Playing about with bonus level ideas for my #picotron #bomberman game. Collect all the coins within a time limit, avoiding explosions from the "countdown blocks". #gamedev #retrogaming

Always intended to have a female main protagonist in my #picotron #bomberman game. Based on Pretty Bomber from various different console versions (SBM3 & Sega), the result is exactly what I wanted! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Scrolling levels added for my #picotron #bomberman game. Really like the simple, clear look of super bm3 & the sega/pce versions. My eyesight really struggled with the 3d switch version I played recently (my intro to bomberman) so keeping it clear is key for me. #gamedev #retrogaming

My #picotron #bomberman game has had a facelift. I love the simplicity of the NES & PC Engine graphics & also the arcade version. Have "borrowed" some of the tiles etc for now & player sprites are a bit of a mash-up - but I like them. #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Feel I'm getting a fairly solid version of #bomberman in place for my next #picotron project. CPU players are something I'll worry about later on. Want to get the single player and co-op basics in place first. #gamedev #retrogaming

Testing out a few power-ups in my #picotron #bomberman game. #gamedev #retrogaming

Adding power-ups to my #picotron #bomberman project. #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Next #picotron project? Need to get a solid #bomberman engine in place first and see where that takes me. I have some ideas for different modes based on previous projects I've started but never finished. Normal and Detonator bombs in place. Up to 4 players. #gamedev #retrogaming #nes #arcade

Visiting the UK (forgot how grey autumn was over here!) and hundred up reading a late birthday present from my sister. Absolutely loving “Arcade Game Typography”. Will definitely try to incorporate some fancier fonts into my next #pocotron project, whatever that might be!

This is Radar Rally on #picotron by myself AND @gentspixelclub.bsky.social 🎉

Radar Rally, my take on games like #rallyx is now live! pahammond.itch.io/radar-rally Can be played online or downloaded to play locally. A massive thank you to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social for all their help and input into the game. #gamedev #retrogaming #picotron #arcade #pico8

Quick update on my #picotron game "Radar Rally" which is based on #rallyx. With the help of @gentspixelclub.bsky.social, this is just about done. Just added an option to make the radar clearer as shown but, apart from that, ready to release in the day or so! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

My #RallyX inspired game, Radar Rally has been a WIP for over 5 months (ever since @gentspixelclub.bsky.social mentioned it)! Finally has #chiptune title music. Its also got a map editor and the ability to create custom "map packs". Just polishing up to do now! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Haven't posted an update on my #picotron #rallyx inspired game - Radar Rally - in ages. Work on it has been sporadic but it's getting there, thanks to @gentspixelclub.bsky.social Lots of game modes, including mirrored tracks! #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

I'll wait for the reviews of the #gamercard but, on the surface, "take my money!" www.grantsinclair.com/gamercard Can run #pico8 but will it run #picotron??? - that would make it an absolute no-brainer!

Very excited to have the #switch2. Thanks @ebgamesau.bsky.social Napier! Now an exercise in self control: I’m not going to be able to open it for over a week since I’m going on holiday 😢😱

This x 100. Biggest external influence on my upbringing by far. Has made me love wildlife and the environment and, be able to answer some pretty random stuff in pub quizzes 😂

After a brief test of a solid radar for #picotron Radar Rally, I've reverted to transparent again but with smaller icons with an outline. This should now be visible whatever the mode or colour scheme. Thanks for quick feedback @minionsoft.bsky.social #gamedev #alwayslistentofeedback 😀 #rallyx

Trying a solid background for the radar in #picotron Radar Rally. This is necessary in "rat race" mode otherwise you can't see the cars but thinking of adopting it everywhere (at worst, an option). Just that much clearer! @gentspixelclub.bsky.social, comments? #gamedev #rallyx #retrogaming

How much can I pack into my #picotron Radar Rally map editor?? Border style added (sprites are placeholders). Thinking the border style will also dictate the background music for the level (since I'm running out of space 😂). #gamedev #rallyx #arcade #retrogaming

Made a few Radar Rally changes based on great feedback from @gentspixelclub.bsky.social including the ability to make the chasers go into "flee" mode at the start of a level for a few seconds. #picotron #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade #rallyx

Custom map colours for #picotron Radar Rally. Also simplified the radar so not picking conflicting colours is essential for readability. #gamedev #picotron #arcade #rallyx #retrogaming

"Rat Race" mode added to #picotron Radar Rally, instead of just being a power-up. Getting a few sfx in place and sketching out a really annoying version of 3 blind mice! #gamedev #rallyx #radarratrace #c64

Wrapping mazes added for #picotron Radar Rally. Means you can add #pacman style tunnels! Thanks again @gentspixelclub.bsky.social for the suggestion! #gamedev

#picotron Radar Rally map editor coming along nicely. Have added in a "Radar Rat Race" power-up that turns flags into cheese (why not? 🤣) and doubles the scores. Also optimised large maps which ran a bit jittery. #gamedev #retrogaming #rallyx #arcade

Since Radar Rat Race on the #c64 was the first #rallyx style game I ever played, I feel obliged to add this to #picotron "Radar Rally". Not quite sure in what form yet. #gamedev

Spare hour tonight so I've added track styles to my #picotron "Radar Rally" map editor. #gamedev #rallyx #pico8

#picotron Radar Rally editor can now toggle pac-man mode (a special power-up) to check the maze looks and plays as expected. #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade #pacman #rallyx

Writing a map editor for "Radar Rally", my #picotron #rallyx game. Fun creating controls etc from scratch. Retro fitting it into my existing engine's a bit of a challenge but getting there! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Short lunchtime session on my #picotron #rally game. "power-up" box that changes every 10 seconds/whenyou collect a yellow flag. Also negative versions of some power-ups, e.g., "fast-" which makes chasers faster rather than the player! Thanks @gentspixelclub.bsky.social #gamedev #retrogaming

Experimenting with different #picotron #rallyx tile sets. Just cos! Pseudo 3d effect is more pronounced but I think my eyes are bleeding 🤣 Oh, and experimental fuel pick-ups, courtesy of @gentspixelclub.bsky.social once again! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Back from a long weekend & straight into implementing a couple of excellent #rallyx ideas from @gentspixelclub.bsky.social Long overbridges &, the smaller ones to the right have random N-S or E-W orientation. Redone tiles to make easier & also makes bridges really distinctive #picotron #gamedev

Procrastinating with visual updates to my #picotron #rallyx type game. Want to keep it simple but not look like a complete copy of the original. Think these new cars + some particles do that for me! #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

"Radar Rally". Starting to look a bit more like a proper game! Now to spruce up that map selection screen a bit! #picotron #rallyx #gamedev #arcade

My last few games have had a very similar mode select screen. Decided to mix it up a bit for radar rally. WIP. #picotron #gamedev #rallyx #arcade #retrogaming #arcade

Obvious power-up idea for "Radar Rally", my #picotron #rallyx type game. #gamedev #retrogaming #pacman #arcade

Getting the bones of a title screen/logo in place and also sketched out the intro jingle from the original + a couple of sfx. Time consuming but makes it feel like I'm making progress. Thinking either: extreme rally radar rally #gamedev #retrogaming #picotron #arcade #gamedev

Pretty happy with the layout now. The radar being separate gives flexibility for different size/shape maps too! Plus it works on the crush roller type levels too which is a bonus. #picotron #rallyx #gamedev #retrogaming

Quick change of view size and font and I'm back on comfortable ground with how my #picotron #rallyx game looks! There's just something comforting in that font and screen shape! #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

Experimenting with a bigger viewable screen area and layout for my #picotron #rallyx type game. Think I prefer it. Not convinced about the radar colouring at the moment but it's a start! #gamedev

Accelerate (burns fuel) to beat chasers to corners. If chasers crash, they damage the paint so you'll need to repaint those areas. Think that all works well. Simple but adds some depth. #picotron #rallyx #crushroller #arcade #retrogaming #gamedev

Zip flags on the #crushroller type levels of my #picotron #rallyx like allow you to flee and destroy the enemy cars! Tricky but possible. #pico8 #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

Well, that was a productive day. The bones of the "crush roller" style levels is now in place for my #picotron #rallyx game. Who doesn't love painting stuff?!? Now to check I haven't broken the "normal" levels! #gamedev #retrogaming #crushroller #arcade

Few days off from my #picotron #rallyx type game so decided to work on the graphics and layout a bit tonight Really happy with how the cars look and I've tweaked the maze 3d effect a bit. Gonna look at "crush roller" for bonus level inspiration. Think it would fit really well. #gamedev #arcade

Experimenting with a subtle 3D(ish) effect for my #picotron #rallyx game. Think I like it. Adds a bit more depth/height feeling. #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Quick 60 min session on my #picotron #rallyx type game. Playing about with car speeds to try and balance it. Maybe a bit fast. Not sure yet. Also, auto-tiling to make the maze look a bit nicer. Bones of a fuel meter (trig 🙄) #gamedev #retrogaming #arcade

Scoring! Includes the "double" flag. Will look at adding power-up flags like #rallyx Arrangement. That's where I can hopefully start mixing stuff up from the original. The original's gameplay is solid so want a good base to start varying from. #gamedev #picotron #arcade #retrogaming

Flags and a level win state in place for my #picotron #rallyx inspired game.

Over bridges in my #picotron #rallyx like game turned out to be pretty simple. But only once I'd got my head around it 🙄 (they only occur at what would otherwise be crossroads). Effective! #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming

Oil slicks as per #rallyx arrangement. #picotron #gamedev #arcade #retrogaming