Manic Miner - The Lost Levels DS

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Manic Miner - The Lost Levels DS; OUT NOW!
Topic Started: Sep 17 2009, 11:08 AM (4,493 Views)
RevStu	Sep 17 2009, 11:08 AM Post #1
Laird/Beast Of Glencairn Posts: 18,580 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 6, 2003 Football bias: Aberdeen, Scotland, Man Utd The best videogame ever is: Super Mario Galaxy A good name for a band would be: Most Things Are Awesome If You Think About It	EDIT: NOW RELEASED! http://headsoft.com.au/index.php?category=mmll Been keeping quiet about this one since it was started in May, but as the public cat's been let out of the secrecy bag on the internet this morning, you might as well see some more up-to-date pics than the ones going around. Alert viewers may recall my Retro Gamer piece of the same title, which collected together extra levels from non-Spectrum ports of Manic Miner to invent a notional "lost" 20-level sequel. I'd already made one abortive attempt to turn it into reality in conjunction with a Speccy modder (this page was the first workings, all the way back in 2004), but now with the work of some exceptionally talented DS coders and artists the game is getting quite close to fruition, and a damn nice fruition it looks like being. These are some of the latest shots of the attract mode showing a few of the completed and fully-playable levels. (In-game the bottom screen is occupied by a scroll telling the story, which I'm adapting from the version I wrote for RG.) No release date yet (there are still some tricky levels to implement), but it's moving along at a fair pace. Frankly I think it could turn out one of the DS's best platform games. Edited by RevStu, Nov 5 2009, 05:18 PM.



Marc	Sep 17 2009, 11:35 AM Post #2
Waiting for the punchline Posts: 1,758 Group: Subscribers Member #769 Joined: January 26, 2006 Football bias: slowly loosing interest The best videogame ever is: Bubble Symphony	That looks bloody nice, I'd be most interested in playing this, my only concern being how well these levels work in comparison to Matt Smith's originals - I don't think I've ever played a Mainc Miner level that wasn't included in the original.



sausageandbun	Sep 17 2009, 11:39 AM Post #3
Wanwa Posts: 392 Group: Subscribers Member #175 Joined: February 21, 2004 Football bias: Arsenal, Bradford City The best videogame ever is: Wario Ware	Wow, that looks loverly. Something to look forward to on the DS? Hurrah!



RevStu	Sep 17 2009, 11:52 AM Post #4
Laird/Beast Of Glencairn Posts: 18,580 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 6, 2003 Football bias: Aberdeen, Scotland, Man Utd The best videogame ever is: Super Mario Galaxy A good name for a band would be: Most Things Are Awesome If You Think About It	Marc Sep 17 2009, 11:35 AM That looks bloody nice, I'd be most interested in playing this, my only concern being how well these levels work in comparison to Matt Smith's originals - I don't think I've ever played a Mainc Miner level that wasn't included in the original. The ones I chose for The Lost Levels are all superb levels, otherwise there wouldn't be much point.



romanista	Sep 17 2009, 12:06 PM Post #5
Rick Lindeman Posts: 5,759 Group: Subscribers Member #179 Joined: February 26, 2004 Football bias: AFC Ajax, AS Roma, Wallidan, Fluza� The best videogame ever is: Sensible World of Soccer A good name for a band would be: Door Edel Spel Tot Overwinning	oioioi a sort of Stuart campbell designed game after scorpion software, sounds fun! (this thread doesn't break your nda with RG?)



RevStu	Sep 17 2009, 12:27 PM Post #6
Laird/Beast Of Glencairn Posts: 18,580 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 6, 2003 Football bias: Aberdeen, Scotland, Man Utd The best videogame ever is: Super Mario Galaxy A good name for a band would be: Most Things Are Awesome If You Think About It	I don't have an NDA with RG, and the game is nothing to do with them anyway.



Ian Osborne	Sep 17 2009, 12:38 PM Post #7
Posts: 4,032 Group: Subscribers Member #44 Joined: May 9, 2003 Football bias: Aston Villa The best videogame ever is: Time Pilot A good name for a band would be: Wilted Continent	There were some good new levels in the Sam Coupe version. Are any of them carried over to here?



RevStu	Sep 17 2009, 09:25 PM Post #8
Laird/Beast Of Glencairn Posts: 18,580 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 6, 2003 Football bias: Aberdeen, Scotland, Man Utd The best videogame ever is: Super Mario Galaxy A good name for a band would be: Most Things Are Awesome If You Think About It	Nope.



RevMarzikins	Sep 18 2009, 01:49 AM Post #9
LOAD"*",8,1. READY. RUN. Posts: 2,738 Group: Subscribers Member #441 Joined: December 10, 2004 Football bias: Poncey Millionaires Utd The best videogame ever is: always changed at random A good name for a band would be: Asshole Full Of AIDS	Let's hope it turns out to be more well-produced than the GBA version, eh folks?



romanista	Sep 18 2009, 08:52 AM Post #10
Rick Lindeman Posts: 5,759 Group: Subscribers Member #179 Joined: February 26, 2004 Football bias: AFC Ajax, AS Roma, Wallidan, Fluza� The best videogame ever is: Sensible World of Soccer A good name for a band would be: Door Edel Spel Tot Overwinning	RevStu Sep 17 2009, 12:27 PM I don't have an NDA with RG, and the game is nothing to do with them anyway. well i didn't really mean an nda, but though you might said you did a special article on this to coincide with the game, and might had it RG branded or something



Oby	Sep 20 2009, 04:25 PM Post #11
Genius Posts: 206 Group: Subscribers Member #517 Joined: April 20, 2005 Football bias: shrugs The best videogame ever is: Squid Harder, obv. A good name for a band would be: Closed For Refurbishment	Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7kCE01dmBo



Anonymous X	Sep 20 2009, 08:31 PM Post #12
Posts: 1,268 Group: Subscribers Member #41 Joined: May 8, 2003	Interesting to note a narrative on the lower DS screen there.



Marlon	Sep 20 2009, 10:37 PM Post #13
Posts: 1,737 Group: Subscribers Member #153 Joined: February 10, 2004 Football bias: Liverpool The best videogame ever is: Super Mario Galaxy A good name for a band would be: Um...what?	Oby Sep 20 2009, 04:25 PM Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7kCE01dmBo That looks jolly fabulous, in a typically-difficult-manic-miner kinda way. The music's ace, too. Do you have an ETA? Edited by Marlon, Sep 21 2009, 02:54 PM.



romanista	Sep 21 2009, 08:42 AM Post #14
Rick Lindeman Posts: 5,759 Group: Subscribers Member #179 Joined: February 26, 2004 Football bias: AFC Ajax, AS Roma, Wallidan, Fluza� The best videogame ever is: Sensible World of Soccer A good name for a band would be: Door Edel Spel Tot Overwinning	demo http://www.tehskeen.com/viewarticle.php?articleid=4813 (stu, feel free to delete if it's not what you want to be in the open) but it was one of the first google results



VOTE LIBERAL	Sep 21 2009, 01:21 PM Post #15
Washable Sushi Towpath Posts: 8,201 Group: Subscribers Member #1,338 Joined: March 25, 2007 Football bias: REVIEW WARHEAD The best videogame ever is: REVIEW WARHEAD A good name for a band would be: REVIEW WARHEAD	Is this to be a freeware release I'm guessing? It looks very nice indeed. If I still had a DS, I would definitely get it.



Oby	Sep 21 2009, 02:55 PM Post #16
Genius Posts: 206 Group: Subscribers Member #517 Joined: April 20, 2005 Football bias: shrugs The best videogame ever is: Squid Harder, obv. A good name for a band would be: Closed For Refurbishment	Marlon Sep 20 2009, 10:37 PM Oby Sep 20 2009, 04:25 PM Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7kCE01dmBo That looks jolly fabulous, in a typically-dificult-manic-miner kinda way. The music's ace, too. Do you have an ETA? Last post on my corner of the interweb from one of the devs: Quote: the game is about half finish or such. there is still something to due and Flash have some problems with his jaw as well, so.I hope soon (It's great even in this state it already now). I have still a least 7 tunes to been finished for the game..... That was a few days back. I wouldn't really bother with the demo. It's a -very- early build that a load of sites decided to run with the other day screaming "OFFICIAL DEMO" or some such shit. I'd wait till something worth downloading appears.



flash	Sep 21 2009, 05:57 PM Post #17
Posts: 41 Group: Members Member #4,731 Joined: September 21, 2009 The best videogame ever is: Doom A good name for a band would be: just swallow	Hello all, Just to update on the MMLL status. Firstly, that demo posted everywhere was 2 days work on starting the detection, nothing more.. If you accidently download it, I would recommend burning your pc, digging a hole and burying it in the garden (or flower box if you live in a flat). The demo is shit! and was not intended for release, but was posted on my site as a test for users to let me know if the control, etc was ok! Right.. MMLL (present).. The latest build has tons in it and is well over half way finished in relation to levels and gameplay. Though, this does not indicate a release in the next few weeks. What needs to be done is the little things that take so long, game over, high-score, options, secrets, etc.etc.etc. But, I am very pleased with the way it is turning out. The game also contains 10 new levels based on classic films. These are unlocked after finishing the 20 lost levels. The latest one is King Kong 1933, complete with Empire State building and giant Kong. Sadly, no near-naked Fay Wray though Right, I shall bugger off now, and I am sure Stuart will keep you posted. All the best. Edited by flash, Sep 21 2009, 06:00 PM.



Oby	Sep 21 2009, 08:23 PM Post #18
Genius Posts: 206 Group: Subscribers Member #517 Joined: April 20, 2005 Football bias: shrugs The best videogame ever is: Squid Harder, obv. A good name for a band would be: Closed For Refurbishment	flash Sep 21 2009, 05:57 PM Sadly, no near-naked Fay Wray though Gah! Not good enough. Tell Lobo he's banned.



Molloy	Sep 21 2009, 09:50 PM Post #19
Posts: 1,324 Group: Members Member #760 Joined: January 11, 2006	Looking good. If I were to make one suggestion it would be you'll need to be careful to keep the contrast between gameplay elements (foreground) and background non interactive elements nice and clear. The beauty of the original black backgrounds is they don't make the screen too busy. I think some of the animation with rain, stars and leaves floating around the place could get tiresome. The character/enemy colours seem a bit too muted to me on the brighter levels. The dark levels look far slicker than the colourful ones.



flash	Sep 23 2009, 11:08 PM Post #20
Posts: 41 Group: Members Member #4,731 Joined: September 21, 2009 The best videogame ever is: Doom A good name for a band would be: just swallow	We are trying hard to combine improved graphics and retain clarity. But.. There will be points where it may be harder to see things than in other areas. But.. I think it is working ok at the moment - hopefully!



flash	Oct 1 2009, 07:35 AM Post #21
Posts: 41 Group: Members Member #4,731 Joined: September 21, 2009 The best videogame ever is: Doom A good name for a band would be: just swallow	I just had to post this wonderfull piece of artwork... Oh, and a few more screens... Work is getting there... Menu system is intact (remembers last played level, select game mode, etc) and all levels are in and playable (33 at the moment - though a couple more secret levels may be added) Not sure on release, perhaps early November? The development forum is HERE Edited by flash, Oct 1 2009, 07:42 AM.



BikNorton	Oct 1 2009, 08:04 AM Post #22
Posts: 851 Group: Members Member #1,484 Joined: June 27, 2007	flash Sep 23 2009, 11:08 PM We are trying hard to combine improved graphics and retain clarity. But.. There will be points where it may be harder to see things than in other areas. But.. I think it is working ok at the moment - hopefully! An obvious solution would be to offer the option of a blank background. A more awkward option would be dimming the background by some user-definable amount. Even more awkward would be an "inverse flashlight" - dim the background immediately behind Willy (and/or the enemies). That's looking really nice though. Edited by BikNorton, Oct 1 2009, 08:04 AM.



RevStu	Oct 12 2009, 07:00 AM Post #23
Laird/Beast Of Glencairn Posts: 18,580 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 6, 2003 Football bias: Aberdeen, Scotland, Man Utd The best videogame ever is: Super Mario Galaxy A good name for a band would be: Most Things Are Awesome If You Think About It	Ian Osborne Sep 17 2009, 12:38 PM There were some good new levels in the Sam Coupe version. Are any of them carried over to here? There are now a bunch of excellent SAM levels appearing as "bonus" levels separate from the main game. Lots of very fast progress being made by the awesome coding team, The Lost Levels are starting to loom on the horizon...



BikNorton	Oct 12 2009, 08:45 AM Post #24
Posts: 851 Group: Members Member #1,484 Joined: June 27, 2007	As soon as it's released they're not Lost any more. Paradox! More "The Temporarily Misplaced But It's Okay They Eventually Turned Up Levels." Edited by BikNorton, Oct 12 2009, 08:46 AM.



RevStu	Oct 12 2009, 09:54 AM Post #25
Laird/Beast Of Glencairn Posts: 18,580 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 6, 2003 Football bias: Aberdeen, Scotland, Man Utd The best videogame ever is: Super Mario Galaxy A good name for a band would be: Most Things Are Awesome If You Think About It	It's just a name, man. I can call a silver car The Orange Monster if I like...



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