from ktec@lemmy.zip to retrogaming@lemmy.world on 17 Oct 08:17
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Windjammers’ Sega Mega Drive / Genesis Port: A Progress Update!
A group of dedicated fans is hard at work recreating the classic Neo Geo game, Windjammers, for the Sega Mega Drive. This ambitious project has gained significant attention and progress.
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New Updates:
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The team has released a video that delves into the rendition of the dog distance mini-game with a new Mega Drive-exclusive power system. They also introduced an air hockey bonus game.
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A comparison between stages from the original Neo Geo version and those in this port was featured, showcasing the team’s dedication to authenticity.
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Technical Challenges:
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The project is being developed using SGDK, a free development kit for the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis. The team has had to reduce the original game’s colour palette from hundreds to just 16 colours.
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They have cleverly converted sprite scaling into nicely drawn sprites/tiles per frame, which fits well within the limited space of a 32-meg cartridge.
What do you think could be the most challenging aspect of porting Windjammers to the Sega Mega Drive?
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