Robocop - Amstrad movie classic remade for the PC!

[Neil79]

That's right retro heads this is Robocop originally published by Ocean in the 80's, that's now available as a PC remake. But not just any remake but the Amstrad version in HD, with smooth 60fps scrolling and added 2 player co-op mode, developed by Park Productions!

Indie Retro News: Robocop - Amstrad movie classic remade for the PC!

[Gryzor]

Was just playing this now. Very close to the original - as far as I can see. What this means is the difficulty is cranked up so high I can barely hit the first half of the first level Is it like that or am I just crap?

[Neil79]

Was just playing this now. Very close to the original - as far as I can see. What this means is the difficulty is cranked up so high I can barely hit the first half of the first level Is it like that or am I just crap?

You've got old 

[Gryzor]

Maybe, but I'm pretty sure I can do better on the original...

[seanb]

You got old sums it up.
When I played it again 20 years after I last did I couldn't get past the first level and I used to complete this game for fun.

The smooth scrolling is exactly how I remember it from when I first played it years ago. Funny how the mind works

[Park Games]

Was just playing this now. Very close to the original - as far as I can see. What this means is the difficulty is cranked up so high I can barely hit the first half of the first level Is it like that or am I just crap?

Games


Version 1.1


Originally started this remake of the CPC Robocop in 2009 when it got put on hold until 2015!


The difficulty comes  from the speed being too fast compared to the original CPC game the idea was to have it running at 60 fps. We have updated the game now to version 1.1 that runs the game at a more playable speed while still drawing the game at 60fps as well as a lot more fixes and features.


This video shows version 1.1 with the most requested feature (Spectrum mode) and the option to play a mix of CPC and ZX graphics/audio. In Spectrum mode the CPC game remains the same with Spectrum graphics overlaid on top, as the Spectrum has a different level layout to the CPC the ZX levels are all redrawn to match that of the CPC layout. The download now comes with two (CPC and ZX) exe's.

RoboCop Classic v1.1 features.


Speed:-
speed set at 40fps while screen refresh rate is 60 FPS
animation speed of robo and enemy increased
stairs speed increased
single shot and rocket bullet speed doubled
biker and ed209 explode animation faster
zx enemies walk frame count and speed adjusted as is differs from CPC


Graphics:-
zx spectrum graphics added
zx multi colour mode added
zx loading screen added
cpc loading screen edit
fireball animation now pauses during scanlines
select background, sprites and hud graphics independently


Sound:-
ZX Music added
ZX Sound effects added
select music or sound effects independently


Gameplay:-
robo aim direction restored after hit by bullet
robo no longer faces right when aiming straight up
specific walkers now walk nearer to robo
extra life every 20000 points when less than 3
250 points for items
original zx/cpc keyboard controls added Q,A,K,L


Menu:-
ZX/CPC option
movie scenes now faster
menu to game transitions faster
scanlines speed increased
scanline transition now covers HUD
new demo mode recorded
demo mode and credits screen now alternate
all fire buttons start game at title screen
text now types onto screen


Extras:-
zx executable with own icon
config.txt file now has separate settings for window and full screen modes
config.txt file now has ZX/CPC graphics setting

[ervin]

Sounds brilliant!
I'll be trying this later tonight for sure!

I considered Robocop one of my "jewel" games back in the day, so I'm really looking forward to this.

[MacDeath]

Almost MSX1... 

[Naraldur]

Just downloaded the file. I will be trying it tomorrow as I have the cold from hell and my bed seems to be calling my name...

I used to be an ace at this game but I am pretty sure I am not that good anymore. It's the same with the old arcade games, we rigged ourselves a MAME in an arcade cabinet and those shooting games I used to be able to finish on one credit seem impossible to beat now, specially when the screen fills up with enemy fire. How on earth were we able to survive those without cheats!?