vhzc Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) Hi guys. Hi want to share the first demo of my new project: OOZY THE GOO Gaiden. It is based on my another game Oozy the Goo Slime Quest, but is not direct port, and like in that one the goal of the game is to pass the maze in the given time. The remaining time is considered your score and there is not lives, so you can die over and over until the time runs off (yay!) The first demo has only 20 screens/1 floor, but it is playable and has all the main elements of the game (score, game over screen, etc). Surprisingly I still don' t have a flash cart for 7800, so all my testing is made using the A7800 emulator, so as usual testing on actual hardware will be greatly appreciated. Only NTSC for now. oozy_the_goo_gaiden_demo1.a78 <-- Current ROM DEMO 3 - Really close to RC stage. - 60 screens/3 floors - Lot of cosmetic changes, as usual. oozy_the_goo_gaiden_demo3.a78 <-- Current ROM DEMO 4 - A couple of new screens, changes on some screens and correction of some bugs. - Lot of cosmetic changes, as usual. oozy_the_goo_gaiden_demo4.a78 <-- Current ROM Edited July 17, 2022 by vhzc 21 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Just got a few seconds with it, but (as usual) very nice! Can't wait to get deeper into it tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Yes very nice indeed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alucardX Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Your art is always great and plays to the strengths of the 7800 very nicely. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Pac-Lander Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 5/9/2022 at 6:41 PM, alucardX said: Your art is always great and plays to the strengths of the 7800 very nicely. I second this! Characters & animation look fantastic. Played through it today - super fun game! Loved all the small details. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+saxmeister Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 This is great! I'm enjoying what I've played so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Having a blast so far. Amazing the expression that is able to be conveyed through just the eyes and eyebrows. Ran into a slight bug, able to pass through a wall as demonstrated below: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Muddyfunster Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Fantastic work as always @vhzc ! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 A sloppy playthrough - but completed demo 1, nonetheless. Boss challenge was a nice one and loved that the code changes every time you play: Very enjoyable so far with enough maze for a challenge, but not enough to be frustrating. It is very well balanced with action puzzle problem solving. Another winner in development; very much looking forward to updates. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 10 hours ago, Trebor said: Having a blast so far. Amazing the expression that is able to be conveyed through just the eyes and eyebrows. Ran into a slight bug, able to pass through a wall as demonstrated below: Thanks for reporting! It will be corrected in the next build. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Hi Vladi Looks good, but much too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 8:00 PM, vhzc said: Thanks for reporting! It will be corrected in the next build. I found a similar bug that may be related to the one reported by Trebor above. I was standing on the very left side of the screen pictured below, the boss touched me, pushed me through the wall into the room in the screenshot below that and died there. After that I had to navigate back to the boss. - James 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, ZeroPage Homebrew said: I found a similar bug that may be related to the one reported by Trebor above. I was standing on the very left side of the screen pictured below, the boss touched me, pushed me through the wall into the room in the screenshot below that and died there. After that I had to navigate back to the boss. - James Thanks for reporting!. I also have encountered with that bug myself and It should be corrected for the next build. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 New Demo: 20 new screens (an entre floor). New mid boss battle. A cameo ? And a lot of cosmetic changes oozy_the_goo_gaiden_demo2.a78 I don' t know why I can' t edit the my first post like I usually do. The edit button is missing. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 hour ago, vhzc said: I don' t know why I can' t edit the my first post like I usually do. The edit button is missing. You should be able to edit it now. Mitch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mitch said: You should be able to edit it now. Mitch Yeah, button is there now. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 5/9/2022 at 1:11 PM, vhzc said: DEMO 3 - Really close to RC stage. - 60 screens/3 floors - Lot of cosmetic changes, as usual. oozy_the_goo_gaiden_demo3.a78 <-- Current ROM 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Demo 3... Double the GOO! Not making it beyond Floor 2 just yet, but this title keeps you coming back for more OOZY adventure! VHZC putting out addictively awesome games, and here is no exception. Cosmetically, I just absolutely love it when I witness the first take on something like the timer area and think, "That's great as is", but here comes the polish and it's even better than before. The changes to the walls and the aforementioned timer made me feel like I went from a futuristic alien race prison, to a sort of alternate medieval or ancient period of time, dungeon setting. Really a fantastical change, though I enjoy both environments, the current one, since Demo 2, seems more fitting for the type of deaths and overall layout. Love the bugged out eye expression in the square when poor OOZY becomes splattered. The mine cart ride is a blast and gives off a little bit of a Bagman meets Indy TOD vibe. I'm a bit sloppy and rushed, but the challenge still comes across as very well balanced. The puzzles, action, and adventure are combined in such a great mix here. My only gripe may be not having enough time, but I'm putting that on me for now, as I carelessly die way too often. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I've got to find the optimized routes in this game. I was able to make it far enough to get the key on level 3 but then ran out of time shortly thereafter. And that 2nd level boss still kicks my butt!!! Really liking the new graphical overhaul @vhzc! Although I have noticed some slowdown in some parts. But nothing that detracts from the game at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+x=usr(1536) Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Just got around to giving this a shot. It's really fun Looking forward to seeing how the finished game turns out. Based on what I've seen so far, it's getting my attention for a cartridge and/or digital copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 On 6/27/2022 at 3:45 PM, -^CrossBow^- said: I've got to find the optimized routes in this game. I was able to make it far enough to get the key on level 3 but then ran out of time shortly thereafter. And that 2nd level boss still kicks my butt!!! Really liking the new graphical overhaul @vhzc! Although I have noticed some slowdown in some parts. But nothing that detracts from the game at all. Only the 2nd boss? The game looks great, but is damn heavy. I only see a few rooms....This damn flash....i cannot beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 4 hours ago, gambler172 said: Only the 2nd boss? The game looks great, but is damn heavy. I only see a few rooms....This damn flash....i cannot beat. I've actually been able to beat demo 3 since I posted that. In fact, I found an issue with the game while playing that I've already discussed with @vhzc so he can get it corrected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Muddyfunster Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 @-^CrossBow^- This is Crossbow with bugs... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vhzc Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 5/9/2022 at 1:11 PM, vhzc said: DEMO 4 - A couple of new screens, changes on some screens and correction of some bugs. - Lot of cosmetic changes, as usual. oozy_the_goo_gaiden_demo4.a78 <-- Current ROM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ZeroPage Homebrew Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 ZeroPage Homebrew is playing Oozy the Goo - Gaiden on tomorrow's stream LIVE on Twitch, hope you can join us! Fri Jul 29, 2022 @ 6PM PT | 9PM ET | 1AM GMT+1Day WATCH LIVE: https://www.twitch.tv/zeropagehomebrew/ WATCH LATER: https://youtube.com/zeropagehomebrew/ Games: Penta (Pengo) (2022 Exclusive Final Version | 7800) by 20th St Arcade / Darryl Guenther @darryl1970, Paul Lay @playsoft & Pat Brady @Pat Brady (Music & Music Engine) Jacks or Better (2022 WIP | 7800) by Steve Engelhardt @Atarius Maximus Oozy the Goo - Gaiden (2022 WIP Update | 7800) by VHZC Games / Vladimir Zuñiga @vhzc After Dark: Pressure Gauge (The 2600 High Score Showdown S6 | 2600) by John K Harvey @Propane13 (WATCH IN 1080P60 FOR BEST QUALITY) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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