Though a 3DS eShop version is on the way, DSiWare app Petit Computer remains as one of the most intriguing downloads available on the last-gen portable. It allows you to create games using BASIC code that are fully playable on the DSi, and they can then be shared through QR codes.
It's seen its share of terrific projects, but a recently released fan-made effort from Lazer Light Studios is possibly one of the very best yet. "Super Fighting Robot!" is a remake of the iconic Mega Man 2, which some argue is the very best of the 'Classic' NES entries. Version one is available now and requires the scanning of a whopping 243 QR codes, but importantly it actually works; it has a main game and also a built-in level editor. It's been a long time in the works, and though early-adopters are encountering some bugs — in particular infinite lives when jumping from the editor to the main game — it seems like a remarkable project.
If you have Petit Computer and the willingness to give this a try, it could be a fun moment to play a new version of Mega Man 2 on the DSi.
[source lazerlight.x10.mx, via gonintendo.com]
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Fortunately I bought Mega Man 2 when it was on sale, so I won't have to scan in all those QR codes, lol.
Congrats Discostew, Great game, and an even better port
@ThomasBW84 The Tagline has 242 codes, yes the article says 243.
If I was to scan these, I would still buy MM2.
Version 1.0.1 is now available on the website. Contains various bug fixes, and uses the Megaman 2 font. Some bugs may still crop up, but I hope most have been squashed.
@iphys Heh, I have it too, even after I began the project. Of course, I did include various other things, like making your own levels (and being able to share them), a Boss Rush mode, etc.
Downloaded for whenever I decide to pick up the software XD
Nice job Disco! You did it! Huzzah!
@Discostew WOW very impressive! Will we see more when the 3ds game is released?
@nessisonett We'll see. I had thought about porting this to the 3DS's SmileBasic when it becomes available in NA, but I'd need to know more information about it. It certainly has more features than this current Petit Computer does (and it is faster), but it also is missing various features, like color palettes (used for color animation without having to copy in all new graphical data). It's all straight-up direct-color, with each pixel representing a color rather than an index to a palette. There are plenty of differences that would require some in-depth planning.
I will say this though. If I do make a port of this project to the 3DS SmileBasic, it will be a heck of a lot easier to get as it would simply be downloaded rather than scanned in one QR code at a time.
Already about halfway through the first part of the game. I've never played through an entire Mega Man game before so this is a good chance to. Although I feel a little guilty about not just buying it on the eShop Virtual Console... Oh well!
243 QR Codes? Dang, that must have took a while to do.
@Discostew Thinking about porting a other game after a few months or years?
@Discostew You finally did it. Congrats man.
You're late!
Anyways, amazing job, @Discostew! Two-ish years in the making, its now completed! ^•^
@Discostew
Great job buddy. While I have the MM Collection for my GC, I think I'll still download this to play on the road.
Definitely gonna get this sometime tomorrow and try it out. I have petit computer but unfortunately my excitement to learn basic fizzled out and I've done nothing with it for the past couple years. If anything else, I want this so I can look at the code and see what they did to get it working in basic.
Impressive work
@Discostew Wow! you did a pretty well good job with this! i just brought petit computer just to play your port of the game and it's PRETTY GOOD! !
i especially love the level editor <3
sadly i feel bad that it's free cause it shows you spend a lot of time into it! c:
It's crazy what people can do with that program on the DSi/3DS. Awesome work, though. I can't verify for myself as I don't have PetCom on my 3DS but judging from the comments it's pretty good.
Holy mother, 243 QR Codes to scan?
I certainly hope they allow sharing through Miiverse in the 3DS version for the sanity of the people that use Petit Computer
Nice, I'll be sure to check this out if I have the time!
I was gonna say the same, @Knuckles
Cute?
I guess I respect the value of the achievement unto itself.
Although I had never heard of this DSiWare title, I picked it on whim upon reading this, I did the unthinkable - I scanned every code. And the codes for a bunch of other games too, to test it. And...I couldn't be happier. It looks freaking amazing, and it's just...perfect. Here's hoping more games like this get made!
@Discostew - Congrats
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