Difference between revisions of "Silver Surfer (NES)"
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− | The game's soundtrack has been highly praised, some of which calling it one of the best video game soundtracks of all time. The soundtrack consists of fast-paced rock tunes that give the player the high energy | + | The game's soundtrack has been highly praised, some of which calling it one of the best video game soundtracks of all time. The soundtrack consists of fast-paced rock tunes that give the player the high energy. Also, even though there's only 2 in-game tunes, they're both pretty lengthy and catchy, so the listener is unlikely to get bored of the music. |
− | To create the music, | + | To create the music, Tim had to painstakingly write the music in 6502 [[assembly]] machine code, using a sound driver by Software Creations programmer Stephen Ruddy. |
− | + | Though both Tim and Geoff are both credited with music, Geoff said in an interview that Tim did all of the music, and he himself probably only helped out a bit. As a result, Tim is only listed as the composer. [http://www.vgarc.org/re-published/an-interview-with-geoff-follin/] | |
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| Title = Summoned by Galactus | | Title = Summoned by Galactus | ||
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Revision as of 20:37, 10 January 2021
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Silver Surfer is a horizontal-scrolling shooter, similar to Gradius. In this game, the Silver Surfer is summoned by Galactus to collect pieces for a powerful device. To do this, the Silver Surfer must traverse through six worlds, collecting a piece each world is completed. Each of these levels features an enemy from the comic series such as Reptyl, Mephisto, Possessor, Fire Lord, and Kylor. Each stage features a few sub-levels. The game also has an overhead view in some sections, playing similar to Galaga.
The game was highly criticized for its high difficulty; one hit kills you, and there are no kinds of health powerups or temporary invincibility. Pair this with obstacles all over the screen trying to kill you, and you've got a game that's near impossible to complete. However, the game was highly praised for its graphics and music.
Screenshots
Music
The game's soundtrack has been highly praised, some of which calling it one of the best video game soundtracks of all time. The soundtrack consists of fast-paced rock tunes that give the player the high energy. Also, even though there's only 2 in-game tunes, they're both pretty lengthy and catchy, so the listener is unlikely to get bored of the music.
To create the music, Tim had to painstakingly write the music in 6502 assembly machine code, using a sound driver by Software Creations programmer Stephen Ruddy.
Though both Tim and Geoff are both credited with music, Geoff said in an interview that Tim did all of the music, and he himself probably only helped out a bit. As a result, Tim is only listed as the composer. [1]
# | Title | Composer | Programmer | Length | Listen | Download |
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01 | Title Screen | Tim Follin | Stephen Ruddy | 3:11 | Download | |
02 | Summoned by Galactus | Tim Follin | Stephen Ruddy | 0:32 | Download | |
03 | World Selected | Tim Follin | Stephen Ruddy | 0:08 | Download | |
04 | BGM 1 | Tim Follin | Stephen Ruddy | 3:03 | Download | |
05 | BGM 2 | Tim Follin | Stephen Ruddy | 3:28 | Download | |
06 | Section Complete | Tim Follin | Stephen Ruddy | 0:06 | Download | |
07 | Device Completed | Tim Follin | Stephen Ruddy | 1:08 | Download | |
08 | Game Over | Tim Follin | Stephen Ruddy | 0:09 | Download | |
09 | Hi Score | Tim Follin | Stephen Ruddy | 2:35 | Download |
Credits
- Ripper: MrNorbert1994
- Recorder: Doommaster1994
- Game Credits:
- MUSIC: Tim Follin
- MUSIC: Geoff Follin
- Uncredited Programmer: Stephen Ruddy
(Source)
The game's credits only appear after the ending after the start button is pressed. Stephen Ruddy has confirmed programming Software Creations' NES sound driver.
Audio Devices
The game uses the 2A03. The DPCM channel is never used. The game uses Stephen Ruddy's sound driver. The DPCM channel is never used, and as typical with Stephen's driver, the noise channel works in conjunction with the triangle channel to produce more realistic-sounding drums.
Game Rip
Releases
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