Help choose my next sound update.

[tep392]

So I'm thinking about my next sound update project, and I'd like to do a little survey to get some votes on what I do next.

 

I'm looking at DigDug, Xevious, Galaga or Centipede. The reason I'm looking at these is two-fold. First, the 7800 source code is available which will make it fairly easy to replace the old sound code with my own. Second, all of these, except Centipede have been coded for the YM2151 on the X68000, which will make my job a lot easier.

 

Centipede would actually be a POKEY update because that is what the original arcade machine used. I'm including it in the list because it's a game I really enjoy. If I do it, I will use the version with the trackball hack.

 

If the game needs some minor graphical or gameplay updates, I might do a little of that as well.

 

I've attached some YM2151 samples from the X68000 if you want to know what these games could sound like.

 

Let me know what you think.

 

Perry

digdug.mp3

galaga.mp3

xevious.mp3

[Metal Ghost]

This one was really tough for me between Galaga and Xevious. But in the end I simply have to many fond childhood memories of Xevious on my 7800 not to vote for it. Can't go wrong with any of these though!

[gambler172]

Hi Perry

I would prefer Zevious....Cause i did a Xevious hack in the past.The only thing,i could not change was the sound........I knew,where it was,but i did not understand,how it worked.

greetings Walter

[Chuplayer]

Dig Dug, please!

[Underball]

Centipede, and remove that silly border line.

[ZylonBane]

I voted Galaga, simply because it's the only one of the four that we don't already know what it sounds like on POKEY.

[AtariNerd]

Xevious might be the easiest, as it seems from my perception, that most people are satisfied with the current presentation, apart from the sound. Galaga would probably be one of the biggest improvements sound-wise, but would likely get the most suggestions for "improvement" from us, giving you a fair work-out.

Edited January 3, 2011 by AtariNerd

[TrekMD]

The choice is tough. All the files sound great and would make each game better. My vote for Dig Dug, however.

[Lendorien]

I would have to say that Galaga would be wonderful, but in retrospect and looking at the games, Xevious would be the one that would see the most improvement with a sound hack. I'd prefer Galaga though. I voted for Centipede because it's my favorite arcade game.

Edited January 5, 2011 by Lendorien

[PAC MAN FEVER]

dig dug its one of my all time favorite games

[Austin]

Should be a toss-up between Xevious or Dig Dug. They both have constant in-game "music" that would benefit the most from this update.

[toiletunes]

+1 Dig Dug

[tep392]

I've decided I will go ahead and do Dig Dug, which happens to be my first choice anyways. I just like the game alot and the music is so important to the character of the game.

 

Xevious will be next after that.

[Rex Dart]

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Yeah, the current Dig Dug tune throws off the whole feel of the game somehow.

Edited January 6, 2011 by Rex Dart

[YANDMAN]

hey guys if you havent voted then you ought too, The Tep man is getting restless for a game creation harvest

[Jinks]

hey guys if you havent voted then you ought too, The Tep man is getting restless for a game creation harvest

ok another one for dig dug..

[PacManPlus]

Perry, I just want to take a moment and thank you for the remarkable work you've done (especially with DK) and are doing with regards to sound, and the updates. It's awesome that you are taking the time to get things as close as possible to their arcade counterparts.

 

Basically, I just want to say - excellent work!

 

Blob

[tep392]

Thanks Bob! That means a lot coming from a guru like yourself. It's been a lot of fun. I only wish I had more time to work on this stuff.

 

Regards,

Perry

[Trebor]

 

Blob

I love when this typo is made.

I alternate between picturing a large red gelatin mass consuming everything it touches, and the big guy fighting Wolverine.

[PacManPlus]

oops