowski. If anybody has any more updated information on this game, I can't wait to buy a copy! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Must buy this! It was said that the author was on a much-deserved Summer vacation. I love a game with great chiptune music like this game, and like VeCaves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazzeri Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 That´s amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schuwalker Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Damn, that looks fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar G. Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 It looks fun. Thanks for the heads up... Is there any information about where to get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 No, it hasn't been released yet. Hopefully soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 How the hell are they able to clog the screen with all those enemies and bullets? That's actually really impressive by Vex standards. Collision detection looks like it could use work, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryStar Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) There's a lot of optimisation in Thomas' drawing routines. By not using the stock Vectrex BIOS functions you can save quite a significant amount of CPU time. Edited August 22, 2016 by KidQuaalude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TrekMD Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 So no idea when this will be released yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+adamchevy Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 It would be great to be able to buy this! Looks like my favorite game, Robotron 2084. This is a dream come true! I hope he decides to come back from holiday before the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+adamchevy Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 It would be great to have an update on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 Found an minor update for Robot Arena, it will included on a new USB Multicart coming out by the same developer Thomas Sontowski. No information yet on whether this will be the only way to get the game or if there will be a stand alone cart/ROM release of the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 No, there is definitely going to be a standalone release, the delay is because Thomas wants the full box/manual/overlay experience for the game, and that's taking some time apparently. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 No, there is definitely going to be a standalone release, the delay is because Thomas wants the full box/manual/overlay experience for the game, and that's taking some time apparently. Well, I'll take done right over done quick any day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazzeri Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 News on this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradd1978 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 This looks incredible. Any more news on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vectrexer Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Classic-Videogames LIVE! @ DoReCo #50 Party 17.-18.09.2016 Thomas Sontowski's Robot Arena for Vectrex seen @ 41:50 https://youtu.be/F1f9a0W4rWQ?t=41m50s But everything in this video is AWESOME! Best Karaoke Ever! At 1:03:02 https://youtu.be/F1f9a0W4rWQ?t=1h3m2s Old FB event for Dortmunder Retro Computer (DoReCo) meeting 2016 https://www.facebook.com/events/1735853596691402/ More information on DoReCo Party can be found at the links below: http://www.DoReCo.de/ https://www.forum64.de/index.php?board/208-doreco/ https://www.facebook.com/Das-Dortmunder-Retro-Computer-Treffen-DoReCo-185435154813270/ #Vectrex #RobotArena 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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