Hi-Tech Demo
Release type: Freeware
Release date: ~1993-1994
Levels: 2
Author: Kevin Vance
Website: KVance.com
Related games: none
Although Kirk Voodia author Kevin Vance busied himself with countless games, his only other known surviving Game-Maker project is a collection of background tiles, intended as a gift to the Frontline BBS community, bound together with a rough demonstration game. In their original form, most of the blocks consisted of simple shapes and flat colors. After downloading, one author felt compelled to spruce up both the game and the tiles, while retaining as much of their original personality as possible.
The revised edition adds shading and character animation, and throws in a handful of monsters to spice up Vance's levels. The reasoning was that the game was free, and meant to be stripped apart for use anyway, so it couldn't hurt to improve on the game itself.
In retrospect perhaps this wasn't the wisest plan, as the altered version may be the only surviving version of Vance's game. Perhaps the editing is itself a notable artifact of the time.
Regardless, the game is still essentially Vance's. Aside from the monsters, all of the changes are cosmetic and all are enhancements rather than straight-out replacements. The geometry and actual color choice always remains intact.
As with Kirk Voodia, the design is pretty okay. It's challenging yet fair, and the levels are fairly enjoyable to hop around. Nothing sophisticated, but that's the charm.
Contents
Story[edit]
This is just a demo. It doesn't have a story.
Instructions[edit]
This is a demonstration of how you can use my high-tech background blocks in a game.
Keys:
- Up arrow.......Jump
- Left arrow.....Go left
- Right arrow....Go right
- Home...........Jump diagonaly left
- PageUp.........Jump diagonaly right
Credits[edit]
This is just a demo. It doesn't need credits.
Okay, okay! Everything was done by Kevin Vance.
This paragraph has been added since the above. Actually, [Azurelore Korrigan] added monsters and a title screen, added more animation to the character, and recolored the background blocks. Kevin, I hope this is okay. This is freeware to all of you who own Recreational Software Designs' Game-Maker (Press F10 for ordering info).
Availability[edit]
During the early 1990s this game was available for download from GameLynk's Frontline BBS.
Archive History[edit]
This game was introduced to the archive in c1994, through download from the Frontline BBS.
Links[edit]
Interviews / Articles[edit]
- Presents and Protocol (DIYGamer)
Misc. Links[edit]
Downloads[edit]
- Hi-Tech Demo (121.7 kB)
- Level 1 map (28.0 kB)
- Level 2 map (41.6 kB)
