POKE ------ Opis Naslov Vred. ----------------------------------------------------- Neskončno življenj 51267 0 Tišina (brez glasbe) 52166 201 Povezave: ----------- "Amstrad/Schneider CPC verzija\../../../CPC/Games/Html/KungFu.php" -------------------------------------------------------------------- Opisi: -------- (Svet Kompjutera, #11, November 1984, M. Rasulić\../../WOS/SK8411-05.gif) --------------------------------------------------- ENGLEZI UČE KARATE Neobični trio, slučajno sastavljen prilikom zajedničkog zadatka-programiranja zanimljive video-igre za kučni računar Spectrum - Duško Dimitrijevič, student matematike iz Beograda, Damir Muraja, inženjer elektrotehnike i Dragoljub Andželkovič, dizajner zemunske "Elektronske industrije - NIŠ", uspeli su da svoju igru prodaju velikoj softver kompaniji "BUG-BYTE" iz Liverpula, jednoj od pet največih u Britaniji. Igra je odmah zainteresovala stručnjake poznate firme, koja mesečno krčmi po nekoliko desetina novih video-igara na zapadnom tržištu, več zasičenom dasadašnjim "modelima" i "fazonima" (lavirinti, obaranje aviona i kosmičkih letalica, "ubijanje", itc.). Ideja da se napravi igra sa elementima tradicionalnih kineskih borilačkih veština, potekla je od Duška. U programiranju, do izražaja su došle i Duškove sposobnosti, a grafički deo preuzeo je na sebe Dragoljub. Radili su intenzivno oko mesec dana i napor je urodio plodom. Krupne figure Uprkos skromnim mogučnostima Spectruma, koji je u Evropi prodat u više od dva miliona primeraka a kod nas ih, kako se procenjuje, ima oko 30.000, napravljena je igra u kojoj se pojavljuje 18 boraca, koji u kombinaciji jedan protiv drugog, jedan protiv dvojice i jedan protiv trojice, koriste četiri osnovna udarca (iz karatea), odnosno dve blokade, i po jedan udarac rukom i nogom. Figure se kreču napred i nazad, udarac se može zaustaviti napola, telo okrenuti od protivnika ili ka njemu. - Engleze je posebno zaintrigiralo što su figure neubičajeno krupne, čak osam puta osam karaktera, i zauzimaju trečinu upotrebljenog ekrana - kaže Dimitrijevič. - Programirali smo i riplej, tako da posle prekida borbe, odnosno ipona, kad je zbog "smrtonosnog" udarca borba završena, igrač koji igra protiv kompjutera ili protiv drugog igrača, može vratiti situaciju i ponoviti je na ekranu samo jednim pritiskom na dugme. Glavni poen dobilu su, naravno, programeri,napravivši zanimljivu igru uz koju ide i lep crtež u kineskom stilu, radem pomoču Spectrumovih šest boja, ne računajuči crnu i belu, a za sve vreme borbe kompjuter emituje kinesku muziku. Kompjuterski borci imaju "uplačenih" 16 poena, a borac o kome se brine igrač (protivnik kompjutera) ima "tri života", izražena kroz grafički prikaz tri stisnute pesnice, koje postepeno tamne - što "borac protiv svih" dobija više "batina" - dok mu se, ako nema sreče i spretnosti, životi ne "ugase". Može se igrati i uz pomoč đojstika (palica za igru) i tada su suprotstavljeni igrač igraču. I za Commodore 64 Tri amatera-entizijaste dokazala su da se pažljivim pračenjem zbivanja na kompjuterskom tržištu, uz mala ulaganja, može zaraditi koja para čak i na deviznom tržištu. Jer, ne računajuči opremu koja ne staje više od pet starih miliona dinara, u ovu video-igru uloženo je jedino mesec dana svesrdnog popodnevno-nočnog rada, a očekuje se da iz Engleske, gde se isplačuje procenat od prodaje kaseta, stigne bar 4.000 funti (oko sto miliona starih dinara). - Sveže ideje imaju i Madžari, koji se takođe uspešno pojavljuju na tržištu zabavnih igara u Evropi i svetu - kaže Anđelkovič. Neizvesno je, kao i u svakom pionirskom poslu, koliko čemo zaraditi, ali to u krajnjoj liniji nije toliko važno. I ako dobijemo dovoljno novca, nameravamo da ga uložimo u nabavku boljih kompjutera i pravljenje druge, još zanimljivije i dinamičnije igre. Novu igru čemo grafički obraditi u trodimenzionalnom efektu, odnosno u ambijentu crtanom sa perspektivom. Karate igru, rađenu u dvodimenzionalnom crtežu, naši programeri preradiče za kučni računar Commodore 64, a kompanija če im to dobro nadoknaditi, opet procentom od prodaje kaseta, u tolikom iznosu kao da su uradili potpuno novu igru. Ukoliko bi sama kompanija prilagodila igru drugom tipu računara, procenat zarade bi bio prepolovljen. Takva su pravila igre na tržištu. Međutim, ni kompaniji, kako trvrde Dimitrijevič, Muraja i Anđelkovic, ne bi bilo lako da igru prenese u nešto drugačiji program. To je mukotrpan i prilično složen posao. Samo za grafičku obradu utrošeno je oko 40 jako uveličanih grafičkih slika, koje su u program Spectruma (programiranje je povremeno rađeno i uz pomoč tri kompjutera Spectrum) ubacivane uz pomoč digitalnog trejsera. Trejserom je, zapravo, programirana animacija. (Svet Kompjutera, #1, Januar 1985, V.P.\../../WOS/SK8501-10.jpg) ------------------------------------------ POHVALE „KUNG-FUU" U decembarskom broju najtiražnijeg engleskog časopisa „Your computer", posvećenog kućnim računarima, u vrlo obimnom tekstu pod naslovom „Pregled novih programa za Spectrum", predstavljene su najnovije video-igre koje su se, po tradiciji, pojavile na engleskom tržištu uoči Nove godine. Na prvom mestu u ovom članku. govori se vrlo pohvalno o igri „Kung-fu", koju su napravili trojica Jugoslovena - Duško Dimitrijević, Damir Muraja i Dragoljub Anđelković.
        
Vrlo detaljno i s puno oduševljenja, autor članka opisuje igru naših autora, koju je izdala firma „Bug-Byte", i u kojoj je, kako sam priznaje, beskrajno uživao. On naročito ističe grafičku lepotu belih figura na tamno plavoj pozadini. Baletskim koracima majstori borilačkih veština kreću se unutar kineske sobe, koja je predstavljena verodostojno, bez nepotrebnih detalja. Tekstopisac napominje da je to jedna od prvih, ako ne i prva igra sa ovako krupnim figurama. Posebne pohvale autor upućuje tome što igra sadrži riplej, pa igrač može na ekranu da proveri udarce koje je zadao ili koje je dobio. U istom broju na celoj stranici u boji objavljena je reklama za nove video -igre Firme „Bug-Bvte". a medu njima je i slika kasete „Kung-fu". Gotovo istovremeno, objavljena je veoma laskava ocena ovog ostvarenja trojice jugoslovenskih autora i u tiražnom američkom časopisu „Personal computer world". (Crash, #11, December 1984, Reviews\../../WOS/Crash1100058.jpg) -------------------------------------- This is probably the most unusal game to be seen on the Spectrum for a long while, perhaps ever. As its name suggests, the game is a simulation of the noble art of defence and attack. There are two modes of play for one player against the computer, or for two players against each other. The one and two-player modes each have a different background of suitably oriental design. The playing characters are quite large, animated line drawings which faithfully follow your commands. Four movements are possible, a left arm karate chop, a step forward and block, a right foot front kick and a left foot back kick. Additionally the character may be advanced or retreated. Below the playing area is an indicator of hits on the computer player. A successful knock out strike results in the hit character collapsing to the ground. The more successful you are on the single player mode, the tougher the computer player becomes to beat. Now everyone has the chance to become a grasshopper... CRITICISM "Kung Fu is a totally original qame. The graphics are very large and allow you and a friend to beat hell out of each other. Each of the Kung Fu moves is beautifully animated. As you get better you move up belts, white to yellow etc. The sound is good with a good tune playing continuously. This is very playable and quite addictive. I don't know how long this will keep you occupied, but it's still a good game on the face of it. If you want a change from the usual type of game, this is worth it." "It must be said that this is an exceptional attempt to reproduce a very difficult sport on a computer, and it has been totally successful in achieving its ends. Characters take about half the playing area (in height) and are superbly animated. The option of playing the computer or an opponent is a great asset to this game, allowing friends to join in for a bit of variation. Obviously the person who programmed this game is into Kung Fu as each move is executed the way it should be. The only niggle I've got about the game is that there is no on/off switch for the oriental music which can drive you around the bend. I have mixed feelings about whether this game will be constantly addictive, as it does get repetetive kicking your partner's teeth in or crippling his sex life!" "The first thing to strike you about KungFu is the lovely graphics. The backgrounds are exactly right, and manage to be quite soothing to watch as you match wits with either computer or a friend. At times the movements of the two characters can look like a piece of ballet. Kung Fu is a brave and almost entirely successful simulation. Perhaps the only complaint in the end might be that once mastered, It would be nice to have some other moves to try out. As it is, this should prove interesting, different and challenging and for its novelty value, worth the money." Control keys: 1,2,3,4 for left player (or solo) 6,7,8,9 for right player, with CAPS SHIFT and SYM SHIFT walk left, Z and SPACE walk right Joystick: Kempston and Sinclair 2 Keyboard play: responsive, key positions work quite well Use of colour: very good Graphics: excellent animation Sound: constant tune (could do with on/off) Skill levels: progressive difficulty Lives: 3 Screens: 2 Special features: General rating: original and overall very good. Use of computer 78% Graphics 82% Payability 80% Getting started 77% Addictive qualities 71% Value for money 76% Overall 77% (Your Spectrum, #11, Februar 1985, Joystick Jury\../../WOS/YourSpectrum1100052.jpg) ---------------------------------------------------- Roger : (3/5) Charmingly oriental graphics frame well-animated Bruce Lee clones trying to knock each other senseless in this superb example of on-Spectrum violence. Stomping, rather than getting stomped, means advance as well as retreat, and there's a choice of four classic blows in the authentic 'punch-chop-kick' martial arts tradition. Your inscrutable opponent will attempt to block all your attacks and smack you in the gob. An action replay facility allows you to study the sequence leading to each terminally-successful knuckle sandwich delivery. Acquisition of 48K black belt status eventually leads to another screen with different background and figures - but the action stays more or less the same. This is one of few action games where cursor control can be extremely accurate, simply because of Kung Fu fighting's formalised movements. Although it initially appears simplistic, the various combinations of attack, defence and surprise can be very entertaining and it's certainly safer than the real thing! For enthusiasts of the real thing, it'll provide a chance to keep in trim while their smashed bodies heal. Dave : (2+/5) Kung Fu is quite a good martial arts simulation, but I'd have liked a few more possible 'moves' and a bit less randomness. Ross : (3+/5) A delightful program combining humour, skill, good graphics and violence. The thrill of advancing on your opponent and knocking him down with one swift blow is fun. {Personal Computer Games, #13, December 1984, Bob Wade\../../WOS/PersonalComputerGames1300054.jpg} -------------------------- {Sinclair Programs, December 1984, SoftFocus, Rating: 67%\../../WOS/SinclairPrograms841200015.jpg} -------------------- {Sinclair User, #34, January 1985, Spectrum Software Scene, John Gilbert\../../WOS/SinclairUser03400048.jpg} ---------------- {Crash, #16, May 1985, Sports Scene, Chris Passey\../../WOS/Crash1600043.jpg} -------- Pomoč: -------- {Crash, #14, March 1985, Letters, Glenn Devey\../../WOS/Crash1400080.jpg} -------- {Crash, #20, September 1985, Tips, Iain Dunford\../../WOS/Crash2000060.jpg} -------- Reklame: ---------- {Personal Computer Games, #13, December 1984\../../WOS/PersonalComputerGames1300050.jpg} --------------------------