Title: New Atari 2600 Homebrew - Brik
Post by: TrekMD on September 12, 2013, 00:06:19 AM
Post by: TrekMD on September 12, 2013, 00:06:19 AM
Atari Age user RePixel8 has posted info about this very first game for the Atari 2600. The original thread is here: New 2600 game : "BRIK" (//http). In his own words...
My first game, so I thought I'd share it in my first post
I wanted to create an Arkanoid-style game for the 2600 that that improves on Breakout. Key requirements were:
- Have many individually designed levels (unlike breakout which just has a solid wall).
- Bricks should be displayed as individual blocks with horizontal division, not just solid rows.
- Have bonus objects falling down the screen that can be collected.
- Have an enemy that moves about the screen.
- Fit into 4K for physical cartridge release.
It's been a bit of a challenge squeezing it all into 4K and within the available cycles. However, after a lot of optimisation and many re-writes, it's done and *just* fits, although the sound had to be compromised. It's been a bit of a learning experience I've have thoroughly enjoyed working within the limitations of the hardware and the programming environment.
4K rom is attached. Hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think.
[align=center:16s4lrgy](http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/Brik1_zps92cb2122.png)(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/Brik3_zpsb13bbb3c.png)(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/Brik4_zps44e8c2ee.png)(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/Brik2_zps27f4ce6c.png)[/align:16s4lrgy]
[align=center:16s4lrgy][size=80]Posted with permission from RePixel8.[/size][/align:16s4lrgy]
My first game, so I thought I'd share it in my first post
I wanted to create an Arkanoid-style game for the 2600 that that improves on Breakout. Key requirements were:
- Have many individually designed levels (unlike breakout which just has a solid wall).
- Bricks should be displayed as individual blocks with horizontal division, not just solid rows.
- Have bonus objects falling down the screen that can be collected.
- Have an enemy that moves about the screen.
- Fit into 4K for physical cartridge release.
It's been a bit of a challenge squeezing it all into 4K and within the available cycles. However, after a lot of optimisation and many re-writes, it's done and *just* fits, although the sound had to be compromised. It's been a bit of a learning experience I've have thoroughly enjoyed working within the limitations of the hardware and the programming environment.
4K rom is attached. Hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think.
[align=center:16s4lrgy](http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/Brik1_zps92cb2122.png)(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/Brik3_zpsb13bbb3c.png)(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/Brik4_zps44e8c2ee.png)(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag160/TrekMD/RVG%20Images/Brik2_zps27f4ce6c.png)[/align:16s4lrgy]
[align=center:16s4lrgy][size=80]Posted with permission from RePixel8.[/size][/align:16s4lrgy]
Title: Re: New Atari 2600 Homebrew - Brik
Post by: TL on September 12, 2013, 00:14:41 AM
Post by: TL on September 12, 2013, 00:14:41 AM
This is incredibly cool! I wish he would make a larger ROM version though and take full advantage of the hardware!
Title: Re: New Atari 2600 Homebrew - Brik
Post by: TrekMD on September 12, 2013, 00:18:56 AM
Post by: TrekMD on September 12, 2013, 00:18:56 AM
Seems like folks are trying to see just how much they can get out of the 4K space limit.Â
Title: Re: New Atari 2600 Homebrew - Brik
Post by: Minerals on September 13, 2013, 20:16:58 PM
Post by: Minerals on September 13, 2013, 20:16:58 PM
A simple game, but perfect for the 2600
Title: Re: New Atari 2600 Homebrew - Brik
Post by: zapiy on September 26, 2013, 23:44:23 PM
Post by: zapiy on September 26, 2013, 23:44:23 PM
I love these type of games..
A must for the 2600
A must for the 2600
Title: Re: New Atari 2600 Homebrew - Brik
Post by: TrekMD on November 23, 2013, 15:01:24 PM
Post by: TrekMD on November 23, 2013, 15:01:24 PM
If anyone is interested, this game is going to be released in a cart. In fact, it already was but the first run sold out immediately. A second run is in the works. Check out: http://www.retro-reload.com/ (//http)
Title: Re: New Atari 2600 Homebrew - Brik
Post by: sloan on November 23, 2013, 21:25:31 PM
Post by: sloan on November 23, 2013, 21:25:31 PM
Looks sweet, and I went to the Retro Reload site, but nowhere do I read if this game operates with paddle or stick controllers. Paddles: I am in. Stick: Maybe not.
Title: Re: New Atari 2600 Homebrew - Brik
Post by: zapiy on November 23, 2013, 21:46:31 PM
Post by: zapiy on November 23, 2013, 21:46:31 PM
Anyone getting or got this?
Title: Re: New Atari 2600 Homebrew - Brik
Post by: TrekMD on November 23, 2013, 21:51:24 PM
Post by: TrekMD on November 23, 2013, 21:51:24 PM
I don't have it. I missed the first wave of carts. I signed up to be notified about the second wave.