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Post by ledzep on Sept 18, 2012 18:59:11 GMT -5
I'm not a platformer fan but, ya, where are they? I mean if Boulder Dash can be made now, years later, for the Atari 2600, then why not the Vectrex? The obvious platformer type game to make would be Major Havoc, I suppose, or something like the old Bruce Lee game - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpfv7_m7hyQin the sense that there are multiple, connected levels. They can scroll like Major Havoc or just pop on like Bruce Lee, whatever. But I would think that having a joystick and 4 buttons would make the Vectrex a natural for platformer games (jump, shoot, pick up, etc.) even if the graphics would be sparse. |
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Post by VectorX on Sept 18, 2012 19:25:14 GMT -5
I'm not a platformer fan but, ya, where are they? Yeah, like I'm not a big RPG fan, but there are none for the Vectrex. Something like Ultima or whatever back in the 48K Apple II days where you wander around and can be attacked at random places...if you make it fun enough, that could still have some decent replay value  |
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 18, 2012 19:50:58 GMT -5
It would be nice to have an RPG-style game for the Vectrex if only to see it done. Maybe an original...Spike in Toyland!  |
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Post by gliptitude on Sept 18, 2012 23:07:17 GMT -5
Yeah, scant RPGs and platformers for Vectrex. I AM a fan of platformers, as I grew up playing NES games. I don't think it's best suited to vector gaming, but as ledzep said "where are they?". We do have Spike, but it is such a peculiar example. Sorry to say I dislike this character and I really do not want to see another Spike game.
I don't suggest cloning Kid Icarus, but i think it is an interesting reference for a Vectrex platformer, because these levels would translate better than most others to the Vectrex's vertical screen, (moving up rather than to the right).
The prospect of an adventure game for the Vectrex is cool to me because it would mean playing the Vectrex for an extended period of time. I'm always looking for excuses to do that. Most Vectrex games are quick plays.
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Post by VectorX on Sept 19, 2012 10:40:05 GMT -5
Just thought of something: with there barely being any beat 'em ups for the Vectrex, how about a deluxe version of VecSports Boxing, with an A. I. opponent? But then, it depends on how big the game is, in case FURY were to do it, since to him bankswitching isn't an option; if it's 32K as it is, he wouldn't be able to do it.
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Post by fury on Sept 19, 2012 11:44:44 GMT -5
Never said that I wouldn't be able to do bank-switching. You asked me about it once a while back, and I said that I personally didn't really care for it. It's easy to do actually.
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Post by VectorX on Sept 19, 2012 12:13:32 GMT -5
Yeah, I think you had said it "wasn't really an option" or something to that effect.
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Post by fury on Sept 19, 2012 12:20:31 GMT -5
Yes, not an option that I'd consider.
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Post by VectorX on Sept 19, 2012 12:30:10 GMT -5
So how big is VS Boxing anyway?
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Post by fury on Sept 19, 2012 12:59:27 GMT -5
GDG just ordered more of these...14.8k
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Post by fury on Sept 19, 2012 13:01:49 GMT -5
Warrior is 31.7k
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Post by VectorX on Sept 19, 2012 13:04:02 GMT -5
GDG just ordered more of these...14.8k Sounds like there'd be quite some room for an AI opponent. Pretty wicked-looking avatar there. Is that some upcoming FURY game character? (Wrings hands in anticipation) |
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Post by gliptitude on Sept 19, 2012 13:06:36 GMT -5
In the Kristof Tuts interview that was just posted and linked in the Vectrex forums, he talks about a bank-switched game in his future plans.
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Post by fury on Sept 19, 2012 13:24:48 GMT -5
Yeah, there's absolutely enough room for a 1-player fighting option in VSB. Not sure why there isn't one, though there is a 1-player training mode of some kind.
Yes, that's Frank from my upcoming Overdrive-enabled game, Purgatory.
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 19, 2012 13:30:45 GMT -5
Yes, that's Frank from my upcoming Overdrive-enabled game, Purgatory. Neat! We get a character preview through your avatar. |
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