Omega-TI Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Airshack, has written an original new game in 100% assembly language for the TI-99/4A! It's being released free to the TI community. I admit it, I'm biased, I love the concept, but it's no lie when I tell you it's a damn good game! It plays well, and even has a few puzzles to go with the game play and will not easily be beat in the first few plays like some games, but that's okay, he's included a practice mode! There are two different .BIN images, the ENK8 image is for the FlashROM or FinalGROM and the ENK512 image is for the UberGROM board. You can use either image in Classic 99. If you want to make your own cartridge a label is also included. A manual in .PDF format is also included. This game took him a few years to make as he amazingly learned assembly language along the way, so don't be shy, if you like it, please leave a message here to let him know. CAPS LOCK UP! See you in the south! Escape North Korea.pdf ENK Label.zip ENK8.bin ENK512.BIN Edited December 26, 2020 by Omega-TI Update (Post Holiday) 19 10 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Way to go Cap! 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4707699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I like the Snowflake Advisory warning on the label. . . 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4707719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Great job!Sent from my LM-V600 using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4707721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneMultitasker Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 This looks pretty neat. Is the program available in the standard E/A Option 5 format, by chance? 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4707732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'll send you one after the festivities tonight! @InsaneMultitasker 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4707737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+videofx Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Great job! Love it! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4707785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 3 hours ago, InsaneMultitasker said: Is the program available in the standard E/A Option 5 format, by chance? Here's the E/A Option 5 files on a .dsk image for you: enk 7 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4707868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Sooooo, did any of you newbies get by the tanks yet... WITHOUT training mode? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I've got very limited computer time today due to the missus not wanting me glued to it but I just tried this game and it's brilliant! I got past some killer bees and this guy said something about Kim Jong Un lol I'll have to give it more attention later on, it's looking fantastic 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 OK stupid question: what are the controls for the game? I can't get anything to move with Classic 99 except the game selection... 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhodes Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Check caps lock? lol Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, Vorticon said: OK stupid question: what are the controls for the game? I can't get anything to move with Classic 99 except the game selection... That's not a stupid question at all. The games only controls on real iron are joystick related, so in Classic 99 you could set the Joystick 1 to "keyboard" and then use the arrow keys and tab as the fire button.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 6 hours ago, Vorticon said: OK stupid question: what are the controls for the game? I can't get anything to move with Classic 99 except the game selection... Works on real metal via Joystick-1. On Classic99 you may use PC Keyboard arrow keys to navigate and tab-key to button-select. Its a game of stealth so no shooting, only maneuvering and avoiding. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Has anyone collected all nine items and escaped? Finishing with more than five minutes remaining is a pretty good score. I may post a few tutorial videos if y’all get stuck. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 6 hours ago, Vorticon said: I can't get anything to move with Classic 99 except the game selection... The game is Speech Synth enabled which sounds best on real hardware. The speech is sometimes garbled sounding on emulation. Real Metal recommended. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Omega-TI said: Sooooo, did any of you newbies get by the tanks yet... WITHOUT training mode? I have! IMG_3586.MOV 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Video tutorial on surviving inside the buildings: IMG_3587.MOV 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Retrospect said: I got past some killer bees and this guy said something about Kim Jong Un lol PRO TIP: Keep an eye on your fuel and health levels! Kim laughed at you for running out of fuel. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Retrospect said: I got past some killer bees You may find you’ll need to return to the minefield HealthKit (Red Cross) multiple times in order to restore your health. So, expect the bees to track you down. The buildings seem to drain your health as you maneuver inside them. Something to do with radiation and/or biohazards? A visit to the HealthKit in between building entries may be wise. 3 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneMultitasker Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 20 hours ago, Airshack said: Here's the E/A Option 5 files on a .dsk image for you: enk 180 kB · 17 downloads worked great! If there are any Geneve users who want to play the game on their real metal, it works fine with joystick but you'll need to change to GPL speed 1 to slow down the enemies 4 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 This might be an interesting game for the contest thread. Anyone who wants it can have it, and since it's new most people are probably about the same skill level not having decades of practice under their belts. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Since you only get ten minutes to escape the time remaining upon completion is your score. High score = time remaining. I’d be interested in seeing how quickly AtariAgers can finish. 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4708908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospect Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 16 hours ago, Airshack said: Since you only get ten minutes to escape the time remaining upon completion is your score. High score = time remaining. I’d be interested in seeing how quickly AtariAgers can finish. i still can't get very far but i'm gonna give it another shot tonight. By the way I love the manual! to note; regarding the snowflake warning and Korea , I've not come across anything I would consider politicawwy incowwect yet. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4709256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Retrospect said: I've not come across anything I would consider politicawwy incowwect yet. During the research phase I went to great lengths to learn about the situation in North Korea. One of my main goals was to avoid mocking the brave souls whom have risked or lost their lives seeking freedom. If anything, this game is a tribute to Oh Song Chong, the fellow who brazenly escaped North Korea right through the insanely secure Joint Security Area. The only mockery in the game is aimed at Kim Jung Un so that shouldn’t offend anyone. This is a game of stealth with zero weaponry and none of the usual death animations and gore. That was intentional. Come to think of it I may have created the most politically correct game ever. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/315014-escape-north-korea-is-now-released-see-inside/#findComment-4709311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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