dr. kwack Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 A few weeks back I was trying to think of a game to hack into Space Ace. I needed a game with multiple screens and multiple challenges. I chose Pigs in Space. What I've got is a work in progress- it still has lots to be done. I'm just looking for comments/suggestions. This has been a tough one, but here's the breakdown: Chicken Invaders: Now features Ace being attacked by Borf's Chessmen. When it's all done, Gonzo will be Borf (somehow) and when Ace is hit, he'll turn into Dexter (instead of a chicken) and run off screen. Pastaroids: Piggy is now Dexter trying to get to the Star Pac (which at this point is still the Swine Trek). The noodles are static charges and the meatballs are Borf's 'Digger Droids' (from the first scene of the coin-op). A well placed hit deactivates the droids. Planet of the Gonzoids: The Swine Trek is the Star Pac and the Gonzo-droids are (partially) the Slime Creatures from the coin-op. The title screen will be changed accordingly and the level screen will be different as well. I have also created a label and an illustrated instruction manual is on the way. Obviously, I still have work to do, but I've looked at the thing so much I can't tell if I'm getting anywhere. Input is welcome... :wink: space_ace_2600.zip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Any progress on this hack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. kwack Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 Hey, Sorry for the delay on this one Stan, but I had to step away from this thing for awhile. Finally made some progress tonight after about 2 months away! I hope I can finish it on time to get on the "Hacks '03" list! OK - Link, Piggy, and Strangepork have been removed from the select screen and replaced with numbers. #1 is now Chessmen Attack (aka Chicken Invaders), #2 is Digger Driods (aka Pastaroids), and #3 is Slime Creature Escape (aka Escape from the Gonzoids). In level 2 the Swinetrek has been replaced with the Star Pac. This makes level two 100% finished. In level 3, the Gonzoids are now Borf's slime creatures. This makes level three 100% finished. I still need to change the title screen to read "Space Ace" and in level one, I still need to make Gonzo into Borf and Ace turn into Dexter instead of a chicken when hit. This is a tough one, but I do think it looks pretty good... Have a look kiddies. Opinions as always are welcome. When the label and instructions are done, all will be posted! Enjoy, Shoe ace91.zip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 progress looks good, keep up the excellent work! Tough game to hack, but lots of potential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Wow looks great so far dr. kwack. Space Ace was one of my favorite games back in the day. Looking forward to further updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I need to restart my Aqua Teen Hunger Force hack of Pigs in Space... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARI TROLL Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Dr Kwak..Looks great! Inky where is yours....Post please!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. kwack Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 OK, I'm nearly done. I spent 2-3 days trying to get Gonzo out and putting something that resembles Borf into the chicken invaders game. Hacking the Gonzo sprite SUCKS!! That thing is damn hard to work with!! A note to hack-heads: I may have mentioned this in another post, but I have been using a Commodore 64 emulator and the program "Garry Kitchen's Gamemaker" to help re-design sprites. It's a big help. I recommend it to anyone who hacks Atari games! All that is left is the title screen and getting rid of the Link/Chicken sprite. My goal is to have this thing ready before the New Year! So- here's Space Ace with Borf! Enjoy... withborf.zip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chavert Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 your game is better than the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpman1981 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Awesome, hope it gets finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Awesome, hope it gets finished! You do understand, that this was a necro-bump from 14 years ago, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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