GideonsDad Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I am not sure why this never got published (it seems complete) and it's pretty fun. I just picked it random to play and was pleasantly surprised by the game play, amount of screens, and the appearances of Odie and Myra (the gray cat - I think that's her name). Just a recommendation. GideonsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisu Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I agree. Once I figured it all out (isn't it the same with all new Atari games, though?) it was quite nice. Got a little tricky early, but it feels solid and balanced. I should give it another go here soon, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 It is an extreme shame that this game was never completed. Like Tempest says on his site, this game was extremely ambitious and showed a lot of VCS flair given the amount of screens planned and the impressive graphics. It would be great to see this one finished, ah well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonsDad Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 The "hamburger screen" is a gimme, you don't have to face the direction of the hamburger, maybe if completed that would have been changed. GideonsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 The name of the gray cat is Nermal. Yeah, I wish this game would have been completed, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonsDad Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 The name of the gray cat is Nermal. Yeah, I wish this game would have been completed, too. Yeah, Nermal, what a stupid name. GideonsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) yea, i was impressed by this game too. wasn't it by the same guy that did quadrun? I like his games. Woita or something? Edited November 22, 2009 by Godzilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 yea, i was impressed by this game too. wasn't it by the same guy that did quadrun? I like his games. Woita or something? Yes, Steve Woita. He also did Taz/Asterix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 he really knew how to play to the systems strengths, imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonsDad Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 The "hamburger screen" is a gimme, you don't have to face the direction of the hamburger, maybe if completed that would have been changed. GideonsDad You could just let Garfield stand on this screen and just rack up points (boring, I know) - so it's certainly not finished. GideonsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+atari2600land Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I was just wondering: Would it be possible to hack the game to finish it? (i.e. make it so if Garfield hits a hamburger the wrong way he loses a life). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonsDad Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 I was just wondering: Would it be possible to hack the game to finish it? (i.e. make it so if Garfield hits a hamburger the wrong way he loses a life). I was wondering that too, but was afraid to ask (I know I can't do it, I am an amateur hacker at best). GideonsDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 If you read Tempest's entry, you'll see that there is more about the game that is incomplete than just that screen. I'd love to see it finished, though. Great game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) I just looked through the binary, there is over 9K of free space. Plenty of room for more screens Edit: I don't know if many of you are interested in this, but if you split the ROM in half, you can play the upper 8K (and it works just like the 16k version with no modification)! Garfield(8K).zip Edited December 1, 2009 by Wickeycolumbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I just looked through the binary, there is over 9K of free space. Plenty of room for more screens Edit: I don't know if many of you are interested in this, but if you split the ROM in half, you can play the upper 8K (and it works just like the 16k version with no modification)! Now that is interesting! Try setting a breakpoint to see if the other banks are called. I've never looked at the rom myself. Not much time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Better attach the text file. This ROM may not be spread without it. Edited November 24, 2009 by Rom Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Better attach the text file. This ROM may not be spread without it. I can't edit my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 This thread reminded me of a Garfield thread I started YEARS ago. http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/6530-garfield-proto/page__p__59971__hl__Garfield__fromsearch__1entry59971 I agree Garfield is a decent game. Would be cool if someone finished it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Better attach the text file. This ROM may not be spread without it. I can't edit my post. Then let Albert attach it for you, otherwise he will get in trouble. Trust me: I know what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Better attach the text file. This ROM may not be spread without it. I can't edit my post. Then let Albert attach it for you, otherwise he will get in trouble. Trust me: I know what I'm talking about. I have no idea what you are talking about. What text file? Do you mean an assembly file? I thought Wickey couldn't edit his post because there is a time limit for editing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Here it is: Distributed at http://www.cgexpo.com 12/15/99 Garfield & Paws, Inc. - http://www.garfield.com ------------------------------------------------- GARFIELD Characters: © Paws, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Permission is granted to distribute the ROM code for the Atari 2600 game, Garfield, provided that the copyright statement in this text file is included with the code. The end user is granted permission to use the ROM code with an emulator on their PC, or to make a single cartridge for use with their Atari 2600 system, if they have that capability. Permission is NOT granted for any individual to manufacture cartridge versions of the ROM code for another end user under any circumstances. Paws, Inc. reserves the right to revoke this permission upon written notice at any time in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickeycolumbus Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Better attach the text file. This ROM may not be spread without it. I can't edit my post. Then let Albert attach it for you, otherwise he will get in trouble. Trust me: I know what I'm talking about. Nobody said you didn't. Edit: By the way... I don't see it included in ROM's collection either Edited November 25, 2009 by Wickeycolumbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Woita Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi, Glad you liked my half done Garfield game I was totally bummed that Atari got bought and they informed me after they were sold, that they didn't want to do anymore 2600 games! Cheers, Steve 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanhq Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi, Glad you liked my half done Garfield game I was totally bummed that Atari got bought and they informed me after they were sold, that they didn't want to do anymore 2600 games! Cheers, Steve Greetings Program! Nice to see you popping in to say hello world. How would you feel if someone completed the game or would you be interested in completing it now? I'm sure lots of people would be interested in seeing your vision finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi, Glad you liked my half done Garfield game I was totally bummed that Atari got bought and they informed me after they were sold, that they didn't want to do anymore 2600 games! Cheers, Steve I'd be bummed too. It's a pretty good looking game Steve!! Atari made strange decisions sometimes. They should have let you finish it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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