A/W/A Anthology 8Bit and 5200 upcoming release at PRGE

[rra]

With AtariAge's front-page announcement of the games that will be making an appearance at PRGE, I would like to shed some light on the AWA Multicart that will be available for both the 8Bit and 5200.  The A/W/A Anthology of 14 games vary from classic shoot ‘em ups, strategy games, puzzle games, maze games, and action-adventure games. 

 

These games were originally designed in the 1980's classic era of videogames, but they have been reimagined to create a modern and challenging gameplay experience.   With numerous varieties of games, you will have countless hours of fun playing these games.  There is even a two-player game included so you can have more fun with a game-playing friend.

 

These games have been all refreshed since their initial beta releases in the AtariAge forums last year.  Comments from the forums have been incorporated in order to improve gameplay.

 

The 8Bit A/W/A Anthology will run on any 8Bit computer (NTSC/PAL) with a minimum of 48K RAM, and will include the following in a box:

- 512K Multicart with 14 games

- Instruction Manual

- SD card (Source Code, Development Notes, Digital Software, Instruction Manual, Magazine Articles/Podcasts/Videos related to the A/W/A games, Games Soundtrack)

- 5 1/4" Floppy Disk (Side A: Assembly games from 2023, Side B: Original Basic games from the 1980's)

 

The 5200 A/W/A Anthology will run on any 5200, and will include the following in a box:

- 512K Multicart with 14 games

- Instruction Manual

- SD card (Source Code, Development Notes, Digital Software, Instruction Manual, Magazine Articles/Podcasts/Videos related to the A/W/A games, Games Soundtrack)

The multicart will include a game-launching menu and will include the following games:

 

Alien Assault - Missiles rain down from space onto satellites that must be protected by a laser cannon at a central base.

Kooky Diver - Swim from your boat to the ocean floor, retrieve a treasure from a giant clam, and swim back to return it to your boat.

Kooky Klimber - Climb skyscrapers while avoiding closing windows, falling dumbbells, dropped flower pots, and falling signs.

Kooky’s Quest - Trapped in an evil dungeon, your only hope of escaping is to fight monsters and get treasure in the deepest level.

Night Rescue - You are on a daring attempt to rescue civilians with your hot air balloon before they are taken prisoner.

Overflow - You are a plumber trapped in the central conduit of a network of pipes.  You must fight back the water with your plunger.

Piracy - The goal is to collect treasure before sustaining battle damage, being rammed, or using too much fuel.

Piracy II - Gather treasure by sailing through the ocean, defeating ships guarding islands, and avoiding pirates to get the booty.

Ramses’ Revenge - Race to the top of a pyramid to retrieve keys while avoiding monsters, 1 or 2 Players.

Robot Dungeon - Avoid deadly robots, electric walls, and teleports.  Make your way through the maze of rooms and escape the dungeon.

Soko-Ban - In this addictive puzzle game, you must move all of the blocks into the landing area.  Each level gets more challenging.

Space Assailants - Shoot all of the invaders as they come marching toward your planet.  Avoid the starfield that descends upon your ship.

Yahtzee - Once the five dice are rolled, you have the option to re-roll any of your dice to improve your scores.  Strategy wins.

 

We hope that you will enjoy this new release for the 8Bits and 5200!

 

Robert Anschuetz (@rra)

Eric Anschuetz (@eea)

John Weisgerber (@jjw)

[Wrathchild]

 

[+-^CrossBow^-]

24 minutes ago, rra said:

With AtariAge's front-page announcement of the games that will be making an appearance at PRGE, I would like to shed some light on the AWA Multicart that will be available for both the 8Bit and 5200.  The A/W/A Anthology of 14 games vary from classic shoot ‘em ups, strategy games, puzzle games, maze games, and action-adventure games. 

 

These games were originally designed in the 1980's classic era of videogames, but they have been reimagined to create a modern and challenging gameplay experience.   With numerous varieties of games, you will have countless hours of fun playing these games.  There is even a two-player game included so you can have more fun with a game-playing friend.

 

These games have been all refreshed since their initial beta releases in the AtariAge forums last year.  Comments from the forums have been incorporated in order to improve gameplay.

 

The 8Bit A/W/A Anthology will run on any 8Bit computer (NTSC/PAL) with a minimum of 48K RAM, and will include the following in a box:

- 512K Multicart with 14 games

- Instruction Manual

- SD card (Source Code, Development Notes, Digital Software, Instruction Manual, Magazine Articles/Podcasts/Videos related to the A/W/A games, Games Soundtrack)

- 5 1/4" Floppy Disk (Side A: Assembly games from 2023, Side B: Original Basic games from the 1980's)

 

The 5200 A/W/A Anthology will run on any 5200, and will include the following in a box:

- 512K Multicart with 14 games

- Instruction Manual

- SD card (Source Code, Development Notes, Digital Software, Instruction Manual, Magazine Articles/Podcasts/Videos related to the A/W/A games, Games Soundtrack)

The multicart will include a game-launching menu and will include the following games:

 

Alien Assault - Missiles rain down from space onto satellites that must be protected by a laser cannon at a central base.

Kooky Diver - Swim from your boat to the ocean floor, retrieve a treasure from a giant clam, and swim back to return it to your boat.

Kooky Klimber - Climb skyscrapers while avoiding closing windows, falling dumbbells, dropped flower pots, and falling signs.

Kooky’s Quest - Trapped in an evil dungeon, your only hope of escaping is to fight monsters and get treasure in the deepest level.

Night Rescue - You are on a daring attempt to rescue civilians with your hot air balloon before they are taken prisoner.

Overflow - You are a plumber trapped in the central conduit of a network of pipes.  You must fight back the water with your plunger.

Piracy - The goal is to collect treasure before sustaining battle damage, being rammed, or using too much fuel.

Piracy II - Gather treasure by sailing through the ocean, defeating ships guarding islands, and avoiding pirates to get the booty.

Ramses’ Revenge - Race to the top of a pyramid to retrieve keys while avoiding monsters, 1 or 2 Players.

Robot Dungeon - Avoid deadly robots, electric walls, and teleports.  Make your way through the maze of rooms and escape the dungeon.

Soko-Ban - In this addictive puzzle game, you must move all of the blocks into the landing area.  Each level gets more challenging.

Space Assailants - Shoot all of the invaders as they come marching toward your planet.  Avoid the starfield that descends upon your ship.

Yahtzee - Once the five dice are rolled, you have the option to re-roll any of your dice to improve your scores.  Strategy wins.

 

We hope that you will enjoy this new release for the 8Bits and 5200!

 

Robert Anschuetz (@rra)

Eric Anschuetz (@eea)

John Weisgerber (@jjw)

Nice! Are these only going to be available during PRGE or will they also be for sale afterwards in the AA store front?

 

[rra]

2 hours ago, -^CrossBow^- said:

Nice! Are these only going to be available during PRGE or will they also be for sale afterwards in the AA store front?

 

They will be for sale on the AA store as well.

[+sramirez2008]

Added to my list of PRGE purchases. Thanks for making it available for the 5200.👍

[+swlovinist]

Excited to be picking this up at PRGE 

[David Alexander]

Hi Capt Bob as at the AA booth at PRGE. Anyone seen the A/W/A Anthology cart for sale?

 

 

[David Alexander]

On 8/8/2023 at 9:27 AM, rra said:

With AtariAge's front-page announcement of the games that will be making an appearance at PRGE, I would like to shed some light on the AWA Multicart that will be available for both the 8Bit and 5200.  The A/W/A Anthology of 14 games vary from classic shoot ‘em ups, strategy games, puzzle games, maze games, and action-adventure games. 

 

These games were originally designed in the 1980's classic era of videogames, but they have been reimagined to create a modern and challenging gameplay experience.   With numerous varieties of games, you will have countless hours of fun playing these games.  There is even a two-player game included so you can have more fun with a game-playing friend.

 

These games have been all refreshed since their initial beta releases in the AtariAge forums last year.  Comments from the forums have been incorporated in order to improve gameplay.

 

The 8Bit A/W/A Anthology will run on any 8Bit computer (NTSC/PAL) with a minimum of 48K RAM, and will include the following in a box:

- 512K Multicart with 14 games

- Instruction Manual

- SD card (Source Code, Development Notes, Digital Software, Instruction Manual, Magazine Articles/Podcasts/Videos related to the A/W/A games, Games Soundtrack)

- 5 1/4" Floppy Disk (Side A: Assembly games from 2023, Side B: Original Basic games from the 1980's)

 

The 5200 A/W/A Anthology will run on any 5200, and will include the following in a box:

- 512K Multicart with 14 games

- Instruction Manual

- SD card (Source Code, Development Notes, Digital Software, Instruction Manual, Magazine Articles/Podcasts/Videos related to the A/W/A games, Games Soundtrack)

The multicart will include a game-launching menu and will include the following games:

 

Alien Assault - Missiles rain down from space onto satellites that must be protected by a laser cannon at a central base.

Kooky Diver - Swim from your boat to the ocean floor, retrieve a treasure from a giant clam, and swim back to return it to your boat.

Kooky Klimber - Climb skyscrapers while avoiding closing windows, falling dumbbells, dropped flower pots, and falling signs.

Kooky’s Quest - Trapped in an evil dungeon, your only hope of escaping is to fight monsters and get treasure in the deepest level.

Night Rescue - You are on a daring attempt to rescue civilians with your hot air balloon before they are taken prisoner.

Overflow - You are a plumber trapped in the central conduit of a network of pipes.  You must fight back the water with your plunger.

Piracy - The goal is to collect treasure before sustaining battle damage, being rammed, or using too much fuel.

Piracy II - Gather treasure by sailing through the ocean, defeating ships guarding islands, and avoiding pirates to get the booty.

Ramses’ Revenge - Race to the top of a pyramid to retrieve keys while avoiding monsters, 1 or 2 Players.

Robot Dungeon - Avoid deadly robots, electric walls, and teleports.  Make your way through the maze of rooms and escape the dungeon.

Soko-Ban - In this addictive puzzle game, you must move all of the blocks into the landing area.  Each level gets more challenging.

Space Assailants - Shoot all of the invaders as they come marching toward your planet.  Avoid the starfield that descends upon your ship.

Yahtzee - Once the five dice are rolled, you have the option to re-roll any of your dice to improve your scores.  Strategy wins.

 

We hope that you will enjoy this new release for the 8Bits and 5200!

 

Robert Anschuetz (@rra)

Eric Anschuetz (@eea)

John Weisgerber (@jjw)

Hi, Capt Bob is at PRGE right now. Can you advise where he can pick up this cart for me? Thanks.

[eea]

Change of plans!  Al is now planning for a Spring release.  Thanks for the interest!

[RB5200]

Anybody ever hear any new news on the release of this. 

[eea]

It's still planned for release by AtariAge!  It was delayed for a variety of reasons - mostly how busy AtariAge has been in the past year selling out various older products and Al's transition to Atari.  Lots of great work has happened over the past week or two on artwork for the carts, floppies and sleeves, and box. We look forward to its release too!

[rra]

We have also made improvements to many of the games since their public postings.  We have fixed a few bugs, added some improved graphics, improved gameplay, and now automatically adjust color palettes for PAL.  The Atari computer version will include a box, cartridge, an instruction manual, a 2-sided floppy with the Assembly games on the front side and our 1980's BASIC games on the back side, and a thumb drive or SD card containing extensive authors' notes, source code, all versions of binaries (.car, .rom, .xex, .atr .cas, .wav (dual track cassette), .a52, .bin), gameplay videos, and numerous other goodies.  The 5200 version will include a box, cartridge, and instruction manual.