Glenn Saunders wrote:
> Shift the perspective so that the players fight top bottom instead of left
> right.
Brilliant suggestion Glenn!
I was just to fixed to that other look to spend too much thoughts about
that. Besides, when designing that game, I wasn't totally aware of some
of the limitations and how difficult it is to draw with missiles.
Ok, gameplay wise it'd be 100% the same I think.
But there's some things to consider after the first thought. Here's what
springs to my mind right now, there might be even more:
positive aspects:
- No flicker.
- No problems with cactus _and_ coach.
- More obstacles/hides e.g.: A rock and a cactus in a line.
negative aspects:
- It would be technically way less impressive. :-)
- The cowby graphics will have to be from a birds eye view.
- It wouldn't resemble the original too much.
I just imagine the possible outcome being something with the look & feel
of a 2 Player Commando / Ikari Warriors like deathmatch without
scrolling in a fixed display area.
Ok, I'd just like to ask all readers of the list now for some
brainstorming.
The questions are:
Any more pros & cons I don't see?
Which approach would you favour?
Is flicker really _that_ dreadful?
Greetings,
Manuel
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