New Atari 2600 Homebrew - DK Arcade 2600

TrekMD · January 24, 2014, 22:59:42 PM

Atari Age users ieposta and Byte Knight are currently working on another version of the venerable Donkey Kong for the Atari 2600 titled DK Arcade 2600. This title is different from Donkey Kong VCS and it is being done using Batari Basic. As you can see, this version does not use vertical scrolling to create the entire playing field.

Check out the images and videos below for this port that is also excellent. The original thread along with binary files is located here: DK Arcade 2600. Progress files. Source code. Help appreciated.

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Pie Factor Preview
DK Arcade 2600 Cement Pie Level

Elevator Level Preview
DK Arcade 2600 Elevator Level![/align:14pko3fa]

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TL · January 24, 2014, 23:13:57 PM

Looks pretty good so far, Kong seems to have put on weight though!Â :4:

TrekMD · January 24, 2014, 23:19:24 PM

LOLÂ At least he looks like Kong and not the Gingerbread Man!Â

zapiy · February 07, 2014, 00:54:41 AM

That does look good indeed...

TrekMD · February 07, 2014, 01:21:40 AM

It's very impressive to see what programmers can do now with the 2600!

TrekMD · February 20, 2014, 03:02:58 AM

If you haven't been checking on this, you need to head to the thread over in AA and check out the latest binary.Â The latest version has all four screens!Â Yes, a 2600 version of DK with all the screens!Â Go here to check it out:Â DK Arcade 2600. New 4-Level Demo!Â Here is a video of this latest version in action...

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ls650 · February 20, 2014, 03:40:03 AM

It is amazing what programmers are getting the 2600 to do these days!

TrekMD · October 15, 2014, 00:15:20 AM

Just a quick update on this.Â The final demo of this game has been released.Â Check the development thread (link on first post) for the binaries.Â

sloan · October 17, 2014, 23:31:24 PM

This looks great, and I am glad the programmer decided against the vertically scrolling screen and flat girders. How soon will this be available for sale?

TrekMD · October 17, 2014, 23:32:42 PM

Well, this is one of two different versions.Â The other one does have flat girders and vertical scrolling for all the levels.Â No word on when/if this will be sold.