Help needed for a ThenewzealandStory remake on Amstrad CPC+ project on Twitter

[OneVision]

Level 1-3 done. Now working on sprites for this level. Abalore still working on the game engine, nothing to see yet, but it's definitely coming.

[XeNoMoRPH]

https://twitter.com/BenYoris/status/1155840131758284801

[XeNoMoRPH]

https://youtu.be/yaF0MmlWdNs

[ervin]

It's alive!!!
And it's glorious!

[XeNoMoRPH]

https://twitter.com/BenYoris/status/1186710662304747520

[Sykobee (Briggsy)]

Looking good!

I guess some of those sprites will be eventually done as compound sprites of the graphically-static (e.g, the shell that moves down as the snail hides) parts and the changing parts (it's face).

[XeNoMoRPH]

https://twitter.com/BenYoris/status/1241648658338254849

[OneVision]

Thanks for the Twitter post sharing, it saves me some time

[OneVision]

Hello, some news about this project.


Unfortunately, e-dredon (music & sfx) and I (gfx and anim) are looking, again, for a motivated and talented coder to help on this remake of The New Zealand Story on the PLUS series.


Abalore who was first interested will not do it in the end, having already given a LOT on his Alcon port, which is completely understandable. I wish to thank him for all the input and useful info he gave me on Amstrad development.


So that's it, back to square 1 : please help us find the coder for this project on the Amstrad PLUS ! I have also prepared graphics for the OLD palette, if a coder with OLD routines wants to give it a try also. The picture below is a mockup in OLD palette format.


Thanks a lot !

[Shaun M. Neary]

Really unfortunate timing as there's so much coding activity happening at present. Between the Wonderboy, Ghosts N Goblins and Puzzle Bobble remakes.

This could be a while.

[OneVision]

Yes. I'm aware of the time and effort investments it represents.


The New Zealand Story is a very demanding game, but the GX4000 and Plus Amstrad seem to have everything needed to accomplish a much better arcade port than the original we had on OLD. Even on OLD, it can be better for sure (see what we could do on Wonderboy on OLD with GurneyH and e-dredon).


So please, a kind reminder : if you are a coder or know someone that could be interested, please spread the words !


Thanks

[Gryzor]

Sooo where's the Twitter link?

[OneVision]

Here
https://twitter.com/BenYoris/status/1371786896830042118?s=20
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[Gryzor]

RT.

I think I might be the only one liking the original. Or, at the very least, the only one liking both the original TNZS *and* OutRun. But I do see the limitations!

[OneVision]

RT.

I think I might be the only one liking the original. Or, at the very least, the only one liking both the original TNZS *and* OutRun. But I do see the limitations!

I played a lot the original TNZS on my OLD and was quite happy with it. Then I played the Amiga version and understood.

[VincentGR]

RT.

I think I might be the only one liking the original.

Yes, you are.

[Gryzor]

Yes, yes guys, I did say so I also played the ST version which was miles ahead, but still I was charmed...

[OneVision]

Hi there,


a little update just to say that I still haven't found any help to code this remake of TNZS on the PLUS.
I'm considering now to look on the C64 side to find some help.


The graphics and level design has started on World 2.


As always, please spread the word or contact me if you know anyone who might be interested.


Thanks !


In attach : a mockup for PLUS and one for a C64 version.

[VincentGR]

C64 has a great version.
No need to reinvent the wheel 

[OneVision]

C64 has a great version.
No need to reinvent the wheel 

I tend to disagree. The graphics could be enhanced, though I admit the scroll and the action are smooth.

[VincentGR]

The main sprite is in hi-res.
Well you cannot do miracles on the brown one 

[TotO]

The C64 version tend to be as it can be but not like the arcade was.

[Sykobee (Briggsy)]

What is going on with the character sprite on the C64 version? (original)