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[[File:Switchblade cartridge intro.png|384px|thumb|right]]
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Switchblade on Cartridge is a slightly PLUS enhanced version of the CPC version.
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Considered decent and good by most Amstrad fans.
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== Cover ==
 
== Cover ==
  
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Image:Switchblade-Back.jpg|Back Cover
 
Image:Switchblade-Back.jpg|Back Cover
 
Image:Switchblade-Front.jpg|Front Cover
 
Image:Switchblade-Front.jpg|Front Cover
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</gallery>
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== Cartridge ==
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<gallery caption="Switchblade">
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Image:Switchblade - cara B.jpg|Back Cartridge
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Image:Switchblade - cara A.jpg|Front Cartridge
  
 
</gallery>
 
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You can download in CPR for use in emulators and BIN from CPCmania ( See the links ).
 
You can download in CPR for use in emulators and BIN from CPCmania ( See the links ).
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== Implementation details and use of Plus hardware ==
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* Mode 1 is used throughout
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* Multiple plus raster interrupts are used to make the shading in the sky
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* Plus sprites are used for the Gremlin logo on the title screen (this actually overlays a smaller, software sprite Gremlin logo), and for extra colours and scenery in the game.
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(Sprites are x2 in X and x1 in Y, which give a mode 1 equivalent pixel size)
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* Plus screen split is not used
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* Plus pixel by pixel hardware scroll is used.
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* Plus DMA is not used
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The game engine seems to be re-used for [[Striker in the Crypts of Trogan]]/[[Stryker and the Crypts of Trogan]] as the same programmer did both games.
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==Comparison==
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[[File:Switchblade cpc screenshot.png]]
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[[File:Switchblade cartridge screenshot.png]]
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Screenshots from CPC version and cartridge version.
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== Videos ==
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Longplay:
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{{#ev:youtube|IdJHfsgo4vM|300}}
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{{#ev:youtube|RnwSoDwIMN8|300}}
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{{#ev:youtube|PTZeoC92LEk|300}}
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{{#ev:youtube|mUgO-WTPA5E|300}}
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{{#ev:youtube|A--p2Rt9iu4|300}}
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
  
 
http://www.cpcmania.com/  ( on the games section : GX4000/CPC+ GAMES )
 
http://www.cpcmania.com/  ( on the games section : GX4000/CPC+ GAMES )
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[[Striker in the Crypts of Trogan]]/[[Stryker and the Crypts of Trogan]]
  
  
[[Category:Games]][[Category:Cartridges]][[Category:CPC Plus]]
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[[Category:Games]][[Category:Cartridges]][[Category:CPC Plus]][[Category:CPC Plus Games]][[Category:Video contents]]

Latest revision as of 03:52, 8 November 2011

Switchblade cartridge intro.png

Switchblade on Cartridge is a slightly PLUS enhanced version of the CPC version.

Considered decent and good by most Amstrad fans.


Cover

Covers from CPCmania

Cartridge

Manual

You can download in PDF from CPCmania ( See the links ).

Game

You can download in CPR for use in emulators and BIN from CPCmania ( See the links ).

Implementation details and use of Plus hardware

  • Mode 1 is used throughout
  • Multiple plus raster interrupts are used to make the shading in the sky
  • Plus sprites are used for the Gremlin logo on the title screen (this actually overlays a smaller, software sprite Gremlin logo), and for extra colours and scenery in the game.

(Sprites are x2 in X and x1 in Y, which give a mode 1 equivalent pixel size)

  • Plus screen split is not used
  • Plus pixel by pixel hardware scroll is used.
  • Plus DMA is not used

The game engine seems to be re-used for Striker in the Crypts of Trogan/Stryker and the Crypts of Trogan as the same programmer did both games.

Comparison

Switchblade cpc screenshot.png Switchblade cartridge screenshot.png

Screenshots from CPC version and cartridge version.

Videos

Longplay: {{#ev:youtube|IdJHfsgo4vM|300}} {{#ev:youtube|RnwSoDwIMN8|300}} {{#ev:youtube|PTZeoC92LEk|300}} {{#ev:youtube|mUgO-WTPA5E|300}} {{#ev:youtube|A--p2Rt9iu4|300}}

Links

http://www.cpcmania.com/ ( on the games section : GX4000/CPC+ GAMES )

Striker in the Crypts of Trogan/Stryker and the Crypts of Trogan