Shinobi
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I've been working non-stop to find the bug in the QSound chip producing the distortion, but I still haven't got it. So there is no CPS2 update this week.
To make up for it, and because I know some people miss 80's games, I am offering you one of my personal favourites this week: Shinobi.
By the way, I want to thank FunkyCochise and AMoore2600 for lending me their System 16/18 boards to work on this.
KNOWN BUG: IF YOU WIN THE BONUS STAGE, THE GAME HANGS UP
A particular technical feature in this arcade is that the PCM sounds are produced by a microcontroller, similar to how QSound works. It sounds really nice compared to other 80's titles.
We will go back to CPS2 next week. I found a good lead for the distortion bug this morning, so hopefully, I will close that chapter over the weekend.
Have ninja fun!
Español
He estado trabajando sin parar para encontrar el error en el chip QSound que produce la distorsión, pero todavía no lo tengo. Así que no hay actualización de CPS2 esta semana.
Para compensarlo, y porque sé que algunas personas tienen ganas de juegos de los 80, os traigo uno de mis favoritos esta semana: Shinobi.
Por cierto, quiero agradecer a FunkyCochise y AMoore2600 por prestarme sus placas System 16/18 para este desarrollo.
PROBLEMA CONOCIDO: SI GANAS LA FASE DE BONUS SE CUELGA
Una característica técnica particular de este juego es que los sonidos PCM son producidos por un microcontrolador, similar a como funciona QSound. Suena muy bien en comparación con otros títulos de los 80.
Volveremos a CPS2 la semana que viene. Encontré una buena pista para el error de distorsión esta mañana, así que espero cerrar ese capítulo durante el fin de semana.
¡Diviértete a lo ninja!
Comments (77)
Fantastic addition to MiSTer - I would love to see 'Golden Axe' added in the future if possible.
It will come very soon. I'll wrap up CPS2 and move on to finish System16
Is Shinobi the only System16 game currently working(ish) right now? Outrun would be amazing too.
I have other games more or less working, but they need a bit more work before releasing. I have an Out Run board and I will get it converted too. Please stay tuned!
It would be very exciting to see more System 16 games down the line, such as Golden Axe and Alien Syndrome!
I'll spend another week on System 16 soon
No worries Jose! It looks and feels awesome to play! I'm sorry I missed your initial comment about it in the post. WHOOPS :)
Hi Jose! I’ve been enjoying Shinobi. I did experience a game lock / loop after the bonus stage. I got a perfect score and the game is stuck looping the fans flying through the air. I have video if you need!
Hi Charlie, I think he talk about that issue in main post. It is happening the same to me
Molaría el Robocop... Qué recuerdos!!!😋
There are no Config dir or NVRAM file in the MiSTer ZIP-file, right?
there is the core itself (the .rbf file) and an .mra file for the game metadata inside the MiSTer ZIP file.
Muchas gracias José, se agradece mucho tu trabajo, un saludo!
Gracias Hector :-)
Great work!! :) thanks again !! - remember I wrote about joystick remapping not working in JT cores until I reload them? - I had the issue again. This time I made a video. Perhaps you can figure out why I cannot make Coin work until I reload the core?
Perhaps the issue only happens at very first boot with no prior mappings. Also it seems Start doubles as Core credits at the first boot / mapping - I remember from other JT cores having the credits appear even with no button mapped for Credits when I tried to start the game. I hope this video makes it clear what's going on :) https://www.dropbox.com/s/npjkc30laeogssq/2021-04-04%2000.46.56.mp4?dl=0
Lol was about to come and report the Bonus stage bug but then I read in the email that its a known bug
very cool ! 'Shinobi' and 'Bad Dudes' were arcades i would see/play the most when i was growing up
Really looking forward to the improved sound in CPS2!
Very exciting! Is this the System 16A or 16B version? Hopefully Cotton is “easy” to get working, if you got the bus timings tightened up already :)
I will cover both A and B. Cotton is a beautiful game, really appealing.
unexpected works! wow! just incredible!
Thank you :-)
loving your attention to detail and how accurate you love your work to be. keep it up :-)
Best of luck with the qsound bug. It's always good to take a step back from bugs in order for your brain to find a solution in the background, and it sounds like you have! Much respect!
That seemed to work. I found the problem this morning. :-D
Nice, thanks 😊
Wow most excellent. Thanks so much!
What an awesome treat! Thank you indeed!
amazing, I love this game! thank you sooo much! <3
Creo que en Ebay....
Gracias por el aporte. Estaba deseando tenerlo! Has pensado en hacer el Flying Shark o el Psychic 5? Hace poco vi la placa del último a la venta. Es un juegazo!!! Sería la hostia!!!
Wow this is a surprise! Can't wait to give it a try this evening.
That's great, I'm praying you are able to do all System 16 and System 18 eventually. These are becoming more expensive to buy and the suicide battery is an additional problem for genuine PCB owners.
I have both boards at home, I'll do them.
we preserve JT as a relic, I am really happy with this thing.
I waited so long for this one! Thank you!
Nice :) Are you working with MiSTer-X on this core?
No, this has been an independent development.
Great treat for my birthday today! Cheers!
Happy birthday! :-D
Heck yes loving the weekly cores. Having looked up S16 games I saw Wrestle War. I'll wait and support patiently. Good work.
Thank you. Knowing you're there keeps me engaged.
Weird, I was just thinking about this game before I seen this. You rock Jose, thank you!
HA! - grrreat - thanks, J! :)
Ha chinobi, j ai toujours adoré !merci jtgo
De rien
Estas insinuando que tienes controlado System16 para cuando termines Cps2?? 🤪
Sí :-P
SIN PALABRAS! me he quedado con la boca abierta, si te dijera que excelente me quedaria corto, junto al Shadow Dancer mis arcades favoritos, aunque el shadow dancer el system18 y es "otro" mundo. Esta implementada la proteccion o solo iran de momento los juegos desprotegidos?bueno, poco a poco, me parece increible estar jugando al shinobi en la fpga. Muchisimas gracias y muchos animos!QUE MARAVILLAAAAAAA!!!!!!
Pues tengo dos chips de protección ya hechos, pero no los he conectado aun. Igual esta tarde los pongo.
Me cagüen la leche Jose... you make me cry de alegría👾🥂🥂🤩🤩
Jaja. Me alegro
WOW~~~
Wow this means System16 is on the horizon, awesome work as always.
I just signed up as a Patreon to support any other System 16 work (or for any other Sega arcade board). Cheers!
Thank you for joining :-)
Amazing! One of my all-time favourites!! Cheers Jose!!!
Thanks again Jose, is E-swat on the same hardware?
It was either this one or System 18, I think. I will get to it too.
Fantástico, eres un crack!
Fantastic work as always, Jose!
OMG! Best mister surprise drop ever! Thanks Jose :D
Wow 😮👏👏👏
A lovely surprise! Thanks!
That was indeed what you may call a surprise! <3 Got me with your tweet yesterday ;)
I had so much fun writing that tweet!
Nice one Jose, love this game.
Simply amazing. Great job!
This is AMAZING! Thanks JT. 🙏🏻 Hope this is the start of more System 16 games in the future 🤞🏻
Whoooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa It is my favorite!!!!!!!!
Kabuki Flux?
AWWWW YISSSSS. Been waiting for this one! And definitely no risk of me winning the bonus round! Does this mean more System 16 could be on the way?
I have become quite proficient at the bonus round while trying to fix the bug!
I love me some Shinobi, thanks again for everything you do, have a great Easter
Good Easter weekend!
Thanks JT!