Jed Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 These have been around a while (new to me tho!) here's another couple of remakes in C64 format. These guys (C64 demo and cracker group 'n0stalgia' ) really went to town on ghosts and goblins especially, filling in a lot of the missing stuff from the original C64 version, it is a really AMAZING job with fantastic work on the music too, a real masterpiece! I haven't tried Commando yet but the same guys did it, so it's bound to be good too. Enjoy: Ghosts and Goblins remake: http://csdb.dk/release/?id=139257 Commando remake: http://csdb.dk/release/?id=137173 If anyone knows of other C64-format remakes, please post ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted February 23, 2018 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2018 Wow I'm going to try this on a real 64. Really shows how lazy the programmers were back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_fjs Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Really shows how lazy the programmers were back in the day. I don't know man, I reckon they're a lot lazier now! Back then there were typically only 3 programmers, who knocked games out in a few months completely in assembly without the vast information on programming we have today. You either had to read a 10,000 page book or work it out for yourself. Graphics crafted by hand, pixel by pixel, music composed by generating your own instruments etc. No textures, no 3D models, no motion capture for animations, no redbook audio or samples, unlimited memory, high level programming languages, 100 man teams with ludicrous budgets... And still all they can knock out is first person shooters! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted February 23, 2018 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2018 I don't know man, I reckon they're a lot lazier now! Back then there were typically only 3 programmers, who knocked games out in a few months completely in assembly without the vast information on programming we have today. You either had to read a 10,000 page book or work it out for yourself. Graphics crafted by hand, pixel by pixel, music composed by generating your own instruments etc. No textures, no 3D models, no motion capture for animations, no redbook audio or samples, unlimited memory, high level programming languages, 100 man teams with ludicrous budgets... And still all they can knock out is first person shooters! :D I agree mate but unfortunately when games were being cross programmed for multiple platforms often you would see lazy ports or A grade games pushed out due to distributor deadlines..ha nothing has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkjedi Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Only have to look at the versions of Altered Beast out there to realise that! Being forced to play through all the different versions for my appearance on the Arcade Perfect podcast last month reinforced that, doubly so because I hate AB with the passion of a 1000 suns. On the new C64 game front, it'd be remiss of me not to bring up the best shooter on the system - Galencia. A heavily inspired by Galaga arcade shooter, it'd be the Press Play on Tape GOTY for 2017 if we actually did that ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_fjs Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Indeed, horrendous ports were made. Golden Axe on the PC Engine makes me cry, no excuses here as the hardware was definitely up to the task. Some bad ports were due to laziness/rushing a deadline, I reckon others were just a battle with the limited hardware of the target device. Funny though as sometimes a less powerful system endes up with the best port. Most C64 arcade ports faired pretty well on average. Admirable for the slow cpu and limited memory, I think the VIC and SID really helped to push the limits. CPU type seems to play a big part too, and I don't just mean speed. For whatever reason, I always find games running on a 6502 or similar variant to be a lot more fluid. Z80 games generally don't seem to run as nice, despite being technically more proficient. I recall reading interviews with programmers citing that they hated working with the Z80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 On the new C64 game front, it'd be remiss of me not to bring up the best shooter on the system - Galencia. A heavily inspired by Galaga arcade shooter, it'd be the Press Play on Tape GOTY for 2017 if we actually did that ;P That does look pretty sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted February 23, 2018 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2018 That does look pretty sweet! Mate I think we need a new thread for all these remakes and homebrews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Mate I think we need a new thread for all these remakes and homebrews! Was thinking the same thing...keep all this goodness in the same place, and people can add to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted February 23, 2018 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2018 Was thinking the same thing...keep all this goodness in the same place, and people can add to it. Do it mate and I'll sticky it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Do it mate and I'll sticky it. Done! it's here: https://www.aussiearcade.com/showthread.php/92694-Remakes-of-Retro-games?p=1157911#post1157911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 On the new C64 game front, it'd be remiss of me not to bring up the best shooter on the system - Galencia. A heavily inspired by Galaga arcade shooter, it'd be the Press Play on Tape GOTY for 2017 if we actually did that ;P I found the 10-level demo version of Galencia and gave it a crack tonight. Not bad at all, I know it's subjective but best shooter on the system, hmmm :) I have soft spots for shooters like Delta, Uridium, Iridis Alpha, Wizball, Dropzone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Anyone seen/tried the new remake of International Karate? Looks extremely well done, some nice additions and features without butchering the original game. http://www.indieretronews.com/2017/12/international-karate-ultimate-released.html?m=1 is this available as a .d64 file anywhere?? I can only find it as a .crt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narf_ Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Did anyone get one I ordered one monday when offloading a pile of ps4s at eb Was hoping it was in but seems pre orders sold out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Did anyone get one I ordered one monday when offloading a pile of ps4s at eb Was hoping it was in but seems pre orders sold out yeah mate. I got one. walked into my local jbhifi today and got one off the shelf. no pre-ordering etc. I'm pretty happy with it, bring back fond memories from my childhood as was my first computer. even my kids are enjoying playing the games. I've loaded up a couple of games that weren't included too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narf_ Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 yeah mate. I got one. walked into my local jbhifi today and got one off the shelf. no pre-ordering etc. I'm pretty happy with it, bring back fond memories from my childhood as was my first computer. even my kids are enjoying playing the games. I've loaded up a couple of games that weren't included too. Cool. I had just over a grand at eb so went I'll try one as was trying to spend up lol. Got excited it was out today but my order still says not available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Got mine today also. Made me want to set up my original c64... Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Anyone who's bought this, what do you think of the joystick quality? Despite the unit getting good reviews the joystick is getting bad press for being quick to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Yet to open mine up so unable to comment. The annoying thing tho is that it only came with 1 joystick, despite having ports for two. Why do manufacturers do stupid shit like this? Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank_fjs Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I don't have one but a friend does. He also dislikes the joystick, said it had bad latency and it's not straight forward to run your own roms. He's packed it away, says he won't bother using it as it really isn't that good and not worth the $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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