Each of these titles feature Sydney Hunter but they are different games! ColecoVision GFX Programmed by: Keith Erickson Studio Pia, Jean-Franois Dupuis, Chris Derrig The pack looks good but is more than i paid for the physical cart. Producent: None, ), Cabbage Patch Kids Adventure in the Park (proto), Cabbage Patch Kids Adventure in the Park (proto alt. Other releases besides this: MSX, Sega, I have worked with collector vision in the past. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Sydney Hunter is our main character just like Mario is Nintendo most recognizable character. Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of death is last updated: Off the top of my head, the only organization that was actually at the stage of being capable of manufacturing the required parts was. Sound Output: SN 76489AN / Arrived: August, 22, ColecoVision - When we started working on Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan back in 2014, it was supposed to be an NES game. This could really happen! and it perfectly fits the feel of the game. Thanks. On Steam and the Nintendo Switch eShop, games get buried fast. Different ColorsCompared To The Original, In This Case The: No Platform: Examples of our research, and how we added things to the game: 3. We hope you enjoy your stay and we will be happy to welcome you back. Seeing as it's a MegaCart bank-switching game that is 128K, there are no ADAM programs that can currently dump it to a rom image, but that could be something that is looked into in the future. post spam, abuse or praise about the site, report an issue in a language other than English. ColecoVision Manual Layout and Design by: Vincent Godefroy If you have any questions, please contact us. Extremly Rare, High Score For The ColecoVision Version Original SFX Programmer: Unknown / Vincent Godefroy - Nintendo Adn Toledo Gutirrez Original Programmer and / or Designer: Note: Sydney Hunter And The Caverns Of Death was also the pack-in You cannot paste images directly. The company just put out on their site it's available. Bit 7200* It would be nice for them to support our small community as people like myself as well as many others helped them produce the last couple of batches by donating used cartridge shells. Once we decided to switch gears and focus only on modern platforms, we knew we had to create a unique and fun game that people would remember. Change the country to update it. Were just not on the radar with larger media. 0502 document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. To date, CollectorVision Games has published and developed more than 120 games for several different classic consoles including the Atari 2600, NES, Master System, SNES and Commodore 64 but nothing could have prepared us for the Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan launch. It was a MAJOR pain in the ass, too to be honest. Level 10: 2073 Click outside of this pop-up to cancel. We added plenty of humor to the game, too such as referencing 80's and 90's pop cluture, and even poking fun of ourselves in the name in game, very early on. gtag('config', 'UA-90685745-1'); You are not currently logged in.

Onyx* Going Retro Hard to Fit the Retro Look. The Wii U became obsolete, so we reached out to Nintendo and tried to secure a Switch devkit back in late 2017. We had brought on Sivak Games to program the new game project which we titled Sydney Hunter and the Mayans Revenge. ), Fireman (proto, found 2009, released 2021), Lord Of The Dungeon (same as title below? However, if you only look at the games file size and then read that it only contains 13 levels you may think that its overpriced. Armed only with his trustly boomerang, Sydney must The music in Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is catchy and memorable. Hanimex Pencil II* function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} How did they get the shells? ), Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man, Memotech MTX Series Games Collection Vol.1, Memotech MTX Series Games Collection Vol.2, Moon Patrol (proto badly hacked as 'Matt Patrol'), Moon Patrol (hacks removed and game fixed), Power Lords: Quest for Volcan (proto rel. Standard Black U.S. It could be interesting in terms of asking who the supplier of the shells are (company? Working On Following Compatible This may sound easy but implementing low-latency, responsive controls is one of the hardest things you can do in this business. Style, ColecoVision, Based On or similarly To: If players died as often as we expected, they wouldnt be able to blame it on the controls. "Easy". MegaCart, Bryan Edewaard Moment Editors and reviewers get a lot of emails every day from developers like us, so it would have been good to bring on a PR agency much sooner than we have to help with press outreach.

Level 03: 6371 * Not Confirmed, Sydney Hunter And The A minimum of 3 characters are required to be typed in the search bar in order to perform a search. Phoenix VGS - 2000), Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator, Super Action Football (UK Football PAL release), Super Action Soccer (title 'SOCCER' text hack), Flying Brassieres (a cart with this title definitely would not pass marketing execs so this definitely doesn't exist), Schtroumpfs (this seems common and many carts exist with this label but the game ROM is just the regular English Smurfs), Make-A-Face (working title Facemaker exists so it seems unlikely Spinnaker would make a different game with a nearly identical title so this doesn't exist), Kung Fu Superkicks (Telegames owns the rights to most Coleco titles so this might have been a re-worked Chuck Norris Superkicks, maybe. Clear editor. Level 07: 5141 Other stuff that wasn't released but listed for historical purposes. 31-in-1 (commercial games with homebrew menu), 63-in-1 (commercial games with homebrew menu), B.C. It took nearly a year for Nintendo to get back to us with an approval (we thought we were out of luck, of course!) The project evolved and expanded; we eventually decided to move it to modern platforms switching from assembly to Unity. ColecoVision Cartridge and Label #, Casing and Sheet # 66x2. Are they new? Unknown If you auction an item, it will no longer show in the regular shop section of the site. Value Traded from around: 65 to Rare, Extremly Rare, To beat the game, average players can take anywhere from 7 to nearly 20 hours if they collect all the items. Hence the studio name! If it's unplanned at this stage, and given the production run sizes, it will be original cartridges, new old stock perhaps. 4. We were (and still are!) Once youve been buried by thousands of new titles, its hard to get discovered by eager players looking for a tough retro platformer. Pause Feature: No Update - While MAME has now split all the ROMs into the correct sizes, there are likely some overdumps among them and a large proportion of the Gutirrez There are a total of 12 relics to collect in the game: Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan has been a very fun project. We were also torn between two different endings and we couldnt decide which one to use so we decided to include BOTH! / Yes We have a quality game and good branding: The only missing ingredient is our reach. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; January 02, 2021. 2018 SpliceVision* Laser 2001* So it will be 2020, hopefully^^. Level 05: 6986 Please add your name to the list if you would like to see new cartridge shells for the sms. Next batch is meant to be coming this month. Relying on Fellow YouTubers and Streamers in Detriment of Actual Press Outreach. ColecoVision AY-3-8910A / WSG 7264 / Once we were done with the move to modern platforms, the games title was changed to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayans. Level 06: 3731

SpectraVideo 318* Personally, I was never a big fan of that so we decided against the knock back feature altogether. Unknown Game Name: Sydney This is probably the only place on the net where you can see good quality pics of the PCBs inside several Colecovision carts. Lesson learned! ColecoVision Manual # and Manufacturer: 099148, What's the story behind the game? Sydney Hunter and the Sacred Tribe (new game), Sega Master System / Mark III / Game Gear, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ay6SnARo7s, http://collectorvision.com/shop/master-system/sydney-hunter-the-sacred-tribe-4/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEgA_bOJIQ8. Salora Manager* We have also learned that releasing a game for a classic platform such as the ColecoVision or SNES is very different than releasing on modern platforms. In the end, most reviewers agree that Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan is tough but fair which is what we were going for in the first place. Arcade Related: No Genre: Platform 2019 High Score last updated: ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Homebrew, Reproduction, Prototype

- Vincent Godefroy 169, During development, we eventually changed the name to Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan. It can dump everything except Penguin Adventure and Gradius. If you can survive all 10 caverns, you will be able to win your freedom!. This is actually one of the easiest parts of the game if you know what youre doing. Sydney Hunter was released on the Switch and Steam, and our first game released for modern platforms. ColecoVision / Phoenix VGS Platform. gtag('js', new Date()); We even made the controls easier than the original and we even provide hints on how to beat it. codes: Level 01: Worried you're being ripped off? Game #: 169 Compatible At the end of the day, were confident that Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayans unique setting and narrative, intricate level design, super-tight controls, and rich music will set it aside from other retro-looking titles. Gain full access to resources (events, white paper, webinars, reports, etc)Single sign-on to all Informa products, Get daily Game Developer top stories every morning straight into your inbox, Follow us @gamedevdotcom to stay up-to-date with the latest news & insider information about events & more. Thanks but I really only want the Sydney Hunter rom. Your previous content has been restored. We believe in the quality of our game and know that the people who play it love it. The gods you fight in this game are actual Mayagods! Going from a legacy platform like the NES to Unity where the game could be easily ported to modern platforms was a huge decision for us. Keith Erickson Studio Pia, Common, Uncommon, Learn how your comment data is processed. Some may see the size and think that must mean its a short game! Joe Simko, Even though Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan started off as a Montezumas Revenge clone, we kept some aspects of that game in this one which included collecting keys to unlock gates. This whole experience has been new to us.

We wanted Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayans to be a love letter not a knockoff: a game to be enjoyed not only by retro gamers like ourselves, but also millennials, and even younger players! They would anticipate it is going to be a busy site. - Be the first to review CollectorVision Vault Rom Pack #2. CollectorVision Games is a very small indie company. As head of marketing, its my responsibility to make sure we market this game properly. Required fields are marked *. 3. Phoenix VGS or any other Compatible If you want to skip levels, use following 4 digit xxxxx.1) is always nearest to the edge connector. I think they're recycled shells from old games Would be nice to have the option to buy the rom only to play it with a flashcart or in an emulator. We love Montezumas Revenge so we wanted to create a Montezumas Revenge-type clone for the NES. As co-owner and head of marketing, I share my experience developing this game, and how it went from going from an NES game to modern platforms. The one big criticism we often hear is that its too hard! For example,theres a mini-game within a game where Sydney Hunter must play a mini arcade game to progress. We had worked with Ben previously on other games we released for classic consoles, so we knew he was more than qualified. - Your only option now is the purchase of the AtariMax MaxFlash Cart with CV Adapter. Welcome to the finest ROM resource on the web! Freely Available This was a huge milestone for us and it fulfilled a long-standing dream of ours. Collectorvision is hoping to have their own mould whether or not this does develop. Early Sydney Hunter and the Mayan's Revenge Home Screen. Weve had some success, sure but we admit that we could have done better if we avoided some of those early mistakes. Argon* Going to Unity was the right decision and weve learned a lot in the process! They are releasing Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death (which was funded via Kickstarter) for NES and SNES. Sydney Hunter & The Sacred Tribe - Limited Edition, Sydney Hunter And The Sacred Tribe - Digital Edition (Commodore 64). I was one of the project leads and helped with story, character development, game direction, and testing. Location: Reconquista, Santa Fe, Argentina. No notice now given. This is our second pack of rom files, this one will complete your set if you already bought our first rom pack. We should have done a much better job communicating the true value proposition of Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan, and thats on us. ColecoVision Game Programmed by: scar Toledo We had previously worked with Russ on several ColecoVision games, so we knew how capable he was. Caverns Of Death. Sold out again within minutes. Meka - Mess* - Originally First Developed by: Hardware Systems: ColecoVision - Pasted as rich text. Get daily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inbox, https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt95b381df7c12c15d/blt64f777be7073c715/618d2ae7e174c677644475a0/GDC22_logo_Bus[2].png, https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/blt95b381df7c12c15d/blte556a65784279a9b/61268827eb5e7a021d3cf775/masthead_logo.png. Our primary focus would be to create a game that featured tight controls, a memorable story, and unique Easter eggs. Your email address will not be published. ), or whether they will sell empty cartridges (doubtful but never know). Working On Following Compatible Emulators: ColEM The other complaint having to backtrack to collect items. For the ROM positions, ROM 1 (i.e. Keith Erickson This was the source of some major delays in development and the main reason Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan took so long to develop. System + Compatible Controller other obstracles. There are parts that sure are challenging. db-elec's SMS cartridge may be just what you need BTW. ColecoVision.dk Shying Away from the Games True Value Proposition. Common, Uncommon, Rare, IWould it be economically viable if a good amount of games is published? very fortunate to have an awesome team that really worked well together. Unfortunately no-one is currently selling this item. and Licenses:

Hunter And The Caverns Of Death ), so having reliable controls with pinpoint precision was essential. High Score For The ColecoVision Version 135 U.S. $ This mini-game is actually Sydney Hunter and the Sacred Tribe, which is a Smurf Rescue clone and coincidentally the very first game I ever played. 2008. We were already nearly a year into development at this point, so it was a major decision to make one that would completely change the trajectory of the game moving forward. ColecoVision Box, Box Art and Design by: CVG, Sound Test or Ringtone Possible: Not At The Keith Erickson's Creations via This meant changing the aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9, for example. Then none at all. Russ also had experience working on mobile games built on Unity. 32K carts probably contain 2x 16K ROMs, 1x 32K ROM or an epoxy blob. 4 ROMs won't physically fit into a cart ;-). Furthermore, we had debated whether to include the knock back feature present in many of the classics including Casltevania. Expanded Color Palette In Addition To ColecoVision's 16: No If you want to start the game with 9 lives, use code: We truly believe in it, and were incredibly proud of the finished product. Were incredibly happy we went for it and consider the shift to Unity a major success. Moldex Canada. People look at the $19.99 price (particularly on Steam) and think that its too expensive. Poorly handled. https://collectorvision.com/shop/master-system/sydney-hunter-the-sacred-tribe-co https://www.facebook.com/266908806805646/posts/1408716005958248/. Level 02: 1764 CollectorVision Games is an independent game developer, publisher & manufacturer since 2008. Thanks for letting us know, it looks that anybody interested could finally order a copy of Sydney Hunter. - HB Vision* Aren't they speaking about ColecoVision shells? We had to redo every single screen and adjust the aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9. - ), Lord Of The Dungeon (proto, released 2001), Lord Of The Dungeon (hack of above title? Depending on a particular item you may (or may not) get, the game will trigger either a happy or sad ending. We all knew our roles and were very open to new ideas when they were originally presented. ColecoVision PCB Size, Type and Only For Paying Customers There has been a lot of confusion with customers mixing up the games thinking theyre all one and the same. The Acclaim branding makes it look like a new old game, but the Collectorvision pages look more like it's new homebrew? Through the years, Ive made some good friends and contacts who also have solid followings on their respective channels. ColecoVision.dk CollectorVision Games ColecoVision Product #: 3657 Please report errors regarding this ColecoVision game. Homebrew, Reproduction, Prototype navigate through dark caverns while avoiding Bats, Ghosts hot Lava and As youd expect, the game was self-funded by the whole team. game for the CollectorVision Phoenix Video Game System No, Now it's been postponed to further notice. 2. CollectorVision just announced on Instagram that the game will be availabe within a couple of weeks! - We were on the same page with Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan from the get-go. I was leaning on them to help push and promote the game but I quickly realized that it wouldnt be enough. I'm very interested in knowing if they're making NEW cartridges shells. PC and Jos Vila MSX Were all fans of the Battle Kid games by Sivak Games as well; if youre not familiar with these two games, theyre platformer homebrew games for the NES. Considering I'm Melb. We saw how titles like Shovel Knight were performing and saw evidence of the big 8-bit/16-bit platformer resurgence everywhere. Your link has been automatically embedded. Producent: 128kb., Throughout the five years of development, we fed off each other like we were a single organism a rarity in the industry. Our studio, CollectorVision Games, has been around since 2008 but this was the first game we developed and released for modern platforms. It's the only way we can fix any problems! 2. So the announcement was at 5 am my time. Bit 90* Via Password system Site apparently crashed again. You can post now and register later. We should have been more careful about individual game announcements making crystal clear to our audience that all the Sydney Hunter games belong to the same franchise but are different titles altogether. In fact, Sydney Hunter in the Caverns of Death was originally a flash game made by me. We eventually got to the point where after a new idea would come up, wed just tell each other to save it for the sequel. In hindsight, it would have been much easier to develop the levels and story first and then program the game. 's Quest for Tires II: Grog's Revenge (Canada, alt/bad? Some players dont like the Metroid feel of doing this and say it takes too much time. They also make Justice Beaver for SNES. In 2015, we got approved to release the game on the Nintendo Wii U and Xbox One. Of: Sydney Hunter And The Caverns Of Death. We needed to reach out to the press well ahead of launch preferably through a PR agency with established contacts. Click any of them for their details. All ROMs have a part number on them to differentiate them from other random black ROMs that were floating around in the factory at the time of manufacturing. If you play through the game even a single time you wouldnt complain about the price. Purchased: December 28, We launched Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan at $19.99. *Once purchased, youll receive a zip file with the roms, Your email address will not be published.