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swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 1d

Monday 20th October:
The @SEGA Mark III, aka the Sega Master System, turns 40 years old.

Join The @SEGAGuys for an in-depth retrospective on the console’s journey.

Now available to members, it is the biggest project I've completed yet:
youtu.be/QWwYluCz9A8

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 4h

Thanks!

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 20h

Hello #PortfolioDay! I make SEGA Master System games. I'm currently developing my 4th game (Razing Core). #mastersystem #homebrew

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 5d

Same for me. I play long and short games but rarely finish games over 10 hours.

I think people that complain about short games think they lack content, but the short games don't necessarily have less content, it's just more dense and respects the player's time.

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 5d

The trick that modern AAA games pull is to make them "time suckers" to create the illusion of value from playtime.

The content (mechanics, stages, etc) that many 30+ hour games have could be condensed into < 10 hours.

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 5d

Back to working on Razing Core today. #mastersystem #homebrew

Screenshot of a shoot 'em up game with a player ship and 3 enemy silos above it.

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks to our team of translators we now have translations of the manual in German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese! 🥳 #homebrew #mastersystem

BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 8d

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the SEGA Mark III console in Japan, Astro Climber will be released and available for free on 20th October. #homebrew #mastersystem

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 7d

I like this video by Electric Underground on "quarter munching". www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoVV...

He explains (among other things) that games have become so easy to progress that everyone sees arcade games as a "quarter-muncher" instead of a game with a skill curve you need to gradually ascend.

Why Classic Video Games are GONE, The Death Of Arcade Game Design

YouTube video by The Electric Underground

www.youtube.com

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 8d

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the SEGA Mark III console in Japan, Astro Climber will be released and available for free on 20th October. #homebrew #mastersystem

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 9d

If you're interested in the release of Astro Climber you should check out this article! 👍 #mastersystem #homebrew

Time Extension @timeextension.com · 9d

The Sega Master System Is Getting A Free Sci-Fi-Themed Ice Climber-Like Platformer Later This Month.

The Sega Master System Is Getting A Free Sci-Fi-Themed Ice Climber-Like Platformer Later This Month

Astro Climber is the latest game from the developer of Frontier Force & Blast Arena

www.timeextension.com

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 10d

Of all the Master System games I've made so far this would be the easiest to make a sequel for, but as a full platformer.

Perhaps I'll revisit this again after Razing Core is released. #mastersystem #homebrew

BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · Sep 10

I've tried to make it so that you can avoid each enemy in multiple ways, you can stun them, avoid, wait, or jump over for example. You just have to pick the right one in the chaos of the stage. #homebrew #mastersystem

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 11d

We have translators for Brazilian Portuguese, French, Spanish and German.

If you would like to translate the manual to your language (particularly Japanese) please let me know and we can discuss the details of the release.

#mastersystem #homebrew

BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 26d

I've been working on the Astro Climber manual today. It will be in colour with illustrations and will be easily printable.

I'm also working on providing translations in various languages.

#homebrew #mastersystem

Screenshots of a digital manual for a work in progress Master System game.

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 12d

I freed up a little more space. Here's a work in progress intro for Astro Climber. This will be the last item added. #mastersystem #homebrew

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 13d

I completed the full game on real hardware tonight, and it seems to work fine on numerous emulators. I've sent the game to play testers for their view. 🫡 #mastersystem #homebrew

BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 15d

Working on the final stuff for Astro Climber. It will go into testing soon. #homebrew #mastersystem

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 13d

Adding some little details to fill up the remaining ROM space on Astro Climber. #homebrew #mastersystem

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 15d

I had to break the 32kb ROM size to make the music fit. I tried several different compression options but no good. I considered a more basic soundtrack but it didn't seem to suit the game.

On the positive side I was now able to improve the title screen and backgrounds and the game feels more whole.

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 15d

Working on the final stuff for Astro Climber. It will go into testing soon. #homebrew #mastersystem

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 17d

Back to working on Razing Core today #homebrew #mastersystem

Screenshot of a shoot 'em up game for Sega Master System.

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Timo Schouren @timoschouren.bsky.social · 24d

Heute sehe ich mir neuen, knallharten Ballerstoff für Segas Master System an: Frontier Force!

youtu.be/szd8lT7LbHw

Neuer Ballerstoff für Master System | Frontier Force | BONUSGEMS

YouTube video by Videogems

youtu.be

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 26d

For anyone interested in helping with translation I've posted a list of the current translators in the SMS Power development thread: www.smspower.org/forums/20612...

View topic - [WIP] Astro Climber - Forums - SMS Power!

www.smspower.org

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 26d

I'll also be looking to release the game in different languages too, once the game is complete and tested.

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 26d

I've been working on the Astro Climber manual today. It will be in colour with illustrations and will be easily printable.

I'm also working on providing translations in various languages.

#homebrew #mastersystem

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 27d

It's tempting but I might not use it so don't want to spend time on it yet (although it would be quite similar).

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 27d

It's unlikely I can use Sega on the actual homebrew release, it just looks nice in the mock-up. 😎

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BadComputer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 27d

Playing around with ideas for the cover #homebrew #mastersystem

Cover art mock-up of a Master System homebrew game entitled Astro Climber.

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