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OK, got some improvements there. The timing of things still is a bit wonky, but got a lot better.

Unfortunately, since this was my first "big" game for DOS, there are still some issues I might never really fix without a big rewrite.

Following this V2.1, I might end up doing this big overhaul, but it would take quite a long time. Meanwhile, this new version should be enough for the compilation :)

OK, got Adlib and OPL2LPT working fine. PC Speaker works well, but oddly, there's some delay with the sound starting. It's been a while since I last touched this interrupt handling code.

Also got VGA graphics to work, but it will still use the CGA art (but at least there will be no dithering and potentially faster).

I hope to ship this by tomorrow, if that's OK. 

I would be honoured if you do...but this was actually only on the CGA Jam.

My only game on the (MS-)DOS Game Jam was the 32-bit version of Derelict (https://itch.io/jam/ms-dos-game-jam-3/rate/974016), but I guess you're referring to another game jam?

Sadly, no - this was the first time I was working with the OPL chip. But since my other games do have Adlib/SB support, if you give me a couple of days, I can fix this.

The GBA port is shaping up nicely, despite still being a bit slow.

I have a common core among the games and different, but slightly intercompatible game engines, all written in C90.

You can check the code here: https://github.com/TheFakeMontyOnTheRun/space-trashman-blues

UI improved!

Controls really need another pass for refinement, but I intend to rewrite the renderer, so to allow me smoother movement and (more importantly) looking around with the analog stick.

Thanks for trying!

The CPC version is back from the dead, fully functional and shaping up greatly. I feel this could be become a really good version!

Thank you for the effort. The Web version didn't work on Firefox , with the following error message:

Error
The following features required to run Godot projects on the Web are missing:
Cross Origin Isolation - Check web server configuration (send correct headers)
SharedArrayBuffer - Check web server configuration (send correct headers)

As for the native Mac version, it still locks up. Gonna try the Linux version later and report back.

I was actually unaware of 64-bit G3s, but I'm not an expert on the subject.

How did you build it?

My project is a Xcode 2.5 project and I select the 10.4 Universal project; otherwise, it would support 10.3 as well. Heck, if you have the machine to test, I would gladly provide you with a binary to test.

I only have a PowerMac G4 Digital Audio with Tiger to test PPC stuff. It's actually the most treasured item in my computer collection 😅

The UX still is a problem for all versions of the game (with the Master System and MSX versions being a bit less confusing, bit quite cumbersome). 

I might take the Ocarina of Time approach and display some contextual indications on the screen, representing the C buttons. What do you think about it?

Lol, that's one weird message!

I suspect this is the case of high level emulators vs cycle accurate emulators. The HLEs tend to focus on what's necessary to only run the commercial games, rather than really reproducing the machine. I suggest you try CEN64 or maybe Ares (which I used for development).

In any case, thanks for trying!

The game won't start on my machine (Macbook Air 2017, MacOS Monterrey). Do I need some specific setup to run it?

The game won't start on my machine (Macbook Air 2017, MacOS Monterrey). Do I need some special setup to run it?

Gotta confess I was a bit disappointed that the game requires a 64-bit PPC, but it's only fair; we're going for 64-bit graphics, after all. But still, the fact remains that this is probably the jam with the most Mac PPC games in the history of itch.io! (my game runs on 32-bit PPC).

As for the game itself, it really nailed the visual aspect of the N64! My only criticiscm is that the backdrops fade too quickly under the fog, dispelling the illusion. I also could not find any arrow?

Tested the game with both a Macbook 08 and a Mac Mini 07, both running Lion.

The game doesn't seem to launch on Firefox 108.0.1 (64-bit), MacOS Monterrey. Do I need some specific setup?

The first tutorial instruction is simply too far and too low res to be read. I would suggest bringing it closer.

I also had a really hard time pulling the tripple jump.

I *really* enjoyed the graphics, but I will be honest with you - it looks more like a Saturn game than a N64 . Must also commend you on the controls - it really feels like Mario 64! And that's no easy feat.

Finally, it was really funny that you can simply say no to everything and go explore the terrain. You should include some funny secret in there, somewhere :P

Tested on MacOS Monterrey (Macbook Air 2017) as well as with Ubuntu Linux 20.04 (on a Macbook 2008). Ran smootly on the MB Air, but could only run in software mode on Linux (due to the hardware age). It was choppy, but playable.

hah, wait until you see the current sorry state of this port. It's *far* from "perfectly" LOL

But hey, everybody has to start somewhere. I'll ship a basic, functional version, but will continue to optimize it later.

I'm still working on this. Just submitting to the jam, so I get a kick in the butt and finish up at least something for the Jam, which was my big motivation to do this.

Hah, I played ROTT all the time with friends, over MODEM and serial cable! Crazy fun game that was!

And the MSX version is finally working in a more or less stable way!!

Este juego es muy viejo y roto...tengo que arreglarlo un dia!

Adding more features and fixes on the ROM is getting harder and harder!

Stay tuned!

This is a nice surprise!

...and yet, I shouldn't be surprised...

Very fluid mechanics, with satisfying controls. Plays like a true console game of the era!

This game is mighty impressive!

While it has this cool early 32-bits look, it also feels quite fresh and well crafted.

(BTW, be careful that some of hills are still "walkable", allowing the played to get out of bounds)

You're very kind!

Making the puzzles was easily the hardest part. And I still find it kind of underwhelming. For the next episode, I might try some more interesting ones.

How do we play it? It looks fascinating!

Gotta admit I was a little skeptical of the screenshots, since they don't look very 90's to me, but once I played the game, it was very much a Sega Saturn game!

It's a little unstable and could use some polish, but fits the theme very well and (when it's working) it's a very fine Dungeon Crawler. Congrats.

Tried R and many other keys (admitdly, somewhat at random), but none seems to have any effect.

I couldn't play it. It froze my whole browser (I'm using Firefox on a MacBook Air 2017, running OSX Mojave).

I recorded a small video of my test. Don't worry, it's unlisted.

I tried it as well..nothing hapenned.

The game is quite good, but the controls are very confusing for keyboard users. I would suggest you to add more details on how to play on a computer :)

This could EASILY pass for a 1996 game! Congrats, very well made.

There's potential here, but there's also a lot of room for improvement. Dont' feel discouraged.

The game got stuck and I couldn't quit it - had to use task  manager. Also, the music would stop after getting one of the (rare) candy.

With some polish, this could be a fun little game :)