Defender_2600 #1351 Posted March 23 Sure, I'd be happy to elaborate, just as long as it's taken in the right sprit and not considered a slam. I'd say that the actual platforming aspect of the game isn't that fully realized, it's mostly you jump up a little bit here, and then walk straight for a long distance, then you jump over a small gap there, and then repeat, etc. In the YouTube video that I watched, I didn't see any variety or challenge in how the various terrains were laid out. Also, I kept seeing the same enemies over and over again in each stage, and their placement and attack patterns didn't seem all that imaginative or treacherous. Since I consider Bentley Bear Crystal Quest a masterpiece, I would like to propose a challenge. Don't base your judgment on the YouTube video but play the game via emulator (at least until Level 3 - Round 4) and then let us know what you think about the enemy positioning and attack patterns, challenge, etc... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBeefy #1352 Posted March 23 OK, now it makes more sense. I never actually played one of the games in that series, but they do seem more simplistic than something like SMB so I'm not sure if I'd enjoy them all that much. Cool thread by the way, nice to see what went on before I joined or was active here. You need to at least play Adventure Island 2 on the NES. The first one is fairly basic. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Trebor #1353 Posted March 23 Since I consider Bentley Bear Crystal Quest a masterpiece, I would like to propose a challenge. Don't base your judgment on the YouTube video but play the game via emulator (at least until Level 3 - Round 4) and then let us know what you think about the enemy positioning and attack patterns, challenge, etc... I think Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest is absolutely fantastic. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but not everyone likes *insert genre type or specific game here* either. Different strokes for different folks. The 'secret/hidden' Level 6 gives it a run for its money, but Level 3 edges out as being my favorite of all the levels in the game. Love the light to dark transitioning early on, and the mountain-esque feel and backdrop after coming out of the cavern area is awesome. The overall transition between inside the mountain caverns and outside mountain background areas, among the rounds, is wonderful. There's plenty of enemy variety present as well throughout the rounds. Level 6 though, provides the best sampling of different round environments. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PacManPlus #1354 Posted March 23 Thanks, guys. So... I got my new 3D printer in, third time is the charm, I guess. Creality 3D CR-X dual extruder. I haven't used the dual color yet, but at least I made some shells: Red, light blue, marble, pink, and pink. The pink and light blue are for Baby Pac-Man (we really don't know if it is a boy or girl, no?)... I may just make a handful of these (cart only)... not sure yet. I have two sets of carts in the .gcode file, takes 13 hours to print 2 cases. Looks cool, no? 27 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jinks #1355 Posted March 23 Looks cool, yes! If you are doing just a cart I would be interested if they are for sale. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+SmittyB #1356 Posted March 23 Those are all things of beauty. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PacManPlus #1357 Posted March 23 Thanks, guys... I know I had said that I wasn't going to make any carts myself... But this part is kind of fun. 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tschak909 #1358 Posted March 23 So nobody liked Milon's Secret Castle? *ducks* -Thom 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sramirez2008 #1359 Posted March 23 Those look great BTW, if you decide to sell any, I’d like a cart too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Trebor #1360 Posted March 23 ....The pink and light blue are for Baby Pac-Man (we really don't know if it is a boy or girl, no?)... Jr. Pac-Man is a boy. I lean towards Baby Pac-Man being a girl. I figure one of each. Don't get me wrong, I would be happy to purchase either a light blue or pink cart...heck, standard black is fine too! 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sramirez2008 #1361 Posted March 23 Jr. Pac-Man is a boy. I lean towards Baby Pac-Man being a girl. I figure one of each. Hmm...good point! Pink cart please. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+save2600 #1362 Posted March 23 Pink top, baby blue bottom for me please. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+TrekMD #1363 Posted March 24 I always though Baby was a boy, only because of how the character is drawn. I supposed Baby could be a girl. Too young to wear make up or a bow! LOL 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradd1978 #1364 Posted March 24 They all look great! Im in for a blue cart though if you are doing a run of these 😀 Great work again Bob! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+sixersfan105 #1365 Posted March 24 Those carts look stellar, Bob! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBeefy #1366 Posted March 24 Are we sure baby pac isn't just recently born jr pac? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaztee #1367 Posted March 24 Thanks, guys. So... I got my new 3D printer in, third time is the charm, I guess. Creality 3D CR-X dual extruder. I haven't used the dual color yet, but at least I made some shells: 20190323_110103.jpg Red, light blue, marble, pink, and pink. The pink and light blue are for Baby Pac-Man (we really don't know if it is a boy or girl, no?)... I may just make a handful of these (cart only)... not sure yet. I have two sets of carts in the .gcode file, takes 13 hours to print 2 cases. Looks cool, no? Those look amazing I'd defiantly take a pink one if you were ever to make them available to us underlings 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thursday83 #1368 Posted March 24 Count me in for a cart! Color of your choosing. Very cool, Bob! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+RevEng #1369 Posted March 24 On the question of Baby's gender... quoth the typically obsessed fan wiki: "Gender In most of its appearances, Baby Pac-Man is referred to as a boy. However, in Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, Baby Pac-Man is stated to be a girl in the opening intro. This was likely an error by the English localization team, possibly getting confused by Baby's hairbow. In following games, no gender is explicitly stated. The general consensus overall is that the character is male." But there's ambiguity, so pick whatever gender floats your boat. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbabyte #1370 Posted March 24 (edited) Just found out about this, and while I heard that there was some drama during the development process, this is still one of the most impressive ports I've ever seen. I tip my hat to you, Bob! This is amazing! You should be proud of your talent! I hope whatever happened during the development process has been resolved, and if it hasn't, then I hope that things are patched up soon and that you continue to do great things! I don't even have a 7800, but I may have to get one just for this if you decide to release carts. Once again, awesome work! Edited March 24 by Bubbabyte 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlidellMan #1371 Posted March 25 Nice 3D print job. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CPUWIZ #1372 Posted March 25 These limited editions, will have my last remaining gold plated, original boards in them. Limited, because, I don't have many more. LOL 14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+HatNJ #1373 Posted March 25 Gotten quite a few of Bob's releases direct from him would love another esp Baby PacMan If doing limited run Im in for a Pink or whatever shell! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breakpack #1374 Posted March 25 Gotten quite a few of Bob's releases direct from him would love another esp Baby PacMan If doing limited run Im in for a Pink or whatever shell! Meatoo!!! I'd love a CIB copy!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Trebor #1375 Posted March 25 These limited editions, will have my last remaining gold plated, original boards in them. Limited, because, I don't have many more. LOL Will break glass in the event of an emergency... 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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