Millennium 2.2 Remake

08 September 2006, 15:24

We just finished a PC remake of the Amiga's classic Millennium 2.2 for the 2006 Retro Remakes competition. You can take a look and grab the download from our blog at: http://glitch01.wordpress.com ... Let us know what you think!

-Glitch

Zetr0 · 08 September 2006, 16:45

Heys glitch, welcome to the EAB

we hope to support all your retro needs

Zetr0 · 08 September 2006, 17:09

I like it, I can see theres a lot of work in there, specifically the 3d models and textures alone would spent a fair bit of time dealing with..

I like the feel... its like the old one but... theres that little somthing extra.. I have been a fan of retro-remakes for quite some time, and theres no doubt that your up for competition, that said you have an awsome entry so best of luck Glitch.

09 September 2006, 03:56

Thanks for the kind words. We're just happy to bring this great game to the PC with some updated graphics.

We were a little crunched for time though as we only had 3 months to work on it... but we tried to keep the gameplay very similar to the original and only added a few new features such as: mining orders for the Grazers so you don't have to continually micro-manage them; an "advance event" button that will advance time until someone of significance happens; fighter drones that no longer require you to manually fight the battles (sit back and watch!); and a few new technology items.

-Glitch

blade002 · 09 September 2006, 04:34

I havent tried it out yet, but thats excellent!!.. It was a great Amiga game, so im looking forward to seeing this one

Minuous · 09 September 2006, 12:27

I'll try it out, and if it's even half as good as the original it'll be great.

While on the topic though, I think the 3 month limit for the remakes is a crap rule. It really limits the quality of the games due to that restriction. Especially considering that some people can only devote a small proportion of their time to coding due to other commitments.

And forcing the developers to put in an extra splash screen just to flog the Retro Remakes site is just as bad, it does nothing for the users of the game to force them to endure an extra wait.

metalrules · 09 September 2006, 16:06

I agree. But they did a fantastic job of the game as i downloaded it today and am now playing it.

09 September 2006, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minuous

I think the 3 month limit for the remakes is a

Yeah, only having 3 months to do a game really restricts what you can do.. I think the short period is fine for some of the shooter type games but makes it a real challenge for something that's a little more in depth. Luckily there were two of us working on this project (Rick Blackwell and myself) and that allowed us to get more done during that time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minuous

And forcing the developers to put in an extra splash screen...it does nothing for the users of the game to force them to endure an extra wait.

You can click past the splash screen which we were required to include. Otherwise it's a 4 second pause.

-Glitch

keropi · 09 September 2006, 21:26

looks nice, gotta try it!

mailman · 10 September 2006, 12:13

@Glitch

Do you have any plans to create remakes of other games?

11 September 2006, 01:29

We were made aware of a few bugs and now have an updated EXE available for download. You can get it at the same site: http://glitch01.wordpress.com

As for plans to make other remakes...none at this time.

-Glitch

Methanoid · 11 September 2006, 08:43

Not able to play it at work

but it looks like a re-imagining rather than a clone.. correct? If so great idea.. if not then the MRTE game did the same on PC 15+ years ago...

As a rabid fan (yes!) I am very pleased to see this.... Deuteros would have been cooler tho as Ian Bird lost his C code for his official PC version in a HD crash. I tried to persuade him to rewrite without success.

11 September 2006, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Methanoid

looks like a re-imagining rather than a clone.. correct?

Correct. We updated *most* of the graphics but there are still a few originals in there. We feel it is a nice blend. But we also added some new features too, such as mining duties for the grazers so you don't have to micromanage them so much, some new technology items, an advance-event button that will advance time until something of importance happens, fighter drones so you no longer have to manually fight the battles (sit back and watch!), etc. All things to help enhance the gaming experience without subtracting from the game.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Methanoid

Deuteros would have been cooler tho

That seems to be the general consensus. Unfortunately we were not aware of Deuteros until after releasing this remake!

-Glitch

DDNI · 11 September 2006, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glitch

That seems to be the general consensus. Unfortunately we were not aware of Deuteros until after releasing this remake!

-Glitch

Aaahhh but Glitch, now that you know of the mighty Deuteros, can you rest easy in your bed aware that your quest is not yet complete?

Methanoid · 12 September 2006, 08:58

Worth mentioning how I used to run a Deuteros site and forum where members planned (but didnt do anything it seems) a remake... there are LOTS of fans of Deuteros out there who'd be very happy... tons of potential beta testers....

Methanoid · 13 September 2006, 00:29

Been playing this evening. Very impressed. Couple of weird "features" or perhaps bugs but very good... Wish this came out years ago...

I'd be inclined to say look at Deuteros and make a Deuteros+ (or perhaps Tritium???)

13 September 2006, 02:15

Methanoid,

What are the "feature" bugs that you've found?

Deuteros isn't something that Rick is interested in working on and I personally don't plan to start any serious projects at this time... but if that changes I may pick your brain about it since I've never played the game.

sarek2k · 13 September 2006, 02:26

@Glitch

small world eh

remakes 2006 compo to E.A.B i suppose it had to happen! I downloaded your game and had a very quick look since i never played the original or the deuteros sequel if thats what it was, my friend played both and i got the remake for him! it looks rather excellent in hires graphics if that helps

on the game side i can't understand what the hell's going on but nice work to you both and Welcome to E.A.B

And for the other fans round here please consider Deuteros for you next project / compo entry 2007

Someone has to attempt Megalomania sooner or later

My Fave so far from the compo is Ghostbusters but there are others too

all in all a good year for Remakes YEH!!!

Captain_ Kal · 14 September 2006, 13:38

I think I am about to finish it. I am trying to build a terraformer. I had a great time with it. Excellent remake ,

. Keep up the good work.

16 September 2006, 02:46

Glad that you're enjoying the game. You'll have to let us know when you've won :-)

08 September 2006, 15:24	#1
Glitch Posts: n/a	Millennium 2.2 Remake We just finished a PC remake of the Amiga's classic Millennium 2.2 for the 2006 Retro Remakes competition. You can take a look and grab the download from our blog at: http://glitch01.wordpress.com ... Let us know what you think! -Glitch

14 September 2006, 13:38	#19
Captain_ Kal Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Age: 54 Posts: 157	I think I am about to finish it. I am trying to build a terraformer. I had a great time with it. Excellent remake ,. Keep up the good work.

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08 September 2006, 16:45	#2
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	Heys glitch, welcome to the EAB we hope to support all your retro needs

08 September 2006, 17:09	#3
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	I like it, I can see theres a lot of work in there, specifically the 3d models and textures alone would spent a fair bit of time dealing with.. I like the feel... its like the old one but... theres that little somthing extra.. I have been a fan of retro-remakes for quite some time, and theres no doubt that your up for competition, that said you have an awsome entry so best of luck Glitch.

09 September 2006, 03:56	#4
Glitch Posts: n/a	Thanks for the kind words. We're just happy to bring this great game to the PC with some updated graphics. We were a little crunched for time though as we only had 3 months to work on it... but we tried to keep the gameplay very similar to the original and only added a few new features such as: mining orders for the Grazers so you don't have to continually micro-manage them; an "advance event" button that will advance time until someone of significance happens; fighter drones that no longer require you to manually fight the battles (sit back and watch!); and a few new technology items. -Glitch

09 September 2006, 04:34	#5
blade002 Zone Friend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Age: 50 Posts: 2,616	I havent tried it out yet, but thats excellent!!.. It was a great Amiga game, so im looking forward to seeing this one

09 September 2006, 12:27	#6
Minuous Coder/webmaster/gamer Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Canberra/Australia Posts: 2,651	I'll try it out, and if it's even half as good as the original it'll be great. While on the topic though, I think the 3 month limit for the remakes is a crap rule. It really limits the quality of the games due to that restriction. Especially considering that some people can only devote a small proportion of their time to coding due to other commitments. And forcing the developers to put in an extra splash screen just to flog the Retro Remakes site is just as bad, it does nothing for the users of the game to force them to endure an extra wait.

09 September 2006, 16:06	#7
metalrules Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Melbourne / Australia Posts: 32	I agree. But they did a fantastic job of the game as i downloaded it today and am now playing it.

09 September 2006, 21:26	#9
keropi . Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ioannina/Greece Posts: 5,040	looks nice, gotta try it!

10 September 2006, 12:13	#10
mailman Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Warsaw/Poland Age: 45 Posts: 2,433	@Glitch Do you have any plans to create remakes of other games?

11 September 2006, 01:29	#11
Glitch Posts: n/a	We were made aware of a few bugs and now have an updated EXE available for download. You can get it at the same site: http://glitch01.wordpress.com As for plans to make other remakes...none at this time. -Glitch

11 September 2006, 08:43	#12
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 58 Posts: 1,874	Not able to play it at work but it looks like a re-imagining rather than a clone.. correct? If so great idea.. if not then the MRTE game did the same on PC 15+ years ago... As a rabid fan (yes!) I am very pleased to see this.... Deuteros would have been cooler tho as Ian Bird lost his C code for his official PC version in a HD crash. I tried to persuade him to rewrite without success.

12 September 2006, 08:58	#15
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 58 Posts: 1,874	Worth mentioning how I used to run a Deuteros site and forum where members planned (but didnt do anything it seems) a remake... there are LOTS of fans of Deuteros out there who'd be very happy... tons of potential beta testers....

13 September 2006, 00:29	#16
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 58 Posts: 1,874	Been playing this evening. Very impressed. Couple of weird "features" or perhaps bugs but very good... Wish this came out years ago... I'd be inclined to say look at Deuteros and make a Deuteros+ (or perhaps Tritium???)

13 September 2006, 02:15	#17
Glitch Posts: n/a	Methanoid, What are the "feature" bugs that you've found? Deuteros isn't something that Rick is interested in working on and I personally don't plan to start any serious projects at this time... but if that changes I may pick your brain about it since I've never played the game.

13 September 2006, 02:26	#18
sarek2k E.A.B Addict and Proud Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England Age: 56 Posts: 543	@Glitch small world eh remakes 2006 compo to E.A.B i suppose it had to happen! I downloaded your game and had a very quick look since i never played the original or the deuteros sequel if thats what it was, my friend played both and i got the remake for him! it looks rather excellent in hires graphics if that helps on the game side i can't understand what the hell's going on but nice work to you both and Welcome to E.A.B And for the other fans round here please consider Deuteros for you next project / compo entry 2007 Someone has to attempt Megalomania sooner or later My Fave so far from the compo is Ghostbusters but there are others too all in all a good year for Remakes YEH!!!

16 September 2006, 02:46	#20
Glitch Posts: n/a	Glad that you're enjoying the game. You'll have to let us know when you've won :-)

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