Bubble Bobble

spenoza · 09/24/2014, 09:51 PM

Honestly, the way they just tacked Super onto the beginning of SNES/SFC ports, maybe we should do the same with Turbo. Turbo Bubble Bobble. Either that or Bubble Bobble Turbo. Or PC Bubble Bobble, like what was done with many Famicom things (FC + whatever).

Psycho Punch · 09/25/2014, 01:29 AM

Obey Bobble

esteban · 09/25/2014, 06:50 AM

Bublé Bobblehead

_Paul · 09/26/2014, 10:15 AM

Blublibblebabblewobblobble Special.

esteban · 09/26/2014, 11:10 AM

Bubble Bible.

BigusSchmuck · 09/26/2014, 05:03 PM

Oh wait I got it! Bubble Bobble Change™. I'm sure the Obama supporters are going to love that name.

Nighttrate · 10/01/2014, 06:05 PM

So now we got the name out the way, when do you think we will be able to play this bad boy?

esteban · 10/01/2014, 06:13 PM

Quote from: Nighttrate on 10/01/2014, 06:05 PMSo now we got the name out the way, when do you think we will be able to play this bad boy?

Soon. Give or take some time.

ClodBusted · 10/02/2014, 08:45 AM

Bubble Bobble Hillybilly Rodeo Overclocked Remix.

Just like the song with the same name.

deubeul · 10/02/2014, 02:53 PM

Boobies Boobies

Nighttrate · 10/12/2014, 12:33 AM

Quote from: esteban on 10/01/2014, 06:13 PM
Quote from: Nighttrate on 10/01/2014, 06:05 PMSo now we got the name out the way, when do you think we will be able to play this bad boy?
Soon. Give or take some time.

Are you making a PDF manual or any artwork like a CD onbody to go with it? As I could help you with that if you needed help

esteban · 10/12/2014, 03:49 AM

Quote from: Nighttrate on 10/12/2014, 12:33 AM
Quote from: esteban on 10/01/2014, 06:13 PM
Quote from: Nighttrate on 10/01/2014, 06:05 PMSo now we got the name out the way, when do you think we will be able to play this bad boy?
Soon. Give or take some time.
Are you making a PDF manual or any artwork like a CD onbody to go with it? As I could help you with that if you needed help

I think it would be awesome if you did that. I'm not sure what the OP is planning, but it can't hurt to ask.

PixyJunket · 10/17/2014, 07:36 PM

Awesome!!

I've read that the original game has some crazy complex mechanics in terms of how items appear and such. Is this being made to adhere to all that or is it more of a "by eye" port?

Nighttrate · 10/24/2014, 11:30 PM

Hi mate, hows the development of this coming along?

Aladar · 11/16/2014, 06:27 AM

PC Engine - Bubble Bobble WIP 20141116

esteban · 11/16/2014, 07:37 AM

Bubble.

esteban · 11/16/2014, 07:37 AM

Bobble.

Seriously fantastic.

You know I eagerly await the next phase in the project: where you include the option for classic mode (as seen thus far) as well as "Hudson World", where sprites are modified and updated (but use original color palette to avoid any headaches for you).

So, my modest (ha!) proposal:
Bub --> Coryoon (green)
Bob --> Coryoon (blue)
Bubble Buster --> Gray Bomber (Bomberman)
Coily--> Bonk /PC Genjin
Hullaballoon --> JJ/Jeff
Willy Whistle --> Takahashi / Master Higgins
Stoner --> Gyudes (kool skeleton enemy from Neutopia)
Beluga --> Princess Tomato

Etc.

Dicer · 11/17/2014, 12:35 AM

Looks legit...keep it up

spenoza · 11/17/2014, 10:11 PM

Will you be writing your own sound engine, using Arkhan's Squirrel, or TailChao's HuSound?

Nighttrate · 12/17/2014, 10:21 PM

Please tell me your finnish making this game as I love Bubble Bobble & the PC Engine so both together is a marriage made in heaven

Dicer · 01/23/2015, 02:10 PM

Over a month and nothing...any updates on this? I was uber excited to see this happening

dingsbums · 01/25/2015, 07:29 AM

I would love to have Bubble Bobble on the PC Engine.
In anticipation I made a cover for a SCD version

. When the project is hopefully done I could make a full manual, spine card & back cover also.

esteban · 01/25/2015, 09:00 AM

Quote from: dingsbums on 01/25/2015, 07:29 AMI would love to have Bubble Bobble on the PC Engine.
In anticipation I made a cover for a SCD version . When the project is hopefully done I could make a full manual, spine card & back cover also.

Fantastic

Although many of us would love Red Book + PSG tune options on a CD-ROM, I think this project is being coded as a HuCARD.

I still like the cover, though, regardless.

dingsbums · 01/25/2015, 09:15 AM

When it would become a HU Card (who can make self made HU Cards around here ?) I would change the front cover, no problem

. I would still make the manual but instead of of the spine card / back cover I would make a HU Card case spine side & a round sticker for the backside of a HU Card case.

spenoza · 01/26/2015, 01:34 AM

Quote from: dingsbums on 01/25/2015, 09:15 AMwho can make self made HU Cards around here ?

We have at least 2 who can (and one who has, and has sold it). Probably more of those types of folk hiding in the woodwork around here somewhere.

cjameslv · 01/26/2015, 10:34 AM

Quote from: guest on 01/26/2015, 01:34 AM
Quote from: dingsbums on 01/25/2015, 09:15 AMwho can make self made HU Cards around here ?
We have at least 2 who can (and one who has, and has sold it). Probably more of those types of folk hiding in the woodwork around here somewhere.

Yeah i think it was db-electronics that has a really nice hucard and pcb setup he was gonna mass produce for homebrew.

Aladar · 02/18/2015, 08:29 AM

WIP 20150218

Added:
- Side borders of the platforms.
- Secret Rooms.
- Various power-ups effects.

TODO:
- Today's record screen.
- EXTEND screen.
- Water and fire bubbles effects.
- Power-ups effects for potions, blu cross, yellow cross and skull.
- Level 100.
- Ending(s).
- Music and sound FX.
- Various little things.

Dicer · 02/18/2015, 09:26 AM

Thank the gods it lives, I was getting worried...

Looks awesome

NecroPhile · 02/18/2015, 09:37 AM

Woot! Gettin' closer!

Nighttrate · 02/18/2015, 11:16 AM

Quote from: Aladar on 02/18/2015, 08:29 AMWIP 20150218

Added:
- Side borders of the platforms.
- Secret Rooms.
- Various power-ups effects.

TODO:
- Today's record screen.
- EXTEND screen.
- Water and fire bubbles effects.
- Power-ups effects for potions, blu cross, yellow cross and skull.
- Level 100.
- Ending(s).
- Music and sound FX.
- Various little things.

All I can say is "WOW" this look amazing, when do you think your be putting this out?

roflmao · 02/18/2015, 07:07 PM

Sweet! Thanks for the update.

esteban · 02/19/2015, 12:50 AM

Magnificent.

spenoza · 02/20/2015, 12:27 PM

Dude, you take all the time you need to get this to a point that makes you happy with your work. Whenever you decide to share it with us, I will be grateful. I'm so impressed already with the work you've done. I hope when you are finished with this project you'll take up something original, or get involved with one of the other homebrew devs or teams here on the forums. You clearly have the skills and patience to do good work.

Todd Gill · 02/21/2015, 07:10 PM

Like the others have said, that looks amazing.

Aladar · 03/27/2015, 02:00 PM

WIP 20150325

Added:
- Today's record screen.
- Water bubbles effect.
- Blu cross, yellow cross and skull.

TODO:
- EXTEND screen.
- Fire bubbles effect.
- Potions.
- Level 100.
- Ending(s).
- Music and sound FX.
- Various little things.

I hope to release the game by the end of this year.
Only beta testers will receive it in advance.

roflmao · 03/28/2015, 01:54 AM

This is looking so sweet.

wildfruit · 03/28/2015, 03:21 AM

Colour is amazing 😊

esteban · 03/28/2015, 07:47 AM

Quote from: Aladar on 03/27/2015, 02:00 PM

As always.... gorgeous progress.

If progress is beautiful, then this is gorgeous.

Dicer · 03/29/2015, 10:06 AM

Quote from: Aladar on 03/27/2015, 02:00 PMWIP 20150325

Added:
- Today's record screen.
- Water bubbles effect.
- Blu cross, yellow cross and skull.

TODO:
- EXTEND screen.
- Fire bubbles effect.
- Potions.
- Level 100.
- Ending(s).
- Music and sound FX.
- Various little things.

I hope to release the game by the end of this year.
Only beta testers will receive it in advance.

Simply awesome...how does one become a tester?

spenoza · 03/29/2015, 11:58 AM

That's still a lot left to do, but given the massive progress you've made, I'm certain you'll do great. Are you considering doing some original project development on the PCE or assisting some translation teams with hacking/programming when this project is done? It certainly looks like you have the necessary skills.

esadajr · 03/30/2015, 10:55 AM

Looking better everyday. Thanks for your efforts.

EvilEvoIX · 03/30/2015, 01:10 PM

Always a fan of a good translation.

Debvgger_ · 04/21/2015, 06:56 PM

Already saving money for this. Congratulations on such a seemingly well rounded work :-)

ToyMachine78 · 04/21/2015, 07:44 PM

This is awesome! Bubble Bobble is the perfect game to show off the turbo's color palette! Take my money now!!!!

CPTBadAss · 04/21/2015, 08:05 PM

I'm very excited for this

. I just discovered that people were making homebrew hu-card games and I'm very eager to try one out.

Elder · 05/10/2015, 09:26 AM

This is yet another project I'm eagerly awaiting. Good luck with development

esadajr · 05/11/2015, 10:42 AM

thanks for the hard work. Did I already say I can't wait for this?

shubibiman · 05/15/2015, 07:45 PM

Wow ! Great WIP here ! Keep it up !

spenoza · 05/17/2015, 12:16 PM

OK, I have a couple questions about this... Are you recreating everything from scratch? How have you sussed out all the enemy patterns and behaviors? Is the original arcade the primary source or one of the later ports?

I hope the end result is very hack-able. It would be awesome to be able to create modified versions of the game to create all sorts of user-generated content.

Aladar · 05/17/2015, 02:39 PM

The arcade is the only source, I have reverse engineered the coin-op and deeply studied the code.
The Z80 code is translated in the HuC6280 code but not in a mechanical way otherwise is too slow and big.
Every piece of code is redesigned to behave exactly as the original but with the speed and compactness of a code written with the HuC6280 in mind.
So the enemies behavior is perfectly reproduced, even the bugs!
In the future I will release the source code so everyone can mod it.