+swlovinist Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) Just thought I would ask the 7800 community about Donkey Kong XM to see if there would be another title that everyone would like to see redone. Again I was not involved with the Donkey Kong XM(but am buying one) just more curious what everyones take would be for another update to be done on a 7800 game that could have been better...thoughts? Edited August 27, 2013 by swlovinist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 There's one title in need of some tinkering: Karateka. The 7800 version is poorly done (the control mechanism sucks) and I'm sure it could be enhanced and fixed to make it an enjoyable game for the system. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Usotsuki Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 A re-port would be nice, but I haven't even gotten my ProDOS conversion 100% yet. :< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Not to hijack the thread, but we are still missing some classics like: Missile Command, Millipede, Kangaroo, Defender, Warlords, Tempest & Zaxxon to name a few...it would be great to see Ken, Bob, or Perry work on one or more of these! If I had to vote for one remake, it would be (and don't laugh) Pole Position II. Love the game and it could even better with voice,improved graphics, and the option to use the racing controller! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 A fixed Double Dragon would be delightful. :-) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Galaga would be a title worth considering 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Two words moto psycho... updated would kick pp2's ass.. Already is way better with the hills ans stuff... i think a road rash kinda deal..i think i also mentioned this at least a half dozen times tho in various other make this game threads.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'm sure most of the arcade ports that Atari released back then could be tweeked with better graphics & sound. Expecially when the XM ships. Would like to see the other Nintendo arcade ports with the same polish Perry is giving to DK. A more graphical match to Galaga would be great. The games mmervine suggested would be great as well. I would definitely like to see a Kangaroo port one day. Jungle hunt/Jungle King and the list goes on & on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yar's Revenge, with new game mechanics, 2P co-op, etc. Now THAT would be a sweet game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+swlovinist Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 I would love to see Mario Bros updated like Donkey Kong is. Probably not going to happen but one can dream. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColecoGemini Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I would Vote Karateka as well. It doesn't really need that much work, just to be sped up a bit and have some extra graphics added. The control system is funky, but I remember reading and trying a while ago somewhere that if you run it in an emulator that had an adjustable frame rate, and run it at like 70fps instead of the standard 60fps it runs really well is and much more playable. Arcade games that don't yet exist on the 7800, I would vote for one or more of the following: Crystal Castles (the original, not Bob's awesome new platformer) Gyruss Defender/Stargate Spy Hunter Zaxxon and some lesser games to consider: Time Pilot/84 Track & Field Vanguard Popeye Paperboy Super Sprint Moon Patrol Tapper (with the original Bud Logo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Usotsuki Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 If I wanted to get new games to the 78, definitely Bosconian and Bombuzal/Kablooey. Prince of Persia if someone were truly daring. Maybe also Cybernoid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I would vote to convert the audio to POKEY on any [existing] title that also has an A8 version. Heck, maybe even tweak it a bit so the game then uses the POKEY and the TIA for audio like how Commando does. Of course, if any of the games used the Yamaha audio chip [that the XM comes with] in the arcades, then one could also access it via the XM. Adding the HSC option would also be great. Atari Corp. really should've released the HSC as Atari Inc/GCC originally intended; it was innovative and exactly what the industry needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Those are all great suggestions. With the Prince of Persia source code being released, I'm very interested in trying to port that to the 7800. But I'm pretty sure my next project is going to be an update for Dig Dug. The Yamaha chip will do a great job of reproducing the music. With the Atari source code being available, and the Yamaha version of the music already being completed for the Sharp X68000, it should be a fairly quick project. I've started tracing the X68000 code but still need to figure out how I'm going to extract the sound data and get it into a format I can use. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 ...I'm pretty sure my next project is going to be an update for Dig Dug. The Yamaha chip will do a great job of reproducing the music. Dig Dug XM - WOO-HOO! That Price of Persia notion is having the geek in me doing cartwheels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthpopalooza Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) We need also more NES-era games ... Gradius/Life Force Side Arms Legendary Wings As for games that need updating ... it'd be good to see the Williams games like Defender, Robotron, and Joust, done properly using the Yamaha and POKEY chips on the XM. The 7800 also needs a kickin version of Vanguard, right down to the Star Trek and Flash Gordon music, and the voice saying "Bon Voyage" The only hitch: All the existing 7800 emulators (MESS and ProSystem) need to be updated so that they will emulate the XM's features, including Yamaha sound. Edited August 30, 2013 by Synthpopalooza 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Gradius/Life Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Usotsuki Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ooh yeah. Gradius would prolly be good on the 78. I like the MSX version of Salamander but would that be too much for the 78 with the cinematics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Ooh yeah. Gradius would prolly be good on the 78. I like the MSX version of Salamander but would that be too much for the 78 with the cinematics? I'm not to worried about cut scenes. Fatal Run and GroovyBee's christmas demo pulled off decent cut scenes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I'm surprised more people don't want updates to classics with new levels and new play mechanics. We don't really need titles you can already play on NES, on Namco or Konami PS1 Collections, or on any emulator. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Well, a game that I'd love to see done for the 7800 is Mr. Do! I'm sure it would look and play fantastic, particularly if done to take advantage of the XM features. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Someone should redue Missing in Action. That game could of been great had more love been put into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Rescue on Fractalus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska_music_fan83 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 We need also more NES-era games ... Gradius/Life Force Side Arms Legendary Wings As for games that need updating ... it'd be good to see the Williams games like Defender, Robotron, and Joust, done properly using the Yamaha and POKEY chips on the XM. The 7800 also needs a kickin version of Vanguard, right down to the Star Trek and Flash Gordon music, and the voice saying "Bon Voyage" The only hitch: All the existing 7800 emulators (MESS and ProSystem) need to be updated so that they will emulate the XM's features, including Yamaha sound. Honestly, I think it would be cool to have a sequel, rather than the actual game just ported over to the 7800. So like a sequel to Jackal or Life Force or (insert name of another AWESOME NES game from Konami lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthpopalooza Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Castlevania perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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