Magic Pockets remake - work started

jotd · 13 April 2008, 21:02

Hi,

I'm starting a Magic Pockets remake written in C++ / SDL

Not much to see now, but this little intro:

http://jotd.free.fr/magic_pockets/MagicPocketsIntro.zip

musojon74 · 13 April 2008, 21:11

excellent! that looks like a cool project!

BippyM · 13 April 2008, 21:19

Looking good

Galahad/FLT · 13 April 2008, 22:04

I like your enthusiasm Jeff, but i personally think Magic Pockets is the weakest game the Bitmaps ever did.

Hungry Horace · 13 April 2008, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galahad/FLT

I like your enthusiasm Jeff, but i personally think Magic Pockets is the weakest game the Bitmaps ever did.

nothing could be as bad as the eyesore of Chaos Engine 2.

jotd · 13 April 2008, 22:31

I agree that Magic Pockets is not the best of the Bros games, but 1) Chaos Engine 2 sucks hard!!!! and 2) I still like it very much.

I'd like to remake Chaos Engine too, but it seems harder to do, and I don't have the graphics fully ripped yet. Cadaver would rule too.

The MP remake will be an unextended remake, not like Gods: I'm not planning to create new levels, etc...
It's also for me the opportunity to practise C++ with SDL. I've got everything: graphics, levels, and a big experience from the Gods remake.
I hope I can complete the remake fast enough, and easily... Let's see.

s2325 · 13 April 2008, 23:02

I want bicycle racing as separate game!

bLAZER · 14 April 2008, 00:10

Nice... good that you started with the intro, since that's the most important part of the game

BippyM · 14 April 2008, 00:16

yeah nice... just need to get it speeded up so it is in sync

jotd · 14 April 2008, 07:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by bLAZER

Nice... good that you started with the intro, since that's the most important part of the game

That's what I did for Gods and it worked. It may seem stupid but

1) it's rather easy, quick to do, so results are immediate.
2) it made me code the basic kernel objects (sprites, fadein, fadeout, screens)
3) the game itself will need a level editor first. I'm not starting development without one (but I'll restart from my work on Gods). At least the intro does not need one.
4) If I want to stop now, I can

heavy · 14 April 2008, 09:36

Great news !
(I'm also waiting for the final release of Ruff'n Tumble by shezzor...)

jotd · 14 April 2008, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavy

Great news !
(I'm also waiting for the final release of Ruff'n Tumble by shezzor...)

I can't help you on that one

But the fellow certainly takes his time...

Chain · 14 April 2008, 13:23

how about compile it for OS4 also?

jotd · 14 April 2008, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chain

how about compile it for OS4 also?

I'm planning to release the source code in the end.

Bloodwych · 14 April 2008, 19:13

Another nice project on the way jotd, great to see!

Dastardly · 14 April 2008, 21:18

Jotd you're a star!

I wanna buy you a beer

Shoonay · 14 April 2008, 21:25

Nice, thanks!

gimbal · 15 April 2008, 22:58

Too bad

I was liking the idea of the Chaos Engine, especially with the work you did in the maps.

jotd · 16 April 2008, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimbal

Too bad

I was liking the idea of the Chaos Engine, especially with the work you did in the maps.

actually the work has been already done, check HOL. I think the maps were added while I was looking how to rip them (the files are dated from 03/03/2008).
I was a bit annoyed about that because I have worked for zit, but that's life.

gimbal · 17 April 2008, 00:52

Quote:

I was a bit annoyed about that because I have worked for zit, but that's life.

Meh, I still think you are cool

Why C++ this time? I would think you could reuse some stuff from Gods to save time?

Also:

Quote:

I agree that Magic Pockets is not the best of the Bros games, but 1) Chaos Engine 2 sucks hard!!!!

All the more reason to make it better!!!

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13 April 2008, 21:11	#2
musojon74 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World Age: 50 Posts: 476	excellent! that looks like a cool project!

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BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	Looking good

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Galahad/FLT Going nowhere Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: United Kingdom Age: 50 Posts: 8,986	I like your enthusiasm Jeff, but i personally think Magic Pockets is the weakest game the Bitmaps ever did.

13 April 2008, 22:31	#6
jotd This cat is no more Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: FRANCE Age: 52 Posts: 8,164	I agree that Magic Pockets is not the best of the Bros games, but 1) Chaos Engine 2 sucks hard!!!! and 2) I still like it very much. I'd like to remake Chaos Engine too, but it seems harder to do, and I don't have the graphics fully ripped yet. Cadaver would rule too. The MP remake will be an unextended remake, not like Gods: I'm not planning to create new levels, etc... It's also for me the opportunity to practise C++ with SDL. I've got everything: graphics, levels, and a big experience from the Gods remake. I hope I can complete the remake fast enough, and easily... Let's see.

13 April 2008, 23:02	#7
s2325 Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gargore Age: 43 Posts: 17,789	I want bicycle racing as separate game!

14 April 2008, 00:10	#8
bLAZER Awesome to the max Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gothenburg / Sweden Age: 47 Posts: 1,006	Nice... good that you started with the intro, since that's the most important part of the game

14 April 2008, 00:16	#9
BippyM Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Derby, UK Age: 48 Posts: 9,355	yeah nice... just need to get it speeded up so it is in sync

14 April 2008, 09:36	#11
heavy noodle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: europe Posts: 247	Great news ! (I'm also waiting for the final release of Ruff'n Tumble by shezzor...)

14 April 2008, 13:23	#13
Chain A-Collector, repairments Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Czech Rep. Age: 50 Posts: 1,536	how about compile it for OS4 also?

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Bloodwych Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'm behind you! Posts: 3,763	Another nice project on the way jotd, great to see!

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