Son Shu Si - Page 2

DamienD · 31 October 2005, 01:57

Cool game, pretty hard though.

I wonder if anybody knows of any cheats? I took a quick look on HOL and LEMON but nothing (not really surprising since it has just been released).

Codetapper · 31 October 2005, 04:01

I couldn't found any built in cheats - a level skip in particular would have been great but the code is a bit of a mess to follow. No obvious "change this byte and level is complete" stuff

The reason the WHDLoad version hasn't been released yet is the fact it has not passed my quality control standards! I usually won't release something unless I'm happy the whole thing works, fully snoopable etc. I will probably bite the bullet and release the current version so at least real Amiga users can play it, but the fact I can't verify the whole thing (including testing the ending if it has one) annoys me.

I was under the impression the site was going to go live when the WHDLoad install was ready, so I was as surprised as everyone to see it live this morning. I'll try and upload the current version to the WHDLoad site tonight anyway, marked as v0.1 or something... Just be aware it will not be stamped with the Codetapper seal of quality!

CodyJarrett · 31 October 2005, 06:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codetapper

I was under the impression the site was going to go live when the WHDLoad install was ready, so I was as surprised as everyone to see it live this morning.

stainy · 31 October 2005, 09:13

Nnice site

simple and to the point!! I like!

Tim Janssen · 31 October 2005, 13:27

...Oh-my-god I still cannot cope it: Son Shu Si finally has been found.
I am very ecstatic about this. It is a memorable day for the Amiga community and a very good start for AGTW. Many, many thanks for tracking down the game and restore it.

I checked the Son Shu Si screenshots at HOL and they look fantastic Japanese-like. At last after more than 150 months since I first read the review of the game, I will be able to play it. Un-be-liev-able.
The number one on my all-time Amiga-most-wanted-games wishlist is fulfilled.

alexh · 31 October 2005, 16:23

You think we'll find any more lost Amiga games? I managed to find Ambermoon (English) in 1998, perhaps the best "lost n found" Amiga game, but hey I am bias

NOB · 31 October 2005, 18:54

great work.That is really unbelievable.

AMIGAZ · 31 October 2005, 21:13

Just made a Whdload install on the game with Amiga Forever (one of my first encounters with an Amiga emulator) and transfered the game to my A4000D '060.
The game runs but has alot of corrupt graphics, going to try it on my other Amiga's to see if it has to do with that I tested it on a 68060 based Amiga.
Thanks to Codetapper for the Whdload install!

I can upload the Whdload installed game to the Zone if needed.

Retro-Nerd · 31 October 2005, 22:18

On a WinUAE emulated Amiga are also graphic corruptions. But with the settings "immediate Blitter" and "A500 Speed" it works fine.

AMIGAZ · 31 October 2005, 22:28

Guess the Whdload install isn't adapted for high spec Amiga's yet
Could try the game on my A500+ if I knew hope to convert IPF's to ADF files
Don't want to use UAE here, it's kind of against my religion as I've grown up with an Amiga 500 and before that a VIC64

Retro-Nerd · 31 October 2005, 22:55

i think the most of us grown up with the C-64 and Amiga Machines, but i don't want all these machines in my room (i still have a old C-64) connected to my TV or monitor. It's very comfortable to use an emulator instead. But i love the real machines too.

Galaxy · 01 November 2005, 03:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMIGAZ

Guess the Whdload install isn't adapted for high spec Amiga's yet
Could try the game on my A500+ if I knew hope to convert IPF's to ADF files
Don't want to use UAE here, it's kind of against my religion as I've grown up with an Amiga 500 and before that a VIC64

Codetapper has set high standards for his installs and did indicate that the install was not fully tested and not yet fit for release in his opinion. It was only released it due to demand from EAB users, and has been flagged it as a beta release. I kind of agree with him there. Nothing worse than buggy installs to damage a good product's reputation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codetapper

The reason the WHDLoad version hasn't been released yet is the fact it has not passed my quality control standards! I usually won't release something unless I'm happy the whole thing works, fully snoopable etc. I will probably bite the bullet and release the current version so at least real Amiga users can play it, but the fact I can't verify the whole thing (including testing the ending if it has one) annoys me.

Tim Janssen · 30 January 2006, 16:23

Will Son Shu Si ever be converted to adf? I want to get my hands on it and don't want to fiddle with WHD-load and SPS files.

andreas · 01 February 2006, 07:51

Agree, would be great, as you could just transfer it to a real disk on your real miggy and play.

Codetapper, are you reading our prayers?

CodyJarrett · 01 February 2006, 07:55

Tim - you should update http://www.classicgaming.com/amigareviews/sonshusi.htm with Amiga screens and remove the comment at the end.

Tim Janssen · 01 February 2006, 21:40

Well, basically, I have updated that page already back in November 2005. The reason why it is not uploaded is that my site is going to be moved to a new address. I have some trouble with my host, Gamespy, who demand to update my 1900 html-files with new banner-code before moving it.
It is all a bit off-putting.

Anyway, I have updated the file. Please note the working ad-banner, leeched screenshot and external link.

Now, can anyone upload an ADF?

Tim Janssen · 19 April 2006, 15:05

At last I've played the ipf-image of Son Shu Si. The game looks and sounds nice but is bloody hard to play. Good.

CodyJarrett · 19 April 2006, 15:10

I found that it was hard at first but you need to find all the cash on each level. If you don't then you get ahead of yourself with an underpowered weapon. Here's a bit in my review on the aGTW site:

Quote:

Most players will be struck by how difficult it is to play. However, much depends on how the game is approached. If the player rushes through each level then the default weapon quickly proves to be underpowered. Each level should be thoroughly explored to discover hidden rooms (shooting likely locations will reveal the doors) and all the gold pieces collected. Buy weapon upgrades at the shops and remember that two of the bosses require special weapons to defeat. The ice boss can only be defeated by the Heart of the Dragon weapon and the final boss by the Trident of Neptune. As these weapons cost plenty the only way to progress is to collect lots of coins.

Tim Janssen · 19 April 2006, 17:04

A game that punishes you if you rush through it - I always suspected that Son Shu Shi was something special. Great attitude and probably never seen before in an Amiga platform game.

CodyJarrett · 19 April 2006, 17:08

Yes, I enjoyed the game much more once I got into it and spent more time on each level. There are also a variety of rooms to find, including a Breakout section, shop, secret rooms etc.

31 October 2005, 04:01	#22
Codetapper 2 contact me: email only! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Auckland / New Zealand Posts: 3,182	I couldn't found any built in cheats - a level skip in particular would have been great but the code is a bit of a mess to follow. No obvious "change this byte and level is complete" stuff The reason the WHDLoad version hasn't been released yet is the fact it has not passed my quality control standards! I usually won't release something unless I'm happy the whole thing works, fully snoopable etc. I will probably bite the bullet and release the current version so at least real Amiga users can play it, but the fact I can't verify the whole thing (including testing the ending if it has one) annoys me. I was under the impression the site was going to go live when the WHDLoad install was ready, so I was as surprised as everyone to see it live this morning. I'll try and upload the current version to the WHDLoad site tonight anyway, marked as v0.1 or something... Just be aware it will not be stamped with the Codetapper seal of quality! Last edited by Codetapper; 31 October 2005 at 04:07.

31 October 2005, 13:27	#25
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	The impossible has happened... ...Oh-my-god I still cannot cope it: Son Shu Si finally has been found. I am very ecstatic about this. It is a memorable day for the Amiga community and a very good start for AGTW. Many, many thanks for tracking down the game and restore it. I checked the Son Shu Si screenshots at HOL and they look fantastic Japanese-like. At last after more than 150 months since I first read the review of the game, I will be able to play it. Un-be-liev-able. The number one on my all-time Amiga-most-wanted-games wishlist is fulfilled.

31 October 2005, 18:54	#27
NOB Zone Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 424	Wow great work.That is really unbelievable.

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31 October 2005, 01:57	#21
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Cool game, pretty hard though. I wonder if anybody knows of any cheats? I took a quick look on HOL and LEMON but nothing (not really surprising since it has just been released).

31 October 2005, 09:13	#24
stainy Zone Friend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Concord, NC, USA Age: 52 Posts: 1,712	Nnice site simple and to the point!! I like!

31 October 2005, 16:23	#26
alexh Thalion Webshrine Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oxford Posts: 14,331	You think we'll find any more lost Amiga games? I managed to find Ambermoon (English) in 1998, perhaps the best "lost n found" Amiga game, but hey I am bias

31 October 2005, 21:13	#28
AMIGAZ Amiga-Mad Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sweden Age: 46 Posts: 1,286	Just made a Whdload install on the game with Amiga Forever (one of my first encounters with an Amiga emulator) and transfered the game to my A4000D '060. The game runs but has alot of corrupt graphics, going to try it on my other Amiga's to see if it has to do with that I tested it on a 68060 based Amiga. Thanks to Codetapper for the Whdload install! I can upload the Whdload installed game to the Zone if needed.

31 October 2005, 22:18	#29
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	On a WinUAE emulated Amiga are also graphic corruptions. But with the settings "immediate Blitter" and "A500 Speed" it works fine.

31 October 2005, 22:28	#30
AMIGAZ Amiga-Mad Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sweden Age: 46 Posts: 1,286	Guess the Whdload install isn't adapted for high spec Amiga's yet Could try the game on my A500+ if I knew hope to convert IPF's to ADF files Don't want to use UAE here, it's kind of against my religion as I've grown up with an Amiga 500 and before that a VIC64

31 October 2005, 22:55	#31
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	i think the most of us grown up with the C-64 and Amiga Machines, but i don't want all these machines in my room (i still have a old C-64) connected to my TV or monitor. It's very comfortable to use an emulator instead. But i love the real machines too.

30 January 2006, 16:23	#33
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	Will Son Shu Si ever be converted to adf? I want to get my hands on it and don't want to fiddle with WHD-load and SPS files.

01 February 2006, 07:51	#34
andreas Zone Friend Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Germany Age: 50 Posts: 5,857	Agree, would be great, as you could just transfer it to a real disk on your real miggy and play. Codetapper, are you reading our prayers?

01 February 2006, 07:55	#35
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	Tim - you should update http://www.classicgaming.com/amigareviews/sonshusi.htm with Amiga screens and remove the comment at the end.

01 February 2006, 21:40	#36
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	Well, basically, I have updated that page already back in November 2005. The reason why it is not uploaded is that my site is going to be moved to a new address. I have some trouble with my host, Gamespy, who demand to update my 1900 html-files with new banner-code before moving it. It is all a bit off-putting. Anyway, I have updated the file. Please note the working ad-banner, leeched screenshot and external link. Now, can anyone upload an ADF?

19 April 2006, 15:05	#37
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	At last I've played the ipf-image of Son Shu Si. The game looks and sounds nice but is bloody hard to play. Good.

19 April 2006, 17:04	#39
Tim Janssen Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Den Bosch / The Netherlands Age: 47 Posts: 1,271	A game that punishes you if you rush through it - I always suspected that Son Shu Shi was something special. Great attitude and probably never seen before in an Amiga platform game.

19 April 2006, 17:08	#40
CodyJarrett Global Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UK Age: 46 Posts: 6,160	Yes, I enjoyed the game much more once I got into it and spent more time on each level. There are also a variety of rooms to find, including a Breakout section, shop, secret rooms etc.

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