Petscii Robots for Atari now available.
Added 2021-08-23 23:31:42 +0000 UTCI'm about 50% done with the video discussing the challenges of this port. I expect you guys will like that. But for the moment, I'm opening up the order books for the game. Digital downloads available immediately. Boxed copies will start shipping in 2-3 weeks.
https://www.the8bitguy.com/product/petscii-robots-for-atari/
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Hmm... depends on how fast the KIM-1 can output on its serial port. You can write games for VT-100 output, even action games as some games on CP/M prove. I would think that the scrolling would be a bit choppy tough, even if the KIM-1 can somehow manage 33.6. ^^'
BastetFurry
2021-08-25 20:15:35 +0000 UTCUnderstood, thanks for the information. I have been thinking about buying an 800, but I am also patiently waiting for the Commander X16 :^)
Ryan Helinski
2021-08-25 14:04:57 +0000 UTCThat would be.... challenging to say the least.
The 8-Bit Guy
2021-08-25 02:29:19 +0000 UTCI'm looking forward to the Kim-1 compatible version. :D
2021-08-25 00:33:43 +0000 UTCObviously it's untested as I don't have a 400 with a memory mod on it. But in theory, it should work with the same adapter that has been tested on the other Atari machine.
The 8-Bit Guy
2021-08-24 21:36:43 +0000 UTCThe keyboard on the 400 is pretty horrible. Will you be supporting an SNES controller on the Atari 8-bit machines?
Ryan Helinski
2021-08-24 21:14:13 +0000 UTCYes, indeed! Petscii Robots is one of my proudest achievements!
The 8-Bit Guy
2021-08-24 16:36:18 +0000 UTCI should think it would work. But keep in mind this game is played on the keyboard or an SNES adapter. So the keyboard on the 400 would be miserable.
The 8-Bit Guy
2021-08-24 16:35:19 +0000 UTCDamn I wish I still had my atari 400.
Mikeybg
2021-08-24 14:34:09 +0000 UTCI only have a 400 with the stock amount of RAM. I have a kit for upgrading the memory to 48kB, but I wonder if there are other limitations.
Ryan Helinski
2021-08-24 13:48:34 +0000 UTCYour game development videos are just awesome, I just re-watched all the Planet X³ videos, because it is so interesting,
André Scheffler
2021-08-24 09:10:49 +0000 UTCI think with time we will see ports to every 6502 system under the sun, which is a good thing by the way. <3 [imagine this strikeouted, patreon won't let me do it]To ship a more obscure one, Yugoslavians Galaksija next? :D[/imagine this strikeouted, patreon won't let me do it] Disregard that, i really thought the Galaksija had a 6502 clone. o.o
BastetFurry
2021-08-24 08:16:34 +0000 UTCIt's been awesome, being able to follow the progress of this game and how you covered it in your videos. Great work on the game itself, but outstanding transparency and expectation management as well. I hope you take enough time to reflect on this and be proud of yourself!
Jan-Marten de Boer
2021-08-24 06:32:28 +0000 UTCCan’t wait.
John Tuccitto
2021-08-24 01:56:38 +0000 UTCYes, the digital downloads are used for emulators or modern SD-card systems that emulate a disk drive, etc.
The 8-Bit Guy
2021-08-24 01:03:15 +0000 UTCIt seems to be stalled at the moment. The guy that was working on it said he was taking a break. Not sure how long that will be.
The 8-Bit Guy
2021-08-24 01:01:38 +0000 UTC@Jon it'll also work on original hardware if you the means to put it on a floppy; load an sd card with an sd card loader; etc.
walt m
2021-08-24 00:55:03 +0000 UTCI was confused as it said "digital download" and I thought that the original machines pre-dated the internet. Must be for virtual machines.
Jon Christensen
2021-08-24 00:30:04 +0000 UTCHow's the IIGS version coming along?
Avery G
2021-08-24 00:18:54 +0000 UTCAtari 8-bit computers. Description says: "Tested to work on the 800, 800XL, 1200XL, 130XE, and XEGS."
Wanderley Ceschim
2021-08-24 00:05:51 +0000 UTCSo is this for the original Atari or the VCS that came out last year? I would be interested in a VCS version.
Jon Christensen
2021-08-23 23:57:12 +0000 UTC
