kiwilove Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I am a graphics guy/designer wanting to work on a 7800 project - so I'm asking if anyone wants my input or not? I want to see something that betters Plutos/Sirius in what it puts out on screen. But I doubt if there's a programmer out there, who want to spend up to 3 years? to complete such an ambitious project - but it should answer the question - what is the 7800 capable of? Of course something else could be worked on instead - that is somewhat scaled down. I'm not interested in some early 80s' type game - but something more like mid-80s? Flying Shark or whatever....? Or an updated Galaga? I want to see animation everywhere - even animated lasers or whatever... I will work on other projects - in which I can be of assistance? Shooters are easily done for the type of work I do. I also like to see a really fun platform game - along the lines of Miner 2049'er or Wonder Boy? Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 If I ever get off my lazy ass and learn BatariBasic, I've thought of bringing the arcade game Two Tigers to the 7800. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwilove Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 I'm no programmer - but my guess is that a high level language environment is not ideal for shooters - that it needs to be programmed in assembler as such. I'm hopeful that one day I can work on a 7800 shooter with lots of crazy stuff happening at almost the same time.... And certainly see - what can this 7800 hardware really do? Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SmittyB Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Despite the name 7800BASIC isn't too far removed from the hardware. Each command translates to only a handful of lines of assembly, and because it gives you the assembly when you compile you can always write parts in BASIC then go back and see if anything needs optimising. If you wanted scrolling backgrounds it would definitely be easier to make a horizontal shooter though. Simply put, just give it a go and you'll be surprised at the results. You have a whole community here that can help you if you get stuck with anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKON Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I love the name! It needs jaunty music to go along with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlidellMan Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 How about a clone of Darius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Now THAT looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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