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Urban Champion Atarisized

Original game : Urban Champion

Platform : NES

Author : Megafield64

Release date : 15 January 2014

Category : Complete

Patch version : 2.0

Modifications : G

Downloads : 454

ROM Information

Urban Champion (JU).nes
CRC32: 9748B0BC

Hack description

In this hack, the graphics have been changed to resemble those found on the Atari 2600.

Version 2.0 was made to address some of the critiques in the review found below.

Note: some graphics could not be changed otherwise it freezes the game.

Screenshots

Contributions

ContributorType of contributionDescription
Megafield64Graphics

Reviews

The other review is wrong about the 2600, but right about this hack.A_Sprite2014-01-29-

The 2600 could, with the right programmer attached, pour shiny rainbows all over the place.

There are more than 4 colors just in the player controlled triangle seen here: http://1morecastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Solaris-Screenshot-612x401.jpg

Compare that to the NES's 3 colors per sprite.

More colors available is really the only advantage the Atari 2600 has over the NES, although honestly, it was mostly used to make dramatic sunsets in the background.

Anyways, just like the other Atari themed hacks, this looks nothing like an actual Atari game.

Freeze Frame!Pikachumanson2014-01-19-

I understand the novelty of giving the game "Atari" graphics. This hack only goes half way in doing so. I think the letters and numbers should be more blocky and it should only display 4 colors on the screen at once for more authenticity. Unless the author was basing his hack off of the Atari 7800 graphics, which I kind of doubt. Also, the game is broken. It freezes after a fight is won or lost. I think more time and playtesting should have been invested in this hack.