Atomic Chuckie Egg
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===Introduction=== | ===Introduction=== | ||
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The classic platformer ''[[wikipedia:Chuckie Egg|Chuckie Egg]]'' was originally released on the Spectrum, the Dragon 32 and the BBC Micro in 1983 by A&F Software, based on an original idea from the Spectrum author, Nigel Alderton. The BBC Micro version by Doug Anderson was especially popular in schools around the country and two years later was ported by him, with some colour limitation, to the Acorn Electron. Faithful fan ports to the Archimedes and Risc PC followed, leaving the Atom as the last Acorn home computer to have not yet received a port of ''Chuckie Egg''. | The classic platformer ''[[wikipedia:Chuckie Egg|Chuckie Egg]]'' was originally released on the Spectrum, the Dragon 32 and the BBC Micro in 1983 by A&F Software, based on an original idea from the Spectrum author, Nigel Alderton. The BBC Micro version by Doug Anderson was especially popular in schools around the country and two years later was ported by him, with some colour limitation, to the Acorn Electron. Faithful fan ports to the Archimedes and Risc PC followed, leaving the Atom as the last Acorn home computer to have not yet received a port of ''Chuckie Egg''. | ||
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=====Joystick Connections===== | =====Joystick Connections===== | ||
| - | An optional joystick can be connected to PORTB of the AtoMMC interface. | + | An optional joystick can be connected to PORTB of the AtoMMC interface with software version 2.9. |
AtoMMC Joystick | AtoMMC Joystick | ||
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GND - GND | GND - GND | ||
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| - | In the test phase pull-up resistors were added to PB0,1,2,3,4 because the pull-up function of the PIC controller was not activated. | ||
=====Downloads===== | =====Downloads===== | ||
| - | + | [[Media:Atom_Chuckie_Egg.zip|Chuckie Egg Acorn Atom disc/tape images and 2500AD cross compiler 6502 version assembler source code]] | |
| - | This includes tape and | + | |
| + | This image archive includes both tape and disc versions of the game, in colour and monochrome. Read the included Readme.txt file for more info. | ||
The sourcefiles are compiled with the 2500AD cross compiler. | The sourcefiles are compiled with the 2500AD cross compiler. | ||
Revision as of 21:32, 13 November 2012
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Atomic Chuckie Egg by Kees van Oss
Licence
Freeware (source code included)
Spectrum Chuckie Egg © 1983 A&F Software / Nigel Alderton
BBC Micro / Electron Chuckie Egg © 1983 A&F Software / Doug Anderson
Atomic Chuckie Egg © 2012 Kees van Oss
Introduction
The classic platformer Chuckie Egg was originally released on the Spectrum, the Dragon 32 and the BBC Micro in 1983 by A&F Software, based on an original idea from the Spectrum author, Nigel Alderton. The BBC Micro version by Doug Anderson was especially popular in schools around the country and two years later was ported by him, with some colour limitation, to the Acorn Electron. Faithful fan ports to the Archimedes and Risc PC followed, leaving the Atom as the last Acorn home computer to have not yet received a port of Chuckie Egg.
Retro Software is therefore proud to reveal a brand new Atom port by talented coder Kees van Oss, which was first showcased at the In Da 80s show in Manchester, July 2011. Designed with input from the professionals behind The Chuckie Egg Professional's Resource Kit, this new release is an astonishingly accurate version of the beloved title. The striking background colour aside, the sprites are identical to its bigger Acorn sibling ports and the unique physics that made the original versions stand apart is reproduced here without any compromise. The level designs have been reduced slightly to fit the Atom's smaller MODE resolution, which results in a tighter, faster game - arguably, this release is even more challenging than both the BBC Micro and Electron ports. Even more surprising is the quality of the sound effects that have been achieved, given the Atom's limited sound capabilities.
Platforms
Atom
Port by Kees van Oss
System Requirements
- Standard Acorn Atom
- 32 KB RAM (#0000-#7FFF)
- 6 KB video RAM (#8000-#97FF)
- VIA
- Joystick (Optional)
Joystick Connections
An optional joystick can be connected to PORTB of the AtoMMC interface with software version 2.9.
AtoMMC Joystick ----------------- PB0 - Right PB1 - Left PB2 - Down PB3 - Up PB4 - Jump PB5 - nc PB6 - nc PB7 - nc GND - GND
Downloads
Chuckie Egg Acorn Atom disc/tape images and 2500AD cross compiler 6502 version assembler source code
This image archive includes both tape and disc versions of the game, in colour and monochrome. Read the included Readme.txt file for more info.
The sourcefiles are compiled with the 2500AD cross compiler.
Type MAKE CHUCKIE -t to compile the program.
An assembler listing is created with the -t parameter in the REPORT.TXT file.
Read the README.TXT file in the info directory for more info.
Screenshots
 Atomic Chuckie Egg loading screenshot Posted: 20:36, 22 Feb 2012 |  Atomic Chuckie Egg title screenshot Posted: 19:27, 22 Feb 2012 |  Atomic Chuckie Egg keys screenshot Posted: 14:27, 26 Feb 2012 | |
 Atomic Chuckie Egg level 1 screenshot Posted: 23:57, 20 Jul 2011 |  Atomic Chuckie Egg level 3 screenshot Posted: 23:59, 20 Jul 2011 |  Atomic Chuckie Egg level 5 screenshot Posted: 00:20, 21 Jul 2011 |