Dauber Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I'm looking for feedback for episode 7 of the Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast (you can find it on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or use this feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/homebrew78 )What are your thoughts on COMBAT 1990 on the 7800?You can also e-mail text or audio to homebrew78 -at- fab4it -dot- comDeadline is, kinda-sorta, 5:59am CST on Thursday, March 23. Any comments from after then will be addressed in a later episode. PLEASE NOTE: In doing some searching, I did see a lot of (understandable) flak about Combat 1990. HOWEVER -- please consider that Combat 1990 was (from what I can tell) one of the very first 7800 homebrew games built from scratch, and on top of that, it was done specifically for a contest and ergo there was a tight deadline (and the winner of the contest was actually a hack of an already-existing game). So please take that into consideration when sharing your opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Never played it and there doesn't seem to be a YouTube vid showing gameplay, but looks (obviously) to be a slightly more updated version of 2600 Combat. Shields to drain vs. the one hit formula looks interesting. And a single-player mode is definitely a welcome addition! I'm not wild about the 2600 graphics carryover and choice/use of trippy colors though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Never played it and there doesn't seem to be a YouTube vid showing gameplay... Just uploaded one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Just uploaded one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0IVuRWFl3Q Does it have the airplanes and jets like the Atari 2600 version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Nope. Just the tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) On the Youtube video, the creator used to be a bit funny about people sharing ROMs or making videos of it. Not sure if he cares now but I do remember that from before. The guy who made it also made the 7800 monitor cart, if I remember correctly. Edited March 12, 2017 by DracIsBack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 https://atariage.com/software_page.php?SoftwareID=2356 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Why would someone essentially say, "Buy my product. But I won't let you look at it first!" ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 It was the first 7800 homebrew. Harry didn't (doesn't?) want the ROM shared. If you look around you can find it though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Given that the game is still for sale, I have a feeling he still doesn't want it shared. I can't say I'd blame him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Why would someone essentially say, "Buy my product. But I won't let you look at it first!" ??? Different time. We're talking like 15 years ago now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video61atarisales Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 where can you find the rom? the reasons why i ask, is because i own the 7800/2600 monitor cart. i was involved in the release of the cartridge, the very first homebrew ever. harry and i are close friends, and we have worked together on and off for well over two decades, heading towards three decades. i also own all of harrys atari work. i have always paid harry the royalties that are due to him, i never miss. so if there is someone out there who is cheating harry of his just do. i would welcome help in knowing who they are. thanks, lance www.atarisales.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 where can you find the rom? the reasons why i ask, is because i own the 7800/2600 monitor cart. i was involved in the release of the cartridge, the very first homebrew ever. harry and i are close friends, and we have worked together on and off for well over two decades, heading towards three decades. i also own all of harrys atari work. i have always paid harry the royalties that are due to him, i never miss. so if there is someone out there who is cheating harry of his just do. i would welcome help in knowing who they are. thanks, lance www.atarisales.com I would try google. j/k.. do you have the game for sale and how much?? Looks like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Btw, Harry, from my few interactions with him, seems to be a really nice guy. He was very helpful with the prep I've been doing for this upcoming episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video61atarisales Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 thanks for the heads up, i will check it out. i have a few combat 1990's in stock yet. if you are interested, please e-mail me at video61@tcq.net i will fill you in on pricing, shipping, etc. yes harry and his wife are very good friends of mine, and very nice people. our granddaughters share the same first name. lance www.atarisales.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Hi i own the number one cart....it is a really good game,cause it was one of the early 7800 homebrews. Harry did a good job greetings Walter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I haven't played it, but I like that you can do one player and go in reverse. Bonus points for being the earliest 7800 homebrew. From the gameplay video (above) I'm assuming there is no sound other than shooting and explosions, and only one landscape choice (correct me if I'm wrong). These additions could add replay value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I've never played this game either, however you have peeked my interest and I have ordered a copy (Dauber Effect?). Sadly, I won't be able to review it before the deadline. Thanks for providing us with "The" Atari 7800 Homebrew Podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Hey, no prob -- you can always get back to me later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Okay, the episode is all prepped and ready for release. When I was putting the show notes together, I saw that copies of Combat 1990 are now on backorder! So those of you who may have contributed to the backorder as a result of this podcast...thank you! I kinda hoped the "Ferg Effect" would happen. Glad to see homebrew developers getting some support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Don't sell yourself short. The "Dauber Effect" has become a reality. I'll provide feedback once I get to play the cart. Edited March 24, 2017 by sramirez2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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