Preview of Manic Miner for the ST

[AtariCrypt]

I liked the differences, there are many others throughout... But this is a remake based on the originals after all. Not a direct conversion. ?

[FedePede04]

you are right Steve, but it annoyed my crazy brain. it like when things are in order

[FedePede04]

I just saw that Steve(ataricrypt) just uploaded a video showing 2 more levels

[viking272]

Ah, the Marge Simpson level

[AtariCrypt]

LOL!!!! I've never thought of it like that before. But it's true

[Symoon]

Nice!
Some versions had extra-levels (Oric version for instance), will you go for the standard version or for the extended one?

[FedePede04]

Nice!
Some versions had extra-levels (Oric version for instance), will you go for the standard version or for the extended one?

many thx, I will go with the original levels in the first places, but there nothing wrongs to add more level later on.
the game engine support that

[FedePede04]

btw i have uploaded all screenshots of the levels to Demozoo
https://demozoo.org/productions/195251/

[FedePede04]

ok i have desired to uploaded the Beta to Demozoo, since it was showed and shared at Silly Venture 2k18,

grab the beta here
https://demozoo.org/productions/195251/

few note, its need a ST1040 and up, to run, (i can maybe get the full version to run on a 520)
it still missing the sound engine and also the Solar Beam on 'The Solar Power Plant'

game keys

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key Intro
1-3 change the music in intro mode
1. The Blue Danube Waltz (Defualt)
2. The Hall Of The Mountain King
3. Gold Runner : Rob Hubbard : I used it for testing purpose. i let it stay as a bonus :)
R. Raster On/Off
S. Stop Music
P. Play Music

Games Keys
K. Kills Willy
P. Pause Game (use any directions / Jump key) to start
   Game again       
M. Mute Music

High Score:
Arrow keys to move through the letters
Enter. save name
Arrow up / Backspace go one letter back
Arrow Down / Go one letter forward

Key on all screens
Num Enter : Quit to TOS



[Stefan jL]

Sorry i had no time testing it but i have added lot's of info to the game entry at Atari Legend Was there any more play testers than AtariCrypt?
https://www.atarilegend.com/games/games_detail.php?game_id=7408

[FedePede04]

Sorry i had no time testing it but i have added lot's of info to the game entry at Atari Legend Was there any more play testers than AtariCrypt?
https://www.atarilegend.com/games/games_detail.php?game_id=7408

Hi.
Np

Steve (AtariCrypt) have been on from the beginning, he more or less my partner in crime
but after i posted here on AF, viking272 have also been testing it.

i don't think there have been others

edit
i just follow the line
there are a couple more

Extro Music Peter Andersen

I also did a version of : the girl from ipanema . (Pause music)

its also have the

[MM41]

I had never played at the original, it's not so easy, great game!
Well done FedePede04

[FedePede04]

Many Thanks, first level is really hard.
on the original Spectrum version, me and 2 friends had a really hard time trying to get through the first level, the next couple of level after that is a lot easier

[viking272]

Tonight I managed to get through the first 5 levels without losing a life!
Really enjoying this conversion, so thank you for doing it!

Nothing else to report really at this stage!

[viking272]

BTW I'm up to level 8, but its difficult to not slip the X key a few times! Then I forget and gotta start all over!

[FedePede04]

Hi viking272
i am glad you enjoy it
yes the game is damn hard, i think i have to make a cheat mode, that all can enabled.
when testing some of the maps i just had to keep adding life
i have also been thinking adding, that if you cheat and add and extra life it would cost let say 1000 points.
so the more you buy the harder it would be to get first place on the high score.

[AtariCrypt]

Skylab, Warehouse and Solar are the levels I cannot do (most days lol)... The Bank and Mutant Telephones I can complete, but only on a good day!

[FedePede04]

i have found a route to get thought Skylap, but one wrong move and i die. crazy hard game

[viking272]

So I managed to hit 25000 points now , so making good progress.
I noticed on level 2 when you drop into the exit door, Willy appears to stay outside of the door, but all other levels the door masks his body if that makes sense.

Also I found on the Kong levels when you jump to flick the switches, there is a flicker in the top half of the border. It might be deliberate but it feels a little funny, maybe its not needed.

Really enjoying this game though!!

Thanks again

[FedePede04]

you are welcome and thank you for using your time and effort, helping me out

25000 yes that is good, what level is that?, i can't do that with out cheat , does it still feel like the spectrum on those levels, or did you have to change the route (if you can remember the old route)
it look like that i have to get the solar beam finish, with the speed you are going through the game

the flickering is some left over that i have been to lazy to removed, (color change) should be gone now

i know about the level 2, it is on purpose, there are 3 level where willy is on the out side of the exit, the cold room, the bank and the, final barrier.
it is because the exit opens op, i thought it would be a good idea, but on the cool room i am not sure anymore, do to if you jumping from the top, it look kind of weird so maybe i will remove it from the cold room.

on the final barrier it will make sense when you get through the level (but please don't tell what happen when you get through the game )

but i am really glad that you enjoy the game

So I managed to hit 25000 points now , so making good progress.
I noticed on level 2 when you drop into the exit door, Willy appears to stay outside of the door, but all other levels the door masks his body if that makes sense.

Also I found on the Kong levels when you jump to flick the switches, there is a flicker in the top half of the border. It might be deliberate but it feels a little funny, maybe its not needed.

Really enjoying this game though!!

Thanks again

[viking272]

Well I did cheat a little... But this is why I would like the v1 release to only have the two lives.
I think you get an extra life at 10 000 points?

Anyway once I go through a level I usually remember it after a few go's. I did spend a lot of time on Manic Miner when I was about 12!

Thanks for the feedback on my comments, whichever way its left I'm fine with generally, I just mention stuff I notice...

[FedePede04]

Well I did cheat a little... But this is why I would like the v1 release to only have the two lives.
I think you get an extra life at 10 000 points?

Anyway once I go through a level I usually remember it after a few go's. I did spend a lot of time on Manic Miner when I was about 12!

Thanks for the feedback on my comments, whichever way its left I'm fine with generally, I just mention stuff I notice...

Hi
Yes you get a life every 10.000 points

I am very glad for all your feedback, so please let it keep coming
sometime when i comment on it, it also me just thinking loud, so please bear over with me

btw if it would help you, then i could send a version to you, where i have removed the cheats

[viking272]

I guess I can hold off pressing the X key with a little self control!

The game plays very similar to the Spectrum version, so this why I'm becoming a little addicted!

I'm also thinking at Christmas I will get the real STE setup on a big screen

[ST Graveyard]

Here is my review for the game : https://www.atarilegend.com/games/games ... iew_id=148

[FedePede04]

I guess I can hold off pressing the X key with a little self control!

The game plays very similar to the Spectrum version, so this why I'm becoming a little addicted!

I'm also thinking at Christmas I will get the real STE setup on a big screen

i don't hope, that it takes to much time for you and you family
be aware that the ST-STE have problems with modern LCD screens.