| Batterycheck | |
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| File:Batterycheckwii.jpg | |
| General | |
| Author | Archerite |
| Type | Platform |
| Version | 0.3.4 |
| License | Mixed |
| Last Updated | 2021/05/17 |
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I have been working on a homebrew project that is a remake of a 1998 promotional game created to encourage recycling batteries in the Netherlands. The original game was a fun and non-violent puzzle platformer that used the Jazz Jackrabbit game engine. The campaign and game were released on CD-ROM and could be obtained by recycling 15 batteries.
The game was later released as freeware by the publisher, but has since been removed. I have obtained permission to release the game under a Creative Commons license, but am still determining which specific version. I have also created a "game engine" that runs on Linux, Wii, Gamecube, Batterycheck 3DS and will soon be available on PSP.
The Wii Version is still NOT a complete game!
Installation
The new installation instructions for both new and existing users: 1 - Go to http://www.ranjnet.nl/games/ (not working anymore! Please google it.) 2 - Click on "Batterycheck" and on the next screen click "download" 3 - This will download a file called "batterycheck.zip" 4 - Copy this file to "/batterycheck.zip" on your SD card without unpacking it! 5 - Download "batterycheckwii.7z" from this post and unpack that into "/apps/batterycheck/*" just like many other homebrew channel apps onto the SD card. 6 - Put your SD card back into the wii and lauch the Homebrew Channel 7 - There should be a new entry "Batterycheck Installer". Run it to start the installation 8 - The text based installer will unpack the required files from the ZIP file and put them in the right place. 9 - When the installer is done click "Start" or "Home" to exit. 10 - You should now see the "Batterycheck Wii - Preview" entry in Homebrew Channel which is the now installed game. (boot.dol is replaced automatically)
Media
Let's Play Battery Check! - (FantasticFourLP)
GameCube Version
I have finally had the opportunity to test the GameCube version of my homebrew project, a remake of a 1998 promotional game to stimulate recycling batteries in the Netherlands. The game is a fun and non-violent puzzle platformer that uses the Jazz Jackrabbit game engine.
Since there is no homebrew channel for the GameCube, I have included the DOL file in the attached ZIP file. The instructions for launching the game are similar to the Wii version and it will create the directory "/apps/batterycheck" and install the game files there from "batterycheck.zip" and put "battery-gb-preview-3.dol". To launch the game, use your launcher to navigate to the /apps/batterycheck directory and you should see the "preview-3.dol" file, despite the typo in the name.
Changelog
Preview v0.3.4
- One way platforms are working perfectly!
- Batteries can be collected without counting them multiple times!
- Except super batteries! Sometimes they don't get counted!! :unsure:
- There was a surprise added to v0.3.4 on the PS2....and I am happy to say it does work on the Wii as well!
Preview v0.3
The controls have not changed much since last time but there are quite a few improvements:
- Multiple sound effects are working now!!
- Improved wall detection so you can't easily walk through them anymore
- Added collection of Batteries, Extra Lifes and Super Batteries (which has a bug that does not remove the object properly sometimes)
- Energy bar is working and slowly runs out
- Use the recharge gate to keep your battery charged (has animation and sound effects!!)
- Jumping and landing sound effects
- You can now stand on interactive elements like: Floats, belts, elevators and laser-beam-one-way-platforms