dale_coop | 162 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 (edited) I think I never talked about that project on the forum (I shared a lot about it on Twitter and Instagram)... STORY: SkateCat is a platformer game in which you play as a skate cat who must face different demons that have invaded the world. The game will feature several levels in different universes and as many bosses. Seiji (SJ Games) is working hard on it, during some weekend/holidays. He hopes to finish the game by the end of the year, we might release a physical edition (late 2022 or early 2023). But we'll see, I want him to have fun making it (with his current passions about cats and skateboarding). -> Get the demo here:https://dale-coop.itch.io/skatecat-sj-games-nes CREDITS: Created by SJ Games (story, gfx, chara design, level design) NESmaker software (by Joe Granato / The New 8bit Heroes). Custom code and debug by me (@dale_coop). Music and sfx by my best buddy @Raftronaut.FOLLOW THE PROJECT:https://twitter.com/dale_coophttps://www.instagram.com/sj_games_seiji/VIDEO: Edited May 26, 2023 by dale_coop 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirVillain | 485 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Looks better than approximately 80% of the NES library, good job! Well done SJ Games!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erockbrox | 33 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Very cool! Now that's a cool cat. Make sure you give him 9 lives to start with. Keep the current label artwork, it looks great! Edited July 27, 2022 by erockbrox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 Happy New Year! SJ and I wish you all the best for this new year.SkateCat is finished. SJ and I spent the last days of 2022 to finalize the game (Seiji finished the last level, the final boss and the missing cutscenes.. and redrew the main character. I added the necessary code and fixed several bugs). PRODUCTIONThe production of the game, complete in box edition, will start this week. As a reminder, just like the previous game, SkateCat is self-produced by SJ and me, with the help of Broke Studio. For this edition, the quantity will be limited, 200 copies. Once the stock is sold out, there won't be another NES physical classic edition of SkateCat for some time. If you're interested in the game, you'd better not delay in ordering a copy.Each copy includes the complete game (in English/French), gray cartridge + protective sleeve, and a manual (English/French). All in a nice classic box.Price 40€ (+ international shipping)PRE-ORDERWe are opening (pre) orders now. If you would like a copy of the physical edition, please fill out the form below:https://forms.gle/zcEenjGV1TcNyPB6AThis form will be available until the game is released (early March) or will be closed if there are no more copies available.DEMOFor people who would like to get an idea of the game, the demo ROM is available here:https://dale-coop.itch.io/skatecat-sj-games-nesA gameplay video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scB6CeRmRdMFESTIVALSWe will be this weekend (January 14-15) at the Geek Life Festival in Le Mans, in France. If you're in the area, don't hesitate to come and see us on the Homebrew area, to discuss and test SkateCat (among others). I (without SJ) will be at PAX East (Boston USA) and at Midwest Gaming Classic (Milwaukee USA), in March. Hope to meet you there. Thanks to all of you for your support To keep up with our news, you can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dale_coop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sj_games_seiji/ And don't hesitate to talk about it around you and share my contact information, if you know people who might be interested in the game (before there are no more). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,093 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 1st in line! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiamiSlice | 3,089 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 That cover art is adorable and the game looks great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,719 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 @dale_coop I received the email about this preorder and release. Congratulations! I like cats, and skating culture is great, and I loved the Kubo games. My question is, will you guys release a Famicom version of this game, or will it be exclusive for the NES? If there will be a Famicom release in the future, then I will forgo ordering this release, so that I don't have to use an adapter to run the game on my machine. Please let me know, thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, MiamiSlice said: That cover art is adorable and the game looks great Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 hour ago, fcgamer said: @dale_coop I received the email about this preorder and release. Congratulations! I like cats, and skating culture is great, and I loved the Kubo games. My question is, will you guys release a Famicom version of this game, or will it be exclusive for the NES? If there will be a Famicom release in the future, then I will forgo ordering this release, so that I don't have to use an adapter to run the game on my machine. Please let me know, thanks. yes, there will be a FAMICOM edition, after the NES one (for Summer 2023). We need to work on it, still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockvalentine | 23 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Definitely completed my form already! Looking forward to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) If interested by a physical copy (CIB), don't forget to pre-order: https://t.co/H4re9BHbvL New trailer: Edited January 18, 2023 by dale_coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,093 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 @dale_coop totally stoked for the limited edition Skate Cat, the skateboard inside the cartridge is totally genius! I had an idea for your next endeavor, no clue if it’s actually a good idea but maybe something to be built on The same gameplay format as Dope Wars (which was super addictive on Palm Pilot back in the day: https://palmdb.net/app/dopewars) except you buy and sell retro games. They go up and down in value, you can like go to garage sales and stuff, maybe even buy storage lockers, get your stuff graded to try and make more money, possibilities are endless! I thought it was a cool reflection of what we do here lol. Maybe @KHAN Games or someone else is looking for a new project hahaha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 Thank you. Haha, I remember that game on Palm Pilot (I had a Palm III at that time), I spent hours on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,093 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, dale_coop said: Thank you. Haha, I remember that game on Palm Pilot (I had a Palm III at that time), I spent hours on it. I remember having it on my Treo 650! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 We'll have 10 copies of the Collector Edition... to be more fair to the people who can't see this email in time, there will be a draw to reserve a Collector's Edition, among the interested people. So you have until SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5th at 11:59PM (Central European Time, UTC +1) to contact me, if you are interested in the Collector's Edition of SkateCat... telling me your name or nickname and you will be entered in the draw (which will take place either on Saturday night or the next morning). COLLECTOR'S EDITION This edition will have a different visual box, numbered. The cartridge will be transparent sky blue and will contain a small skateboard signed by Seiji. The game and the manual will be identical to the classic edition. Exclusive stickers will complete the set. Price 75€ (+ international shipping) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 The production is in progress! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 The production is in progress! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,093 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 @dale_coop just got word that my copy left France! Super excited! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 ...the physical copies are arriving at their new homes ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,719 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I'm gonna grab the Famicom version, but I'm really excited to see the production of this, as it seems really fun from the demo I tried out! Plus of course, love the father & son team here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khromak | 768 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Just beat the game on normal difficulty, though I beat it with 4 lives remaining so I probably could've done this attempt on hard mode as well. The game is fun, I really like the animations, graphics, and music. The controls are a bit loose and can be frustrating at times, especially during tough platforming areas where some deaths feel cheap, though you are a cat on a skateboard so it's realistic... Definitely feels and looks like a game made by a kid, and definitely a very talented kid. I know there's no chance I would've been able to do anything nearly this impressive at his age (I can't even do it now haha). Kudos to the developer, and his dad for encouraging and helping him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dale_coop | 162 Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 The FAMICOM version is finished... now the production has started (handled by @Broke Studio) The game has Japanese/English/French languages in the game and the manual is in Japanese/English. The box also contains stickers (like the NES edition). (photo of the prototype... but the final version will be identical, just better printed) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,093 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 5 hours ago, dale_coop said: The FAMICOM version is finished... now the production has started (handled by @Broke Studio) The game has Japanese/English/French languages in the game and the manual is in Japanese/English. The box also contains stickers (like the NES edition). (photo of the prototype... but the final version will be identical, just better printed) Oh hey I meant to tell you the new analogue firmware for mini nt noir makes my skatecat work! Haven’t tried the other broke studio games but this was good news! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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