I like this dreamlike world you created. This is very sleek for an NES game. So great on so many levels. This must be a very challenging project to work on. Keep working on this game.
This is a fantastic nes game, congratulations. Little sugestion: i think the energy bar will be better if it would be like the one in smb2 (sorry the bad english, i hope you understand what i mean anyway, jeje). I think shapes are more intuitive than numbers.
Wannabes make NES looking games for powerful computers. REAL developers make games for the actual NES. This is an awesome middle finger to those lazy bastards.
I don't know how many of you worked on this but who ever did the music good job it's awesome I can't stop scenting to the score of every level lol i like the start menu's theme most though it kinda sounds familiar too
This is probably one of the best NES homebrew games I've seen in a while! I'd say it's up there with a game like Battle Kid in terms of quality! I'll be one of the first people to buy this game! I can guarantee that!
Looks very nice. The punching glove is very Rockin' Kats, but I feel that game didn't make full use of the mechanic, this one already looks better in that regard. I would pay for a real NES cartridge of the full game.
Fantastic game. I'm really surprised how many enemies you were able to get on the screen before it slows down. Also, that last part of the secret area is just plain mean (in a good way). Took me a while to figure out that I had to hurt myself and go invincible to get through.
The extending arm punch and a couple other things remind me of a game idea i had many years ago, but it certainly wasn't as cool as what you've made here.
I just played through the game and found all secret rooms. It's a lot of fun!
you guys captures the true essence of what nes games are and what they should be. good chiptune score, bats, caves, silly simple dialog, tight controls, good Japanese style graphics similar to bubble bobble, and to top if it off a signature main character feature/look which is the boxing glove. btw, whats the main character? it looks like a cat.
Will you release a game soundtrack? The music I've heard so far is a superb retro blend of awesomeness that I can't get out of my head! Excellent job.
@XxDeathrepxX The full game will have a soundtrack release as NSF, MP3 and FLAC. It's up to the composer if he wants to share the demo soundtrack. See the video response for the level theme at least.
sweet, just played through the demo on my ds and i thought it was really good. will there be environmental hazards such as spikes in the full game? i especially liked the wall punching mechanic and it would be nice to play challenging platforming parts with that. looking forward to the full game.
Very well done! I've played through the demo today. Very fun and challenging game (especially the hidden cave in the end). It even looks better than most commercial games.
Just a little suggestion: When you get a new item in the game you should show a little explanation on how to use it. Except for that: Great job!
I will buy this in two seconds if you put it on a cartridge. I made "bat punching" jokes all night and none of my friends knew what I was talking about.
@NitroGenesisTAS I would like to offer a free rom download of the full version and an actual cartridge release with bonus content, but that's not carved in stone, yet.
Very good. The physics are so smooth, and the graphics go so well with it. Awesome little cinematic scenes. Can we expect a full cartridge release for the final game?
This may be a stupid question, but are there going to be any background changes? One issue I have with some NES games is that they have a consistent black background throughout the whole game, and it gets somewhat boring to look at.
Anyway, great work. The music is nice as well. All in all a very great game so far.
@silentbie I'd definitely like to have a cartridge release for the full version, yeah. I'm also sharing your notion about the black backgrounds. Not sure how much will be done about those, but there will at least be more variation in the tilesets.
... 5. I can stand on platforms with spikes on them (not a big deal here, but perhaps later on). Finally, congrats on a job well done and I'm looking forward to playing the finished game!
So I just finished the 'dangerous place' level and explored the rest of it. The game is very good, but you know that already so let me point out some things I didn't like: 1. There is a lot of dead space in the main world. 2. Sometimes, the bounce mechanic gets in the way when fighting enemies (I'd make the abilites optional and make use of the select button to switch between them). 3. There are a couple of leaps of faith. 4. It takes a bit too long to get bats to follow you. Continued..
I like what I see, it sure has it's charm, but I hope the game gets a lot harder and complicated later. A shop ( faster punching glove/fire glove for removing vegetation ) and some puzzles could make this even more fun.
@morphattack You will have the glove from the start in the full version if that's what you meant. As for puzzles/secrets and special glove upgrades... the full version will definitely have some/more of that!
this is one of the greatest nes games. period. do you plan on offering for sale any proper nes carts once it is finished?
advancedpillow 7 hours ago
This looks extremely wonderful!
TheAmazingMaxsteele2 1 week ago
This is absolutely amazing. Possibly one of the best games I have played on NES. What mapper is used?
ufee 1 month ago
@ufee MMC1!
miaumiaumiau 1 month ago
For a NES game, that's extremely high quality. Looks and sounds better than most commercial NES games.
HedjaHead 2 months ago
anxiously awaiting the full release... can we get an eta or something?
AgentAbacus 2 months ago
I like this dreamlike world you created. This is very sleek for an NES game. So great on so many levels. This must be a very challenging project to work on. Keep working on this game.
Optomon 4 months ago
The music is just excellent. Can't wait for the final release!
supermariosunshine64 5 months ago
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Put this on a cartridge..
..ALL MY MONEY!
dumpstermax 5 months ago
Put this on a cartridge..
..ALL MY MONEY!
dumpstermax 5 months ago
What about making a double and/or a triple jump for new abilities ?
InsertAPseudoHere 5 months ago
Are we really sure that this is a NES game?
'Cause it doesn't totally looks like one.
It's TOO MUCH GOOD to be a NES game! :D
I'm gonna play it when the full version come out!
I can't wait!
(The graphics looks alot like Cave Story. Did you got inspired
by that game?)
klonoa723 6 months ago
Woah, this game is very impressive!
dedpxl 6 months ago
The sounds ... the graphics ... the gameplay ... that looks AWESOME!
InfinitePlayLLC 6 months ago
Man, the only thing we need now is mainstream support for this stuff. LIke stores selling these excellent homebrew games.
The NES Lives!
pdiddles03 7 months ago
playin this demo right now in nestopia with my nes controller plugged into a usb adapter it's an incredible platformer
geekypckid 7 months ago
I would totally buy this on a cartridge! One of the best looking NES game I've ever seen, Homebrew or not.
SpriterSolink 7 months ago
Very amazing, keep up the good work!
LemmyK00pa 7 months ago
This is a fantastic nes game, congratulations. Little sugestion: i think the energy bar will be better if it would be like the one in smb2 (sorry the bad english, i hope you understand what i mean anyway, jeje). I think shapes are more intuitive than numbers.
MrPlayerAAA 8 months ago
Is it even posible to get to that chest at 8:40 in the demo?
MediaMunkee 8 months ago
will this work with the powerpak so I can play on the nes? :3
ArfaInc 8 months ago
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GuybrushUlysses 8 months ago
This looks rad. The music is fantastic and the game play looks great. I have to try this soon.
SolarEXtract 9 months ago
how come you can't punch up or down? unless.............. thats an upgrade. that would be cool
jcudal32 9 months ago
This looks so rad...I've never seen a homebrew NES game with side-scroll.
CAKmusic 9 months ago
i'll echo sentiments here that the music is pretty fantastic. gameplay is nice too, well done.
cheers!
darknotezero 9 months ago
ARGH
This game is so beautiful. And the soundtrack is so good. Also is there any news on whether you guys are gonna finish the game?
RavingKunaiX 9 months ago
Loved the game, you are really talented! Do you have any date for when you think the complete game will be released? and if you do, will it cost?
LaVeyCharkusVeros 9 months ago
This is one of the quirkiest platformers I've ever laid my eyes on.
Great job!
InsaneBuzzNeini 9 months ago
WOW!!!
Game is AMAZING!!!!
How far along are you and any idea on a release date? This is by far one of the best NES games I have watched(homebrew or regular release)!
urboboy 9 months ago
What is a homebrew game
iceman3641 9 months ago
@iceman3641 homebrew = made by hobbyists and not licensed by Nintendo
CAKmusic 9 months ago
i want to draw this character so much
got any concept art and whatnot?
radiophonics 9 months ago
this looks awesome
thedutchdon1 9 months ago
Wannabes make NES looking games for powerful computers. REAL developers make games for the actual NES. This is an awesome middle finger to those lazy bastards.
LuwiigiMaster 9 months ago
Wow great job capturing the retro NES feel perfectly!
pseudonamex2 9 months ago
@pseudonamex2 This games runs on the NES. It's a homebrew NES game, meaning you can play this on a real NES.
Suck it Capcom. Suck it Megaman 9-10. Suck it retro wanna be game makers!
LuwiigiMaster 9 months ago
Is it just me, or do I smell a new revolution of NES programmed games on the rise?
:D
Th3ba1r0n 9 months ago
Looks like absolute platform brilliance. Nice work.
TheWolfLucario 9 months ago
Just finished the demo of this and I have to say, it was pretty enjoyable.
Keep up the good work.
idiot9point0 9 months ago
I don't know how many of you worked on this but who ever did the music good job it's awesome I can't stop scenting to the score of every level lol i like the start menu's theme most though it kinda sounds familiar too
dressemo 9 months ago
@dressemo Check out goniochromism on youtube, he's the composer. His music is brilliant!
miaumiaumiau 9 months ago
@miaumiaumiau I've seen his work before, so this is not surprising at all! I just knew he was capable of some great stuff.
MathOnNapkins 9 months ago
@miaumiaumiau this is amazing, are there any other good homebrew games you know of?
Sabocalypse 8 months ago
omg this looks so good.
currymakersuperfly 9 months ago
ooooo me want o:
TheLedgendaryNinja 9 months ago
That looks polished and fun.
Madoculos 9 months ago
This is already shaping up to be an instant homebrew classic. Can't wait to see future levels of this game.
PrinceWatercress 9 months ago
This is probably one of the best NES homebrew games I've seen in a while! I'd say it's up there with a game like Battle Kid in terms of quality! I'll be one of the first people to buy this game! I can guarantee that!
KillerCapybara 9 months ago
What a lovely platformer! Great work! :)
PixelProspector 9 months ago
DOWNWARD DIAGONAL PUNCH!
For awesome wall climbing and such.
Loved the demo
xyz39808comments 9 months ago
Looks very nice. The punching glove is very Rockin' Kats, but I feel that game didn't make full use of the mechanic, this one already looks better in that regard. I would pay for a real NES cartridge of the full game.
ghegs 9 months ago
This is awesome!! Put me down for a cartridge when they get made! Will they be famicom or NES style cartridges? Fingers crossed for famicom.
JCThompson1 9 months ago
brilliant
coprographia 9 months ago
Fantastic game. I'm really surprised how many enemies you were able to get on the screen before it slows down. Also, that last part of the secret area is just plain mean (in a good way). Took me a while to figure out that I had to hurt myself and go invincible to get through.
ShiroXetas 9 months ago
The extending arm punch and a couple other things remind me of a game idea i had many years ago, but it certainly wasn't as cool as what you've made here.
I just played through the game and found all secret rooms. It's a lot of fun!
Yoritoshi 9 months ago
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE release a cartridge of this game. It looks absolutely fantastic!!! Instant buy!!!
0EricDaNerd0 9 months ago
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I don't get it... why make this for NES? "Nostalgia"? Meh.
WinterXL 9 months ago
THIS GAME
MY NES LIBRARY IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT THIS
ZVAARI 9 months ago
Great!
Maradovitch 9 months ago
you guys captures the true essence of what nes games are and what they should be. good chiptune score, bats, caves, silly simple dialog, tight controls, good Japanese style graphics similar to bubble bobble, and to top if it off a signature main character feature/look which is the boxing glove. btw, whats the main character? it looks like a cat.
jcudal32 9 months ago
Will you release a game soundtrack? The music I've heard so far is a superb retro blend of awesomeness that I can't get out of my head! Excellent job.
XxDeathrepxX 9 months ago
@XxDeathrepxX The full game will have a soundtrack release as NSF, MP3 and FLAC. It's up to the composer if he wants to share the demo soundtrack. See the video response for the level theme at least.
miaumiaumiau 9 months ago
@miaumiaumiau Do you want full game to be selled like other homebrews like Battle Kid?
Erni68X 8 months ago
amazing
prestonparish 9 months ago
sweet, just played through the demo on my ds and i thought it was really good. will there be environmental hazards such as spikes in the full game? i especially liked the wall punching mechanic and it would be nice to play challenging platforming parts with that. looking forward to the full game.
Umdlye 9 months ago
@Umdlye There are spikes in the demo, lots of them even. Don't stop after the credits, go explore! :)
miaumiaumiau 9 months ago
This looks awesome! I bet the folks over at speed demos will have a field day with this when the full version comes out.
Outshinedsg 9 months ago
Very well done! I've played through the demo today. Very fun and challenging game (especially the hidden cave in the end). It even looks better than most commercial games.
Just a little suggestion: When you get a new item in the game you should show a little explanation on how to use it. Except for that: Great job!
RPGHacker86 9 months ago
So that's where all of Rockin' Kats lost potential went.
cannedfury 9 months ago
I will buy this in two seconds if you put it on a cartridge. I made "bat punching" jokes all night and none of my friends knew what I was talking about.
Great stuff, keep it up.
TheUselessGod 9 months ago 2
See, this is why we have nice things. :>
I'm hoping miau will allow me to make some official art for the game. Or at the least, a game cover design~
teckwerks 9 months ago
Could you try to get it on iTunes?
sirmel11 9 months ago
WOW! this game actually looks amazing! it appears to be the same quality as a real NES game!
TheBaffleboy 9 months ago
I second the comments about black backgrounds. NES games with black backgrounds feel oppressive, and unfun to play.
Either way, all this demo does is make me want the final release. Nice work. Please finish soon!
articiandecerath 9 months ago
This could be released on XBLA/PSN with a few tweaks. I cant wait till its done.
Maxpound 9 months ago
Will this be a free release?
NitroGenesisTAS 9 months ago
@NitroGenesisTAS I would like to offer a free rom download of the full version and an actual cartridge release with bonus content, but that's not carved in stone, yet.
miaumiaumiau 9 months ago 2
Very good. The physics are so smooth, and the graphics go so well with it. Awesome little cinematic scenes. Can we expect a full cartridge release for the final game?
This may be a stupid question, but are there going to be any background changes? One issue I have with some NES games is that they have a consistent black background throughout the whole game, and it gets somewhat boring to look at.
Anyway, great work. The music is nice as well. All in all a very great game so far.
silentbie 9 months ago
@silentbie I'd definitely like to have a cartridge release for the full version, yeah. I'm also sharing your notion about the black backgrounds. Not sure how much will be done about those, but there will at least be more variation in the tilesets.
miaumiaumiau 9 months ago
omg. this looks so cool!
thecool1168 9 months ago
... 5. I can stand on platforms with spikes on them (not a big deal here, but perhaps later on). Finally, congrats on a job well done and I'm looking forward to playing the finished game!
Alianger 9 months ago
So I just finished the 'dangerous place' level and explored the rest of it. The game is very good, but you know that already so let me point out some things I didn't like: 1. There is a lot of dead space in the main world. 2. Sometimes, the bounce mechanic gets in the way when fighting enemies (I'd make the abilites optional and make use of the select button to switch between them). 3. There are a couple of leaps of faith. 4. It takes a bit too long to get bats to follow you. Continued..
Alianger 9 months ago
@Alianger Thanks for the feedback! All of your points have been added to the secret file of suggestions and impressions.
miaumiaumiau 9 months ago
I wish they still made games like this. It's so charming!
You're really talented. Great job on this game so far. <3
FrostTheory 9 months ago
Nice job :)
Stadtfuchs1 9 months ago
awesome
RushJet1 9 months ago
I like what I see, it sure has it's charm, but I hope the game gets a lot harder and complicated later. A shop ( faster punching glove/fire glove for removing vegetation ) and some puzzles could make this even more fun.
morphattack 9 months ago 2
@morphattack Thanks! Harder, hmm? You may not have noticed, but there's stuff to discover after the credits. :)
miaumiaumiau 9 months ago
@miaumiaumiau Sorry, haven't seen that, so I am assuming there are a lot of things before acquiring the punch glove ? :D Good luck with the project.
morphattack 9 months ago
@morphattack You will have the glove from the start in the full version if that's what you meant. As for puzzles/secrets and special glove upgrades... the full version will definitely have some/more of that!
miaumiaumiau 9 months ago
@miaumiaumiau :D
morphattack 9 months ago
Awesome!!
NESMASTER14 9 months ago
Yay!!
NESHombrew 9 months ago
Awesome Demo :3
Grumskiz 9 months ago