Armor Attack 7800

[PacManPlus]

Hi Guys:

 

I've been working on this in between Bentley Issues. I'm almost ready to post a BIN, but I *need* to work on the tank movement.

I was searching the net for a disassembly (or source code) for either the Vectrex or Arcade versions of this game (so I can look at how they moved the tanks) but came up empty. So I'm trying to write it myself.

 

I may call it 'Armor Attack II' because of the following changes:

- Score and Lives moved to the top of the screen instead of in-between levels (that always bugged me)

- A set number of tanks need to be destroyed before a level is 'complete' (and that number grows as you advance)

- Much later on in the levels, a 2nd helicopter comes out to harass you.

- Mazes are randomly chosen at the beginning of a level (I still need to create these - I'm doing it by hand)

 

If I decide to call it 'Armor Attack' anyway, I'll have a selection where you start with three tank enemies, there is no 'end of level' indicator, you only get the one maze, and only one helicopter.

 

This is the 'ToDo' list before I post a bin:

 

- Tweak tank movement so they don't stop moving and don't get 'stuck' in corners.

- Tweak shots from tanks and copter - I think they are too infrequent now

- Add more mazes

 

For now, here are some screenshots:

 

Coming soon.

Bob

[AtariLeaf]

That's awesome. I loved that game in the arcade. Great job.

[gorfcadet]

Never played this one before, but now I will! Looks great!

[+Allan]

I may call it 'Armor Attack II' because of the following changes:

- Score and Lives moved to the top of the screen instead of in-between levels (that always bugged me)

- A set number of tanks need to be destroyed before a level is 'complete' (and that number grows as you advance)

- Much later on in the levels, a 2nd helicopter comes out to harass you.

- Mazes are randomly chosen at the beginning of a level (I still need to create these - I'm doing it by hand)

 

That's because you're a far better game developer than the original person who wrote the arcade game and can't help but see the needed improvements. I would definatly call it Armour Attack 2 because it will be so much better than the orginal.

 

Looking forward to this one. Love tank games.

 

Allan

[+Trebor]

This is awesome, Bob! Once again you never cease to amaze.

It is looking and reading spectacular. So psyched for this game!

 

Love, love, love the inclusion of the original maze layout and the "Combat" mazes...

Makes it feel like we are getting two games in one (A sequel to both Armor Attack & another Combat (III)).

 

The Combat mazes really will make this game extra challenging as the more open space requires real skill to avoid death.

 

It's like the game already has a Standard version and a Pro version.

 

Fantastic work!!!

[gambler172]

wow,another Combat game for the 7800.

You are great

greetings Walter

[Defender_2600]

Amazing work!

 

For a long time I was hoping you'd come back on this project, I'm very happy to see that it is almost completed.

 

Bob thank you!

[Defender_2600]

This is awesome, Bob! Once again you never cease to amaze.

It is looking and reading spectacular. So psyched for this game!

 

Love, love, love the inclusion of the original maze layout and the "Combat" mazes...

Makes it feel like we are getting two games in one (A sequel to both Armor Attack & another Combat (III)).

 

The Combat mazes really will make this game extra challenging as the more open space requires real skill to avoid death.

 

It's like the game already has a Standard version and a Pro version.

 

Fantastic work!!!

 

 

:thumbsup:

[Gregory DG]

Another great looking project Bob!

[bennybingo]

As always, this looks beautiful Bob!

[+iesposta]

Yes yes yes. After Star Castle, this is my next favourite game.

I always imagined driving around tall buildings.

Any way to make it selectable "dirty rectangular city rooftops" or "rounded forest trees"?

Any way it turns out, I need to own this!

Much thanks.

[+TrekMD]

Excellent! Superb work, as always!

[mmervine]

Bob-looks awesome...call it Armor Attack 7800!

[thursday83]

Killer job, Bob. Hitting it out of the park yet again. Count me in!

[Jinks]

Thanks so much once again for using your talents to create another awesome game for the 7800! Of course when list comes up for orders I am in! I loved armor ambush as a kid it was great two player game. This looks way better!!

[swlovinist]

fantastic game Bob! Looks great! Count me in for one as usual when these become available

[+cmart604]

Wow! I'm in.

[Mayhem]

Looking great

 

And yeah, the usual put me down for a cartridge if they get made...

[edweird13]

Wow Bob just this is just what the 7800 needs a 2 player head to head game. I sure want one.

[keitaro]

Awesome news! I forgot about this one.

I like the enhancements planned.

A possible idea for more variation levels: include different background colour schemes (yellow ones for 'desert scenario', black ones for another by 'night' (invisible walls) etc)

 

Please count me for one when available, as usual, very good work!

Edited March 30, 2013 by keitaro

[svenski]

Looks great Bob, and glad you're still using your many talents on the Atari 7800!

[Stun Runner 87]

I'm ready for this game..............The PacManPlus Legend continues................

[desiv]

One of my favorite games on my Vectrex, about to become one of my favorite games on my 7800..

 

:-)

 

Awesome looking..

 

desiv

[mimo]

Armor attack plus?

 

Anyway please put me on the list for a cart

[+save2600]

...and awesomeness is still churning out for the 7800! Bob, what would it take to get you to program some of these masterpieces for the 2600?