Synthpopalooza Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) I was just watching the video and just thought of an improvement on the game: When you are invincible, let the invincibility hang around for 2 seconds after the music changes back ... this is how Super Mario Bros does it ... that way you get a bit of a warning before you are in danger again. Edited May 10, 2013 by Synthpopalooza 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Wow! That's my first in depth look at the gameplay as well, I've mostly just seen screenshots so far, and I have to say it looks fantastic Bob, congrats. The sound effect played when you kill a character reminds me an awful lot of the one made when jumping over a barrel in Donkey Kong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 The sound effect played when you kill a character reminds me an awful lot of the one made when jumping over a barrel in Donkey Kong. DAMN YOU, Shannon. You're right...and now I can't watch the video without picturing a jumping Mario every time an enemy dies...LOL. It's like when the first jump sound effect was added, it sounded like 2600 'Adventures Of Tron' jumping. Maybe it can be tweaked a little (?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Ok... now I *have* to change it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfollett Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I was watching the Music preview video posted earlier and at about 42 seconds there's a Zombie like creature that appears to take multiple hits to kill. It looks like many of the shots are going through the zombie rather than registering as hits. Is this a bug or by design? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 By design. The Zombie only registers head shots for killing (like the movies) It takes 4 head shots to kill the zombie. Bob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Ok... now I *have* to change it That's kinda funny. First, I made you think of Woody Woodpecker with the TIA version... now they make you think of Donkey Kong. We're gonna have to shut up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiv Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Wow... I agree with the others.. That music is perfect, and adds a lot to an already great game!!!! desiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Wow . That is fantastic! I gave 3 "Like This" to the post! Unfortunately the second one, due to a bug in the forum was an "Unlike". Who would unlike a PacmanPlus post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 FWIW the music is fantastic. Well that and the gameplay looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 The music goes perfect with the game. And certainly enhances the experience playing it. I can't wait for this to hit the store. I want to buy 10000 copys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Who would unlike a PacmanPlus post? If he ever retires again I might. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Hey! I found the very first version that I started working on a year and a half ago, before I knew what direction I was going to take. Just wanted to share it here, there are no enemies and the level is dull (i.e. nothing on it), but I started with an isometric view that I quickly got away from. Bob Bentley-Original View.A78 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) PacmanPlus is a living legend. The man has single handledly made about 25% of the available atari 7800 library. If it wasn't for people like him, everyones 7800 would still be boxed in the basement. Once again, great great job on this one. A lot of love was put into this game. Thanks Pacmanplus for coming out of retirement. Don't know what we would do without you. Keep up the good work. You never fail to impress. Edited May 11, 2013 by Stun Runner 87 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariNerd Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Zounds, it has Sounds! Great work Bob and to everyone else who chipped in; this is shaping up to be an excellent play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmutzpuppe Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Sound great! There still isn't an (official) emulator working with xm/xboard Pokey right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Hi Bob You are the BEST greetings Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Thanks, guys Stun Runner 87 / Walter you are too kind Schmutzpuppe, you are correct - although currently the game is using the standard $4000 for Pokey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keitaro Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Finally you made it! Even without music is a great game but with this feature will be a Must Have one. I hope to see it completed soon. Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thank you! It's coming along nicely - there are two levels of music almost done... Synthpopalooza is doing a *wonderful* job! Also, interesting to note, this is the first time where I'm not doing the music to one of my own games. Bob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthpopalooza Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 It's been a lot of fun. Not to mention about 25 years since I even hacked together any POKEY music, so a lot to re-learn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Hi guys, I'm just bumping this thread back to the top of the forum page where this one belongs..................carry on............carry on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Levels 1, 2, and 3 all have music. The Invincible tune also has music, as does the death sequence and the 'End Game'. The 'End Level' also has music, but that's been there all along. What's left: Level 4, 5, and 6 (the hidden level) music. Boss Fight Music Defeat Boss Tune Title screem music. I have to say again, Synthpopalooza is doing excellent work with his ideas and music coding. I am glad he wanted to be a part of this. Thanks, Bob 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthpopalooza Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Some thoughts for level 6 (hidden level) (without the horrible singing of course) ... from the Carmen opera Also from Carmen, the bit I was thinking of starts at 2:00 Ravel's Bolero The idea is, I was thinking something middle eastern or Spanish sounding, since there's a lot of desert in this level. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Some thoughts for level 6 (hidden level) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fDkxQBjgFU (without the horrible singing of course) ... from the Carmen opera http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ntEvxo2UGc Also from Carmen, the bit I was thinking of starts at 2:00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-4J5j74VPw Ravel's Bolero The idea is, I was thinking something middle eastern or Spanish sounding, since there's a lot of desert in this level. Bad news bears theme song all the way!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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