Author Topic: Links to pretty cool software to play on cabinet (Read 144151 times)

CGRemakes · « **Reply #200 on:** November 09, 2004, 05:42:07 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Dude on November 09, 2004, 05:07:00 pm

Hey math0ne,
That game looks sooo sweet!!! I downloaded the file though and I can't seem to get it to work. I get all kinds of error messages when I unzip it and the when I click on the EXE to play it... it runs fine up till the main menu and then gives me more errors and escapes out of the game! If you can give any word of advise I'd appreciate it, I really want to play this game.

I have the same problem. All the docs are in Japanese, so I couldn't figure it out either.

skim36 · « **Reply #201 on:** November 09, 2004, 06:31:04 pm »

I have Descent:Freespace...haven't tried it yet...

IG-88 · « **Reply #202 on:** November 09, 2004, 06:45:55 pm »

Quote from: skim36 on November 09, 2004, 06:31:04 pm

I have Descent:Freespace...haven't tried it yet...

Wouldn't have a link to Descent would ya?

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #203 on:** November 10, 2004, 01:51:20 am »

Quote from: IG-88 on November 09, 2004, 06:45:55 pm

Quote from: skim36 on November 09, 2004, 06:31:04 pm
I have Descent:Freespace...haven't tried it yet...

Wouldn't have a link to Descent would ya?

Demo here: http://www.game-revolution.com/download/pc/action/freespace.htm
Just a few bucks on ebay...

I have it somewhwre, never thought of putting it on the cab, I thought it required a mouse, maybe I'll dig it out...

math0ne · « **Reply #204 on:** November 10, 2004, 10:37:16 am »

Quote from: CGRemakes on November 09, 2004, 05:42:07 pm

Quote from: Mr. Dude on November 09, 2004, 05:07:00 pm
Hey math0ne,
That game looks sooo sweet!!! I downloaded the file though and I can't seem to get it to work. I get all kinds of error messages when I unzip it and the when I click on the EXE to play it... it runs fine up till the main menu and then gives me more errors and escapes out of the game! If you can give any word of advise I'd appreciate it, I really want to play this game.

I have the same problem. All the docs are in Japanese, so I couldn't figure it out either.

Hmm i'm not sure why you would get those errors. I've played it on my laptop and my cab computer (although for some reason on the TV-OUT of my cab computer it is slightly slow). Both of the computers are windows XP computer if that makes any differnce.

I think theres a thread on the underdogs website discussing the game and some of the errors people were getting. Might be worth checking out.

Great fighter though, if your into that kind of thing.

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #205 on:** November 10, 2004, 10:53:49 am »

I got it working with no problems either.

Mr. Dude · « **Reply #206 on:** November 10, 2004, 11:18:14 am »

I tried it on 2 win 98 machines, maybe it doesn't work well with win 98? I'll check the site again and see if I can get any info.

Rabe · « **Reply #207 on:** November 20, 2004, 07:19:15 pm »

http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=3542 Gal Pani X, similar to the arcade Gal Panic games. A great Qix clone with anime graphics. standard Japanese key-layout (z,x and arrowkeys), not configurable, no mouse needed.

Shooters Solitude and Warning Forever. Shooters Solitude: A vertical shmup, uses fighter-game-esque button combinations for powerups. Japanese key-layout. Keys configurable, no mouse needed.
Warning Forever: Nice looking vertical shmup, fight endless bosses which adapt to your style of fighting. Japanese key-layout, not configurable, no mouse needed. Both available as freeware at http://www18.big.or.jp/~hikoza/Prod/

From the people that made Torus Trooper (which was mentioned in another thread recently): Tumiki Fighters (horizontal shmup, kill your enemies and stick them to your own ship), Rrootage (vertical shmup using five different styles of shmup-mechanics stolen from other games, one of the best) , PARSEC47, Noiz2sa, A7Xpg are all vertical shmups. They are all fullscreen, and I think it's safe to say all have the Japanese key-layout, are not configurable and do not use a mouse (it's been a while since I've played most). All freeware, downloadable here: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~cs8k-cyu/index_e.html

- Rachid

IG-88 · « **Reply #208 on:** November 20, 2004, 10:26:18 pm »

Quote from: Howard_Casto on May 28, 2004, 04:24:18 pm

I disagree.... saying that a trackball is needed for every game is far more useful. You see, the whole idea is we want games you can actually play on an arcade cabinet..... not everbody has a trackball so all games that need more than your stock controls need to be noted. If that requries a new field then that's fine, but nothing is more frustrating than downloading a game only to find out it won't work on your setup. That was kind of the whole point of this thread, although the point seems to be lost to a lot of people, who post games that have no chance of being playable on a mame cab.

Great games I'm sure, but as the infamous Howard has said.......

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #209 on:** November 21, 2004, 10:13:51 am »

Hey Rabe, Thanks for the update, I'll check those out. Free is a very good price.

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #210 on:** February 11, 2005, 01:29:34 pm »

I just got my X-Arcade newsletter and they have a few pointers that are probably worth exploring:

independent games 2004 winners: http://www.gametunnel.com/html/section-11.html
and retrogames 2004 winners: http://www.retroremakes.com/comp2004/results.php

telengard · « **Reply #211 on:** February 16, 2005, 01:31:30 am »

Quote from: papaschtroumpf on February 11, 2005, 01:29:34 pm

I just got my X-Arcade newsletter and they have a few pointers that are probably worth exploring:

independent games 2004 winners: http://www.gametunnel.com/html/section-11.html
and retrogames 2004 winners: http://www.retroremakes.com/comp2004/results.php

Very cool. If only someone would adapt "Geometry Wars" to the PC so I can play it in the cab. That game would be soooooo great to play with 2 real joysticks. Oh well. $:-\$

SpamMe · « **Reply #212 on:** February 16, 2005, 05:18:33 pm »

Just saw that Gish was mentioned a page ago. The game (including multiplayer modes) works great with a joystick/button setup, but the game menu system either required a full keyboard, gamepad, or mouse. The ChronicLogic folks were nice enough to provide a modified .exe that makes the menu system more cabinet friendly as well (menu works with up/down/enter instead), so if anybody needs it, send me a PM or something.

elvis · « **Reply #213 on:** February 26, 2005, 04:20:25 pm »

GamesKnoppix:

http://games-knoppix.unix-ag.uni-kl.de/

Burn the image to a CD, pop it in your drive and boot from it.

Some games are quite arcadey, others are better on a PC with a keyboard and mouse.

DreamWeb · « **Reply #214 on:** March 07, 2005, 09:19:14 pm »

Lose your marbles by SegaSoft. Now Freeware/abandonware?

You can download it here.

http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=2538

It's still one of my favourite puzzle games of all time.

You do not need a mouse to run this one... but, unfortunately, the keys are not configurable. Still worth a look!

d.

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #215 on:** March 07, 2005, 09:34:32 pm »

what keys are needed?

DreamWeb · « **Reply #216 on:** March 08, 2005, 01:57:09 am »

Lose Your Marbles

1 player
Arrow Keys, Enter, Space, ESC

2 Player
1 player controls + A, S, D, W (directions), l-CTRL

You can also set one of the players to be a mouse (trackball?)

Just played another round of it.. GREAT fun. Has network (not internet) support as well.

d.

DreamWeb · « **Reply #217 on:** March 09, 2005, 03:21:23 pm »

Excuse the newbiness of this question.. but..

IS there some kind of program you can use to change the settings for your keyboard encoder upon entering a game that uses different keyboard buttons than, say, mame does? That would allow for games with non-standard keyboard configurations to work on a cab? Is something like this even possible? Am I explaining myself ok here?

d.

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #218 on:** March 09, 2005, 03:31:43 pm »

some hardware keyboard encoders (between your CP and your panel) allow you to do that.
iPAC for example does and even has support built in some front end like mamewah
I use a KeyWiz and for all intents and purposes it doesn't because it takes a long time (30s or more) to change they keyboard config when yourtun it from XP.

If you're asking about dynamicaly remapping the keyboard in windows XP for example, I'm not aware of any programs to do that, but as long as the game doesn't crash, it would actually be a pretty generic solution.

EDIT: I know how to change the winodws mapping but it requires a reboot to take effect instead of being on the fly, which is not what's needed there. it's a actually a pretty good idea. If nothing exists maybe it could be written using the windows keyboard hooks and acting as a "wrapper": capture a key before it gets to the application, translate it and inject it back in the windows message queue. I may look into writing something like that, but not for a while, too busy atm.

IG-88 · « **Reply #219 on:** March 09, 2005, 05:37:34 pm »

Quote from: papaschtroumpf on March 09, 2005, 03:31:43 pm

I may look into writing something like that, but not for a while, too busy atm.

I'd BUY that from you.

DreamWeb · « **Reply #220 on:** March 11, 2005, 08:10:31 am »

A couple of very similar games. Both of which would be very cab friendly. (the second would require a trackball for the menu though)

How about this one?

Turbo Sliders (shareware)
http://www.jollygoodgames.com/turbosliders/

And this...

Gene Rally (free!!!) I highly suggest checking this one out. A trackball is required to navigate the menus though.
http://generally.cjb.net/

Mr. Dude · « **Reply #221 on:** March 27, 2005, 09:16:43 pm »

Sweet... GeneRally is one of the coolest games I've played lately. This game is so addictive, thanks Dream Web!!!

DreamWeb · « **Reply #222 on:** March 27, 2005, 10:03:03 pm »

I agree with you. I'm EXTREMELY addicted to the game. Be sure to download some great car packs and new tracks. The stock tracks are ok... but, wow... some of the third party tracks are truly exceptional.

http://georgm.ge.funpic.de/tom/mainresults.php

Be sure to download the tracks from this website.. they are the hall of fame inductees and are all well worth your time to check out.

d.

IG-88 · « **Reply #223 on:** March 27, 2005, 10:09:12 pm »

Quote from: DreamWeb on March 27, 2005, 10:03:03 pm

I agree with you.

DreamWeb · « **Reply #224 on:** March 27, 2005, 11:40:30 pm »

I'm still going through them.. Lots of really terrific ones, but none that I'd call a favourite yet!

d.

DreamWeb · « **Reply #225 on:** April 01, 2005, 01:45:23 am »

I think this would make a great sticky thread, no? It would also help to remind people to add their latest 'finds' to the list!

d.

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #226 on:** April 05, 2005, 11:31:09 am »

It is stickied in the second sticky in this forum. Not obvious for people that don;t know it's there, I agree.

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #227 on:** April 05, 2005, 11:35:05 am »

Jets N Guns has been released (I think it's mentionned in this thread from when it was just a demo)
Get a demo here: http://jng.rakeingrass.com/

I have been playing it a bit on my regular comp and I use the mouse a lot in the menus/configuration screens, so I'm not sure you can do without a trackball on this one.
This game is hard!

DreamWeb · « **Reply #228 on:** April 10, 2005, 01:46:04 am »

Hey guys.. ! I'm trying to get Alien Shooter working on my cab.. and it plays fine.. but I think it would be much better if I could use both of my joysticks to play this more like Robotron plays as opposed to using my trackball to aim where I'm shooting.

I see that there is a configuration file that allows for the config of your keys and buttons.. but it doesn't state anywhere HOW (or if you can) set up anything for firing other than a mouse (trackball)

Thanks guys!

d.

IG-88 · « **Reply #229 on:** April 10, 2005, 11:45:53 am »

Email the people/person who programmed the game. I'll bet someone at Big Fish games could point you in the right direction. They're a pretty good bunch over there.

DreamWeb · « **Reply #230 on:** April 10, 2005, 03:53:00 pm »

Done! Thanks for the suggestion.

I'll let you know if I hear back.

D.

Timstuff · « **Reply #231 on:** April 11, 2005, 03:23:21 pm »

Dang, that 3D lightcycles game is crazy fun.

DreamWeb · « **Reply #232 on:** April 13, 2005, 09:42:13 pm »

I heard back regarding Alien Shooter (and my request to allow for more Robotron like controls)

"Dear Valued Customer,

This game is not enabled for use with anything but a keyboard and a mouse. Here is the list of controls for Alien Shooter:"

So.. it's a no go. Too bad.

But, hey.. I'm a "valued customer"!!! Did you hear that Shrek?? She called me a steed.

d.

MrSaLTy · « **Reply #233 on:** April 16, 2005, 05:38:04 pm »

The jets N guns game is friggin cool.... the graphics are really sweet. It is a pretty hard game but loads of fun. I think with a trackball it could be cab usable.

DreamWeb · « **Reply #234 on:** May 04, 2005, 06:03:34 pm »

I don't think has been mentioned yet.. But.. if you have a trackball installed on your CP, you should look at installing ScummVM.

It emulates old (and some not so old) LucasArts (and others) adventure games.

I love playing those things on my Cab!

d.

papaschtroumpf · « **Reply #235 on:** May 04, 2005, 06:05:52 pm »

Quote from: DreamWeb on May 04, 2005, 06:03:34 pm

I don't think has been mentioned yet.. But.. if you have a trackball installed on your CP, you should look at installing ScummVM.

It emulates old (and some not so old) LucasArts (and others) adventure games.

I love playing those things on my Cab!

d.

Not what I want to play on my cab, but to each is own. Thanks for pointing ScummVM out.

markb · « **Reply #236 on:** May 04, 2005, 06:45:17 pm »

As I promised to dreamweb in another thread here is a list (+links) to some of the other games I play (or used to play) on my cab and forgive me if any of them have been posted before:-

Got a spare webcam and can mount it in your cab? then try these Eyetoy like games
http://syfi.co.uk/downloads-index.skk?type_id=1&category_id=1
Good novelty value however they require decent lighting. Playing a shoot-em-up waving your arms in the air can be taxing as well.

If you fancy a game with a bit more longevity I suggest 'Simpsons - Hit and Run' which my wife is currently addicted to. It requires about 10-12 buttons to play however most of these are views/options etc. Obviously this is not free but can be picked up fairly cheap on eBay.

Here is a link to an excellent shareware golf game:-
http://www.chrysler.com/games/world_tour_golf.html.

For a good little racing game that can be played on low end PC's as well try 'Legoracers' again available on eBay for very cheap and is fun with 2 players.

Another free game is Little Fighter available from the following address:-
http://www.littlefighter.com/
Quite a good fighting game and is playable on low end PC's with multiple players.

KenToad · « **Reply #237 on:** May 06, 2005, 11:34:32 am »

Pardon me if someone mentioned this already, but definitely Atomic Bomberman. It supports up to ten people on one frenzied playfield. Four friends and I had a blast with this one last weekend. Unfortunately, the sixth person had to leave, so no six-person bomber-fest, yet. I also really enjoy the SuperNES versions of bomberman, but you're limited to four or five players, the game seems slower and uses four buttons instead of the two that are needed for Atomic Bomberman. Super NES versions are good for nostalgia purposes, though. I learned about this game (also known as Bomberman 95) from a German friend who said he played it all the time with his grad student buddies. This is one of the few games I've noticed that can draw all ages. It's simple without insulting the older folk's intelligence.

One drawback for cab play is that only two players can use the keyboard and you pretty much need the escape button for exiting (I think you can use the gamepads instead of the "enter button" for setting up the game). Also, there are some great sounds and animations of trapped players digging their own graves, holding up signs a la Wil E. Coyote (sp?). Give it a go, probably can find your backup copy online somewhere, 50 megs or so.

Cheers,
KenToad

SirPoonga · « **Reply #238 on:** May 06, 2005, 04:15:19 pm »

There might be some possibilities here.
http://bomberman.games-here.com/

Generic Eric · « **Reply #239 on:** May 07, 2005, 09:27:31 pm »

I just had a blast with this game
http://www.jollygoodgames.com/plasmaworm/download.htm
Plasma worm from jolly good games. Its like a phscyadellic version of nibbler


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