project 8: atari 2600 game

DeathFlag is a two player game in the style of classic capture-the-flag games such as... capture the flag. What makes DeathFlag different is the combat aspect. Both players are able to fire at each other, each hit immobilizing the opposing player for a few seconds. The goal is to reach the opposite end of the map and get the flag (denoted by a little "flag" held by your player) and get back to your side. There are three different maps, each requiring a different strategy. The game does not necessarily end, but it does keep track of your score; use this for gloating purposes.

Controls, Purple:

  • Up - Up Arrow
  • Down - Down Arrow
  • Left - Left Arrow
  • Right - Right Arrow
  • Fire - Spacebar

Controls, Yellow:

  • Up - Y
  • Down - H
  • Left - G
  • Right - J
  • Fire - F
  • Controls are remappable using the Stella menu (Tab key, Event Mapping)

the game

the code

the design document

the reports

the emulator

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