Yeah for sure! Dealing with limited memory and working with the memory banks is crazy tough and these folks create great games - like it’s hard to make a game but they have the extra challenge of SO many limitations as you mentioned.
the stuff being worked on for intellivision is mind blowing. smb1, "intellivania", contra, megaman 2, dragon warrior.... its all on youtube! a completed metroidvania style action rpg called the sorrow of gadahalan or something like that. mind blowing stuff. and the colecovision super games module stuff..... bentley bear for 7800.... atariblast for the 8bit.... like wtf....
I remember the first time I saw Draconian at PRGE. I thought it was a game running on an Atari 8-bit computer. Mind blown when I saw that it was a 2600 game. Actually, my brain was in complete tatters and I was drowning in nostalgia because 2018 PRGE was the first time in 20+ years I saw the Atari 2600 and 8bit computers all set up and running. Great video, Adam.
Thanks for being the 1000th! UA-cam sent me an animated gif 😅 maybe I’ll put it in the next video. And yes i I think this is one of the very best games to ever bless this system
@@HippoBytes Wait, wait, wait.. this game does voice synth without the voice box?! Now that, is absolutely amazing. Can you imagine such a thing being released in 1980? I have heard voice work on much newer, more powerful hardware that doesn't sound as good. If you want an example of this...play Bad Dudes for the Nes. Actually don't, your ears will thank you. ;)
I wouldn't say I'm a fan of the 2600. I would say that I love all gaming across every platform and generation. Here's the thing, seeing a game push a console to its limits is a truly special thing. However, when a game reaches beyond that and nails everything...now that is truly spectacular. For one collector to another, nice find. Addendum- I started gaming back in 1986 with the Nes and Sega Master System. I didn't become a diehard gamer until I recieved the Sega Genesis in 1989. My area of expertise is in the 4th and 5th generations of gaming. This is where the majority of my collection resides. However, I'm finding that I am slowly being drawn to the 2nd generation. The earliest console in our collection is an Atari 7800 that was supposedly purchased in 1984 during the test market rollout.
I have essentially four of the same Arcade1ups in my family room: Star Wars. Rampage. Namco Cabinet with Ms. Pacman, Galaga, Galaxian. Atari 10-in-1 (which needs a screen fix.)
@@HippoBytes Galagon, lady Bug, Mappy, Medieval Mayhem, Scramble, Space Rocks, Star Castle, Frosty 2, Super Cobra, Wizard of Wor all available at Atariage atariage.com/store/
@@HippoBytes I played Bosconnian a lot in the arcades but didn't even see a 2600 until I was in my teens. Anything Atari was incredibly expensive and rare. We had the British stuff in New Zealand (ZX81, Spectrum, Amstrad, etc) then slowly we got the USA stuff: TRS80 (I still fondly remember them being called TRaSh 80, hehe), VIC20, C64. Atari only made a name for themselves in NZ with the ST. Even then, the Amiga was massively dominant over the Atari. Nintendo didn't even get a look in until much later. I've seen 1 NES that I can ever remember, and that was a collector's machine. Oh, we did have Apple II though. Schools were full of them. It was like our BBC micro :-)
@@tenmillionvolts Super interesting. I love my TRS-80. Also loved my C64 and Amiga - haha. I just feel bad you didn't get Super Mario 3 accessible because that was an amazing game for the time.
Just to correct the reviewer, the voice (and rest of the game) are using additional hardware. It’s an enhanced version of the dpc additional chips technique with capabilities for digital sound. These home brews are remarkable work but one thing most don’t realize is that massive memory is added (impossible in the old days) and additional coprocessing chips. It IS NOT JUST modern programming techniques. Lol
Thanks for the info. Not familiar on the details hardware side. I just know that most other Atari Age games with voice require the Voice Box. This one did not.
This is a very good imitation of Bosconian. I have the real thing on a plug-and-play joystick. It is not one of my favorite games, but it looks awesome on the 2600. I wonder if they have support chips on the cartridge, like extra RAM? The graphics are too good. I read online that it is a 32K cartridge, which is huge for a 2600.
Yeah there are 32K ROM carts, look at the Melody board. BUT, its still so very impressive because you still have to work with the extremely limited RAM.
Holy cow !!! This is indeed unbelievable !! For anyone who knows anything about how extremely limited the 2600 is, this is very impressive !!!
I was blown away by this game more than any other 2600 VCS game I've played.
The current homebrew games on many vintage consoles are simply jaw dropping when one considers the limited assets.
Yeah for sure! Dealing with limited memory and working with the memory banks is crazy tough and these folks create great games - like it’s hard to make a game but they have the extra challenge of SO many limitations as you mentioned.
@@HippoBytes Exactly, and since resources and hardware is so limited, I would assume they are programming via binary.
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the stuff being worked on for intellivision is mind blowing. smb1, "intellivania", contra, megaman 2, dragon warrior.... its all on youtube! a completed metroidvania style action rpg called the sorrow of gadahalan or something like that. mind blowing stuff. and the colecovision super games module stuff..... bentley bear for 7800.... atariblast for the 8bit.... like wtf....
I remember the first time I saw Draconian at PRGE. I thought it was a game running on an Atari 8-bit computer. Mind blown when I saw that it was a 2600 game. Actually, my brain was in complete tatters and I was drowning in nostalgia because 2018 PRGE was the first time in 20+ years I saw the Atari 2600 and 8bit computers all set up and running. Great video, Adam.
Thanks Young! I had to make up a word that describe my mind being blown and then some. I was “horsebuckled”.
Its a remake if Bosconian! I Love it!
It’s so fun to play - they did great
This was one I got as soon as it was released. Great game! Keep the videos coming.
Thanks for the nice comments!
I’ve got over a hundred 2600 games and this is among my favorite,might even be in top 5.I’m your 1000th subbed.
Thanks for being the 1000th! UA-cam sent me an animated gif 😅 maybe I’ll put it in the next video. And yes i I think this is one of the very best games to ever bless this system
That's amazing. They even got the mini-map on there.
Yeah this game still blows me away.
Speech synthesis on a 2600??? Mind blowing!!!
Yeah! You can buy a voicevox thing on AtariAge but this does it with no additional hardware! 🤯
@@HippoBytes
Wait, wait, wait.. this game does voice synth without the voice box?! Now that, is absolutely amazing. Can you imagine such a thing being released in 1980? I have heard voice work on much newer, more powerful hardware that doesn't sound as good. If you want an example of this...play Bad Dudes for the Nes. Actually don't, your ears will thank you. ;)
I have NO idea how that did that but yes, truly amazing
I wouldn't say I'm a fan of the 2600. I would say that I love all gaming across every platform and generation. Here's the thing, seeing a game push a console to its limits is a truly special thing. However, when a game reaches beyond that and nails everything...now that is truly spectacular. For one collector to another, nice find.
Addendum- I started gaming back in 1986 with the Nes and Sega Master System. I didn't become a diehard gamer until I recieved the Sega Genesis in 1989. My area of expertise is in the 4th and 5th generations of gaming. This is where the majority of my collection resides. However, I'm finding that I am slowly being drawn to the 2nd generation. The earliest console in our collection is an Atari 7800 that was supposedly purchased in 1984 during the test market rollout.
Thanks for sharing! I absolutely agree with you. And thanks for the background, I always love to hear where food got in.
@@HippoBytes
You're more than welcome my friend. I think I'm going to have to subscribe to your channel. One question...food?
One of the next games I'm buying for sure
Definately one to own. I had no idea there were SO MANY homebrews running around.
@@HippoBytes Hozer is a really good homebrew seller.
@@masterscambaiters3121 Any recs I should go hunt for?
Great video, and great homebrew game! I will have to look into a copy.
Thats a must have
I have essentially four of the same Arcade1ups in my family room: Star Wars. Rampage. Namco Cabinet with Ms. Pacman, Galaga, Galaxian. Atari 10-in-1 (which needs a screen fix.)
I have a new arcade now - and added a few more. I have a short on it but I need to do a video.
Any game made by Spiceware and Champ Games are winners. I have Draconian and its a great game. A must buy for any 2600 fan.
What are a few you would you recommend next by them? It’s like 2600 perfection.
@@HippoBytes Galagon, lady Bug, Mappy, Medieval Mayhem, Scramble, Space Rocks, Star Castle, Frosty 2, Super Cobra, Wizard of Wor all available at Atariage atariage.com/store/
Perfect, thanks!
Space Rocks is a brilliant version of Asteroids. Choice of vector or solid graphics. Like Asteroids Deluxe you can choose large starships.
Favourite 2600 shooter
Definitely mine now too
Reminds me a little of Z-pilot on c64. Yeah, I’d play this in a heartbeat.
Yes z-pilot! I’ve been trying to remember that for a while
This game Draconian reminds me a little of Sinistar and Vanguard combined.
That would be awesome to make a Sinistar from this! If you want to see what it's REALLY like: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosconian
Just got my first 2600. Very rare machine here in NZ. I started looking for games and what do I find? A bosconnian clone. Awesome!
And that is one of the best ones. Did you have one as a kid?
@@HippoBytes I played Bosconnian a lot in the arcades but didn't even see a 2600 until I was in my teens. Anything Atari was incredibly expensive and rare. We had the British stuff in New Zealand (ZX81, Spectrum, Amstrad, etc) then slowly we got the USA stuff: TRS80 (I still fondly remember them being called TRaSh 80, hehe), VIC20, C64. Atari only made a name for themselves in NZ with the ST. Even then, the Amiga was massively dominant over the Atari. Nintendo didn't even get a look in until much later. I've seen 1 NES that I can ever remember, and that was a collector's machine. Oh, we did have Apple II though. Schools were full of them. It was like our BBC micro :-)
@@tenmillionvolts Super interesting. I love my TRS-80. Also loved my C64 and Amiga - haha. I just feel bad you didn't get Super Mario 3 accessible because that was an amazing game for the time.
I was a big fan of the arcade game Bosconian...had no idea there was a 2600 port... a pretty good one it would seem.
Thats a must have - one of the best homebrews IMO
Is on a 32K ram cart? Very impressive game.
Love Medieval Mayhem.
Yep, it is a 32K cart
Amazing. It’s incredible what the advent of cheap memory and decades of programming experience has done for the classic homebrew community.
Seriously! David Cranes (Pitfall) new game is also super legit and fun.
Excellent video. Is that a heavy Atari 2600 in front of the video?
😅 That angle makes it look big and heavy but no, it's not heavy at all.
Just to correct the reviewer, the voice (and rest of the game) are using additional hardware. It’s an enhanced version of the dpc additional chips technique with capabilities for digital sound. These home brews are remarkable work but one thing most don’t realize is that massive memory is added (impossible in the old days) and additional coprocessing chips. It IS NOT JUST modern programming techniques. Lol
Thanks for the info. Not familiar on the details hardware side. I just know that most other Atari Age games with voice require the Voice Box. This one did not.
This is a very good imitation of Bosconian. I have the real thing on a plug-and-play joystick. It is not one of my favorite games, but it looks awesome on the 2600.
I wonder if they have support chips on the cartridge, like extra RAM? The graphics are too good. I read online that it is a 32K cartridge, which is huge for a 2600.
Yeah there are 32K ROM carts, look at the Melody board. BUT, its still so very impressive because you still have to work with the extremely limited RAM.
As soon as I get more cash, I'm getting this game along with Synthcart!
This is certainly one to own. Is the synthcart the voice thing? You don’t need it for this actually. Isn’t that nuts?
@@HippoBytes It's a music maker that uses the Keyboard controllers.
@@McOuchies Ohhh I see. I will have to check that out.
I would love to purchase this game!
I'm a huge Bosconian fan! Any way to make this happen?
You can buy it from: atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1107
The enemy can also be destroyed by letting them crash in objects.
Thats a solid tip!