New Game - Springbot
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New Game - Springbot
I'm looking for people to play-test my new game for the 48k Spectrum - Springbot - Mars Attack! If you could report any bugs or just give me general feedback that would be great. My main worry is that the game is too easy / difficult or that I've overlooked something game-breaking.
The game is set on a mining facility on the planet Mars which has been invaded by hostile aliens. The aim of the game is to collect fuel cells to power up the reactor, cause an explosion to destroy all the invaders, and then escape back to the ship.
Collect keys to open doors
Pick up gems for bonus points
Website address / Credits - www.andy-farrell.co.uk/springbot/ (under construction)
You can download the .tap file here -
www.andy-farrell.co.uk/springbot/SBOT1.2.zip
The game is set on a mining facility on the planet Mars which has been invaded by hostile aliens. The aim of the game is to collect fuel cells to power up the reactor, cause an explosion to destroy all the invaders, and then escape back to the ship.
Collect keys to open doors
Pick up gems for bonus points
Website address / Credits - www.andy-farrell.co.uk/springbot/ (under construction)
You can download the .tap file here -
www.andy-farrell.co.uk/springbot/SBOT1.2.zip
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My first thought was how smooth it looks. The animation on the characters is excellent. I've only done a few screens but will have another look tomorrow.
Any plans to do a 128k version with AY tunes and sound effects?
Any plans to do a 128k version with AY tunes and sound effects?
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Thanks for the feedback!
'Any plans to do a 128k version with AY tunes and sound effects?'
Absolutely, I just wanted to get the 48K version out there to see what kind of response it got.
'Any plans to do a 128k version with AY tunes and sound effects?'
Absolutely, I just wanted to get the 48K version out there to see what kind of response it got.
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Hi Andy,
congratulations on your first game, and thank you for the mention
The game looks very nice, I would be pleased to assist you further should you like to create an enhanced 128K version.
congratulations on your first game, and thank you for the mention
The game looks very nice, I would be pleased to assist you further should you like to create an enhanced 128K version.
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Very nice. Looks good, plays good and pretty advanced. This isn't your first game is it?
I thought it wasn't AGD at first, because some of the scenery is redrawn, hiding the AGD XOR. Nice touch.
I thought it wasn't AGD at first, because some of the scenery is redrawn, hiding the AGD XOR. Nice touch.
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Very nice, it reminds me Foggy's Quest...
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Thanks! It's my first Spectrum game. I wrote a couple of games for the Commodore Amiga in the '90s using AMOS language. One was a Tetris clone and the other was a vertical shooter. Both sadly lost in the mists of time
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Level of difficult is just about right.
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Beautiful, clean graphic style, looks great.
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Wow, this looks very nice! Love the use of bright 1/0 on the elements, and overall the game reminds me of Starquake.
I like the difficulty, it allows me to explore the map without too much trouble.
Regarding bugs, seems that Springbot likes to do some levitation around the lifts Looks like a limitation of the engine more than something you can fix, but well, it is there.
I like the difficulty, it allows me to explore the map without too much trouble.
Regarding bugs, seems that Springbot likes to do some levitation around the lifts Looks like a limitation of the engine more than something you can fix, but well, it is there.
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It seems there are some hiiden blocks there...
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Completed! Good fun that.presuminged wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2020 4:53 pm I'm looking for people to play-test my new game for the 48k Spectrum - Springbot - Mars Attack! If you could report any bugs or just give me general feedback that would be great. My main worry is that the game is too easy / difficult or that I've overlooked something game-breaking.
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I didn't spot any bugs (there probably is some workaround for the levitation thing, but I don't think it would be worth it). I struggled a bit with the screen where you have to jump across the hanging bars, but working it out is part of the challenge. At first I wondered if those really cool rotating cubes were moving platforms—deadly from below, platform from above—of course I was wrong!
Basically it's great as it is. Looking forward to your next game.
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Yes, game is perfect like that. Also completed it, review released during the weekend...
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Wow guys, thanks for the great feedback!
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I've played it for 20 minutes and it has been a pleasant experience so far. Difficulty is ok, I feel there is not many more screens to pass from where I die. Maybe tomorrow I get better.
I like the main character, it reminds me of a Bubble Bobble baddie, and the screens are well drawn. A fine piece of game indeed.
Thanks for sharing this!
I like the main character, it reminds me of a Bubble Bobble baddie, and the screens are well drawn. A fine piece of game indeed.
Thanks for sharing this!
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The feedback I've been getting is that maybe you need more lives to finish it without saving snapshots.
Here is the latest version which has 3 extra life pickups dotted around the map.
http://www.andy-farrell.co.uk/springbot/SBOT1.3.zip
Here is the latest version which has 3 extra life pickups dotted around the map.
http://www.andy-farrell.co.uk/springbot/SBOT1.3.zip
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Sounds good to me. 3 lives with 3 extras, or 5 lives total, would bring it in-line with some of the fairer oldschool games.presuminged wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:17 pm The feedback I've been getting is that maybe you need more lives to finish it without saving snapshots.
Here is the latest version which has 3 extra life pickups dotted around the map.
http://www.andy-farrell.co.uk/springbot/SBOT1.3.zip
For interest, how many lives do you need to finish it? The author is usually by far the best player.
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I've completed the game on 3 lives before but not collected all the gems. I tried to play a perfect game tonight in the latest version and failed twice!