Attack of the PETSCII Robots for the C128

robertb
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Attack of the PETSCII Robots for the C128 Nov 30, 2021 9:22:07 GMT

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Post by robertb on Nov 30, 2021 9:22:07 GMT

Here we go... a new, commercial game for the Commodore 128! It is Attack of the PETSCII Robots! Released earlier for the C64, VIC-20, and PET, the C128 version makes use of the C128's extra memory space, uses burst load with a 1571 or 1581 drive, makes use of the full C128 keyboard, and has dual monitor mode (map screen in 80-columns at the same time as main screen in 40-columns). Priced from $10 to $50 US (options from digital download to autographed box with physical disks), Attack of the PETSCII Robots C128 is available at

www.the8bitguy.com/product/petscii-robots-for-commodore-128/

Merry Christmas!

Robert Bernardo

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c128old
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Attack of the PETSCII Robots for the C128 Dec 4, 2021 13:22:54 GMT

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Post by c128old on Dec 4, 2021 13:22:54 GMT

A game that makes dedicated use of C128 hardware, to show improved 40 columns output!
With the exception of a superCPU, I don't think any existing HW add-on would allow you to achieve the same result on a c64?

It just makes me wonder what games 'of the day' would have benefited from the extra memory and faster copies.
Things like AD&D games with their maps and graphics?
I believe PETSCII Robots c128 shows the difference between REU-swapping (too slow) or GeoRam (only 255 bytes access) vs. the C128 MMU and an extra bank of memory.

(drifting off into c128 1985 nostalgia-mode ... )

oziphantom C-64 User Posts: 198	Attack of the PETSCII Robots for the C128 Dec 22, 2021 5:42:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by oziphantom on Dec 22, 2021 5:42:08 GMT for the improved graphics, a REU would do it just fine, if not finer. But nothing will help you get a second map screen. Well there are some 80 column carts one could use but the REU would be in the way..

robertb
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Attack of the PETSCII Robots for the C128 Feb 12, 2022 23:17:15 GMT

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Post by robertb on Feb 12, 2022 23:17:15 GMT

A shareware version of Attack of the PETSCII Robots for the PET and C128 is now available! See

www.the8bitguy.com/25753/petscii-robot-shareware-available/

Happy Valentine's Day!
Robert Bernardo
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Attack of the PETSCII Robots for the C128

Post by robertb on Nov 30, 2021 9:22:07 GMT

Post by c128old on Dec 4, 2021 13:22:54 GMT

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Post by robertb on Feb 12, 2022 23:17:15 GMT

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