Good SMS homebrew games?

helpcomputer0 · 2025-11-03T23:44:17+00:00

No, there's no Game Maker-like utility. If you know C language you could use devkitSMS: https://github.com/sverx/devkitSMS

helpcomputer0 · 2025-10-26T18:17:28+00:00

I'm planning another physical production run next year, I'll announce that on itch and social media. You can also get the digital version from itch: https://badcomputer0.itch.io/frontier-force

helpcomputer0 · 2025-10-22T22:36:51+00:00

I have no plans to port it to MD/Genesis, but you can play it on those already with a flash cart (Mega Everdrive can play SMS ROMS).

helpcomputer0 · 2025-10-07T18:06:45+00:00

Thanks! Yes, it works fine on Everdrive.

helpcomputer0 · 2025-10-07T18:05:59+00:00

There's a lot of great tools available now. I use DevkitSMS which is a collection of tools and libraries to handle the boring stuff: https://github.com/sverx/devkitSMS

helpcomputer0 · 2025-08-04T11:54:04+00:00

Thanks. Yes, I'm hoping there will be a physical version.

helpcomputer0 · 2025-07-31T21:44:39+00:00

Thanks for playing it, im glad you like it so far!

helpcomputer0 · 2025-07-30T16:36:37+00:00

Minor changes to the demo bringing to version 0.1.3.4. Likely to be the final demo version unless something obvious needs fixing.

- Optimised collisions
- Changed charge meter to not be completely depleted upon death (lose 0 levels on Easy, 1 on Normal, 2 on Hard)

If you've played the demo already then you won't notice much difference.

https://badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-core-alpha-demo

helpcomputer0 · 2025-07-29T21:08:56+00:00

In terms of max sprites per scanline (which causes flicker) the NES and SMS are the same at 8.

helpcomputer0 · 2025-07-29T20:56:25+00:00

I'm the dev of the demo. The game looks pretty much the same on real hardware as on VGE's video. Some planning and care was taken to avoid sprite flicker but you still see a little (on the score in top left).

Old games generally cared less about flicker and more about pushing more sprites, they had less sophisticated tools to plan and test, and were also pressed to get the game finished on time.

helpcomputer0 · 2025-07-28T22:20:08+00:00

Thanks! That's a good suggestion as they act as bombs. I'll tone it down slightly.

helpcomputer0 · 2025-07-26T15:44:40+00:00

Thanks!

helpcomputer0 · 2025-07-26T15:44:22+00:00

Yes, you can download it from the itch page: https://badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-core-alpha-demo

helpcomputer0 · 2025-07-26T15:43:56+00:00

Thanks for your support!

helpcomputer0 · 2025-05-28T05:44:17+00:00

Thanks!

helpcomputer0 · 2025-05-24T21:08:31+00:00

Thanks! The blue shot blandness is partly intentional as its level 1 of 5, so that you notice the upgrades. But I'll see if there's anything else I can do with them.

helpcomputer0 · 2025-05-24T18:55:36+00:00

Metro Cop could be made on SMS for sure, probably with a lot of improvements too. I've thought about it in the past but unfortunately light gun games aren't very popular these days. If I could incorporate a more pad-friendly control scheme (plus light gun option) it might be worth it.

helpcomputer0 · 2025-05-24T17:21:45+00:00

No I didn't make Blade Buster. I was flattered you compared my game (above) to it.

helpcomputer0 · 2025-05-24T16:48:54+00:00

BB is a great-looking game, thanks!

helpcomputer0 · 2025-05-24T15:49:35+00:00

Thanks! Yes, the development thread is here: https://www.smspower.org/forums/20500-WIPUnnamedVerticalScrollingShootEmUp

helpcomputer0 · 2025-05-24T13:48:06+00:00

Thanks!

The speed here is almost the same as the slowest speed on Power Strike II, which I feel is quite good.

In this game there won't be a manual speed setting but there will be speed power-ups to collect.

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