Carl Mueller Jr Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hi all, Just wanted to let everyone know that I've updated my blog to include a game I wrote almost 20 years ago that was inspired by Astrosmash!. You can find out more by visiting my blog: http://www.carlmuellerjr.com Needless to say donations are very welcome :-) and if you plan on buying something from Amazon, please use the links on the right side of the page. It costs you nothing and helps me out! Happy new year, Carl 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Mueller Jr Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Has anyone tried this or watched the gameplay video? Any comments? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I will try to fire up my laptop and look at this later today! It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JasonlikesINTV Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I watched the video. It looks pretty cool. What kind of controller would work best for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Spear Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I just checked it out. Awesomeness! The exploding rock sounds are eerily familiar for some reason. And hey, any time a modern page mentions the Gravis Ultrasound, it's a winner for sure! Thanks for sharing that! Hi all, Just wanted to let everyone know that I've updated my blog to include a game I wrote almost 20 years ago that was inspired by Astrosmash!. You can find out more by visiting my blog: http://www.carlmuellerjr.com Needless to say donations are very welcome :-) and if you plan on buying something from Amazon, please use the links on the right side of the page. It costs you nothing and helps me out! Happy new year, Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsfolly Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I haven't had a chance to download and try this game yet, But i watched the video, and based on the video I would say "this game ... " ...uh , er, what's that word I'm looking for? You know, when something is cool and exciting in the same way as a hot band's music is exciting? What is that word.... Oh well, I'll think of it. In any case, the game looks cool. Catsfolly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Mueller Jr Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thanks for all the encouraging words. As for the controller, this is an MS-DOS-based game that only supports keyboard, but it is possible to map a standard controller through DOS box that mimics keypresses. Still, I think keyboard is best. Remember that you need to have a handy finger that can balance between trust and counterthrust, which is really a key to becoming a good player in the floating version of the game. I was thinking of making this into Intellivision game, but the graphics would take a huge hit with all the smooth rotation. Plus, since I can't physically work on the graphics, the project never one forward. Love the GUS. I have a lot of Ultra Tracker modules that I wrote… Perhaps I'll post them to the blog some day. :-) Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Looks great. Sadly no PC in the house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Looks great. Sadly no PC in the house...They make DOSBox versions for other systems including Mac OSX, Linux, Android, Windows. The floating rocks game feels like a finished Astrosmash Meteor. Its well done. Press 'A' to turn off autofire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BBWW Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I will check it out. I'm was not much of a gamer when I had my PCjr! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Mueller Jr Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) They make DOSBox versions for other systems including Mac OSX, Linux, Android, Windows. The floating rocks game feels like a finished Astrosmash Meteor. Its well done. Press 'A' to turn off autofire. Thanks! I did the opposite to John Sohl -- I focused on the floating game where as the falling game was kind of an afterthought, although I'm pleased enough with both variations of the game. If anyone would be willing to record some gameplay footage or just post snapshots of your highscore, I'd be interested in seeing them. Edited January 3, 2017 by Carl Mueller Jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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