Albert Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 /software_page.html?SoftwareLabelID=2363Eric Ball has released a new version of his new Atari 2600 game Skeleton. This new version now features a skeleton direction finder, and Eric has created both NTSC and PAL versions. You can download a zip file containing the NTSC and PAL binaries here, a profile entry for Stella, and the latest manual. AtariAge will soon be selling a cartridge version of Skeleton for $20, complete with a full-color manual. If you'd like to pre-order a copy, please drop us a line at sales@atariage.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Sweet! Its going to be on a cart! What? No label contest? This is a very cool game! Is the Skele-finder an option (like use the B/W switch to toggle?) or is it always on? I understand the need for one, but I also like the suspense of using the sound. And for only $20 this game is a steal! Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 I have to say that the first one was awesome on z26. I can't wait to try this one... I WILL get this one on cart. Eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night Phantom Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Thanks for the news, Albert! I had fun with the earlier version and look forward to the cartridge. By the way, at one point the “Game Notes” section of AtariAge’s Skeleton entry still mentions “spiders” instead of “skeletons”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted October 16, 2002 Author Share Posted October 16, 2002 By the way, at one point the “Game Notes” section of AtariAge’s Skeleton entry still mentions “spiders” instead of “skeletons”. Gads! Okay, I've fixed it, thanks! ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricBall Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 The Skeleleton finder can be enabled/disabled using the left difficulty switch. (It should be B=off.) RTFM For those of you interested in cartridges, I will also be working with Randy at Hozer Video to make cartridges available through him. However, the labels will be different/exclusive. Although a label contest has been discussed, the guys at AtariAge haven't decided whether they want to go that route. I don't know what Randy and I will work out yet either. But I will gladly accept any artwork. But before I give the go ahead to make the carts, I need to hear from you that it is bug free. (Especially the PAL version.) And although emulator testing is appreciated, I want to hear from those people with SuperChargers, CuttleCarts, RAMCarts or even EPROMs in ZIF sockets. Happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 But before I give the go ahead to make the carts, I need to hear from you that it is bug free. (Especially the PAL version.) And although emulator testing is appreciated, I want to hear from those people with SuperChargers, CuttleCarts, RAMCarts or even EPROMs in ZIF sockets. I played around with it a bit last night on my Supercharger. Looks great, plays great. I haven't noticed any bugs. I do have to say, however, that I apparently suck at the game and never really make it past 5 skeletons before the dreaded "Got You" appears. Maybe someone with better skills had better fill a report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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