vhzc Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) Hi guys! I want to share my new project. Ninjish Guy 7800 Perilous Island. I just started it a week or so ago and I wrote a new improved version of my Knight Guy "engine" for it. It is in a really stage of development, but still here is a playable demo if somebody want to test it. Since I have no dragonfly or similar I have only tested it on a7800 emulator, so it could contain some nasty bugs. NinjishGuyPI_demo01.a78 As always, testing and feedback will be appreciated. ######################## UPDATE Quick update - Corrects some timing issue in Game Over screen and Title Screen - Corrects some misplaced collision boxes in vine climbing screen I was not able to reproduce the after Game Over glitch, but I tried to optimize some parts of the code to fix it. NinjishGuyPI_demo01b.a78 Quick Update - New Title Screen NinjishGuyPI_demo01c.a78 Quick Update - Some changes in gravity and jump NinjishGuyPI_demo01d.a78 UPDATE DEMO 02 - 35 screens - Two mid-bosses - Cosmetic changes - Color corrections (thanks to @Trebor for some hints) Only tested on a7800, so some bugs expected. NinjishGuyPI_demo02.a78 UPDATE DEMO 03 - 43 screens. - Three mid-bosses. - Cosmetic changes. - Some Sounds added. NinjishGuyPI_demo03.a78 UPDATE August 23 - 60 screens - Four mid-bosses. - Cosmetic changes. ninjishGuyPI_20210823.a78 UPDATE September 08 - 70 screens - Five mod-bosses. - Difficulty tweaks on a couple of mid bosses. - Cosmetic changes. NinjishGuyPI_20210908.a78 UPDATE November 07 - 84 screens - 6 bosses - Difficulty tweaks on a couple of mid bosses. - Cosmetic changes. NinjishGuyPI_20211107.a78<--- CURRENT Edited November 7, 2021 by vhzc 19 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Hi Vladimir I just wauted for this. Greeeeeaaaat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Plays great on real hardware (7800 SVideo + Dragonfly), no visible glitches or weirdness! Another INCREDIBLE game @vhzc! I'll be including it on this Tuesday's show! Check out the video below... - James EDIT: There is an issue that TempterOfFate found that I'm able to consistently replicate but I'm not sure on the EXACT conditions. If you die in a certain way on the first three screens the game will crash after transitioning from screen 1 to 2 (or 2 to 3) right after starting a new game. Also the character's animation does jitter quite a bit while walking and is visible on real hardware and JS7800 emulator. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 14 hours ago, ZeroPage Homebrew said: Plays great on real hardware (7800 SVideo + Dragonfly), no visible glitches or weirdness! Another INCREDIBLE game @vhzc! I'll be including it on this Tuesday's show! Check out the video below... - James EDIT: There is an issue that TempterOfFate found that I'm able to consistently replicate but I'm not sure on the EXACT conditions. If you die in a certain way on the first three screens the game will crash after transitioning from screen 1 to 2 (or 2 to 3) right after starting a new game. Also the character's animation does jitter quite a bit while walking and is visible on real hardware and JS7800 emulator. Thanks for testing it. I am still not able to reproduce the issue in a7800, so not sure of the cause. Still I optimized the code trying to fix it and posted a new build: NinjishGuyPI_demo01b.a78 I will check the jittering. BTW: All current enemies can be killed with shurikens, but some of them need more shoots. Also the shurikens can be refilled in the shuriken room. And the running enemy can be also stomped like in original NG. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, vhzc said: Thanks for testing it. I am still not able to reproduce the issue in a7800, so not sure of the cause. Still I optimized the code trying to fix it and posted a new build: NinjishGuyPI_demo01b.a78 144.13 kB · 1 download I will check the jittering. BTW: All current enemies can be killed with shurikens, but some of them need more shoots. Also the shurikens can be refilled in the shuriken room. And the running enemy can be also stomped like in original NG. Shurikens? All I did was jump to avoid stuff and then I assume I made it to the end as there was a single Ding sound and it just stopped at that point? I'm guessing there isn't any audio yet correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) On 7/23/2021 at 9:40 PM, vhzc said: Quick Update - New Title Screen NinjishGuyPI_demo01c.a78<---- CURRENT Edited July 26, 2021 by vhzc 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlidellMan Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Now that is a title screen! Excellent work, Vlad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 9:40 PM, vhzc said: Quick Update - Some changes in gravity and jump NinjishGuyPI_demo01d.a78<---- CURRENT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Trebor Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Two things I really like with this is the death animation and the utilization of a firing weapon. More so how cleverly the weapon supply was implemented. You cannot be haphazard about it, without ammo becoming inconvenient to replenish; however, no limit to replenishing ammo either. Of course the (trademark) characterization and uncanny personifications found throughout. Another triple 'A' title in the works - just awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 ZeroPage Homebrew is playing Ninjish Guy Perilous Island on tomorrow's (Tue Jul 27, 2021) stream LIVE on Twitch at 6PM PT | 9PM ET | 1AM GMT+1Day! ZPH Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew/ Games: Ninjish Guy Perilous Island (2021 WIP | 7800) Wasp! (2009 | 7800) Sirius (XM Required Version) (XM Required Version) (1990/2008/2020 | 7800) by Kevin Franklin (Programming) and Michael Owens (Graphics), Recovered/Updated by Curt Vendel @Curt Vendel, Bob DeCrescenzo (SET TO 1080P60 FOR FULL QUALITY!) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Karl G Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Cool start! I'm looking forward to SFX being added. I got stuck at first because it wasn't immediately obvious to me that you could climb the vines. Also, the flying fish are a pain! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 14 minutes ago, Karl G said: Cool start! I'm looking forward to SFX being added. I got stuck at first because it wasn't immediately obvious to me that you could climb the vines. Also, the flying fish are a pain! They are much easier on the way back from the right to the left though... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Trebor Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Noticed by the time the console is hot, Ninjish Guy is looking considerably greenish from when he started. If that's intended, no problem, understood. On the other hand, if looking to keep a bluish appearance: $A2 & $A6 --> $92 & $96: Playing beautifully, so far. Looking forward to the next release! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 21 minutes ago, Trebor said: Noticed by the time the console is hot, Ninjish Guy is looking considerably greenish from when he started. If that's intended, no problem, understood. On the other hand, if looking to keep a bluish appearance: $A2 & $A6 --> $92 & $96: Playing beautifully, so far. Looking forward to the next release! Thanks. Color changing is not intended, I will tweak the colors and visuals during development. Is for that type of stuff that I really, really need a DF or similar. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 24 minutes ago, -^CrossBow^- said: They are much easier on the way back from the right to the left though... Originally the jumping piranhas went to change direction when you return to the screen, but I changed my mind and keep it as is, so the backtracking feels less like a punish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Trebor Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 11 hours ago, vhzc said: Thanks. Color changing is not intended, I will tweak the colors and visuals during development... My pleasure, thank *you*! Succinctly put, for consistent blue, $9x is the range that works best; for consistent green, $Cx. Consistency can be tricky at times. There are some items to consider when making selections. I don't want to bog down this thread with them, but more than happy to assist and can discuss via private message if you would like to converse further on the matter, or just looking for a simple suggestion. 11 hours ago, vhzc said: ...Is for that type of stuff that I really, really need a DF or similar. Hopefully, the below spoiler may be helpful. Pick a hue value, watch for 30 seconds, and it will provide a wide range of looks for the selected hue. It runs through cool to hot consoles for both CRT and LCD/modern display appearances. It's a gif file which can be downloaded and stored locally for convenience: There is another one available for PAL regions as well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Trebor Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Karl G said: I got stuck at first because it wasn't immediately obvious to me that you could climb the vines. Knight Guy tricked me into thinking Ninjish Guy may be able to swim too. Don't fall for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Trebor said: Knight Guy tricked me into thinking Ninjish Guy may be able to swim too. Don't fall for it. Remember that Knight Guy 7800 was able to swim ONLY after he got his diving helmet... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knievel1 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 As addictive as its predecessors! Love it. Thanks so much for this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 9:40 PM, vhzc said: UPDATE DEMO 02 - 35 screens - Two mid-bosses - Cosmetic changes - Color corrections (thanks to @Trebor for some hints) Only tested on a7800, so some bugs expected. NinjishGuyPI_demo02.a78<--- CURRENT 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Trebor Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Holy Mothra! Need "Raid" upgrade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Trebor Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Awww.. got to put the Strength Gem to use just once so far. Great stuff though! Definitely feels more challenging than Knight Guy, or maybe I became too accustomed to those boards. Still, my gut has Ninjish Guy challenge more peg as a Pitfall II - Quest/Level 2 challenge (via 8 bit/5200), while Knight Guy feels more like the challenge of original Pitfall II. 'Mothra' was my favorite of the two, but 'Block Head 2.0' offered a nice challenge as well. Both (mini) bosses look great, in fact, everything does. Always love the backtracking, as it really gives more depth to the game. The lives and ammo system is very fair (If not a tad bit generous), though seeing those blocks above turn brown makes me think the future of them may be dangerously trap worthy, if used too much or/and lingering too long. The variety in area settings is a fantastic touch as well. Looking forward to this action-adventure developing further - awesome so far! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Laser Lynx Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 What a great game you've got going on again. You make the best platformers! Super fun to play! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 9:40 PM, vhzc said: UPDATE DEMO 03 - 43 screens. - Three mid-bosses. - Cosmetic changes. - Some Sounds added. NinjishGuyPI_demo03.a78 <--- CURRENT 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Hi Vladi Works really great.The 2nd boss is the hardest. The 3rd is Donkey Kong ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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