Tempest Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 http://www.atariprotos.com/8bit/software/psyclotron/psyclotron.htm This is a rom that I've had for quite a long time, but was never able to release for various reasons. Thankfully I've now been granted permission to share, so here it is. Psyclotron is a fast paced action game that's similar to Robotron but different enough to be a unique game in its own right. It truly is a shame that this game never saw the light of day as it could have been one of the greats. I believe I've figured out everything there is to know about this game, but if you see or find something I missed let me know. PSY.COM 14 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 First time I've seen it; but it looks like Fandal has had a copy of this up for some time already. The game appears to be the same, but the files differ (no match on file compare). Psyclotron [Edit] I guess it isn't the first time I've seen it: I see it's already in my games folder (probably from Fandal's site). I must have never been too interested in it; otherwise I would have remembered it. It's still an interesting little game/artifact, though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 52 minutes ago, MrFish said: I see it's already in my games folder (probably from Fandal's site). As it turns out, it's not the same as the one from Fandal's site; and it doesn't match @Tempest's copy either. So, apparently 3 different binaries (have no idea where the 3rd one came from). Not sure how much they differ exactly. Size is relatively close on all 3 files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, MrFish said: As it turns out, it's not the same as the one from Fandal's site; and it doesn't match @Tempest's copy either. So, apparently 3 different binaries (have no idea where the 3rd one came from). Not sure how much they differ exactly. Size is relatively close on all 3 files. I accidentally posted the file for a day or two before being told to remove it. I assume that's when Fandal got it (AtariMania had a copy too). The program has copy protection on it, so maybe he stripped it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Either way, the documentation and review of the game on your site is appreciated -- and your copy of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdefabri Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Really appreciate "lost" gems like this - thanks for posting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Thanks for posting and for the review with instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathchild Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 In addition to the public post, around May 2017 I'd completed a 5200 port of this and a stepping stone to that was to make a version that would run in 16K RAM from cartridge on the A8 series. psyclotron_a8_16k.car 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.