PacManPlus Report post #1 Posted March 30, 2013 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 16 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtariLeaf Report post #2 Posted March 30, 2013 That's awesome. I loved that game in the arcade. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gorfcadet Report post #3 Posted March 30, 2013 Never played this one before, but now I will! Looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Allan Report post #4 Posted March 30, 2013 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 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Trebor Report post #5 Posted March 30, 2013 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!!! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gambler172 Report post #6 Posted March 30, 2013 wow,another Combat game for the 7800. You are great greetings Walter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Defender_2600 Report post #7 Posted March 30, 2013 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Defender_2600 Report post #8 Posted March 30, 2013 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: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregory DG Report post #9 Posted March 30, 2013 Another great looking project Bob! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennybingo Report post #10 Posted March 30, 2013 As always, this looks beautiful Bob! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+iesposta Report post #11 Posted March 30, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+TrekMD Report post #12 Posted March 30, 2013 Excellent! Superb work, as always! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmervine Report post #13 Posted March 30, 2013 Bob-looks awesome...call it Armor Attack 7800! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thursday83 Report post #14 Posted March 30, 2013 Killer job, Bob. Hitting it out of the park yet again. Count me in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jinks Report post #15 Posted March 30, 2013 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!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swlovinist Report post #16 Posted March 30, 2013 fantastic game Bob! Looks great! Count me in for one as usual when these become available Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+cmart604 Report post #17 Posted March 30, 2013 Wow! I'm in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayhem Report post #18 Posted March 30, 2013 Looking great And yeah, the usual put me down for a cartridge if they get made... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edweird13 Report post #19 Posted March 30, 2013 Wow Bob just this is just what the 7800 needs a 2 player head to head game. I sure want one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keitaro Report post #20 Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenski Report post #21 Posted March 30, 2013 Looks great Bob, and glad you're still using your many talents on the Atari 7800! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stun Runner 87 Report post #22 Posted March 30, 2013 I'm ready for this game..............The PacManPlus Legend continues................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desiv Report post #23 Posted March 30, 2013 One of my favorite games on my Vectrex, about to become one of my favorite games on my 7800.. :-) Awesome looking.. desiv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimo Report post #24 Posted March 30, 2013 Armor attack plus? Anyway please put me on the list for a cart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+save2600 Report post #25 Posted March 30, 2013 ...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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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