Igor Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 It's Easter time and what better way to celebrate than to play a new Atari Lynx game from Atari Gamer - Eggsavier's Cackleberry Rescue. This is a LCD style game in the theme of the famous Game and Watch type consoles. There is a little bit of colour and music thrown in on the title screen but once you get to the game itself, it's very reminiscent of these old style LCD consoles! Here's a short introduction article about this game - https://atarigamer.com/articles/eggsavier-s-cackleberry-rescue---a-new-game-for-atari-lynx You can play it online via the Atari Lynx emulator here - https://atarigamer.com/lynx/play/EggsaviersCackleberryRescue/926170969 ...or download the ROM here - https://atarigamer.com/ag-api/lynx/rom/EggsaviersCackleberryRescue/926170969 Here are some screenshots... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Cool! Downloading! Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Laser Lynx Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Teehee, very nice! Got to check this one out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Yes I heard you were partial to liking LCD style games 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadest Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Nice ! World be nice in compilation with Matmooks own attempt : https://www.yaronet.com/topics/172-185930-ac2016-ma-petite-contribution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Nice ! World be nice in compilation with Matmooks own attempt : https://www.yaronet.com/topics/172-185930-ac2016-ma-petite-contribution Cheers, yes RabbiLynx was a nice inspiration! So was Parafly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nop90 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 What about a contest (only for fun, no prizes) to make the best lcd style small game for Lynx? If we have enough entries, after the contest we could collect all the games in a compilation in time for ejagfest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Is the LCD style defined by static positions of the sprites on screen? Or would it just be the "spirit" of LCD style games? Would pong qualify? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambler172 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Pong????? I love Pong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 I would define it as static positions like the LCD displays in those Game and Watch consoles. The traditional Pong would not qualify but there's nothing from stopping you from using preset ball and paddle positions I guess to make a Game and Watch Pong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nop90 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I'll try to design an original G&W like game concept. With static position sprites the coding isn't complex. I already have an Idea, but it's too ambitious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Maybe wait until Monday, I will have something interesting to share then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 When should the game be ready? I have an idea already. A bit Mario-like but with a nice twist in gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Karri, stop thinking about other games and get the one you're working finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nop90 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 (edited) Karri, stop thinking about other games and get the one you're working finished Necrocia you should not try to stop iperactive coders and organize this contest (with voting system) on your site. Here is a sketch of my idea for an entry: Final Melee Game concept should be clear to everyone. I already have all the code clear in my mind. Only problem could be sprites too small. Edited April 20, 2019 by Nop90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 No no I want to stop Karri on this because I want him to finish his other game that I want to play fully If it's a contest you want...wait until Monday... The wizards/magic/knights idea looks great! I've been thinking if it's possible to make an LCD style game engine so that people who don't code can make games easily too. It can work very well on a Lynx SD cart I think. Still some time off, but maybe I'll do something there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 No no I want to stop Karri on this because I want him to finish his other game that I want to play fully If it's a contest you want...wait until Monday... With 2 games I can make twice the profit! And just think about all the FAME of perhaps winning this contest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Ahah, you've got your goals set high! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Is is already Monday and my LCD game is almost ready. It is playable but lacks sounds. I may sit down by the keyboard in the afternoon to compose something suitable. Edit: Oh I forgot my teaser screenshot. Edited April 22, 2019 by karri 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Look cool. I didn't make the announcement because I was/am sick, will have to wait a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 The game is actually nicer than I thought. Minesweeper with a mission. Clear the path between the girl and the boy to win the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Gray is a bit too neutral. I might use a reddish glass in front of the LCD. Then it would look warmer. That fits the game idea better imho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Looks great! What's the name of the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Laser Lynx Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) The "red glass effect" looks nice Edited April 23, 2019 by Turbo Laser Lynx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Looks great! What's the name of the game? Does it need a name? I have to think about this. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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