Atari PAC-MAN Fan Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Hello Everyone! With all the homebrews that have come out in the past few years, I can't help but notice the classic computer game Loderunner has not been ported to any Atari consoles (not counting the Atari 8-bit version). I would like to see someone remake Loderunner for Atari 2600/7800. Would the Atari 2600 be able to handle it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Who knows... with todays programming techniques and extra hardware like what's in the Harmony cart, one could probably pull off a decent version. If so, I'd be all about a VCS Loderunner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Sigh... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/23306-lode-runner/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Check EricBall's blog, search for entries on "Leprechaun" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Looks like the most recent build is in this blog entry. You can run around, use the ropes and ladders, fall to lower levels, collect the gold bricks, dig holes (hold fire then move joystick left or right to pick which side), and die if the enemy touches you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari PAC-MAN Fan Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Looks like the most recent build is in this blog entry. LEPRCHN.png You can run around, use the ropes and ladders, fall to lower levels, collect the gold bricks, dig holes (hold fire then move joystick left or right to pick which side), and die if the enemy touches you. That looks pretty good, but it could be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Since the image attachments are gone from the original thread, here's the mockup I did years ago, and the Apple II reference screen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 That looks pretty good, but it could be better. Looking forward to seeing what you can do. If you're not already familiar with coding for the 2600 you can work through my tutorial to get started. It's in a blog, so go to the bottom of the last page to get started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 I had Lode Runner on my Atari XE which is an 8-bit, NTSC, U.S. console. I think that means it could likely be ported to the VCS (2600) with a little savvy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxel Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I think development on Leprechaun has come to a halt. It's a great proof of concept that a game "like" Lode Runner is possible within the confines of the original hardware as per your suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, Voxel said: It's a great proof of concept that a game "like" Lode Runner is possible within the confines of the original hardware as per your suggestion. @Dionoid has a version under development called Fool's Gold. He posted some test builds back in February to get feedback on screen size, don't know if he's posted any others. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxel Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, SpiceWare said: @Dionoid has a version under development called Fool's Gold. He posted some test builds back in February to get feedback on screen size, don't know if he's posted any others. Thank you very much for coming by and sharing the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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