Rob Mitchell Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Ville Krumlinde has been working on a new Vectrex game called Thrust. It is based on a Commodore 64 game of the same name. The game posted on YakYak is a beta candidate for public release. Thrust involves maneuvering your ship against gravity into a planet and picking up a pod with your tractor beam. At that time the pod is like a pendulum that you try to keep from swaying too much as you escape out of the planet. I have played and enjoyed Thomas Jentzsch's homebrew version of Thrust for the Atari 2600. Now there is a Vectrex version. Great fun! http://www.yakyak.org/viewtopic.php?t=20002 Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA (Beta tester for Vectrex Thrust) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I might just have to buy a vectrex now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I'm hoping he'll get the bugs worked out enough for the game to go to cartridge. I'm trying to play the game in VecX, but I can't get too far. I want to see it on my Vectrex, not in emulation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susuwatari Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 For homebrewers, Thrust has to be the most commonly ported game. I mean there's like 50 versions of Thrust for 2600 alone. and now a Vectrex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 If it ever makes it to gold test candidate and cart release, I'll buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Sweet! I'll have to keep an eye on this one. The Vectrex homebrew community never ceases to amaze me. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Very nice Can you get him to try and do Gravitar afterwards? Need a good home version of that me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Just played a couple of quick games on a real Vectrex (VecFlash multi-cart) and I'm liking it! Only got to level 4 so far (never was any good at Thrust) but everything seems to be there, it's well executed and very playable. Thumbs up from me! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Very nice Can you get him to try and do Gravitar afterwards? Need a good home version of that me thinks Here you go' date=' it's been out awhile and is excellent. Highly recommended. http://www.classicgamecreations.com/gravit...itrex-main.html http://www.classicgamecreations.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I might just have to buy a vectrex now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Here you go' date=' it's been out awhile and is excellent. Highly recommended.http://www.classicgamecreations.com/gravitrex-main.html[/quote'] You know what... I had completely forgotten about that Duh to me... still I should at least go and order it, I have most of John's other works at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 And here's me without a Vectrex. I gotta get one! -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Hmm... think I'm gonna have to run home and compare Thrust to Gravitrex, and see which of the two comes out on top. JR P.S. Hey Alex, is the latest version of MESS compatible with either of your games? I really, really want to play Protector and YASI one of these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted November 21, 2004 Author Share Posted November 21, 2004 Mark's Video Game Manufacturing is pleased to announce that Ville Krumlinde's Thrust is now available as a cartridge for the Vectrex Arcade System. The resistance is about to launch a major offensive against the Intergalactic Empire. In preparation for this, they have captured several battle-grade starships, but they lack the essential power sources for these formidable craft; Klystron Pods. This is where you come in... Thrust has been compared to Gravitar, but that only tells half the story. Once you break in to the Intergalactic Empire's bases and hook your tow-bar to a Klystron Pod, exactly how do you think you will be able get out alive? This game will have you cursing and grinning ... at the same time! Ville has done an outstanding job. Thrust is very polished and (for a Vectrex game) is very deep. (Unless you already know how to play Thrust, read the instructions before playing, or you will miss out on some key game-play elements.) Thrust features non-volatile High-Score Memory. Screenshots and further info: http://www.eldean.se/vectrex/ Cartridges are $11.50 + shipping. The first orders will be shipped on November 27. For complete details, please see: www.vectrexcarts.com - Mark Shaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 21, 2004 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Very cool, I need to get a copy of this, thanks!! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Put my order in, I was very impressed with Mark's service and the opportunity to get Protector and Yasi on one cart last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 Yeah .. I'm putting in my order for three. One for me. And one for each of my two teenage nephews. Guess where they got their Vectrex consoles from: Uncle Rob! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Since he only ships Saturdays I'll wait to order one, but I am interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandviewCoin Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Just ordered my Thrust! after watching the Hi res video, I was awe struck! Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sega saturn x Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 With all the cool home brews the vectex system is looking better and better ill have to get one....some day some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 With all the cool home brews the vectex system is looking better and better ill have to get one....some day some day. eBay has cheap Vectrex consoles! Seems like the price is coming down down down! I remember when I used to buy broken consoles for $30-60. Now you can buy a working console for $30-60! Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 eBay has cheap Vectrex consoles! Seems like the price is coming down down down! I remember when I used to buy broken consoles for $30-60. Now you can buy a working console for $30-60! I am looking for one now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottHuggins Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Thomas, If not just to play Thrust... get one! They are truly fantastic machines. The game play on those old releases are incredible as well as some truly great homebrews ( Gravitrex Plus, Protector, etc). The machine just has a "feel" to it that cannot be explained. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjk7382 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 So is this version of Thrust beatable (has an ending)? I still don't own a vectrex, but I just put in an order for this and I already have the multicart. But I should have a vectex by the time this cart gets here, so I should be okay. And see if this game holds up to the 2600 and the original versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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