Metal Slug Port

I’ve been chatting to RunnerPack and DogP (to an extend – when he adds information) about a new project.

I will be the first to admit I am new to VB – as mine is still in freight from Japan, however I have a strong graphics background (Graphic Designer and have worked with Neo Geo game customising).

The Neo Geo aspect brings me to my point – RunnerPack and I were discussing graphics and I was given a challenge to make a Metal Slug-esque sprite in the correct colour palette for the VB. I had mixed results however it was a great learning tool.

I propose a project to bring one of the arcade greats (Metal Slug) to the VB. From our discussions, overall game size shouldn’t be a problem as the Metal Slug for the Neo Geo Pocket is 616KB in full colour, and the full res versions of the game (arcade/Neo geo CD) are similar resolutions so scaling isn’t much of an issue.

I am more than willing to work on the sprites/backgrounds and have further input to any potential Devs as far as the ‘virutal’ element, which follows:

* Backgrounds on own plane but ledges where enemies are are close to give illusion of an overhanging.

* Enemies on ledges are on same plane as character.

* When grenades are thrown – enemies sometimes fly towards the screen – perfect VB envirnment.

* Bosses loom over the player as they are quite large and would add to the 3D aspect.

So if anyone is interested in helping just holler out. Either way I’ll most likely starting thinking of ways to help automate the sprite conversion to the VB palette.

My avatar is my first effort in VB scheming – incorrect in parts but a stepping stome none-the-less.

Coders are a must at this stage and people with more ‘overall’ technical background to the VB and its development are MORE than welcome!

P.S. If you draw it, they will come 😛