SalemFrost7800 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) I always loved Tutankham and now with the 2 joystick controller from Edladdin for the 7800 Tutankham could be played the way it was mean to be played, with the right joystick firing (like Robotron). I'm sure the graphics on the 7800 would look better than Colecovision. Edited May 18, 2019 by SalemFrost7800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sixersfan105 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Yeah, sure it could. Just need a dev interested in making it! I've been trying to get someone to make Tapper for the 7800 and an advanced version of Lode Runner (think a dumbed down The Legend Returns) for a while now haha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+slx Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I always loved Tutankham and now with the 2 joystick controller from Edladdin for the 7800 Tutankham could be played the way it was mean to be played, with the right joystick firing (like Robotron). I always liked that game but even on the Arcade its only firing in the direction you move. I think that is deliberate to make it harder. As for the 7800s ability, I lack the expertise to judge, but large-map smooth scrolling might be taxing. A worthy candidate, however! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Yeah, sure it could. Just need a dev interested in making it! I've been trying to get someone to make Tapper for the 7800 and an advanced version of Lode Runner (think a dumbed down The Legend Returns) for a while now haha!Tapper would be great! My fav game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) I see there's no scanner in the Colecovision version (unlike the arcade). That would make things go quicker. This can absolutely be done on the 7800. Left/Right scrolling is easy. It looks like there are only 5/6 enemies on the screen at one time, at least in the beginning. Regarding the twin controller, you know that you can't shoot up or down in this game, right? So the 7800 buttons / joypad are more than adequate for left-right shooting. Edited May 18, 2019 by PacManPlus 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemFrost7800 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 I see there's no scanner in the Colecovision version (unlike the arcade). That would make things go quicker. This can absolutely be done on the 7800. Left/Right scrolling is easy. It looks like there are only 5/6 enemies on the screen at one time, at least in the beginning. Regarding the twin controller, you know that you can't shoot up or down in this game, right? So the 7800 buttons / joypad are more than adequate for left-right shooting. I know it only fires left and right but since I have the duel controller I thought it would make it more like the arcade. I actually enjoy playing the 2600 version but can't help but think of how much better it would look on the 7800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 If it could be done well on the 2600, it can be done better on the 7800. The 2600 version is pretty fun, one of my favorites back in the day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyBritish Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I would also like to see rapper on the 7800 anbx saw this article http://www.kmjn.org/notes/tapper_videogame_patent.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Long time fan of the arcade game and most ports, but am I the only one that wouldn't mind a version where 4-way directional shooting was implemented? Wouldn't care that it's not as "arcade accurate" and always wished it was an option in home ports at least. Would especially come in handy on the later levels as the monsters become relentless. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Always love these "could it be done?" threads... If Galaga could be done on the Atari 2600, what do you think the answer is? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Long time fan of the arcade game and most ports, but am I the only one that wouldn't mind a version where 4-way directional shooting was implemented? Wouldn't care that it's not as "arcade accurate" and always wished it was an option in home ports at least. Would especially come in handy on the later levels as the monsters become relentless. It would be a cool variation. I remember thinking that it would have been cool on the arcade game, but at the same time thinking then it wouldn't really be Tutankham...My friend and I found the arcade cabinet in a burger place called Burger Inn here in Cheyenne in the late 90's and played a few games, but it hasn't been there in years. Neat seeing it in the wild like that though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Regarding the twin controller, you know that you can't shoot up or down in this game, right? So the 7800 buttons / joypad are more than adequate for left-right shooting. There is the Flash button... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Always love these "could it be done?" threads... If Galaga could be done on the Atari 2600, what do you think the answer is? As time and brilliant programmers have proved... anything is possible on the VCS and now the 7800. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy2600 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) There was a prototype game for the Atari 800 computer http://www.atariprotos.com/8bit/software/tutankham/tutankham.htm Edited May 27, 2019 by Atariboy2600 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NostAlgae37 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 This can absolutely be done on the 7800. Left/Right scrolling is easy. It looks like there are only 5/6 enemies on the screen at one time, at least in the beginning. Do you think that a 7800 port of Montezuma's Revenge would be feasible? I've always liked that game and thought that it could benefit from better graphics and more forgiving controls/gameplay, but there is a SMS version already so maybe the question is moot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 If it has been ported to older consoles, or contemporary consoles in relation to the 7800, it can be done on the 7800 too. Keeping in mind the programming, graphical, and music talent as well as motivation of the person(s) working on the port, (cartridge) hardware leveraged, and of course resources and limitations of the system. Respecting Tutankham, there are ports on the on Atari 2600, Intellivision, ColecoVision. No doubt, it can be ported to the 7800. It could wind up being excellently or horribly done, or somewhere in-between. See games like "Bentley Bear's Crystal Quest" and "Rikki & Vikki" for leaning towards 'Master System-like' results. See games like "Double Dragon" or "Title Match Pro Wrestling" leaning towards (poorly done) '2600-like' results. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Defender_2600 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Respecting Tutankham, there are ports on the on Atari 2600, Intellivision, ColecoVision. Don't forget the VIC-20 version. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy2600 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) Also a Homebrew on the TI-99 computer Edited May 27, 2019 by Atariboy2600 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Do you think that a 7800 port of Montezuma's Revenge would be feasible? I've always liked that game and thought that it could benefit from better graphics and more forgiving controls/gameplay, but there is a SMS version already so maybe the question is moot. I'd love a conversion of that. And I don't see why it wouldn't be feasible either or couldn't be noticeably improved. It's on just about every lower platform already. It doesn't scroll. It doesn't have many enemies. The graphics and sound aren't sophisticated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NostAlgae37 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Also a Homebrew on the TI-99 computer That's a homebrew? It looks really cute, the graphics are nicely done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I loved this game for the 2600... would be super cool for the 7800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 There's an 8-bit homebrew, whose name I forget, that allows four way firing, and the game is just as difficult. If it was done for the 7800, I'd like a 4-way fire option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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