Blockbuster - game released

[sometimes99er]

2019.12.29 I've found a bug, that only shows up in the disk version here at my end. I forgot to clear a memory location used for scoring. Files updated.

blockc.bin
block.dsk

Filename: BLOCK


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The idea will be to insert pairs of colored blocks into two piles, one on either side of the screen. Create a group of three or more adjacent blocks of the same color and they'll disappear, gaining you points. Pile up too many and you lose the game.

 

 

Edited January 11 by sometimes99er

[ti99iuc]

very interesting ! it could be a funny logic game, thanks !

[+Ksarul]

I like the concept. . .

[+OLD CS1]

Interesting. Look forward to giving it a try.

[sometimes99er]

Thanks for feedback and likes.

So initially we have random blocks showing up. It's obviously two colors and then from a palette of four. As the animation shows below, you might get the same color for the two.

You can now move the blocks up and down, and you can swap the two colors. All keys / joystick have autorepeat ( if you hold keys / direction ). The arrows on screen just indicate where the blocks will be inserted.

Edited July 23, 2018 by sometimes99er

[sometimes99er]

Thanks for the likes.

And now you can insert your blocks into the piles (using Q, Enter or the fire button).



And here's the character-set so far (as seen in the VDP and using Half Bitmap Mode).

 

 

 

[jrhodes]

Well, by the looks of how it is progressing, it definitely qualifies as a match-three / swap and match type game, but a bit unconventional.

Aslo, Blockbuster sounds more like a ball and paddle style title then a matching game.

Looking forward to trying this!

Edited July 25, 2018 by jrhodes

[sometimes99er]

Well, by the looks of how it is progressing, it definitely qualifies as a match-three / swap and match type game, but a bit unconventional.

 

Yes.

 

It's based on a game I had for my Sony Ericsson K700i. Definitely think it had "block" in it's name.

 

Also, Blockbuster sounds more like a ball and paddle style title then a matching game.

 

Yes, maybe. Suggestions for other titles are welcome.

 

 

[sometimes99er]

Thanks for feedback and likes.

And now blocks in the piles can move up.

 

Edited July 28, 2018 by sometimes99er

[sometimes99er]

Thanks for likes.

And now blocks can fall down.

 

 

 

[ti99iuc]

very nice! i already imaging it with nice sound fx and maybe speech could be it possible also create a sort of sliding animation of the blocks ?

i just asking thinking to a recent game on android phone

[RXB]

Thanks for likes.

 

And now blocks can fall down.

 

 

 

If you make a SAMS version of this you could add tons of features and challenges.

[sometimes99er]

very nice!

 

Thanks.

 

i already imaging it with nice sound fx and maybe speech

 

Sound-effects will probably be the last thing I'll add. But so important for the overall feel.

 

could be it possible also create a sort of sliding animation of the blocks ?

 

Yea, I thought about that too. I'll keep animation and effects for later. Firstly I want to get it into a playable state.

 

i just asking thinking to a recent game on android phone

 

So what game is that ?

 

 

[sometimes99er]

If you make a SAMS version of this you could add tons of features and challenges.

 

I think this one is just going to be 8K ROM.

[sometimes99er]

Thanks for feedback and likes.

And now three or more adjacent blocks will be removed.

Edited August 4, 2018 by sometimes99er

[+Ksarul]

Looking good! This one will require a lot of placement strategy to stay in play. It looks like a definite keeper!

[ti99iuc]

Wow, i like it very much !

i think that games like this are evergreen similar to tetris

[ti99iuc]

Sometimes99er, will you include also levels with missions and special combinations ?

[sometimes99er]

Sometimes99er, will you include also levels with missions and special combinations ?

 

Yes, there will be levels, and the game will be harder as you progress. Wouldn't wanna call it "missions" though.

 

Yes, more points awarded for "special combinations", like bonus points for clearing a pile (no remaining blocks in a pile) and more.

 

[1980gamer]

This is looking great!

 

Is this XB\? The speed looks good!

 

Or Compiled XB etc.

 

Keep up the good work.

[sometimes99er]

Is this XB\? The speed looks good!

 

Or Compiled XB etc.

 

It's Assembly. At present the game only ticks / updates once every 8th frame (the screen updates a frame 50 or 60 times a second).

 

This is looking great!

 

Keep up the good work.

 

Thanks.

 

 

[1980gamer]

That explains the speed! Looking forward to playing this one!

 

I could see this on a smartphone too...

 

Though I hate UI on most phone apps. This is a keyboard game.

[sometimes99er]

Thanks for likes, feedback and PM's.

Left and right hand sides now operate individually. Priority is moving up, falling down and then removing adjacent blocks. And one operation has to finish before the next.

This demo has operations at 30 frames per update. An insert is done immediately unless it requires the pile to move up.

[sometimes99er]

Thanks for the likes.

Animation. This has been given a fair amount of thought. One could go for the blocks moving all the way and elegantly, but that would be on behalf of speed. - I think the overall elegance would only last about 20 seconds, then it would become somewhat diverting. I didn't want to slow down the action, and yet add something to be slightly supportive. Like just briefly letting you know the consequences of your action. And this is then what I chose to go for ...

Edited August 13, 2018 by sometimes99er

[ti99iuc]

Wow, fantastic! It is on a good way to find a place in one of my Carts

Edited August 13, 2018 by ti99iuc