https://youtu.be/bcgS41XLb5I (https://youtu.be/bcgS41XLb5I)
game is out !!!
download : http://espsoft.blogspot.com/2020/06/red-sunset.html (http://espsoft.blogspot.com/2020/06/red-sunset.html)
Beautiful !
Cute!
Fantastic!
Already placed on my M4, but I can't wait to get my physical copy! :D
Quote from: Mr. DVG on 11:57, 21 June 20
Fantastic!
Already placed on my M4, but I can't wait to get my physical copy! :D
Thank's
It work's on M4??
Quote from: sad1942 on 12:05, 21 June 20
Thank's
It work's on M4??
I did a test now, and it actually doesn't work. The game freezes on the first screen! :doh:
Actually the game only works on dsk format, it's possible that in a few days we will try to make it work's on M4.
An amazing project. The level of technical and presentation polish is fantastic.
After playing and the game then trying to return to the main menu screen the game does sometime crash and reset my 6128 plus. I can recreate this consistently if I start the game and then press ESC to quit, press Y and then the computer will reset.
After a bit more experimentation it looks like the game doesn't like ParaDOS being in ROM7. Revert to AMSDOS where no ROM initialisation text is displayed and no crashes occur. I guess this also might be the cause of the M4 issues.
Sorry, is there some program or similar that allows us to copy a .dsk image from M4 to a 3" disk? Any guide?
There is but as far as I remember it's also included in this rom:
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/front-end-for-m4-board-in-rom/msg168963/#msg168963 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/front-end-for-m4-board-in-rom/msg168963/#msg168963)
It works most of the times.
Quote from: VincentGR on 20:58, 21 June 20
There is but as far as I remember it's also included in this rom:
http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/front-end-for-m4-board-in-rom/msg168963/#msg168963 (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/front-end-for-m4-board-in-rom/msg168963/#msg168963)
It works most of the times.
Thanks a lot for reminding. I'm goint to try it.
Link down? Download takes me to the DOKU site
Quote from: Neil79 on 21:12, 22 June 20
Link down? Download takes me to the DOKU site
Try using http and not https; I read on twitter they have some issues with some SSL clients.
Guys, is the game quite hard or am I just useless? I can kill maybe one in ten baddies :D
Quote from: Gryzor on 07:50, 23 June 20
Guys, is the game quite hard or am I just useless? I can kill maybe one in ten baddies :D
Not you. The ennemies waves will require a rework to make the game fun to play. :(
I think you have to absolutely learn the waves and anticipate them by placing your ship just right before they appear... Not sure what exactly the issue is - small hitboxes? slow fire? too many shots required?
But damn it's so pretty.
For me, the first problem looks that you can't destroy all the ennemies.
Because they moves with a high horizontal amplitude, it is really difficult to shoot them with a "char" precision.
Probably, the player fire had required to have a "half-char" accuraty or a wide and rapid fire to be able to balance that.
The main ship skips pixels a bit from left to right, this makes the aiming a bit hard sometimes.
No problem though, it is awesome.
new versions: :D
Red Sunset v1 paraDOS friendly
download: http://espsoft.blogspot.com/2020/06/red-sunset.html (http://espsoft.blogspot.com/2020/06/red-sunset.html)
Red Sunset v2 PARADOS+Memory expansion for CPC 464
download: https://amstrad.es/doku.php?id=juegos:red_sunset&s[ (https://amstrad.es/doku.php?id=juegos:red_sunset&s[)]
Yes, the horizontal speed is high indeed, but that could be fixed with larger hit boxes perhaps. And yes, it's awesome anyhow.
Excellent gameDunno what you guys are on about. I'm hitting most of the enemies and many whole waves. Are you just holding fire or hitting fire repeatedly? The latter works for me.
My only crit is that I have to Redefine to use the joystick everytime for gameplay even though the joystick already works for the menu.
Great graphics, music, smooth scrolling, large playfield. High quality shoot 'em up for CPC. :)
Ohhhh wait, hitting fire repeatedly made a big difference!!!
I spend just two words to say that the game is wonderful and soon I will prepare a special dedication to this game, complete with a review (unfortunately in Italian)!
I have an observation:
"One thing I didn't understand is the fact that I thought they were only three levels (as I saw initially from a longplay on the net). Yesterday I laboriously finished these three levels, but instead of showing the final sequence the game started again with a higher level of difficulty? Is this normal or did I miss something?" ::)
Hello ! Which version should I flash to have it run on my M4 ?
I get the same error Disk missing with everything I tried :(
Quote from: OneVision on 16:37, 23 June 20
Hello ! Which version should I flash to have it run on my M4 ?
I get the same error Disk missing with everything I tried :(
There is currently no version compatible with the M4, they are working on it ;)
Quote from: Mr. DVG on 16:03, 23 June 20
I spend just two words to say that the game is wonderful and soon I will prepare a special dedication to this game, complete with a review (unfortunately in Italian)!
I have an observation:
"One thing I didn't understand is the fact that I thought they were only three levels (as I saw initially from a longplay on the net). Yesterday I laboriously finished these three levels, but instead of showing the final sequence the game started again with a higher level of difficulty? Is this normal or did I miss something?" ::)
Good observation.
Probably you didn't complete the 3 levels in the same game so once you finished the third level you were invited to play it in hard mode from the begining.
Not bad for a free game for CPC I guess ;)
Quote from: XeNoMoRPH on 17:03, 23 June 20There is currently no version compatible with the M4, they are working on it ;)
The coder doesn't own any M4 so he is accepting donations to adapt the game to this piece of hardware.
Quote from: artaburu on 17:57, 23 June 20
The coder doesn't own any M4 so he is accepting donations to adapt the game to this piece of hardware.
Where? 🙂
Quote from: artaburu on 17:57, 23 June 20
The coder doesn't own any M4 so he is accepting donations to adapt the game to this piece of hardware.
But the Christmas 2018 demo worked correctly on the M4 ... Isn't it the same code? ::)
Quote from: Mr. DVG on 20:03, 23 June 20
But the Christmas 2018 demo worked correctly on the M4 ... Isn't it the same code? ::)
There have been some changes since then, I don't really know how M4 works. Probably somebody (not me) adapted or added some routines to the Demo code to run it on the M4.
A french coder (Cyrille Gouret) did a CTR version.
I posted it here :https://uptobox.com/x0ieo6knz53l (https://uptobox.com/x0ieo6knz53l)
Works on my M4.
Nice shooter ! Awesome to see such projects from scratch on Amstrad in 2020 !
This is a great looking shooter!
Quote from: OneVision on 08:39, 24 June 20
A french coder (Cyrille Gouret) did a CTR version.
I posted it here :https://uptobox.com/x0ieo6knz53l (https://uptobox.com/x0ieo6knz53l)
Works on my M4.
Nice shooter ! Awesome to see such projects from scratch on Amstrad in 2020 !
I tried this version,but it didn't work on my m4. Did I do something wrong? :(
Quote from: Mr. DVG on 22:46, 24 June 20
I tried this version,but it didn't work on my m4. Did I do something wrong? :(
I just used the ROMS tab, uploaded it. Then back on the CPC "ùCTR" and worked.
Did you do the same ?
when i tell something wrong.... i simply delete it. All my apologies !
@sad : I love your gfxs.
Oooh goody, a technical fight. Missed those.
Quote from: OneVision on 08:17, 25 June 20
I just used the ROMS tab, uploaded it. Then back on the CPC "ùCTR" and worked.
Did you do the same ?
You should understand how to do it step by step. I have a CPC 6128 and an M4 (not connected to the network). All games / programs load them internally to the SD through a frontend. The .CPR file is loaded into memory from there and is read from the card. Then I perform a soft reset so that the .CPR disk remains loaded in memory. But whether I run RUN "SUNSET or ùCTR the game doesn't work. :(
This is my procedure. How do you do it? ::)
Quote from: Mr. DVG on 13:19, 25 June 20
You should understand how to do it step by step. I have a CPC 6128 and an M4 (not connected to the network). All games / programs load them internally to the SD through a frontend. The .CPR file is loaded into memory from there and is read from the card. Then I perform a soft reset so that the .CPR disk remains loaded in memory. But whether I run RUN "SUNSET or ùCTR the game doesn't work. :(
This is my procedure. How do you do it? ::)
Try this best:
(https://i.ibb.co/xFsbsmg/111.png)
Quote from: XeNoMoRPH on 13:50, 25 June 20
Try this best:
(https://i.ibb.co/xFsbsmg/111.png)
You always know one more than the devil... ;D
Thank you very much, everything works correctly now! :-*
Quote from: Ast on 08:40, 25 June 20
when i tell something wrong.... i simply delete it. All my apologies !
@sad : I love your gfxs.
thanks i'm glad you like it, [/size]is the best reward after hard work.
My information sheet dedicated to RED SUNSET is ready. ;)
LINK WIKI: http://www.dizionariovideogiochi.it/doku.php?id=red_sunset
Sorry, but it's only in Italian (of course I recommend the use of the google translator if you want to deepen the topic)... ::)
Amazing review and game analysis. :o :o :o I really thank you for doing it, even you have captured and given a name to the game enemies! Best article on the game by far.
Quote from: artaburu on 13:57, 26 June 20
Amazing review and game analysis. :o :o :o I really thank you for doing it, even you have captured and given a name to the game enemies! Best article on the game by far.
Thank you so much for the appreciation!
I had a lot of fun playing Red Sunset in these games and also in being able to make this information sheet!
I renew my congratulations for the hard work done around this game. The concentrated essence is not only that of having created a splendid game, but also that of having infused a lot of love towards this wonderful machine! :-*
I am truly grateful to you for these strong emotions!
Managed to play a little bit over the weekend, when family allowed; I'll be honest, there were times I was forgetting this was a CPC! Not necessarily because of the technical level, but because of the aesthetics and feeling of it.
Great scrolling and amazing soundtracks. Can't wait for a physical release with audio CD.
Quote from: Gryzor on 08:38, 29 June 20
Managed to play a little bit over the weekend, when family allowed; I'll be honest, there were times I was forgetting this was a CPC! Not necessarily because of the technical level, but because of the aesthetics and feeling of it.
¿But it's that good or bad? ;D :P
Quote from: sad1942 on 18:10, 29 June 20
¿But it's that good or bad? ;D :P
Very good cos it stands out and feels unique on CPC even for a vertical shooter. It's just so polished and has a distinct style that helps give it's own identity. :)
Yeah, I understand why he would ask that, the way I phrased it. Definitely good, as in, this looks and plays like a console game.
Quote from: Mr. DVG on 12:32, 26 June 20
My information sheet dedicated to RED SUNSET is ready. ;)
LINK WIKI: http://www.dizionariovideogiochi.it/doku.php?id=red_sunset (http://www.dizionariovideogiochi.it/doku.php?id=red_sunset)
Sorry, but it's only in Italian (of course I recommend the use of the google translator if you want to deepen the topic)... ::)
Mother of Alien, awesone review !!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Quote from: Carnivius on 18:28, 29 June 20
Very good cos it stands out and feels unique on CPC even for a vertical shooter. It's just so polished and has a distinct style that helps give it's own identity. :)
Thank,s Carnivius, this kind of thing's what encourages us to continue making games. ;)
By the way, few mention the music. McKlain is really, really talented and productive. These days it seems I'm always listening to either MBR, Dubmood or McKlain indeed. Kudos!
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:37, 29 June 20
Yeah, I understand why he would ask that, the way I phrased it. Definitely good, as in, this looks and plays like a console game.
Thank's, we apreciatte a lot these comentaries. :)
Quote from: XeNoMoRPH on 18:41, 29 June 20
Mother of Alien, awesone review !!! :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Thank you so much for the appreciation! :-*
Quote from: Carnivius on 18:28, 29 June 20
Very good cos it stands out and feels unique on CPC even for a vertical shooter. It's just so polished and has a distinct style that helps give it's own identity. :)
Thanks, Carnivius, very pleased reading this. As Sad says, it encourages us to keep doing things :)
Quote from: Gryzor on 18:37, 29 June 20
Yeah, I understand why he would ask that, the way I phrased it. Definitely good, as in, this looks and plays like a console game.
Great!!
And thanks all of you for your comments :)
I played it and really like it, Any chance for a physical version?
Hi
I just made a M4 version of Red Sunset. The save/load stats are working too.
As is bin-patched and there are little room (and time) for modification, the game works better without expansion roms.
I don't know why is that as Artaburu told me that the rom area is not used for program data on the game.
Anyway the game works like a charm (without roms) and almost like a charm with extra roms (sometimes it reset on getting back to the menu).
download:
https://amstrad.es/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=:roms:redsunset_msv_joseman.zip
QuoteRed Sunset – Limited Edition Deluxe Box – Preorder Now!
https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/red-sunset/ (https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/red-sunset/)
(https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/A6_Game_Advert-PSD-1024x726.jpg)
Do you know when the 2nd batch will be launched ?
Quote from: kawickboy on 09:09, 20 April 21
Do you know when the 2nd batch will be launched ?
i don't know, sorry :-X
Last batch (20 units) already launched.
I didn't know about this :(
I would love a physical version.
Are any more going to be made? If you want I can give it a plug on my channel and socials?
(https://i.ibb.co/RpMJbN7/photo-2021-06-08-16-10-22.jpg)
Received mine yesterday, many thanks - and really well presented. I hope a couple sequels are made, white sunset and blue sunset so we have the 3 colours?
great game
Quote from: Xyphoe on 10:56, 19 May 21
I didn't know about this :(
I would love a physical version.
Are any more going to be made? If you want I can give it a plug on my channel and socials?
A standard edition can now be ordered from Bitmap Soft (https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/product/red-sunset/). It seems that the only differences are the lack of a 'limited edition' number on the box, and no cardboard insert to hold the disc and other items in place.