Retro Video Gamer

Starting the year in style, HuCast Games - the publishers behind various brand new releases for the Dreamcast - have announced that an all new platformer is heading to Sega's fabled console. Alice's Mom's Rescue is a traditional 2D adventure featuring the gameplay we all know and love wrapped up in a pixelated package.

Instead of opting to push the 128-bit console to its limits, this newly announced homebrew release looks set to focus more on gameplay elements than polygon power. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Nicky Boom and Toki Tori, Alice's Mom's Rescue not only features the familiar platforming elements, but also a puzzle side to its on-screen action.

While HuCast Games have said very little about this new title, you can expect to see it arriving as a physical release later this year. Until then, those interested will be pleased to hear that PC and Android versions of the game are already available.

Orion's site also indicates that game will be available for Jaguar CD, though it doesn't specify when.  Links to the PC and Android versions appear on Orion's page.  Below is a video of the game in action.

[align=center:peb9lteu]Alice's Mom's Rescue - Indie 2D platformer on Vimeo (//http)[/align:peb9lteu]

Sources:
Retro Collect (//http)
Orion's Indie Retro Games' Shop (//http)

Hmm, im all i favour of new releases, but this looks very basic and a bit dull looking to play, and the animation is awful looking, i love pixel art so 2d platformer is not a problem for me on the DC, but there are better looking Amiga PD games out there! So i wont be looking forward to this one!

I kinda like the look of it, even if it is pretty basic. Cool it's coming out for so many platforms!

I do find it rather insulting that when stormworks was updating us with trying to port Heretic onto the Jaguar, everywhere but here it was mocked and ridiculed as no-talent, illegal etc... But lately all those same people who did the ridicule over that are releasing roms of really crappy, low quality ST games and more 8-bit crap like this game.

Quote from: "64bitRuss"I do find it rather insulting that when stormworks was updating us with trying to port Heretic onto the Jaguar, everywhere but here it was mocked and ridiculed as no-talent, illegal etc... But lately all those same people who did the ridicule over that are releasing roms of really crappy, low quality ST games and more 8-bit crap like this game.

No offence Russ, but I really don't see what any of that has to do with this game. This game is being made by Orion, the same guy who made the Jag games Elansar, Philia, and Yopaz: IceStar. Maybe I missed something here, and please correct me if did, but I've never seen him make derogatory comments about other people's work. He's just a guy who likes to make games for old consoles. Sure they don't push the hardware, but they are still fun games that I've enjoyed and I appreciate his effort

Someone plans to release a game for systems that haven't been officially supported for 15 or 20 years...
and people still find something to complain about....

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and if we did not complain what else would humans do lol.

The game's available for Android already and PC, so it can be played there instead of getting it for one of the retro consoles. 

Orion has posted an updated about the game:  Well, good news, Alice's Mom's Rescue, my new pixel 2D platformer game is fully working on Jaguar!  It will play at 30Fps, on Jaguar CD, Memory Track support, and this will be a world premiere Hybrid CD!  You get both Jaguar and PC Windows version on the same CD!

Jag and PC version on the same disc, very cool!

I may just have to grab this for the Dreamcast.  So many games coming out this year for the DC, I love it.

Looks good until you watch the video unfortunately.

As previously said, the animation looks poor and the moving/jumping mechanic looks very basic.

Pity.

For those interested, this is available for ordering already in Limited Edition and Standard Edition.

Order Standard Edition Here (//http)

Order Limited Edition Here (//http)

Thanks for the info I'm still trying to decide if I want to get this for the DC or the Jag. I would assume they're both the same, might come down to controller preference.

The official announcement about the JagCD release of the game has been made along with a potential ROM release:  The game will soon be available for the Jaguar CD, on professionally pressed CD in a DVD case + manual. (like Philia)  It plays at 30 fps in NTSC, and 25 fps in PAL. It support the Memory Track cartridge with automatic saving.

The CD will also include a PC Windows version ! (Hybrid CD)

Quote from: "TrekMD"The official announcement about the JagCD release of the game has been made along with a potential ROM release:  The game will soon be available for the Jaguar CD, on professionally pressed CD in a DVD case + manual. (like Philia)  It plays at 30 fps in NTSC, and 25 fps in PAL. It support the Memory Track cartridge with automatic saving.

The CD will also include a PC Windows version ! (Hybrid CD)

Cool! I decided I'm going with the Jag version so I will be grabbing this as soon as it goes up for sale I can't play platformers with an analog stick, and I'll take the d-pad on the Jag Pro Controller over the DC controller any day!

I'll have to keep watch to make sure I can post when it goes on sale. 

Looks like its gone one sale guys.

Quote from: "zapiy"Looks like its gone one sale guys.

The JagCD version?

Nah the DC lol...sorry..

Just saw a post by Orion over at AA, he's saying the Jag version should be available on his website next Wednesday!

http://onorisoft.free.fr/retro.htm (http://onorisoft.free.fr/retro.htm)

I dont have a Jag, or DC, but I applaud his efforts as its 100% more than I can do.

This is also harder than a normal game as instead of solving puzzles, you have to resolve enigmas!

Good work

The JagCD version (which also includes the Windows version) is now available here:  http://onorisoft.free.fr/retroshop/alice_jag.htm (http://onorisoft.free.fr/retroshop/alice_jag.htm)

For those in the US who want to save on shipping, the game will be available here:  http://console5.com/store/software/atari/jaguar-cd.html (http://console5.com/store/software/atari/jaguar-cd.html)

If you don't have a Jaguar CD, SkunkBoard (rev2&3) owners can play the game with the 6MB ROM of the game included on the CD !

Thanks Trek, just ordered

Great stuff fella..

Quote from: "Shadowrunner"Thanks Trek, just ordered :)

For those wishing for a Jag cartridge version, you're in luck! http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281682042646?ru= ... 26_rdc%3D1 (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281682042646?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D281682042646%26_rdc%3D1)

There is only 4 carts being made, one for the creator of the game and 3 to be sold on ebay. The listing above is for the first of those 3. I would imagine these will go for a lot of money!

Those will get expensive fast!

Well the last cartridge is up for sale http://www.ebay.com/itm/281697996966 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/281697996966)

The first one went for 155 EUR, and the second for 350 EUR!

I think I'm happy with my two CD versions.  :)

Quote from: "TrekMD"I think I'm happy with my two CD versions.  :)

Yeah, I don't want a cartridge that bad! I'm fine with CD too

A video review of the game has been posted by the guys from JagCorner (review by Adam Koralik).

[align=center:21s8z4q4]http://youtu.be/tQVz5Ts-3p4[/align:21s8z4q4]

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CRZMyaHUAAAztOA.jpg)

Our RVGland twitter handle was tweeted earlier today with the above image and news of this new cartridge release..

Yes people this game is now available on a brandnew cartridge in a box and I think it looks awesome.

I always love to see stuff like this and as you know we always love to promote new stuff like this so if your looking to get this game follow the link below.

More info on purchasing the game HERE (//http)

Great packaging as always from these guys. I'm fine with the CD but this is great for those who don't have the add-on. Fun little game too

This is very cool indeed for those who don't have a JagCD.