Electrobots - new game for Elk/Beeb/Master

[0xC0DE]

After finishing monochrome Elementum, I wanted to create a game in MODE 5.
I have no idea where this is going but I am drawing tiles, objects, enemies, etc.
I'm thinking about a multi screen world with puzzles and secrets. Think Citadel.

This is an impression of 6 such screens stitched together:

[Kecske Bak]

The graphics are looking gorgeous - I can't wait to play this!

[fwibbler]

[SNIP]
I'm thinking about a multi screen world with puzzles and secrets.

So, we're finally getting a port of WonderboyIII: The Dragons Trap!
Thats excellent news!

[0xC0DE]

The graphics are looking gorgeous - I can't wait to play this!

Thanks! It could be some time before anyone can play this

[0xC0DE]

[SNIP]
I'm thinking about a multi screen world with puzzles and secrets.

So, we're finally getting a port of WonderboyIII: The Dragons Trap!
Thats excellent news!

Yeah, about that...

[fwibbler]

The graphics are looking gorgeous - I can't wait to play this!

Thanks! It could be some time before anyone can play this

Thats ok. We love development diaries and progress updates...

[0xC0DE]

Progress update.
In theory I could create 16x16 rooms. These are some test rooms.
Enemies are now in, but can't harm you yet.
Animation is still smooth. Player (robot) at 50fps.

https://youtu.be/DY-SJ8Sann0

[derek]

Hi,

Nice video, is there any sound and playable demo?

[0xC0DE]

Thanks derek! No, not at this point, sorry.

[fwibbler]

Thats looking really good now.
Nice animation on the enemies and nice busy looking screens.

[0xC0DE]

Thats looking really good now.
Nice animation on the enemies and nice busy looking screens.

Thank you!

[controlbreak]

Looking fab, can't wait to play it!

[richardtoohey]

Animation is still smooth.

What an understatement!

It's looking silky smooth - seen the animations scrolling past on my Twitter lurking. And so much happening on-screen as well!

[0xC0DE]

Thanks for the positive response everyone!

[0xC0DE]

Update: https://twitter.com/0xC0DE6502/status/1 ... 82914?s=20

Game stats like lives, energy, score, inventory
Enemy collision detection
Collect objects

[lurkio]

Completely brilliant!

[0xC0DE]

Completely brilliant!

Thank you!

[0xC0DE]

Progress update.
Working on the game world after implementing many, many game features.
Actually 2 game worlds: one normal and one under water.
Very frequent updates on Twitter (with moving pictures, ooh! ) https://twitter.com/0xC0DE6502

[FourthStone]

Been following on twitter Can't wait to play this it has all kinds of goodness

[ash73]

Amazing looking, and fast too. Absolutely no hint of flicker, nearly all the professional games used to flicker like crazy back in the day, it looks like it's running on a playstation. Brilliant!

[0xC0DE]

That's great to hear! I take great pride in having no sprite flicker and smooth animation on my Electron

[tomlinson]

Absolutely amazing work, I can barely believe it's possible!... Wish I could code games like this.

I've just ordered Elementum.

[billcarr2005]

It's looking fantastic!

Can't wait to play it

I've had the (unofficial) opportunity to play through an old build and it's a great game

[0xC0DE]

I'm glad it's appreciated! And thanks for ordering Elementum!

[gidandridge]

Wow - this looks amazing so far.

[fwibbler]

It's really looking good.
Have you decided on the aim of the game (and a storyline) yet?
How much ram do you have left for hings like sound, attract screen, etc...?

[0xC0DE]

I sort of have a storyline and goal in mind, but it's still evolving.
At the moment I have 4.5Kb of free RAM and I'm trying to cram in as many rooms as possible.

[0xC0DE]

New gameplay video: https://youtu.be/JDQuOyekBtA

[lurkio]

New gameplay video: https://youtu.be/JDQuOyekBtA

It's looking great! Will you be adding any sound effects?

[0xC0DE]

New gameplay video: https://youtu.be/JDQuOyekBtA

It's looking great! Will you be adding any sound effects?

Thanks!
Yes, in the playable demo later this month