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Many moons ago, and many mooncrestas ago, Bob endeavored to create another masterpiece - MOONCRESTA (2011). But this wasn't any "simple" task. His work represents months of intricate R&D to match the original, not just byte by byte, but bit by bit. He checked to see if anyone had done prior porting to other machines, but not to be. He was embarking on his own unchartered adventure.
Here's some arcade (ca.1980) datum:
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8745
Here's some arcade gameplay:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xabughyUB4E
Here's the original (ca.19111) 7800 blog:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/185441-moon-cresta-7800/
He even disassembled the original Z80 processor code and here was that result:
MOONCRESTA_Z80_Disassy2011.rtf 255.31KB
2 downloads
Once disassembled he was able to actually change the code and watch the gameplay changes, thereby gaining full understanding of the original game (concepts) so he could precisely port it to the 7800, as best as possible. Attention to details that most cannot imagine. If you like math and want to see how he does the docking sequence, take a look at the disassembly (below).
Bob has approved my including the full 7800 game disassembly…
MoonCrestaDisassy1.rtf 571.13KB
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The general work I perform on games takes days or weeks, but I hereby celebrate Bob's original design which took untold months, if not years. The ship-docking and player control for the docking is phenomenal in this game. And the color renderings are amazing. In my opinion, this game is a must-have for both Atari 7800 game-collectors and game players.
That said, to preserve the original design I wouldn't want to do anything beyond changing the name and updating the title screen and convert to invincibility. We attempt invincibility to enhance gameplay and to be able to witness more of the game, and to train to be able to play the original game even better. But what to name the game? Here's what I was thinking: MOONCRESTA -> MOONCREST A -> MOONCREST B. That's it, plan B, rev B, an engineer's job well done.
Try these, and if you like the game, buy it!!!
MOONCREST B, NTSC binary
MOONCREST_B_31EE.bin 32KB
2 downloads
MOONCREST B, NTSC emulator
MoonCrest_B_32K.a78 32.13KB
2 downloads
MOONCREST B, PAL binary
MOONCREST_B_PAL_2729.bin 32KB
1 downloads
MOONCREST B, PAL emulator
MoonCrest_B_PAL_32K.a78 32.13KB
0 downloads
Here it is on sale now.
http://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1012
Enjoy all,
///Blueman///