oesii Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Just ran into this thread. Very cool choice. Rip Off is an intense 2-player game on the Vectrex. My friend and I got into a 4 or 5 hour marathon last time we played it. We also tried it with my Hot Rod SE and Mame but it seemed more fun on the Veccy. I think this game like Defender or Robotron is all about creating that fast atmosphere where you have to get into a real zone to make it far in the game. And its a blast to go all kamikaze on the bad guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy2600 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I wonder if anyone made any reat cart for this game yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 We used to make fun of this game. It just seemed dorky back then. I look forward to playing it again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I'm bumping this topic to see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I'd assume Johnny is still recovering from the post LB burnout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 (edited) That, and I think real life has been keeping him busy. I know he really wants to finish Rip Off though (and I still have to come up with the sprites for it). Edited December 8, 2006 by Nathan Strum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Ah well, 1-2 years for a release is normal for homebrew development, I think no one was expecting him to write this one in a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 If I remember CORRECTLY, I think I read he said that he was going to try to debut it at an expo in October.....yes here it is: JWC: Rip Off is about 50% done right now and I hope to have a playable demo ready by VGXPO in October . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 He didn't mention 2006, did he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 If I remember CORRECTLY, I think I read he said that he was going to try to debut it at an expo in October.....yes here it is: JWC: Rip Off is about 50% done right now and I hope to have a playable demo ready by VGXPO in October . Hmm, I don't recall seeing it at the show. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 2007 guys!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+johnnywc Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 (edited) Hello all, It's been a while but I've picked this project back up and I'm making pretty good progress. I've signed on a couple of old friends to help with the graphics and sound... If all goes well, I should have a playable demo soon. Stay tuned... PS Release date is tentatively CGE 2K7, but don't quote me on that... Edited March 12, 2007 by johnnywc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 You're a talented programmer, Johnny. I don't want to harsh your buzz, but out of all the games you could have ported to the 2600... why Rip-Off? JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Hey! All us Rip-Off fans are lurking in the shadows waiting for this game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 (edited) You're a talented programmer, Johnny. I don't want to harsh your buzz, but out of all the games you could have ported to the 2600... why Rip-Off? Well, he did mention this: It also happens to be one of my favorite games from the old days and one that I have fond memories of playing with my brother. Seems like a pretty good reason. Edited March 14, 2007 by Nathan Strum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+johnnywc Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 You're a talented programmer, Johnny. I don't want to harsh your buzz, but out of all the games you could have ported to the 2600... why Rip-Off? Hello Jess, Although not the most popular choice, I decided on Rip Off for a number of reasons: -fond memories of playing this as a kid -fond memories of playing this with my brother (we still play it on MAME whenever we get together) -it has a kick-ass co-op mode, which IMO is the best thing about video games (playing WITH someone else ) -it's NOT a maze game or a scrolling shooter (important after spending a year working on Lady Bug & CoM) -it can fit into 4K and won't be a huge project (although I'll probably go to 8K to add in some cool features, title screen, etc) -it translates to the 2600 with little or no compromises -the game is fun (especially 2 player), challenging, and easy to play Don't worry - I've also started my next project also which will let me cross off "port a classic shooter to the 2600" from my to-do list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Oh! Well, if you've got fond childhood memories of it, I can understand that. I was similarly inspired by Super Pac-Man back in the 1990's... I really liked the game back when I was a kid, and decided to write a PC version of it. However, all the research I did (read: playing the game at a laundromat) revealed that Super Pac-Man wasn't really that fantastic. Still didn't stop me from making the game, though! JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Don't worry - I've also started my next project also which will let me cross off "port a classic shooter to the 2600" from my to-do list... Galaga? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Don't worry - I've also started my next project also which will let me cross off "port a classic shooter to the 2600" from my to-do list... Galaga? My guess would be Moon Cresta... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+johnnywc Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 Galaga? I've thought about this one extensively and I can't see it porting to the 2600 without some compromises. I think the best you'll do with the enemies would be what was done in Galaxian (which is pretty good). The "flying in" at the beginning of the level may be ok (would need a good flicker-sort algorithm to handle max 12 enemies). I was thinking that one compromise would be to have the ships fly in and the ones you don't hit would go off the top of the screen. Once all ships had flown in, the remainder would march down from the top in formation. Would certainly reduce flicker during that portion of the game. The in-game action would be similar to Galaxian; the additions would be using the missile/ball to draw the tractor beam and using P0/P1 when the ship was doubled. Challenge stages would convert pretty nicely (with minimal flicker). Would most likely require 16KSC to be pulled off though. Hmmmm.. maybe this one wouldn't be so bad. My guess would be Moon Cresta... Now THAT sounds like a much easier idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Hm... can't think of too many other unported classic shoot'em ups... Maybe Satans Hollow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I'm looking forward to Juno First. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 A game I used to like as a kid that also has 2-player coop was Two Tigers. I think that would work on the 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 A game I used to like as a kid that also has 2-player coop was Two Tigers. I think that would work on the 2600. Kind of like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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