Dr Manhattan Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Are copies of this game still available? I wanted to buy one at CGE but I ran out of cash. (lol, Vegas!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Are copies of this game still available? I wanted to buy one at CGE but I ran out of cash. (lol, Vegas!) Yep! I haven't added the new games to the store yet, but there are details on how to obtain them here: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/166988-cge-releases-and-aa-t-shirts-available-for-purchase/ Duck Attack! is a fantastic game, I highly recommend it. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Manhattan Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thanks Albert! I'm definitely going to order a few titles over the next couple of weeks and months. I played a lot of great stuff at the CGE. Plus I got a few solid recommendations from my fellow CGE gamers. I'll be busy for months. Feels good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e1will Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 I mentioned this in another thread, but I'm working on a $15 ROM pack that will include the cartridge version of the Duck Attack! game binaries, some alternate versions (like the all-green St. Patrick's Day version), a big ol' behind-the-scenes document with early prototype screenshots, the manual, and a game world map. It's entirely optional, of course. I'll keep a basic version of the game binaries posted online so people can play for free if they're inclined. (And the manual, of course, will stay online, so people can figure out how to play it.) The ROM pack is really more of an experiment than anything: is there demand for a digital "extras" package on a 2600 homebrew, or are people satisfied with a free binary and/or buying a cartridge? I dunno. But I'm curious. If you've got any suggestions for other cool stuff that ought to be in the ROM pack, let me know. Anyway, here's a sneak peak of one page of the game world map. --Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e1will Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Duck Attack! got a nice write-up from The A.V. Club recently: Back from the dead: 9 modern games for obsolete consoles http://www.avclub.com/article/back-from-the-dead-9-modern-games-for-obsolete-con-105772 “It’s a wholly modern 2600 game that’s actually fun and as awesomely weird as old 2600 games like Frankenstein’s Monster. Rather than control a duck, you’re in control of a robot who invades a mad scientist’s lab and tries to destroy his army of fire-breathing, nuclear-egg-laying mallards. Both the ducks and the robot are crafted with an impressive amount of detail for the 2600, somehow coaxing a new look out of an ancient machine.” Halo 2600 also gets a mention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersquirel Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Has the $15 rom pack ever been released? -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e1will Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Has the $15 rom pack ever been released? -mike Yep, details are here: http://willnicholes.com/duck/buy.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersquirel Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I just sent an email regarding the rom pack. How is the status of the other atari games on your website? -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Does the cart release also include the ROM pack goodies too (Making of RTF and ROM files)? Or would one be expected to buy that separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e1will Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 I just sent an email regarding the rom pack. How is the status of the other atari games on your website? -mike Email received, ROM pack sent... thanks! Not much progress on those other games, I'm afraid... but I may have some time in 2014 to tinker with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e1will Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Does the cart release also include the ROM pack goodies too (Making of RTF and ROM files)? Or would one be expected to buy that separately? They're sold separately at the moment, but I'm sure we could work something out if you wanted both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I reached level 7 today and couldn't go any farther cause I couldn't find the eggs. Is level 9 the last level and the game resets to level 1 after that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killersquirel Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I got up to level 3 today. When I first played this game, I wasn't sure what to do. Once I figured out that different eggs opened up different doors and that the levels were continuos this opened up the game for me. I'm super impressed with the gameplay, the nods to other 2600 games, and the general scope of this title. If you haven't picked up a copy (either digital or cart) I would whole heartedly recommend doing so. Great job on this game! -mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e1will Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I reached level 7 today and couldn't go any farther cause I couldn't find the eggs. Is level 9 the last level and the game resets to level 1 after that? Nope, there are new rooms to explore up to level 12, and after that you can keep playing up to level 255 and beyond. The ducks get a lot meaner after level 12, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I've been playing this lately. It's a tough game but fun. So far I've only completed level 5 on easiest setting. There sure are a lot of ducks and they are mean too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I've been playing this lately. It's a tough game but fun. So far I've only completed level 5 on easiest setting. There sure are a lot of ducks and they are mean too! Duck Attack! is really a fantastic homebrew game that doesn't get enough attention. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotokeo2001 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Duck Attack! is really a fantastic homebrew game that doesn't get enough attention. ..Al I bet if you changed it to Dragon Attack!! it would get more notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Duck Attack! is really a fantastic homebrew game that doesn't get enough attention. ..Al Yeah, it took me a while to get into it because it seems complicated and difficult at first. It doesn't really take that long to figure out though and is worth the time invested. It's a lot like Adventure with carrying items (two this time) and problem solving. The object seems to be more "getting to the next level" than "winning the game" like in Adventure. It's challenging and fun. I am wondering if there is a way to save the game since it does get kind of long having to go through levels 1-5 before I get to the "new part" that I'm currently learning. I will have to try the level select again and see if that would work just as well as saving the game would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I am wondering if there is a way to save the game since it does get kind of long having to go through levels 1-5 before I get to the "new part" that I'm currently learning. I will have to try the level select again and see if that would work just as well as saving the game would. Yes, if you have an AtariVox or SaveKey, you can save your in-game progress and return to it later. As well as high scores. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Yes, if you have an AtariVox or SaveKey, you can save your in-game progress and return to it later. As well as high scores. ..Al Cool, that's now on my wish list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accousticguitar Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I finally got through level 12! It took several hours and I had to continue a couple times, but I found all the eggs and doors! What a cool game! Thank goodness for the pause feature. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I finally got through level 12! It took several hours and I had to continue a couple times, but I found all the eggs and doors! What a cool game! Thank goodness for the pause feature. Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Got up to level 9. There was a egg in a trap room. How am I supposed to get it and get out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e1will Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Got up to level 9. There was a egg in a trap room. How am I supposed to get it and get out? Drop a screenshot here and I'll give you a hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 This screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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