VirtualBoy Channel Sweeper

January 27-29, 2012

Game Information

Platform or System:

other platform

Platform note:

Virtual Boy

Short Introduction:

Pick up the loot but beware the enemy. Mix of strategy and reflexes. Yes, it also runs on actual hardware! Emulator available here: http://www.vr32.de/modules/tech/index.php?sec=emus&eid=rboy

Download

Game Files:

VB Rom file (requires emulator or Virtual Boy+Flashcart)

Screen Shot:

Documentation

Installation Notes:

To play this game you need to either install a Virtual Boy emulator or have a flashcart to play it on the actual hardware. Emulators are available here:

http://www.vr32.de/modules/tech/index.php?sec=emus

Brief Play Description:

The player must navigate a room picking up loot while avoiding a monster. The monster only moves when you active the "grab" mode which is the only way to pick up the $.

Accomplishments and credits

Team Image:

Contributors:

Jose Zagal

Credits:

Kudos to the Planet Virtual Boy community for the scant documentation available that made this whole idea even remotely possible. You guys rock!

GGJ-2010 Achievements:

Take Five Game

GGJ-2010 Achievements:

EGA Lives Game

Submitted at DePaul University (United States)

Argh! First brick wall.

By Jose Zagal at 01/30/2010 - 09:45
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It turns out I had an old version of the compiler installed. I just downloaded the new one only to discover that I need to compile it. I don't have all the right tools installed to do that... (hello Cygwin!). It's taken me at least an hour...and it's still going. Ulp!

Well... I'll see if I can...

By Jose Zagal at 01/30/2010 - 07:35
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Uhm... so I'm going to TRY to make a game for this platform. I hope I'm able to...but don't anyone get all excited about this!