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[[Prehistorik 2]], a game published by [[Titus Software]], was coded by [[Elmar Krieger]] ([[EGS]]). The In-Game-Music was composed by [[Kangaroo MusiQue]] of [[HJT]]
 
[[Prehistorik 2]], a game published by [[Titus Software]], was coded by [[Elmar Krieger]] ([[EGS]]). The In-Game-Music was composed by [[Kangaroo MusiQue]] of [[HJT]]
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==Gameplay==
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Prehistorik 2 was well produced being one of the latest Amstrad 8 bit production.
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It is a classical Platform Game  with horizontal and vertical scrolling.
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Graphics clearly show a 16bit based cross development origin.
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This game works on CPC and Plus and has a special plus version which clearly displays the differences and commonality of the capabilities of the 2 generations.
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Yet perhaps it was showing too much as the game is quite sluggish.
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It is also notable that the game has less levels than the 16 bit versions with only 2 complete levels and was probably a rushed release as so many Amstrad productions of the late era.
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== Technical ==
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Title screen uses 32KB mode overscan. Game uses rupture technique to split the screen into a scrolling section and a section with a panel.
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There are 3 special versions selectable:
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* Standard version
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* Special version 1
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* Special version 2
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These versions differ by their use of R3 to improve horizontal scrolling and vertical/horizontal sync timings.
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Then you can choose 64KB version, 128K version with enhancements or Plus version.
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=== 64KB vs 128KB ===
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* 64KB version doesn't have a status panel.
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=== Standard version ===
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* R3 changes between &0c and &05 when scrolling to make the smoother R3 horizontal scroll.
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* R2 is &32
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=== Special version 1 ===
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* R3 = &8e on the title screen
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* Game switches between &0C and &8E. R3 is not used to improve the horizontal scroll.
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* R2 is &32
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=== Special versión 2 ===
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* R3 = &8e on the title screen
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* Game switches between &0C and &8E. R3 is not used to improve the horizontal scroll.
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* R2 is &31
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== Videos ==
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This video shows Prehistorik 2 running live on the Amstrad CPC.
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{{#ev:youtube|MavWmgzr2P8}}
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The Amstrad PLUS version, displaying its sweet intro music and the large range of Greys the CPC lacked, achieving a 16bit flavour.
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Yet the intro page seems inferior to it's CPC (old) counterpart, due to a poor choice of inks/colours.
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{{#ev:youtube|JSBLZtFxnX0|300}}
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{{#ev:youtube|hadm3xRoEcQ|300}}
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Longlplays on Amstrad CPC (old) courtesy of Axelino.
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{{#ev:youtube|5tK8zjAdbyc|340}}
  
 
== Files from Prehistorik 2 ==
 
== Files from Prehistorik 2 ==
  
[[Media:Elmar64.mp3]] MP3-Version of the main Ingame-Music from [[Kangaroo MusiQue]] of [[HJT]]
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== Game map ==
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<gallery>
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Image:Prehistorik map.jpg
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</gallery>
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== Music ==
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*[[Media:Elmar64.mp3|MP3-Version of the main Ingame-Music]]  from [[Kangaroo MusiQue]] of [[HJT]]
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== Box Photos ==
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(provided by Beaker)
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<gallery>
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Image:Prehistorik 2 sleeve front final.jpg
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Image:Prehistorik 2 sleeve back final.jpg
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Image:Prehistorik 2 poster final.jpg
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Image:Prehistorik 2 instructions final.jpg
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Image:P1020166.jpg
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</gallery>
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== Links ==
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* {{CPCPower|1682}}
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[[Category:CPC Plus]][[Category:CPC Plus Games]]
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[[Category:Extended RAM Software]]
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[[Category:Games]]
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[[Category:Game Map]]
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[[Category:PC port]]
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[[Category:Platform]][[Category:Games 1993]]
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[[Category:Video contents]]

Latest revision as of 13:14, 25 November 2015

Prehistorik 2, a game published by Titus Software, was coded by Elmar Krieger (EGS). The In-Game-Music was composed by Kangaroo MusiQue of HJT


Gameplay

Prehistorik 2 was well produced being one of the latest Amstrad 8 bit production.

It is a classical Platform Game with horizontal and vertical scrolling.

Graphics clearly show a 16bit based cross development origin.

This game works on CPC and Plus and has a special plus version which clearly displays the differences and commonality of the capabilities of the 2 generations.

Yet perhaps it was showing too much as the game is quite sluggish.

It is also notable that the game has less levels than the 16 bit versions with only 2 complete levels and was probably a rushed release as so many Amstrad productions of the late era.

Technical

Title screen uses 32KB mode overscan. Game uses rupture technique to split the screen into a scrolling section and a section with a panel.

There are 3 special versions selectable:

  • Standard version
  • Special version 1
  • Special version 2

These versions differ by their use of R3 to improve horizontal scrolling and vertical/horizontal sync timings.

Then you can choose 64KB version, 128K version with enhancements or Plus version.

64KB vs 128KB

  • 64KB version doesn't have a status panel.

Standard version

  • R3 changes between &0c and &05 when scrolling to make the smoother R3 horizontal scroll.
  • R2 is &32

Special version 1

  • R3 = &8e on the title screen
  • Game switches between &0C and &8E. R3 is not used to improve the horizontal scroll.
  • R2 is &32

Special versión 2

  • R3 = &8e on the title screen
  • Game switches between &0C and &8E. R3 is not used to improve the horizontal scroll.
  • R2 is &31

Videos

This video shows Prehistorik 2 running live on the Amstrad CPC.

{{#ev:youtube|MavWmgzr2P8}} The Amstrad PLUS version, displaying its sweet intro music and the large range of Greys the CPC lacked, achieving a 16bit flavour.

Yet the intro page seems inferior to it's CPC (old) counterpart, due to a poor choice of inks/colours.

{{#ev:youtube|JSBLZtFxnX0|300}} {{#ev:youtube|hadm3xRoEcQ|300}} Longlplays on Amstrad CPC (old) courtesy of Axelino.

{{#ev:youtube|5tK8zjAdbyc|340}}

Files from Prehistorik 2

Game map

Music

Box Photos

(provided by Beaker)

Links