Remakes from old games for Amiga

invent · 25 June 2014, 13:09

Hi Everyone,

What games never made it onto the Amiga platform that you would like to see today?

Games from 8-16bit computers/consoles (eg commodore 64, ZX Spectrum) that you would like to see on the Amiga.

Two games I enjoyed on the Amstrad CPC was Mutant Monty and The Covenant. Both games were never released on the Amiga and as I enjoy redrawing old sprites to new ones thought it might be worth seeing what the interest level is for Remakes for the Amiga (Classic - A500 (OCS), A1200 (AGA) and newer NG machines).

Link below shows the old original graphics from Amstrad and a few new ones.
http://amigaonex.blogspot.com.au/201...ga-remake.html

Bastich · 25 June 2014, 14:21

Some very nice sprites there

I am currently doing a Lunar Jetman game on the PC.
Hopefully I will mix in some elements of Jetpac.
Platforms and construction of the rover, trailer and possibly some rockets.
If you ever consider PC remakes please let me know

Amicol · 25 June 2014, 16:15

Here are my 10, a mix of Spectrum, C64 & MSX games:
Knight Lore
Monty On The Run
Delta
Mayhem In Monster Land
H.E.R.O
Skool Daze & Back To Skool
Metal Gear I & II
Vampire Killer

Bastich · 25 June 2014, 17:27

Sorry not Amiga remakes but Knight Lore and Skool Daze have been done for the PC over on Retrospec

http://retrospec.sgn.net/

Amicol · 25 June 2014, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bastich

Sorry not Amiga remakes but Knight Lore and Skool Daze have been done for the PC over on Retrospec

http://retrospec.sgn.net/

Screen shots of Knight Lore look excellent!
Really want a decent Amiga remake though..

There is already one on MSX2, I've completed it

Update: that PC remake is excellent, thanks for the link

Jack Burton · 25 June 2014, 20:29

It's a tough choice since there are so many funny games on these old 8bits and 16bits platforms. The MSX being my main gaming machine I would go for games like Knightmare, Road Fighter, or Yie Ar Kung Fu. I like their simple concept. They are games you can play again and again without being bored (well at least for my taste

).

Around 2000/2001 with a friend we worked on a game project influenced by Yie ar Kung Fu and Street Fighter 2. But unfortunately the project never went very far (the game engine was running quite well thought). Then we lost contact. But unexpectedly 3 weeks ago he called me on the phone, after more than 10 years without any news. We discussed about our old game projects and he seemed interested to continue to work on them. So maybe in the future we will see a Yie Ar Kung Fu like for the Amiga, who knows !

kamelito · 25 June 2014, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by invent

Hi Everyone,

What games never made it onto the Amiga platform that you would like to see today?

Games from 8-16bit computers/consoles (eg commodore 64, ZX Spectrum) that you would like to see on the Amiga.

Two games I enjoyed on the Amstrad CPC was Mutant Monty and The Covenant. Both games were never released on the Amiga and as I enjoy redrawing old sprites to new ones thought it might be worth seeing what the interest level is for Remakes for the Amiga (Classic - A500 (OCS), A1200 (AGA) and newer NG machines).

Link below shows the old original graphics from Amstrad and a few new ones.
http://amigaonex.blogspot.com.au/201...ga-remake.html

For Mutant Monty just ask Steve Ancell at this homepage his blitzmax source code then it'll be easier to port it to Amiga. http://socoder.net/?blog=steve_ancell Kamelito

invent · 27 June 2014, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamelito

For Mutant Monty just ask Steve Ancell at this homepage his blitzmax source code then it'll be easier to port it to Amiga. http://socoder.net/?blog=steve_ancell Kamelito

Kamelito, yes I'm hoping he might offer the code to an Amiga Blitz coder.
He is keen on a Android version so I'll do my best to help him out in any way.

Thanks for your replies and game suggestions, will be having a look at them over the next few weeks or so.

Bastich, sure I will see what I can do, please send me more info, do you have sample graphics you want updating and I could have a go at updating them, any type of remakes is always fun

Jack, nice to be reminded of Yie ar Kung Fu, played that on the Amstrad but must check out other platforms. Needed to go see a video of that one [ Show youtube player ] I'd be keen on remaking that one too.

While my focus will be on Warblade MKII, any spare moment I plan to work on some remakes. Never enough time in the world of course.

P.S. Fruity Frank I enjoyed too

Galahad/FLT · 27 June 2014, 14:22

I was always pissed off we didn't ever get any of the Ultimate games on Amiga.

Alien 8 and Knight Lore would have been great.

I remember someone on here did a remake of one of the Ultimate games, but wrote it for PC and didn't ever do an AGA version which would have been great.

Punisher · 27 June 2014, 14:58

What really takes my breath away are these graphics on AGA of Imagine's Movie

http://amigaonex.blogspot.com.au/201...me-remake.html

kamelito · 27 June 2014, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galahad/FLT

I was always pissed off we didn't ever get any of the Ultimate games on Amiga.

Alien 8 and Knight Lore would have been great.

I remember someone on here did a remake of one of the Ultimate games, but wrote it for PC and didn't ever do an AGA version which would have been great.

+1 I was blown away back then when I saw Knight Lore, I had to search what was the computer playing it (the shop was full of 8 bits) and it was the ZX Spectrum, I bought one later on just to play Ultimate games. The MSX 2 remake is nice ! Kamelito [ Show youtube player ]

Coltch · 27 June 2014, 21:04

All of the Ultimate games were fantastic and I've downloaded every remake...it's a shame modern games don't have the same kind of wow factor that was witnessed in the 8 bit era

Galahad/FLT · 27 June 2014, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamelito

+1 I was blown away back then when I saw Knight Lore, I had to search what was the computer playing it (the shop was full of 8 bits) and it was the ZX Spectrum, I bought one later on just to play Ultimate games. The MSX 2 remake is nice ! Kamelito [ Show youtube player ]

Shame there was never any 68000 version, would have been a great start for a conversion

kamelito · 28 June 2014, 01:18

Motorola did a Z80 to 68000 converter sure it's not a panacea but might be interesting as many ZX Spectrum game like KL have been disassembled.

http://files.programmersheaven.com/A...z80conv/Z80DOC

Kamelito Source code of the tools. http://files.programmersheaven.com/i...0%2Fz80conv%2F

invent · 28 June 2014, 06:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punisher

What really takes my breath away are these graphics on AGA of Imagine's Movie

http://amigaonex.blogspot.com.au/201...me-remake.html

Thanks, I'd start drawing these sprites again if anyone was interested in developing a remake (any platform)

Classic Amiga might have half-bright mode (64) and AGA machines (256) colours. Haven't seen any ripped sprites for this one.

Consider adding more details such as wallpaper textures.

Cpt. Hindsight · 28 June 2014, 08:58

I'm still waiting for Bignonia's Beach Head.

There are Knight Lore remakes for the GP2X and the Caanoo as well, but the source codes aren't included in the zips. I guess it's written in C, but I'm not sure the source code would be helpful at all due to the ARM processor of the GPH handhelds.

btw: The remake is excellent.

kamelito · 28 June 2014, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cpt. Hindsight

I'm still waiting for Bignonia's Beach Head.

There are Knight Lore remakes for the GP2X and the Caanoo as well, but the source codes aren't included in the zips. I guess it's written in C, but I'm not sure the source code would be helpful at all due to the ARM processor of the GPH handhelds.

btw: The remake is excellent.

Is it possible for you to ask the source code? Kamelito

Cpt. Hindsight · 28 June 2014, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamelito

Is it possible for you to ask the source code? Kamelito

Someone asked for the source code back in 2008 and never received an answer.
http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php...e/#entry580112

Pretty unusual for an open handheld.

Angus · 28 June 2014, 21:43

I always wanted a 3D MechWarrior game on the Amiga.

Never happened but I eventually got my wish by running the DOS version of MechWarrior 1 on my Miggy under emulation. I enjoyed the game, but there was also a smug satisfaction that the multitasking marvel had made it possible.

The sound was rubbish though.

Jack Burton · 29 June 2014, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by invent

Jack, nice to be reminded of Yie ar Kung Fu, played that on the Amstrad but must check out other platforms. Needed to go see a video of that one [ Show youtube player ] I'd be keen on remaking that one too.

The Amstrad version wasn't bad. Back then my best friend had a CPC 464 and I had a C64. I prefered Yie ar Kung Fu on the C64 though.
Speaking of Kung Fu games, another one on which we spent a lot of time was Bruce Lee. I remember having played more Bruce Lee on my friend CPC than my C64 (the green Sumo, haaaa ! His "Môôô" was very funny !

).

25 June 2014, 13:09	#1
invent pixels Join Date: May 2014 Location: Australia Age: 52 Posts: 476	Remakes from old games for Amiga Hi Everyone, What games never made it onto the Amiga platform that you would like to see today? Games from 8-16bit computers/consoles (eg commodore 64, ZX Spectrum) that you would like to see on the Amiga. Two games I enjoyed on the Amstrad CPC was Mutant Monty and The Covenant. Both games were never released on the Amiga and as I enjoy redrawing old sprites to new ones thought it might be worth seeing what the interest level is for Remakes for the Amiga (Classic - A500 (OCS), A1200 (AGA) and newer NG machines). Link below shows the old original graphics from Amstrad and a few new ones. http://amigaonex.blogspot.com.au/201...ga-remake.html

25 June 2014, 16:15	#3
Amicol Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hartlepool / England Posts: 389	Here are my 10, a mix of Spectrum, C64 & MSX games: Knight Lore Monty On The Run Delta Mayhem In Monster Land H.E.R.O Skool Daze & Back To Skool Metal Gear I & II Vampire Killer Last edited by Amicol; 25 June 2014 at 17:06.

28 June 2014, 01:18	#14
kamelito Zone Friend Join Date: May 2006 Location: France Posts: 1,801	Motorola did a Z80 to 68000 converter sure it's not a panacea but might be interesting as many ZX Spectrum game like KL have been disassembled. http://files.programmersheaven.com/A...z80conv/Z80DOC Kamelito Source code of the tools. http://files.programmersheaven.com/i...0%2Fz80conv%2F Last edited by kamelito; 28 June 2014 at 01:29.

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25 June 2014, 14:21	#2
Bastich Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 341	Some very nice sprites there I am currently doing a Lunar Jetman game on the PC. Hopefully I will mix in some elements of Jetpac. Platforms and construction of the rover, trailer and possibly some rockets. If you ever consider PC remakes please let me know

25 June 2014, 17:27	#4
Bastich Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 341	Sorry not Amiga remakes but Knight Lore and Skool Daze have been done for the PC over on Retrospec http://retrospec.sgn.net/

25 June 2014, 20:29	#6
Jack Burton It's all in the reflexes! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wingkong warehouses Posts: 206	It's a tough choice since there are so many funny games on these old 8bits and 16bits platforms. The MSX being my main gaming machine I would go for games like Knightmare, Road Fighter, or Yie Ar Kung Fu. I like their simple concept. They are games you can play again and again without being bored (well at least for my taste ). Around 2000/2001 with a friend we worked on a game project influenced by Yie ar Kung Fu and Street Fighter 2. But unfortunately the project never went very far (the game engine was running quite well thought). Then we lost contact. But unexpectedly 3 weeks ago he called me on the phone, after more than 10 years without any news. We discussed about our old game projects and he seemed interested to continue to work on them. So maybe in the future we will see a Yie Ar Kung Fu like for the Amiga, who knows !

27 June 2014, 14:22	#9
Galahad/FLT Going nowhere Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: United Kingdom Age: 50 Posts: 8,986	I was always pissed off we didn't ever get any of the Ultimate games on Amiga. Alien 8 and Knight Lore would have been great. I remember someone on here did a remake of one of the Ultimate games, but wrote it for PC and didn't ever do an AGA version which would have been great.

27 June 2014, 14:58	#10
Punisher Spanish Amigan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Asunción/Paraguay Posts: 46	What really takes my breath away are these graphics on AGA of Imagine's Movie http://amigaonex.blogspot.com.au/201...me-remake.html

27 June 2014, 21:04	#12
Coltch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 108	All of the Ultimate games were fantastic and I've downloaded every remake...it's a shame modern games don't have the same kind of wow factor that was witnessed in the 8 bit era

28 June 2014, 08:58	#16
Cpt. Hindsight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southpark Posts: 477	I'm still waiting for Bignonia's Beach Head. There are Knight Lore remakes for the GP2X and the Caanoo as well, but the source codes aren't included in the zips. I guess it's written in C, but I'm not sure the source code would be helpful at all due to the ARM processor of the GPH handhelds. btw: The remake is excellent.

28 June 2014, 21:43	#19
Angus Amiga Games Database Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South West England Posts: 1,240	I always wanted a 3D MechWarrior game on the Amiga. Never happened but I eventually got my wish by running the DOS version of MechWarrior 1 on my Miggy under emulation. I enjoyed the game, but there was also a smug satisfaction that the multitasking marvel had made it possible. The sound was rubbish though.

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