Robocop - Revision history

Geebus: /* Links */

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Links

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	== Links ==		== Links ==

	* [http://tacgr.emuunlim.com/downloads/filedetail.php?recid=749 The Amstrad CPC Games Resource]

	* [http://www.cpczone.net/game/738 CPC game base from cpczone]

	* [http://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1815 CPC-Power game french base]		* [http://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1815 CPC-Power game french base]

	[[Category:Games]] [[Category:Games 1987]] [[Category:Video contents]]		[[Category:Games]] [[Category:Games 1987]] [[Category:Video contents]]

Arnoldemu: /* Analysis */

2012-10-27T13:24:06Z

Analysis

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	==Analysis==		==Analysis==

	The Amstrad and Spectrum version are quite close which seems to imply they share code.		The Amstrad and Spectrum version are quite close which seems to imply they share code. It uses mode 0 and os known for it's nice colourful graphics. It has software scrolling.

	~~The Amstrad version was in~~ mode 0 and known for nice colourful graphics. It has software scrolling.

	The game engine is probably reused on Batman: The Movie amongst others. ("Batman the movie" CPC's port available on CPC and Plus cartridge, yet a direct-disk-t-cartridge unmodified port.)		The game engine is probably reused on Batman: The Movie amongst others. ("Batman the movie" CPC's port available on CPC and Plus cartridge, yet a direct-disk-t-cartridge unmodified port.)

Arnoldemu: /* Analysis */

2012-10-27T13:23:42Z

Analysis

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	The game's engine is nice to play, yet perhaps a bit sluggish and the lack of the ability to Jump may seem a bit odd.		The game's engine is nice to play, yet perhaps a bit sluggish and the lack of the ability to Jump may seem a bit odd.

	~~Also the Amstrad port features~~ well executed digitised ~~voices~~ at the ~~begining~~ of the ~~Play (not on Cassette/464 version)~~.		The 128K version has a well executed digitised voice of Robocop at the beginning of the play staying his prime directives: "Serve The Public Trust", "Protect the Innocent"...

	It is considered as a classic from the CPC games, the kind of game you have to play to feel the CPC experience.		It is considered as a classic from the CPC games, the kind of game you have to play to feel the CPC experience.

Arnoldemu: /* Gameplay */

2012-10-27T13:22:08Z

Gameplay

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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

	On most it was the common Ocean sideways scrolling shooter (although this was the first to employ the sprites that would later be re-used in Batman: The Movie, amongst others), but the game was great fun to play.

	Based on the arcade machine, the game saw you take on the roll of Robocop, stomping from left to right in a spree of killing bad guys.		Based on the arcade machine, the game saw you take on the roll of Robocop, stomping from left to right in a spree of killing bad guys.
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	They attacked on motorbikes, and with chainsaws, shotguns and grenades, adding to the cornucopia of explosions around you as soon as you pressed the fire button to start.		They attacked on motorbikes, and with chainsaws, shotguns and grenades, adding to the cornucopia of explosions around you as soon as you pressed the fire button to start.

	The 8 bit formats differed from the arcade and 16 bit versions in their levels, although the gameplay was largely the same~~. Also the Amstrad and Spectrum version are quite close, implying a probable Crossdev~~.		The 8 bit formats differed from the arcade and 16 bit versions in their levels, although the gameplay was largely the same.

	Robocop had limited ammunitions supply and could get extra munitions in game. Also some special bullet with enhanced features.		Robocop had limited ammunitions supply and could get extra munitions in game. Also some special bullet with enhanced features.
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	a photofit section to identify your next target, and the brilliant recreation of the scene where you shoot the bad guy in the nether regions through the womans’ skirt (although you were supposed to hit him in the head!)		a photofit section to identify your next target, and the brilliant recreation of the scene where you shoot the bad guy in the nether regions through the womans’ skirt (although you were supposed to hit him in the head!)

			==Analysis==

	The Amstrad version ~~was in mode 0 and known for nice colourfull graphics~~.		The Amstrad and Spectrum version are quite close which seems to imply they share code.

	It ~~feature a Scrolling~~.		The Amstrad version was in mode 0 and known for nice colourful graphics. It has software scrolling.

	~~As said above, the~~ game's engine ~~was mainly re-used for the~~ "Batman the movie" CPC's port available on CPC and Plus cartridge, yet a direct-disk-t-cartridge unmodified port.		The game engine is probably reused on Batman: The Movie amongst others. ("Batman the movie" CPC's port available on CPC and Plus cartridge, yet a direct-disk-t-cartridge unmodified port.)

	The game's engine is nice to play, yet perhaps a bit sluggish and the lack of the ability to Jump may seem a bit odd.		The game's engine is nice to play, yet perhaps a bit sluggish and the lack of the ability to Jump may seem a bit odd.


	Also the Amstrad port features well executed digitised voices at the begining of the Play (not on Cassette/464 version).		Also the Amstrad port features well executed digitised voices at the begining of the Play (not on Cassette/464 version).


	It is considered as a classic from the CPC games, the kind of game you have to play to feel the CPC experience.		It is considered as a classic from the CPC games, the kind of game you have to play to feel the CPC experience.

MacDeath at 12:38, 1 March 2010

2010-03-01T12:38:27Z

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	Part man. Part machine. All Cop.		[[File:Robocop intro page.png\|384px\|thumb\|right]]Part man. Part machine. All Cop.

	An adaptation of the Famous Robocop franchise, more specifically the first film from Paul Verhoeven in 1987.		An adaptation of the Famous Robocop franchise, more specifically the first film from Paul Verhoeven in 1987.

MacDeath at 22:32, 28 February 2010

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	Another Remix, more Rock oriented and redone with modern instruments.		Another Remix, more Rock oriented and redone with modern instruments.

			==Sequel==

			[[Robocop 2 ( Cartridge )]]

	== Links ==		== Links ==

MacDeath: /* Gameplay */

2010-02-20T08:03:08Z

Gameplay

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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

	On most it was the common Ocean sideways scrolling shooter (although this was the first to employ the sprites that would later be re-used in Batman: The Movie, amongst others), but the game was great fun to play. Based on the arcade machine, the game saw you take on the roll of Robocop, stomping from left to right in a spree of killing bad guys.		On most it was the common Ocean sideways scrolling shooter (although this was the first to employ the sprites that would later be re-used in Batman: The Movie, amongst others), but the game was great fun to play.

			Based on the arcade machine, the game saw you take on the roll of Robocop, stomping from left to right in a spree of killing bad guys.

	The villains attacked from both left and right, as well as the windows or platforms above.		The villains attacked from both left and right, as well as the windows or platforms above.

	They attacked on motorbikes, and with chainsaws, shotguns and grenades,		They attacked on motorbikes, and with chainsaws, shotguns and grenades, adding to the cornucopia of explosions around you as soon as you pressed the fire button to start.
	adding to the cornucopia of explosions around you as soon as you pressed the fire button to start.
			The 8 bit formats differed from the arcade and 16 bit versions in their levels, although the gameplay was largely the same. Also the Amstrad and Spectrum version are quite close, implying a probable Crossdev.

			Robocop had limited ammunitions supply and could get extra munitions in game. Also some special bullet with enhanced features.

			When enemies were too close to you, Robocop used his fist instead of his gun as in [[Shinobi]].

	~~The 8 bit formats differed from~~ the ~~arcade and 16 bit versions~~ in ~~their~~ levels~~, although the gameplay was largely the same~~.		Despite the lack of "Jump" in gameplay, you can take stairs, so some levels are not only horizontal.

	In between blasting levels, you were presented with various distractions;		In between blasting levels, you were presented with various distractions;
	a photofit section to identify your next target, and the brilliant recreation of the scene where you shoot the bad guy in the nether regions through the womans’ skirt (although you were supposed to hit him in the head!)		a photofit section to identify your next target, and the brilliant recreation of the scene where you shoot the bad guy in the nether regions through the womans’ skirt (although you were supposed to hit him in the head!)


	The Amstrad version was in mode 0 and known for nice colourfull graphics.		The Amstrad version was in mode 0 and known for nice colourfull graphics.

			It feature a Scrolling.

	As said above, the game's engine was mainly re-used for the "Batman the movie" CPC's port available on CPC and Plus cartridge, yet a direct-disk-t-cartridge unmodified port.		As said above, the game's engine was mainly re-used for the "Batman the movie" CPC's port available on CPC and Plus cartridge, yet a direct-disk-t-cartridge unmodified port.
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	Also the Amstrad port features well executed digitised voices at the begining of the Play.		Also the Amstrad port features well executed digitised voices at the begining of the Play (not on Cassette/464 version).


			It is considered as a classic from the CPC games, the kind of game you have to play to feel the CPC experience.

			It wasn't too hard and despite a bit slow, remain interesting to this day.

	== Information ==		== Information ==

MacDeath: /* Videos */

2010-02-20T07:54:44Z

Videos

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	{{#ev:youtube\|JCDf6p0OAj8\|300}}		{{#ev:youtube\|JCDf6p0OAj8\|300}}

			{{#ev:youtube\|bt2o19ehALw\|300}}

	{{#ev:youtube\|tZeXlRSfHYE\|300}}		{{#ev:youtube\|tZeXlRSfHYE\|300}}
			Seems that the CPC464 version lacks the Digital Voices.


			Longplay

	{{#ev:youtube\|~~uWidBe5tqhA~~\|300}}		{{#ev:youtube\|7dORdZstyLo\|300}}{{#ev:youtube\|cSDfEl6Hr2I\|300}}
			Courtesy of Axelino.

	==Music==		==Music==

MacDeath at 07:47, 20 February 2010

2010-02-20T07:47:52Z

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	Part man. Part machine. All Cop.		Part man. Part machine. All Cop.

			An adaptation of the Famous Robocop franchise, more specifically the first film from Paul Verhoeven in 1987.

	The seminal playground film of the 80’s, this ultra violent film translated well to many home computer formats.		The seminal playground film of the 80’s, this ultra violent film translated well to many home computer formats.

	On most it was the common Ocean sideways scrolling shooter (although this was the first to employ the sprites that would later be re-used in Batman: The Movie, amongst others), but the game was great fun to play. Based on the arcade machine,		==Gameplay==
	~~the game saw you take on the roll of Robocop, stomping from left to right in a spree of killing bad guys.~~

	The villains attacked from both left and right, as well as the windows above.		On most it was the common Ocean sideways scrolling shooter (although this was the first to employ the sprites that would later be re-used in Batman: The Movie, amongst others), but the game was great fun to play. Based on the arcade machine, the game saw you take on the roll of Robocop, stomping from left to right in a spree of killing bad guys.

			The villains attacked from both left and right, as well as the windows or platforms above.

	They attacked on motorbikes, and with chainsaws, shotguns and grenades,		They attacked on motorbikes, and with chainsaws, shotguns and grenades,
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	In between blasting levels, you were presented with various distractions;		In between blasting levels, you were presented with various distractions;
	a photofit section to identify your next target, and the brilliant recreation of the scene where you shoot the bad guy in the nether regions through the womans’ skirt (although you were supposed to hit him in the head!)		a photofit section to identify your next target, and the brilliant recreation of the scene where you shoot the bad guy in the nether regions through the womans’ skirt (although you were supposed to hit him in the head!)

			The Amstrad version was in mode 0 and known for nice colourfull graphics.

			As said above, the game's engine was mainly re-used for the "Batman the movie" CPC's port available on CPC and Plus cartridge, yet a direct-disk-t-cartridge unmodified port.

			The game's engine is nice to play, yet perhaps a bit sluggish and the lack of the ability to Jump may seem a bit odd.


			Also the Amstrad port features well executed digitised voices at the begining of the Play.


	== Information ==		== Information ==
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	It was composed by Jonathan DUNN.		It was composed by Jonathan DUNN.

			It is to notice that the music is in no way inspired by film's score from the late Basil Poledouris (who also made Conan the barbarian, starship troopers, the blue lagoon...).

	Here are some videos in relation with the chiptune :		Here are some videos in relation with the chiptune :
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	{{#ev:youtube\|sbt3RXR1wJk\|300}}		{{#ev:youtube\|sbt3RXR1wJk\|300}}
			Another Remix, more Rock oriented and redone with modern instruments.
	Another Remix, more Rock oriented.

MacDeath at 07:37, 20 February 2010

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 * [http://www.cpczone.net/game/738 CPC game base from cpczone]
-* [http://www.phenixinformatique.com/CPCGAMES/index.php?page=detail&num=1815 CPC game base from phenixinformatique]
+* [http://www.cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=1815 CPC-Power game french base]
 [[Category:Games]] [[Category:Games 1987]] [[Category:Video contents]]