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| type        = Side-Scrolling Arcade
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==User guide==
==User guide==
Shoot enemy nastys, collect friends R,G,B and get a short power shot. Collect other power ups for more abilities. Clear enemys of each stage 42 times and your done.
Shoot enemies, collect friends R,G,B and get a short power shot. Collect other power ups for more abilities.  


Master the ability to move and shoot in various directions at the same time if you are to survive more than a few levels. Move quickly, think fast, and calculate the risk on retrieving that power up or free life, a moments distraction means death!
Master the ability to move and shoot in various directions at the same time if you are to survive more than a few levels. Move quickly, think fast and calculate the risk on retrieving that power up or free life, a moments distraction means death!


[[File:Magnetronds2.jpg]]
[[File:Magnetronds2.jpg]]


The FAT homebrew uses to store data such as ratings and NitroEFS to start. If Flashcard does not support FAT, the only thing different is not being able to save score.
'''Note:''' The FAT homebrew uses to store data such as ratings and NitroEFS to start. If Flashcard does not support FAT, the only thing different is not being able to save score.


==Controls==
==Controls==
D-pad - move, remove pause
D-Pad - Move, Resume game


A - shoot to the right
A - Shoot to the right


B - shoot down
B - Shoot downwards


X - shoot up
X - Shoot upwards


Y - shoot left
Y - Shoot to the left


Start - pause
Start - Pause


'''Note:''' To shoot diagonally hold 2 buttons. Example: A + X = upper right corner.
'''Note:''' Hold 2 buttons simultaneously to shoot diagonally.


==Compatibility==
==Compatibility==
Tested on: Flashcard NDSTT with Firmware unofficial 1.17a12
Tested on Flashcard NDSTT with Firmware unofficial 1.17a12.


==Changelog==
==Changelog==
'''Verion 1.5 Update'''
'''Verion 1.5 Update'''
*Added rom loading search feature so Magnetron can exist in any directory on R4 chip.
* Added rom loading search feature so Magnetron can exist in any directory on R4 chip.
*Optmised custom blitter sprite routine for a minor speed up for particle effects.
* Optmised custom blitter sprite routine for a minor speed up for particle effects.
*Add continue game from last best game level (no continues though).
* Add continue game from last best game level (no continues though).
*Fixed very minor graphical issues.
* Fixed very minor graphical issues.
*Replace pause screen with Exit Game when pressing start/select buttons.             
* Replace pause screen with Exit Game when pressing start/select buttons.             


[[Category:Homebrew applications]]
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[[Category:DS homebrew games]]
[[Category:Homebrew arcade games on DS]]

Revision as of 00:39, 6 June 2021

MagneTron
File:Magnetronds.jpg
General
Author(s)Steven De Toni
TypeSide-Scrolling Arcade
Version1.5.3
LicenceMixed
Links
[Media:Magnetron153ds.zip Download]
Website
[Media:Magnetron153dsscr.zip Source]
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Magnetron NDS remix, a clone of Robotron and Llamatron games for the Nintendo DS. It is a fast paced arcade game.

User guide

Shoot enemies, collect friends R,G,B and get a short power shot. Collect other power ups for more abilities.

Master the ability to move and shoot in various directions at the same time if you are to survive more than a few levels. Move quickly, think fast and calculate the risk on retrieving that power up or free life, a moments distraction means death!

File:Magnetronds2.jpg

Note: The FAT homebrew uses to store data such as ratings and NitroEFS to start. If Flashcard does not support FAT, the only thing different is not being able to save score.

Controls

D-Pad - Move, Resume game

A - Shoot to the right

B - Shoot downwards

X - Shoot upwards

Y - Shoot to the left

Start - Pause

Note: Hold 2 buttons simultaneously to shoot diagonally.

Compatibility

Tested on Flashcard NDSTT with Firmware unofficial 1.17a12.

Changelog

Verion 1.5 Update

  • Added rom loading search feature so Magnetron can exist in any directory on R4 chip.
  • Optmised custom blitter sprite routine for a minor speed up for particle effects.
  • Add continue game from last best game level (no continues though).
  • Fixed very minor graphical issues.
  • Replace pause screen with Exit Game when pressing start/select buttons.


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