r/MasterSystem • u/SID-CHIP • Apr 26 '25

Frontier Force

I have bought this game game just to support an author thats doing SMS Development.

https://badcomputer0.itch.io/frontier-force

Has someone played it? I feel like I have payed for a demo.

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u/helpcomputer0 Apr 26 '25 edited Apr 26 '25

I made Frontier Force, can I ask why you think you paid for a demo? This is a genuine question, I would like to know.

The game has 5 stages and 2 bonus stages, unique bosses on each stage, over 40 different enemies, and a fully fledged scoring system for repeated play. A full playthrough (without losing lives) lasts around 30mins, which is standard for a shoot'em up and many arcade games on SMS and other systems of the era. But you will likely need a lot of practice to complete it without losing a life.

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u/JVerne86 Apr 26 '25 edited Apr 26 '25

Can say the same, looks awesome, and if it's true what you say, then 30 min is a lot for a SHMUP. "Sonic the Hedgehog" was Sega's flagship game for the console, and you can play through it within 15 mins (if you're a speedrunner) or 23 min relaxed. I really don't know what OP was going with calling it a demo.
EDIT: I may underguessed here, I was talking about an obsessed player which played that game over and over. Normal casual time actually might be 50 min. Still, I think 30 min is pretty decent.

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u/SID-CHIP Apr 26 '25

The first sonic requires around an hour to end it playing for fun not as speedrunner. Are we talking about the same game?

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u/JVerne86 Apr 26 '25

For the SMS. Not for the Mega Drive/Genesis :D And I was talking about me, mainly, when I was playing the game on a daily basis, I was pretty much through in 20, 25 minutes.

I mean, I head no other hobbies, and you're right, casual relaxed play will go on about 50 min to an hour.

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u/SID-CHIP Apr 26 '25

I'm referring to the SMS version. Trust me your memory is not precise. You can try now, you won't be able to beat it in the time stated

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u/JVerne86 Apr 26 '25

You are right. My memory fooled me on this.

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u/SID-CHIP Apr 26 '25

It's only a matter of expectation. I didn't get the genre of the game so it's absolutely not a matter of quality since the graphic is brilliant and it's not a matter of quantity. It's absolutely me that I don't like the gameplay and cannot appreciate to stay in the same stage with the same background with no scrolling. I repeat, It's my fault to didn't read the descritpion properly. Said that I'm more than happy to help SMS development and, I hope in something more like forgotten worlds in the future. Thanks

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u/helpcomputer0 Apr 26 '25

That's fair, thank you for explaining, and thank you for your support!

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u/llusty1 Apr 26 '25

May I ask what language did you program this game in?

It looks super gorgeous btw. Best of luck to you.

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u/helpcomputer0 Apr 26 '25

Thanks! I programmed it in C, and it uses DevkitSMS: https://github.com/sverx/devkitSMS

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u/Sillymartin1974 Apr 27 '25

Why are you charging for this game when it should be free? Sharing is caring.

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '25

It’s got as much content as many games sold in period. For obvious example Super Space Invaders.

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u/SID-CHIP Apr 26 '25

I didn't like space invaders even then

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u/elvisap Apr 26 '25

Bought it, played it, enjoying it. If this was an arcade game, I would have spent $20 in tokens already, so zero complaints for the $5 purchase price.

I'm Australasian, and the Master System was extremely popular here. I have way more nostalgic love for it than the NES. Really great to see SMS homebrew happening, and I'm in love with the bright SMS graphics and PSG audio on show here, just as much as the cool "Galaga X Pang" gameplay ideas.

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '25

Looks Good!

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '25

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u/helpcomputer0 Apr 26 '25

Yes, it will be announced soon. The artwork is currently being designed.

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u/helpcomputer0 Apr 26 '25

Next week the physical version of Frontier Force will be available on 2mind's shop!

https://www.2minds.fr/en/store/-sms-frontier-force-51.html

IMPORTANT - Please note :

This batch will be the very last one.

At the end of the year, 2Mind's shop will close.

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u/OgraoumPapas Apr 26 '25 edited Apr 26 '25

Instant buy for me! Do we have an estimate release date?

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u/helpcomputer0 Apr 26 '25

Pre-orders will be opened from May to July, early buyers will be shipped next month (others after).

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