Spire of the Ancients (WIP)

[Spire of the Ancients (WIP)]

I think you should have based your emulator on Pengui.net's BupSystem, but don't know if that's open source.

[My 7800 Vertical Shooter - Heofonfīr]

I just wanted to thank those who provided criticism and advice on my project, as well as those who downloaded the ROMs and tried them on actual hardware and emulators. Especially to @Muddyfunster, @SmittyB, @RevEng, @mksmith, and @Mord. It means a lot.

gameover
    gameover_flag=0
    fire_debounce = 1
gameover_loop
    if lives=0 then gameover_flag=1:clearscreen
    plotchars 'game over!' 0 40 16
    if joy0fire && !fire_debounce then clearscreen:goto continue
    if !joy0fire then fire_debounce=0
    goto gameover_loop


continue
    continue_flag=0
continue_loop
    plotchars 'continue?' 0 40 3
    plotchars 'yes' 0 24 4
    plotchars 'no' 0 72 4
    if joy0fire0 then fire_debounce=1
    if !joy0fire0 then fire_debounce=0
    if joy0left && fire_debounce=1 then clearscreen:playsfx sfx_plainlaser:goto playerX=80 : playerY=144:playerFlag=0:explosion_aniframe=0:goto main
    if joy0right && fire_debounce=1 then clearscreen:playsfx sfx_plainlaser:goto plot
    goto continue_loop

Anyways, here's my attempt at a continue subroutine with an edit of the current Game Over one.

Update: Here's the latest source code and ROM files. They are in the enclosed .zip.

Vertical Shooter 1-05-2021.zip

[E.X.O. [WIP]]

Just keep at it, Lewis. You may just give even Einhander and Radiant Silvergun a run for their money.

[UniWarS being ported to the 7800]

Aside from a supposed pause bug that causes the pattern to reset, and a reset bug that still has the ship and enemy bullet; everything plays great.

[Announcing a rogue-like RPG for the Atari Jaguar]

Here's a WIP title graphic for your game I made.

[Street Fighter Alpha / Zero - Adon Theme (Atari Jaguar Chiptune Cover)]

Excellent work, Fragmare, and SF Alpha, along with SF2 and a retooled SF1, would be perfect for the Jaguar.

[Public Service Announcement: RB+ is over]

Will JagStudio be available for Visual Studio Code?

[Announcing a rogue-like RPG for the Atari Jaguar]

Nice game, @phoboz. By the way, I'm working on a title logo for your game.

[Dragon's Havoc - Shmup-In-Progress [UPDATE: Demo available!]]

You did a great job at implementing it.

[E.X.O. [WIP]]

I just played the demo, and have to say that this is an excellent mix between horizontal shooter and exploration. The planet intro cut-scene was really nice with the background layering. Maybe for the next version, you have a weapon roll-out a la Axelay?

[WIP Wizard's Dungeon]

What you have done so far has a pretty solid foundation, and I can confirm that it works in BupSystem. If you decide to put music into it, may I suggest something slow, ominous, and unnerving?

[Dragon's Havoc - Shmup-In-Progress [UPDATE: Demo available!]]

I just played the demo, and have to say that you did an excellent job. Especially with the continue screen and rage mechanic. (I'm trying to write my own continue screen, but haven't gotten it to work.)

[My 7800 Vertical Shooter - Heofonfīr]

After playing my demo in BupSystem, I can also confirm that it also works in that emulator.

New_VerticalShooter_Test_continue.78b.a78 New_VerticalShooter_Test_continue.78b.bin New_VerticalShooter_Test_continue.78b.list.txt Vertical Shooter 12-30-2020.zip

[Dragon's Havoc - Shmup-In-Progress [UPDATE: Demo available!]]

The Rage mechanic is really clever.

[My 7800 Vertical Shooter - Heofonfīr]

I decided to play my latest build in JS7800, and can confirm that it works. Now, to test it in BupSystem, and I plan on getting the continue screen subroutine working.

[Popeye 7800]

Don't worry about rushing it out the door, Darryl. Just focus on making it the best version.

[My 7800 Vertical Shooter - Heofonfīr]

After dealing with compilation problems and listening to MKSmith, I have an improved version.

Vertical Shooter 12-27-2020.zip New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.a78 New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.bin New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.list.txt

[Dragon's Havoc - Shmup-In-Progress [UPDATE: Demo available!]]

That desert stage is one of the best uses of parallax scrolling on the 7800. All it needs is a staccato lead, off-beat bass line, a 4/4 Kick, and noise sweeps for the music.

[Popeye 7800]

Darryl, you have just made the best home port of this game. All that needs to be done is to fix all the remaining bugs.

[My 7800 Vertical Shooter - Heofonfīr]

I just changed

if joy0fire then clearscreen:savescreen:lives=$04:score0=0:goto main:playsfx sfx_bling

to

if joy0fire then clearscreen:savescreen:lives=$04:score0=0:playsfx sfx_bling:goto main

in my current working file. I can't believe that I overlooked that all this time I was working on it. If there is anything else I have overlooked, I would like to know.

Vertical Shooter 12-26-2020.zip New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.a78 New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.bin New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.list.txt

[My 7800 Vertical Shooter - Heofonfīr]

Muddy, Thanks.

New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.a78 New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.bin New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.list.txt Vertical Shooter 12-24-2020.zip

[Spire of the Ancients (WIP)]

After playing the latest version, I liked the new enemies, obstacles, and the risk/reward revival potion. The only problem I ran into is the left hand getting stuck in a loop. (I was playing it in A7800, by the way.)

[Spire of the Ancients (WIP)]

I'm going to have to try the latest build.

[UniWarS being ported to the 7800]

Congratulations on getting it to a playable state, and we'll wait for the finished product.

[My 7800 Vertical Shooter - Heofonfīr]

For now, I have decided to comment out the continue screen routine. This will remain that way until I find out how to rectify that. As usual, I have included the source code, list file, and the ROMs.

gameover
    gameover_flag=0
gameover_loop
    if lives=0 then gameover_flag=1:clearscreen
    plotchars 'Game Over!' 0 40 16
    if joy0fire then fire_debounce=1
    if !joy0fire then fire_debounce=0
    if fire_debounce=1 then clearscreen:goto plot
    goto gameover_loop
 ;   goto continue_loop
/*
continue
    continue_flag=1
continue_loop
    plotchars 'Continue?' 0 40 3
    plotchars 'Yes' 0 24 4
    plotchars 'No' 0 72 4
    if joy0fire0 then fire_debounce=1
    if !joy0fire0 then fire_debounce=0
    if joy0left && fire_debounce=1 then clearscreen:goto playerX=80 : playerY=144:playerFlag=0:explosion_aniframe=0:goto main
    if joy0right && fire_debounce=1 then clearscreen:goto titlescreen_loop
    goto continue_loop
*/

So far, the game over screen still works.

Vertical Shooter 12-21-2020.zip New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.a78 New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.bin New_VerticalShooter_Test_sprani.78b.list.txt