[C64] QUOD INIT EXIT games

[saimo]

Hi,

since we're all amigans here, I guess many, like me, first owned a C64... well, I'd like to inform those who still hold dear that machine that a new preview of HOC INIT EXIT - a toy game for the C64 I fiddle with in my spare time - is now available: check it out on CSDb.



List of changes:
 - added music (by Richard Bayliss);
 - added hiscores;
 - added game over notification;
 - improved graphics in a few places;
 - made title screen colorful.

Enjoy!

[som99]

Hi,

since we're all amigans here, I guess many, like me, first owned a C64... well, I'd like to inform those who still hold dear that machine that a new preview of HOC INIT EXIT - a toy game for the C64 I fiddle with in my spare time - is now available: check it out on CSDb.

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List of changes:
 - added music (by Richard Bayliss);
 - added hiscores;
 - added game over notification;
 - improved graphics in a few places;
 - made title screen colorful.

Enjoy!

Nice work! Thank you for sharing, I will try it out when I get home from work

[saimo]

Nice work!

Thanks

Thank you for sharing, I will try it out when I get home from work

You're welcome, I hope you'll have some fun with it!

[saimo]

Hello,

I'd simply like to inform you that since the previous announcement there have been a couple of updates.
The changes are minor:
* fixed a badly positioned variable assignment which inhibited the reset of difficulty at the beginning of a new game;
* fixed color flickering occurring when the "GAME OVER" string was flashing and the pig was on the first or second platform;
* retouched graphics slightly;
* sped-up a little platforms generation.

The preview is available on the CSDb page as usual.

[skurk]

Great to see more C64 coders here Cool work, I'll try your game later tonight.

[Franko]

Hi Saimo, great to see someone still coding new stuff for the C64, well done...

Just downloaded it and am about to give it a go on my C64 emulator on my iMac, let you know what I think of it soon...

Keep on coding...

Franko

[fishy_fiz]

Nice, next to the classic (68k) amigas the c64 is my favorite machine, so its always good to see new software for it. Looks quite nice from the picture, I'll have to have a look later (mostly hi-res too I see, which isnt common with lots of color).

[saimo]

Great to see more C64 coders here

Well, I can't really call myself "C64 coder", as my knowledge is very limited... I wish I had time to become one, but unfortunately it isn't possible :/
Anyway, I'm glad that sometimes I have the chance of retouching this little toy project of mine.

Cool work, I'll try your game later tonight.

Thanks, have fun!

[saimo]

@Franko

Thank you, I hope my little game will at least bring a smile on your face (it isn't meant to be a serious game)

[saimo]

Nice, next to the classic (68k) amigas the c64 is my favorite machine, so its always good to see new software for it. Looks quite nice from the picture, I'll have to have a look later

Enjoy

(mostly hi-res too I see, which isnt common with lots of color).

Well spotted: it's entirely HIRES.

[Franko]

Hi saimo,

Just gave it a try their, runs perfectly on my iMac, (got to level 6).

Congratulations, really neat and very well done gfx and a real catchy little tune...

Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your game...

[saimo]

@Franko

Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you liked the game

BTW: the music is by Richard Bayliss and I find it nice as well (especially the start screen tune).

[saimo]

Preview 3 is available now - get it  here



List of changes since version 2c:
* added end-of-level special phase (including new graphics and music);
* improved graphics;
* added catches notification;
* added music fadeout;
* improved platforms variety;
* fixed a bug in the chart saving routine (only the first save would work);
* made many speed and memory optimizations;
* made lots of other changes (mostly internal, for future development).

(To administrators: since I'll be posting about all versions always in this thread, is it possible to remove the "2" from the title?)

[saimo]

Here I am again, happy to announce that the final version is now out!



QUOD INIT EXIT can be freely downloaded from the CSDb page.

Enjoy!

P.S. for administrators: is it possible to update the thread title with "[C64] QUOD INIT EXIT"? Thanks.

[saimo]

I'd like to inform you that I've just relased a little update.
Changes:
 * fixed the flicker of some pixels, which was visible only on real machines and accurate emulators;
 * added level part to score shown in in-game screen;
 * compressed the program for faster loading;
 * made various other minor changes.

Here are a few updated screenshots:











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