vhzc Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) Hi Guys ###############UPDATE A roach in Space RC2 AroachInSpaceRC2.bin I think I polished the mechanics and corrected all the bug, but I have only tested it in Stella and Flashback portable so: ###############UPDATE A roach in Space (release candidate) AroachInSpace-RC1.bin The game is finished and if not bugs are found after testing this will be the final version, so I would appreciate any testing. ###############UPDATE I wanted to keep the game in 16k, but I ran out of space for a feature that I really wanted to add, so I moved to 32k, that means that I have a lot of extra space now and it would be a shame leave it unused. So I know I said that this would be the final version, but now I changed my plans and I will more waves/patterns and features. But in the meantime there is a new beta: aroachinspace-0.6.bin A week or so ago I started to program a space shooter for the 2600 and today I am releasing the first beta. Its name is "A ROACH IN SPACE" and you control a stranded roach trying to come back to the earth. I have tested it in Stella an Z26, but I have no means to test it in actual hardware, so it would be really cool if somebody could test it in Harmony o similar. I am open to critics and suggestions. aroachinspace-0.5.bin <- ALMOST FINAL! More waves, different sprites for each boss, POWER UPS! Two modes: Normal and Hard. Please test it and comment. aroachinspace-0.4.bin <- Big Update, lot of tweak and new content. Aroachinspace-0.3.bin <- Big Update, lot of tweak and new content. aroachinspace-0.2.1.bin <-- LIttle update aroachinspace-0.2.bin NEW BETA More enemy waves/patterns and more sprites. aroachinspace-0.1.2.bin <--Corrects "top row bug" (Thanks Random Terrain for the advice) and tweaks some patterns. aroachinspace-0.1.1.bin ******** I updated the download link. This version (0.1.1) should correct a couple of bugs that were reported aroachinspace-0.1.bin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlXBoYW0dJE Edited July 14, 2019 by vhzc Update, added new files. 9 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 It's cute and fun - good graphics and sound effects. I'm personally not fond of the background color change flash when you destroy an enemy. It's a minimal color change, but still distracting to me. Otherwise, great work! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Cool, will be checking it out! Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 If this is a batari Basic game, there is a top row bug fix: randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-batari-basic-commands.html#kernop_pfcolors 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) If this is a batari Basic game, there is a top row bug fix: randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-batari-basic-commands.html#kernop_pfcolors Thanks for the advice! I added a new version that corrects the issue. Edited March 23, 2019 by vhzc 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian O Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I like it! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Very nice animations and difficulty progression. Quickly got to the point I cannot use “phone touch screen control” Already uses different sizes and copies (triple) of enemy Player objects. Suggestions? Use lots of colors because the 2600 has them. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian O Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Would it be possible to break the game into stages and have a boss at the end of every stage? Even if it were the same boss it would still break things up. Also, possibly having a way to replenish your health? Again, I have not progressed too far so some of these things may already be in the game. If they are please disregard. Just my two cents. -Brian 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 Would it be possible to break the game into stages and have a boss at the end of every stage? Even if it were the same boss it would still break things up. Also, possibly having a way to replenish your health? Again, I have not progressed too far so some of these things may already be in the game. If they are please disregard. Just my two cents. -Brian Hi. That is in fact the structure of the game: some patterns and then a boss. Being a first beta for now there is only one boss, I will adding patterns/bosses after all the basic functionalities are tested. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) Edited March 23, 2019 by vhzc 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Brown bug in artwork, green in game? 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Brown bug in artwork, green in game? E.T. brown in movie, green in game. Coincidence or conspiracy? 5 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4243865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 E.T. brown in movie, green in game. Coincidence or conspiracy? Yeah, I pulled the maneuver known as a "reverse E.T" 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4244107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I think it looks like a frog. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4244538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Added a video. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4245651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapicco Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Ill take a cib copy please when ready Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4247647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Added a New Beta. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4247739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Added a New Beta. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4247741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atariUCLA24 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Awesome. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4247780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 I Posted a minor update of the last beta. Link in first post. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4248095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) We'll be featuring A Roach in Space LIVE on tomorrow's (Wednesday) ZeroPage Homebrew stream on Twitch at 11AM PT | 2PM ET | 7PM GMT! Hope everyone can watch!Twitch Stream: http://twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew/Games: - Tower of Rubble (2019 WIP Update) by Dion Olsthoorn aka Dionoid- Penult (2019 WIP) by Karl Garrison aka Karl G- One on One (2019 WIP) by Edward Smith aka easmith- A Roach In Space (2019 WIP) by John Von Neumann aka Vhzc [EDIT] UPDATED WITH ARCHIVED SHOW: Edited April 4, 2019 by ZeroPage Homebrew 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4250278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cessnaace Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 I want a CIB copy too! Will this be for sale through Atari Age? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4253202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 Posted a new update of the last beta. Link in first post. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4255044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyChris Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Can you just call the game "SPACE ROACH"? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4255852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 Can you just call the game "SPACE ROACH"? I kinda like the name as is. It reminds me of "Pigs in Spaaaace!". 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/289445-a-roach-in-space/#findComment-4255855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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