Slingers Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 (edited) Is it possible? Would such a feat be comprehensible? Assuming you could go for 'The Smurfs' type game-play, but I'd take it that'd take the speed out of the game, something that Sonic the Hedgehog originally stood for. Edited December 24, 2009 by Slingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 So you're asking if Smurf Rescue is possible on the 2600. Yes. Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brojamfootball Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 What about Left for Dead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingers Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) No, I mean a brand new Atari 2600 Sonic the Hedgehog game like the games seen on the Genesis. Obviously it would have slower gameplay and poorer graphics; but would it be possible? Edited December 25, 2009 by Slingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Sure, you could make a game for the 2600 where Sonic was the main character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorisabouttodie Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Is it possible? Would such a feat be comprehensible? Assuming you could go for 'The Smurfs' type game-play, but I'd take it that'd take the speed out of the game, something that Sonic the Hedgehog originally stood for. lol I think it is pretty safe to say NO!! If it was done, it would be a big blue mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Well, I suppose a primitive version of Sonic could be made for the Atari 2600, but really, why bother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingers Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 Because it's an interesting experiment, that's why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojote Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Because it's an interesting experiment, that's why. happy experimenting then! -koj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingers Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share Posted December 25, 2009 Happy Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 They made a few Atari 2600 quality Sonic games but released them on current gen consoles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 You couldn't come anywhere near the graphics, but the speed would be no problem since the 2600 requires the CPU to draw every frame of the video. One blue player sprite for Sonic, an orange one for Tails, missiles and balls for assorted objects you can bump into, and a buttload of playfield graphics. The main problem is that scrolling the playfield horizontally isn't easy, and the amount of memory required to store a decent amount of playfield. And playfield-only graphics would be butt-ugly. It might be interesting if done with vertical scrolling only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingers Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Ah, I see. Very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I don't really think it's suited to the system. Some games can be ported from one generation to a different one appropriately, but it seems you'd lose all the essence of Sonic on the 2600. But, if someone wants to try, more power to them. To me, doing something like Boulderdash on the 2600, where at least you have a chance, though it's incredibly difficult, is more interesting. I hope that comes out sometime by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingers Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 I see. Well I'm sure it'd be interesting none the less. Perhaps a hack of Texas Chainsaw Massacre is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Yeah, it would be interesting. I think your idea of a hack is a good one. Obviously not as customized to the goal, but a whole lot less an investment of time! Go for it if you know how (I don't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn Engineer Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 It might be interesting if done with vertical scrolling only. Turn your TV sideways to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I'd like to see a translation of Little Big Planet on the 2600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 It might be interesting if done with vertical scrolling only. Turn your TV sideways to play. That's too much work. Just play while lying on your side. As a bonus, you could lie on your other side and play it backwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingers Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Well, someone did make a video of Sonic on Atari - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Well, someone did make a video of Sonic on Atari - That is completely fake... An actual 2600 sonic could have way better graphics than that mock up by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slingers Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 Yes, I did know that. I was just testing you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZylonBane Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I see. Well I'm sure it'd be interesting none the less. Perhaps a hack of Texas Chainsaw Massacre is in order. Guys, this is the point in the thread where you're all supposed to realize that he's just been yanking your chain the whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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