Metro-Cross (C64)

Metro-Cross

Platform: C64 Year: 1986 Developer: Probe Software

For other versions of the game, see Metro-Cross.

Metro-Cross is an action game originally developed and published by Namco for the arcade. It was ported to the Commodore 64 in 1986 by Probe Software.

In this game, you play as "the runner" and must make it to the end of the stage within the given time limit. You simply run through the stage, though a skateboard can also be obtained. You can also hop on soda cans to increase your time limit. You also have to avoid various traps throughout each stage.

The Commodore 64 version is a decent adaptation for such an early title, but of course, is not on par with the superior arcade original.

The Commodore 64 version of Metro-Cross was done by Brian O'Shaughnessy, Fergus McGovern, and Vakis Paraskeva.

Screenshots

The main menu. I'm hyped to play this! You bet I'm ready! I beat the first level! That's quite a cruel punishment for running out of time!

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Music

The game's music is from the arcade game which was composed by Nobuyuki Ohnogi. Someone at Probe converted the music to the SID chip. The game lacks credits, but the high score screen credits the first names of the Probe staff. The founder of Probe, Fergus McGovern said he doesn't recall who did the audio conversion, but it was most likely the programmer. Brian is one of the names in the high scores which is Brian O'Shaughnessy. Back in the day it was common for the programmer to handle most of the development, including audio. The music, while not as good as its arcade original, was actually ported over fairly well considering the circumstances. Only two sound channels are used, but most of the notation is spot on, albeit, tuned down a half-step.

The order of the tracks come from the SID file.

Recording

There are issues with the timing of this recording.

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#	Title	Composer	Arranger	Length	Listen	Download
01	Ready Yourself	Nobuyuki Ohnogi	Brian O'Shaughnessy	0:03		Download
02	Main Theme	Nobuyuki Ohnogi	Brian O'Shaughnessy	1:47		Download
03	Goal In	Nobuyuki Ohnogi	Brian O'Shaughnessy	0:02		Download
04	Time Bonus	Nobuyuki Ohnogi	Brian O'Shaughnessy	0:08		Download
05	Death	Nobuyuki Ohnogi	Brian O'Shaughnessy	0:04		Download
06	Your Time Is Up	Nobuyuki Ohnogi	Brian O'Shaughnessy	0:04		Download
07	Main Menu	Nobuyuki Ohnogi	Brian O'Shaughnessy	0:10		Download
08	Enter Your Name	Nobuyuki Ohnogi	Brian O'Shaughnessy	0:10		Download

Credits

• Ripper: High Voltage SID Collection
• Recorder: Doommaster1994
• Game Credits:
  • Not Credited Composer: Nobuyuki Ohnogi
  • Not Credited Arranger: Brian O'Shaughnessy

(High score screen; Game lacks credits.)

Game Rip

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Ripping Commodore music is a very arduous process that is beyond the scope of this site.

Releases

USA Title: Metro-Cross Platform: C64 Released: 1987-??-?? Publisher: U.S. Gold, Ltd.     EU Title: Metro-Cross Platform: C64 Released: 1987-??-?? Publisher: Namco, Ltd.