vhzc Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) Hi guys. A week or so ago I started to develop an endless runner game for atari xl/xe computers. it's called "I RAN" and is a port of a game I wrote for atari 2600. UPDATE (2020/06/10) I wrote a 4 colour PNG convertor so now I can create backgrounds / titlescreen for 4 colour mode a lot easily than before, so I change from GR14 to GR7 New gr7 version: IRANV002.XEX IRANV002.ATR This is the first playable demo: IRAN.XEX IRAN.ATR atr created with MAKEATR Testing and feedback will be appreciated Edited June 10, 2020 by vhzc 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Pretty neat. I have some observations and ideas. 1. The road/walkway isn't too convincing as a background to give the appearance movement. I suggest to use something that provides more distinguishable divisions and/or something more familiar, such as a sidewalk or boxes, etc. 2. Would be nice if the character could slow down and speed up, to provide better control. 3. Some sort of checkpoints would be nice in order to not require starting from the beginning all the time [maybe I just never reached one?]. 4. The moon could slowly scroll to add more feel of movement. 5. The background could change to signify new levels (different planet, different colors, etc.) [again, maybe I just haven't gotten far enough?]. 6. Additionally, holding down the button for different lengths of time could determine how long he stays up in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) We'll be checking out I Ran on tomorrow's (Wed Jun 10) ZeroPage Homebrew stream LIVE on Twitch at 6PM PT | 9PM ET | 1AM GMT! Hope everyone can watch! Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew/ Games: I Ran (2020 WIP | 8-bit) by Vladimir Zuñiga (@vhzc) Crazy Tunes (2020 Update) by Jeff Johnson (@Omegamatrix) Loaded 4 Bear AI (2020) by Kirk Israel (@kisrael) Smiley (2007) by Chris Read (@atari2600land) Dragonfire (1982 Gold Thumb Attempt #1: x/25000) by Bob Smith (SET VIDEO TO 1080P60 FOR FULL QUALITY) Edited June 12, 2020 by ZeroPage Homebrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 5 hours ago, MrFish said: 4. The moon could slowly scroll to add more feel of movement. And possibly time it to a checkpoint ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I would prefer to restart game with fire button instead of start key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 There will be checkpoints like in the atari 2600 version, but I will add it when I have more obstacles/screens. I think I will not add scrolling in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scitari Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 A great start! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 Updated version: IRANV002.XEX IRANV002.ATR 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CharlieChaplin Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 How about some music during the game or at least in the title ? Hmmm, the game is named "I ran", so you could try a Pokey conversion of "I ran" by A Flock of Seagulls... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIpfWORQWhU 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 I was waiting the "Flock of seagulls" mention. ? Yes, the game is called I Ran, as a subtle reference. Using the song is not subtle at all also the song is protected by copyright, so sorry, I will not use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 some one could whip up a song 'reminiscent' of I ran so far away... ') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 2 hours ago, _The Doctor__ said: some one could whip up a song 'reminiscent' of I ran so far away... ') Was it that remake of Barbara Ann. What was it called? Something I ran. Too long ago... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snicklin Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I Ran by Flock of Seagulls. Perhaps, could we have the little man jumping over a photo frame in reference to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, Kyle22 said: Was it that remake of Barbara Ann. What was it called? Something I ran. Too long ago... there a whole reminisce parody line of so many songs... not to mention all of the inspired by....not sure, but it might be this Barbara Anne parody they're looking for... Edited June 11, 2020 by _The Doctor__ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matosimi Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Looks like a clone of bit trip runner: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CharlieChaplin Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 There is also "Acrobat" on the A8: http://a8.fandal.cz/detail.php?files_id=1234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Yes, Endless Runner is a genre itself, so there are a lot of examples of similar games. But I Ran it is NOT a clone, just other game in the genre. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 1 hour ago, vhzc said: Yes, Endless Runner is a genre itself, so there are a lot of examples of similar games. But I Ran it is NOT a clone, just other game in the genre. I love it! If you release a version for the 2600/5200 & 7800, can the packaging have something to tie them all together? Maybe a 7800 rainbow on the spine of the box with the console (e.g. 2600/5200/7800) identified on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Kaboomer Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 1:51 PM, CharlieChaplin said: There is also "Acrobat" on the A8: http://a8.fandal.cz/detail.php?files_id=1234 I remember programming this from one of the magazines I think BITD. God I loved this game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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