Gaming in GEM
Santa Run was developed in 2002 by Dan Ackerman and works on all Atari computers but appears to be aimed more at the Falcon. It's a dodge/collect 'em all with us as Santa running through the snow. The object is to collect Christmas presents before the timer expires (collect the candy canes to increase that).
The game was designed for GEM with a minimum resolution of 640x400. Of course, the Falcon rocks that requirement and played great for me with 256/TC colours using my (ahem) virtual computer. But don't walk off in a huff because it plays just as well in ST High, albeit visually bland by comparison.
This is a simple game and a nice change from the stuff I normally play. Scrolling in GEM, whatever next? Yep, I thoroughly enjoyed Santa Run, especially on my virtual Falcon. Merry Christmas everyone †
(Atari ST high resolution) That grey fatman at the bottom is Santa!!
Of course, it's best on the Falcon. Grr, I want one of those 32-bit beasts!!!
I never make the top of any high-score table... so I'm happy!!
This screenshot is of the Atari STe using Hatari's extended resolution feature.
It played great and I scored almost 40K to reach the top of the hi-score table!!
Everyone is welcome in the house of AtariCrypt. Heck, even Amiga people.
All the best and Merry Christmas everyone †
Merry Christmas for All Atari & Emulators Atari Users!
ReplyDeleteI suppose this game is in 16 colors for ATARI TT medium resolution 640x480x16 only max.
I like GEM based games - best work in multitasking.
Yeah the TT should be nice and perform well. Merry Christmas mate :)
DeleteOh, and yes. It'll be fine in multitasking OS's like Magic, etc/etc/etc
ReplyDeleteMagi!C was faster than TOS - the STZIP or my favourite LHARC compressed about 15% faster.
DeleteMagiC is a fantastic OS, I used that from the moment System Solutions brought it over to UK. Less compatible than others but way faster and technically great.
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