Zaku - the new horizontal shooter for Atari Lynx!

CMA Death Adder · 05-08-2008, 09:05 AM

Hello, everyone!

We at Super Fighter Team are proud to announce Zaku, the incredible new horizontal shooter being developed for the Atari Lynx by PenguiNet!

Zaku is a huge, lightning-fast game full of beautiful graphics and devious enemies that adapt to your unique playing style. Created with the aid of an official Lynx development kit, Zaku is not only quick and pretty but made up of clean, concise code. It's a defining game for the Lynx that you're sure to enjoy.

Currently, Zaku is in development, having been introduced to the public in France at last year's Retro-gaming Connexion. If you like what you see and want to be kept up-to-date with the game's progress, you are invited to join our mailing list.

--> Check out www.zaku-lynx.com! <---

Thanks for your interest and support. We greatly appreciate it.

Never let dreams die!

Atari 5200 · 05-08-2008, 03:05 PM

Looks cool. I want! *drools*

Rob2600 · 10-20-2008, 06:39 PM

Looks good! I'm interested in seeing Zaku in motion. Will you post a video?

SegaAges · 10-20-2008, 08:19 PM

You mean that people actually use all that debug units they have for what they are meant to be used for, developing games? When did this happen?

Just Kidding, as it is nice to see dev kits getting used for dev instead of sitting on a shelf. The game looks pretty nice too.

Yukio · 10-20-2008, 08:54 PM

Nice. I like portable systems!

Wait, are you telling that not everybody use RAM cartridges for display demonstrations or developing new contend !?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SegaAges

Just Kidding, as it is nice to see dev kits getting used for dev instead of sitting on a shelf. The game looks pretty nice too.

Sure ... maybe a old news.

Wraith Storm · 10-20-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob2600

Looks good! I'm interested in seeing Zaku in motion. Will you post a video?

I visit the games site often and am VERY interested in seeing it in motion as well. It really looks like a great Air-Zonk inspired shooter and that certainly can't be a bad thing!!!

Good luck with the rest of development!

CMA Death Adder · 10-20-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob2600

I'm interested in seeing Zaku in motion. Will you post a video?

A video will be available at some point, but not until we can be certain it very closely reflects how the final product will look and feel. For now, I'd recommend joining the Zaku mailing list (by clicking on the "buy the game" link @ zaku-lynx.com) so that you're directly notified of any news bits we release, as we release them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SegaAges

You mean that people actually use all that debug units they have for what they are meant to be used for, developing games? When did this happen?

Since we're a company that's seriously focused on bringing only the best possible products to the classic gaming market, we make extensive use of professional development hardware and software.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wraith Storm

Good luck with the rest of development!

Thank-you, it's going very well.

R.Sakai · 10-21-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wraith Storm

It really looks like a great Air-Zonk inspired shooter and that certainly can't be a bad thing!!!

That was the first thing I thought when I saw those screen shots as well, looks cool! ...now I just need a Lynx, hehe.

SpaceHarrier · 10-21-2008, 01:13 AM

My Lynx eagerly awaits this game. I am definitely buying this!

zektor · 10-21-2008, 01:13 AM

This is SO mine when it is released

Tupin · 10-21-2008, 01:35 AM

Looks pretty cool, reminds be of Air Zonk, which is good.

darkslime · 10-21-2008, 02:06 AM

That looks awesome.

Now I need a lynx...

tomaitheous · 10-21-2008, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tupin

Looks pretty cool, reminds be of Air Zonk, which is good.

One of the programs over at the atari forum said that he was inspired by Air Zonk. Definitely a good thing

rbudrick · 10-21-2008, 06:04 PM

Wow, this is actually going to be released on cartridge/card?

This looks really cool!

-Rob

Deadpixels · 10-21-2008, 06:07 PM

Wow, this looks fantastic. I'll definitely be snatching up a copy when it is finally released.

retro junkie · 10-21-2008, 10:25 PM

Awesome!!! My Atari Lynx 2 awaits this shoot'em up!! I am a shoot'em up fan and would love to see this game on my Lynx!! And I do not mind it being Air Zonk inspired!! That just makes it more desirable.

Simply Dave · 10-21-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tupin

Looks pretty cool, reminds be of Air Zonk, which is good.

That was exactly my first thought.

CMA Death Adder · 10-22-2008, 06:36 AM

Thanks for the positive comments, everyone. I'm glad you are pleased with the way this game is shaping up.

While the creator of Zaku was indeed inspired by Air Zonk, it should be noted that Zaku contains 100% new and original content (graphics, sound, music, story, gameplay, etc.) - and yes, it will be published on a very high-quality game card when finished.

CMA Death Adder · 08-13-2009, 12:06 AM

Hello, everyone.

All new screenshots of Zaku have been posted to the official website. Drop by and check them out to see how the game is shaping up - New Zaku screenshots.

Those who are interested in being informed of the game's progress are invited to join the Zaku mailing list.

Thanks for your continued interest, everyone.

05-08-2008, 09:05 AM	#1
CMA Death Adder Super Pig Head Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 238	Zaku - the new horizontal shooter for Atari Lynx! Hello, everyone! We at Super Fighter Team are proud to announce Zaku, the incredible new horizontal shooter being developed for the Atari Lynx by PenguiNet! Zaku is a huge, lightning-fast game full of beautiful graphics and devious enemies that adapt to your unique playing style. Created with the aid of an official Lynx development kit, Zaku is not only quick and pretty but made up of clean, concise code. It's a defining game for the Lynx that you're sure to enjoy. Currently, Zaku is in development, having been introduced to the public in France at last year's Retro-gaming Connexion. If you like what you see and want to be kept up-to-date with the game's progress, you are invited to join our mailing list. --> Check out www.zaku-lynx.com! <--- Thanks for your interest and support. We greatly appreciate it. Never let dreams die! __________________ - Brandon Cobb President, Super Fighter Team Check out Legend of Wukong, the new RPG for Sega Genesis / Mega Drive! Last edited by CMA Death Adder : 10-20-2008 at 10:59 PM.

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10-20-2008, 06:39 PM	#3
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10-21-2008, 01:13 AM	#9
SpaceHarrier Get Ready! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 560	My Lynx eagerly awaits this game. I am definitely buying this! __________________


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10-21-2008, 01:13 AM	#10
zektor OPENING games since 1977 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Classic Jersey Posts: 5,381	This is SO mine when it is released

10-21-2008, 01:35 AM	#11
Tupin Key (Level 9) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,872	Looks pretty cool, reminds be of Air Zonk, which is good.

10-21-2008, 02:06 AM	#12
darkslime Bell (Level 8) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,728	That looks awesome. Now I need a lynx...

10-21-2008, 06:04 PM	#14
rbudrick I'm the rarest prototype. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Buying the rare ones, moments before you get there. Posts: 8,293	Wow, this is actually going to be released on cartridge/card? This looks really cool! -Rob __________________ The moral is, don't **** with Uncle Tim when he's been drinking!

10-21-2008, 06:07 PM	#15
Deadpixels Insert Coin (Level 0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 122	Wow, this looks fantastic. I'll definitely be snatching up a copy when it is finally released. __________________

10-21-2008, 10:25 PM	#16
retro junkie Insert Coin (Level 0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 170	Awesome!!! My Atari Lynx 2 awaits this shoot'em up!! I am a shoot'em up fan and would love to see this game on my Lynx!! And I do not mind it being Air Zonk inspired!! That just makes it more desirable. __________________

10-22-2008, 06:36 AM	#18
CMA Death Adder Super Pig Head Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 238	... Thanks for the positive comments, everyone. I'm glad you are pleased with the way this game is shaping up. While the creator of Zaku was indeed inspired by Air Zonk, it should be noted that Zaku contains 100% new and original content (graphics, sound, music, story, gameplay, etc.) - and yes, it will be published on a very high-quality game card when finished. __________________ - Brandon Cobb President, Super Fighter Team Check out Legend of Wukong, the new RPG for Sega Genesis / Mega Drive!

08-13-2009, 12:06 AM	#19
CMA Death Adder Super Pig Head Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 238	... Hello, everyone. All new screenshots of Zaku have been posted to the official website. Drop by and check them out to see how the game is shaping up - New Zaku screenshots. Those who are interested in being informed of the game's progress are invited to join the Zaku mailing list. Thanks for your continued interest, everyone. __________________ - Brandon Cobb President, Super Fighter Team Check out Legend of Wukong, the new RPG for Sega Genesis / Mega Drive!

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