retroed Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Possibly. http://www.eggcitingnews.com/ I'd love an XBLA/PSN compilation of the old games, I played the hell out of them on the Spectrum. Please don't just be an iOS release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholehole Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Fuck yes! A 2D Dizzy in the style of Rayman Origins would be fucking gravy Fantasy World Dizzy remains as my favourite game from my Spectrum days, plus it was the only game I actually managed to complete without cheating on that format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I only played that Dizzy game that came out for the Megadrive, but only briefly. It's a series I've totally missed the boat on. It does seem perfect for the current digital age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Please don't just be an iOS release. Prepare for crushing disappointment. It looks like the new Dizzy game Codemasters teased this morning is in fact an iOS port of 1991 effort Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk.In a post dating back to July, a member of the Yolkfolk forum claimed that Paul Ransom, founder of now-defunct Dizzy developer Big Red Software, had told them he was working on an iOS version of the sixth game in the classic platforming series at his new Slam Productions outfit. "It's going to be a proper port rather than emulation with 32 bit graphics and some updates (the ghetto blasters are now mp3 players) and it's virtually finished, it just needs Codemasters to give it the ok," wrote the poster. The source added that it will feature virtual thumbstick controls and that an Android version is also planned. Slam's CV includes Wii and DS games based on Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Telly Addicts, Golden Balls and Family Fortunes. Codemasters is expected to make a formal announcement tomorrow as to exactly what it has planned. Can't remember if I played that one, but if they bring back the old games they'd have to make considerable changes as I don't think people would put up with the pixel-perfect jumping and oddball puzzles without some control changes and modern hint-system like in Broken Sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroed Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Noooooooooo. I'll still get it, but yeah a Broken Sword style hint system and a bit more forgiving are going to be essential really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinzon Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Ha ha, imagine a port of the first game including the random bridge of possible death. Don't think that would go down too well with the present day phone crowd somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsomeDead Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I'd say he deserves a new game except I'm not sure who'd buy a platformer in which it's impossible to kill anything. Me! I bet there's loads but we just need to be heard. We should march or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Reflex Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I'm not sure many people would appreciate the type of game Dizzy is tbh. He's a very British icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I like that the image on the first post has automatically changed. Tis official. Codemasters has unveiled the new Dizzy game it teased yesterday.Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk is a special HD edition of the 1991 classic for iPad, iPhone and Android, and is out on Friday, 9th December. The iOS and Android editions of Dizzy: Prince of the Yolk are developed by DNA Interactive and Paul Ranson, the game's original project director. "20 years on and Dizzy: Prince of the Yolkfolk remains one of the most memorable games in the series for its puzzles and humour and it's an absolute pleasure to return to the director's role for this HD edition," Ranson said. "For once, this is a retro classic that doesn't require rose-tinted glasses to appreciate its design and gameplay - Dizzy: Prince of the Yolk is simply a great puzzle-solving romp that's been brought up-to-date with glorious visuals." "It always astounds us what a loyal fan base Dizzy still has," Philip Oliver, one of the series' creators, said. "Even after all these years people remember Dizzy fondly and it's great to see him return for his older fans and introduce him to a new generation of gamers." Brother Andrew Oliver added: "Dizzy Prince of the Yolkfolk was one of the most popular Dizzy titles and it's exciting to see him making his debut iOS and Android for the holidays." <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LGW53914gDk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craymen Edge Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Wrong game, wrong platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Reflex Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I liked the music. Reminds me of my childhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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