Popular Post shanti77 Posted November 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2020 Full version game from ABBUC cometition. The game recognizes PAL / NTSC system and adjusts its speed, colors and music. There are 4 levels at the end of each one you have to defeat the boss. There are 2 types of shots, the special shot is fired by pressing the fire button several times or by using the second fire button (if you have one). Last Squadron will be released in an extended version on cartridge, featuring new levels, new enemies, different bosses and additional graphics, among others. lsquadron.atr 40 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinadan67 Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Gratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darwinmac Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Very well done game. I enjoyed playing it when it was released for the contest. Bob C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I gave 10 points to your awesome game! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emkay Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Definitely the best participant in the contest. Congratulations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CharlieChaplin Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Shanti 10 points! Looking forward to the cartridge version... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNameOfTheGame Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Thanks! Nice game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rybags Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Nicely done, really has the feel of Terra Cresta and similar type games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, shanti77 said: Full version game from ABBUC cometition. Fantastic game, sprite engine, graphics, and sound effects. An amazing amount of colors and action on screen at the same time. Nice use of P/M's, including extended width graphics. Thanks for sharing it with us all. I like the damage model (power meter / hit points + instant death when running into enemies) Congratulations on the win. Definitely one of the best shooters on the Atari computers -- maybe only eclipsed by Bosconian. 1 hour ago, shanti77 said: The game recognizes PAL / NTSC system and adjusts its speed, colors and music. Appreciate the great level of NTSC support. 1 hour ago, shanti77 said: There are 4 levels at the end of each one you have to defeat the boss. Dem bosses is tough! 1 hour ago, shanti77 said: There are 4 levels at the end of each one you have to defeat the boss. There are 2 types of shots, the special shot is fired by pressing the fire button several times or by using the second fire button (if you have one). It seems that the special shot is latched ("by pressing the fire button several times") with a 1-button controller, but then seems revert after a while and needs to be relatched. Is that due to a limit on how many special shots the player gets? Are there full instructions for the game, or at least a few more specifics on things? 1 hour ago, shanti77 said: Last Squadron will be released in an extended version on cartridge, featuring new levels, new enemies, different bosses and additional graphics, among others. I'll be interested in the extended version. Edited November 14, 2020 by MrFish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilheim Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Thank you! Great game!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckybuck Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Oustanding Work!!! Thank you so much. Great game! :-))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yautja Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 This *must* go right to the next High Score Club`s round! Besides the graphics and gameplay, I truly love Miker's cover on "Terra Cresta" original tune. I wish TIX could add some dinosaurs, though - Y - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanti77 Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) It's nice that you liked the game A few words on mechanics. We shoot by holding fire instead of pressing it (it's hard to press fire throughout the game;) A special shot is limited in time, the more empowered the shot, the longer the second shot will be used. The remaining number of uses is in the bottom left corner of the screen (max = 3), it's best to save something for the boss. If someone has a joystick compatible with SEGA, he has a 2 button at his disposal, which also allows you to fire a special. There are three types of improvements: 1) speed, make our plane faster 2) covers, strengthens the cover of the aircraft, additionally speeds up its regeneration and restores all energy 3) speed of the shot, additionally extends the duration of the special shot Each gathering of an upgrade adds one use of a special shot. Each Boss consists of two parts, each of them must be shot down separately, this is indicated by the black color of the given half. There are 4 levels, each with its own music. Extra life for every 10 000 points. Edited November 15, 2020 by shanti77 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.atarimania.com Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Really love it. Too bad there's no loading picture and the options screen looks a bit cheap compared to the game itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanti77 Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Usually I make the title page at the very end, there wasn't enough time for a better title, but in the cartridge version I will definitely work on it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaneinc Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Loving all the games but I am a shooter fan and Last Squadron just reminds me of Hybris / Battle Squadron on the Amiga so much, loving the game Shanti, totally loving it.. Congrats on a deserved 1st place and congratulations to the other super entries as well....Lucky us... Paul.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibstov Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Cool game. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascrnet Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I can only say excellent game!!!! I like that to use a second button because it is compatible with Joy 2B+.? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 It's simply the best vertical shooter on 8-bit Atari: gameplay/graphics/msx&sfx -wise. Congratulations to EVERYONE INVOLVED and a big thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) I also think this is the best single theme (AtariBlast! is a multi-themed tribute game) shooter on the 8-bit. I love almost everything about it. The only thing I don't care for is the music; not that it is bad, it's good music, but it just doesn't fit the game at all. IMHO. To be fair, I haven't gotten past the first level yet, so I've only heard the music from the first level. Edited November 15, 2020 by Gunstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grevle Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Some real Arcade quality right there. ? Great ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 8 hours ago, shanti77 said: Usually I make the title page at the very end, there wasn't enough time for a better title, but in the cartridge version I will definitely work on it. I think we can all appreciate the fact that contest-entry deadlines can dictate some lack of focus on bells and whistles and more concentration on the actual game. I have a few suggestions for improvements too, which I can provide at some point, if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rensoup Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Very nice use of multiplexing! I had to fire up the Altirra debugger to figure it out ?... just 2 multicolor sprites for all the enemies and the player's plane which allows the 5th color to be used without clashes ? (btw doesn't boot with AltirraOS ?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 This is great - reminds me a lot of a near-perfect mashup of 1942/1943-type Taito arcade games with Namco's Xevious. Excellent music, animation, graphics, and delightfully difficult. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanti77 Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 @rensoup The game uses xBootDOS from XXL, maybe that's the problem. @MrFish I am eager to listen to your suggestions, previously after commenting on the video, I shared the code with GadZombiE user and took some of his tips. I always need a fresh look, of course the last sentence belongs to me;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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