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Prehistorik 2

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[[Prehistorik 2]], a game published by [[Titus Software]], was coded by [[Elmar Krieger]] ([[EGS]]). The In-Game-Music was composed by [[Kangaroo MusiQue]] of [[HJT]]
 
 
==Gameplay==
 
Prehistorik 2 was well produced being one of the latest Amstrad 8 bit production.
 
It is a classical Platform Game with horizontal and vertical scrolling.
 
Graphics clearly show a 16bit based cross development origin.
 
This game works on CPC and Plus and has a special plus version which clearly displays the differences and commonality of the capabilities of the 2 generations.
 
Yet perhaps it was showing too much as the game is quite sluggish.
 
It is also notable that the game has less levels than the 16 bit versions with only 2 complete levels and was probably a rushed release as so many Amstrad productions of the late era.
 
== Technical ==
 
Title screen uses 32KB mode overscan. Game uses rupture technique to split the screen into a scrolling section and a section with a panel.
 
There are 3 special versions selectable:
 
* Standard version
* Special version 1
* Special version 2
 
These versions differ by their use of R3 to improve horizontal scrolling and vertical/horizontal sync timings.
 
Then you can choose 64KB version, 128K version with enhancements or Plus version.
 
=== 64KB vs 128KB ===
 
* 64KB version doesn't have a status panel.
 
=== Standard version ===
* R3 changes between &0c and &05 when scrolling to make the smoother R3 horizontal scroll.
* R2 is &32
 
=== Special version 1 ===
 
* R3 = &8e on the title screen
* Game switches between &0C and &8E. R3 is not used to improve the horizontal scroll.
* R2 is &32
 
=== Special versión 2 ===
 
* R3 = &8e on the title screen
* Game switches between &0C and &8E. R3 is not used to improve the horizontal scroll.
* R2 is &31
 
== Videos ==
 
This video shows Prehistorik 2 running live on the Amstrad CPC.
 
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The Amstrad PLUS version, displaying its sweet intro music and the large range of Greys the CPC lacked, achieving a 16bit flavour.
 
Yet the intro page seems inferior to it's CPC (old) counterpart, due to a poor choice of inks/colours.
 
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Longlplays on Amstrad CPC (old) courtesy of Axelino.
 
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== Files from Prehistorik 2 ==
== Game map == <gallery>Image:Prehistorik map.jpg</gallery> == Music == *[[Media:Elmar64.mp3]] |MP3-Version of the main Ingame-Music ]] from [[Kangaroo MusiQue]] of [[HJT]] == Box Photos ==(provided by Beaker)<gallery>Image:Prehistorik 2 sleeve front final.jpg Image:Prehistorik 2 sleeve back final.jpg Image:Prehistorik 2 poster final.jpg Image:Prehistorik 2 instructions final.jpg Image:P1020166.jpg</gallery> == Links == * {{CPCPower|1682}} [[Category:CPC Plus]][[Category:CPC Plus Games]][[Category:Extended RAM Software]][[Category:Games]][[Category:Game Map]][[Category:PC port]][[Category:Platform]][[Category:Games 1993]][[Category:Video contents]]
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