Albert Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Chris Spry and AtariAge are happy to make available the final version of the Zippy the Porcupine binaries. You are free to use these binaries to enjoy the game via emulation, or by using flash carts such as the Harmony Cartridge. Building and selling physical copies of Zippy the Porcupine without permission is not permitted. If you enjoy Zippy the Porcupine and wish to play the game on a real Atari 2600 (or compatible) system, you can help support the homebrew community by purchasing a copy of Zippy the Porcupine in physical form from the AtariAge Store: AtariAge Store: Zippy the Porcupine Watch for additional games from Chris Spry and AtariAge! We should have an updated demo of Chris' upcoming Robot Zed at the upcoming Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Enjoy! ..Al ZippyThePorcupine_2600.zip 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoliSempre Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) thank you guys. ^_^ I look forward to seeing Robot Zed in action. Edited August 24, 2017 by SoliSempre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+nanochess Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Special Teams Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks! Bought the game at PRGE from you Al a couple of years back, but appreciate being able to play on my Harmony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+adamchevy Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks, its good to have this for my Harmony Encore. I purchased a physical copy of this soon after it was released in the atariage store and it was worth the purchase price and more. I really look forward to Robot Zed. Keep it up Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up2knowgood Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thank you! Its through the work and know how of people like you that keep the 2600 going. Even now, 40 years after its release! I wait for Robot Zed with eager anticipation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Fantastic! Thanks to the author and AtariAge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamrodHare Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 A Big Thank You from me too! It's an awesome game and I'm excited to have it on my Harmony Encore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Thank you. Not a complaint, just feedback: neither version works on my flashback portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Has anyone beaten this game ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Alexander Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Own the original my friend but thanks for the ROM. My Harmony Cart thanks You 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 enjoyed playtesting this game even though I had to do it on stella for while.will update my harmony encore with this addition.will buy cart down the road as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Thank you. Not a complaint, just feedback: neither version works on my flashback portable. I'm not surprised. I have a modified Flashback 2 that takes actual physical cartridges, and not even Princess Rescue works on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Has anyone beaten this game ? Yes. The big challenge is getting all 5 gems and beating all 16 levels. It unlocks an Easter Egg. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arenafoot Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Unfortunately, this version does NOT work on the AFP. The demo version works, but this one will not load on the portable. What happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemberAtarian Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I tried a lot of homebrews, but Zippy beats them all. My second favorite game on the VCS (after Secret Quest). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've been participating in a streaming channels retro let's play section. I should give this a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stephena Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 @sprybug, I'd like to get this added to the ROM properties database in Stella. Please provide the following info: Cartridge.Manufacturer Cartridge.ModelNo Cartridge.Name Cartridge.Note Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuronic Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Wow! That's one BIG ROM!!! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadZiontist Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I remember on release day of the game I wasn't able to procure a CIB. So sad lol. Over the last number of years I would regularly check the store to see if the box option was available. It never was when I looked, until recently. I ordered 2 CIBs. Today I walked with my daughter up to the mailbox and was naturally geeked to see the AA box in there. I explained a bit what it was. She's 12. She knows Sonic. She knows what an Atari 2600 is. But not really what Zippy is all about. I explained the best I could. But she was most interested in messing around with the styrofoam "peanuts". She was still excited about the game, and I was pretty sure there would be a ROM code download in there. Nope. Arghh!!! No Zippy. I have a 6-switcher, but I don't have a CRT anymore (I'm feeling sorta regretful for getting rid of my Sony KD-34XBR960 lol), or a Framemeister. I don't roll with the VCS on the plasma. I really HATE it when there's no ROM available!! I buy the carts as collectibles pretty much. Anyways, so I log onto here to check the Zippy threads to find out what's up with the ROMs, Pretty strange coincidence (or whatever) that the ROMs were just posted up! Thanks Al and Chris. It took awhile but you did it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Has anyone beaten this game ? I made it to an Eggman boss once and died instantly. I also uncovered a gem once or twice. The fact the game randomly starts you on different stages adds replay value thoguh. Beating this game would be doable with savestates I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 How many copies from our favorite ebay seller are up yet? Or did he start selling that ages ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) When I bought my Zippy, there was no box option. Is there a way I can buy just a box? I'll buy a couple more items too if I can get this box. Edited August 27, 2017 by Sapicco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadZiontist Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 When I bought my Zippy, there was no box option. Is there a way I can buy just a box? I'll buy a couple more items too if I can get this box. Sending a PM to Al would probably be the best way to handle it. Hopefully he'll be able to hook it up for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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