Zarch!
One of my old time favourite pastimes as a teenager.. Basically defender in 3D..
I noticed someone has done a linux remake of it..
But how, if at all, can I install a .tar file to my Streak?? or how could it be modified to run??
Quoted as " maybe better known as "Virus" on the Commodore Amiga. Linux Zarch is one of the very few freely available 3D graphics games available for UNIX/Linux that offer a very decent performance without needing 3D hardware support. "
Hmm, NO 3D support required?? Sounds like a winner.... The archimedes was an ARM based Acorn machine..
Is there an emulator anywhere?? we could run frontier and tempest 2000 maybe too if there was...
Our massive screen would be a great home for this title!!
Does anyone have any constructive advice here please??
1987
"Zarch" was written in three months in 1987 by David Braben as a launch title on Acorn's Archimedes series of computers. Another game, "Lander" was bundled with the machine, which used a cut down version of the landscape from Zarch as a demonstration of the machine's power. It became synonymous with the Archimedes, since it was featured in almost every review of the machine, and is apparently still the best selling title of all time on the Archimedes. The game consisted of a weird craft flying over a rolling patchwork quilt landscape, and many other games since (Zeewolf etc) have copied this technique.
Zarch was exceedingly well reviewed at the time, as most other games were either 2D platformers, or wire-frame 3D - hence the now seemingly amazing tag line on the cover of ACE magazine (now Edge) SOLID 3D - the future of games? Zarch was reviewed with a score of 979 - the highest rating ACE had given at that time (and only subsequently bettered by Virus at 981)
1988
"Virus" built on Zarch and was published by British Telecom (under the Firebird name) for the Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, and IBM PC in 1988. It was an instant success as many people had seen "Zarch" on the Archimedes but had not been able to play it on the more popular computers of the time. "Virus" won "16 bit Game of the Year" at the Computer Industry's InDin awards of 1988 and was later (incredibly) ported to the Spectrum in the following year by Steve Dunn. Most magazines gave it their top rating, and it got the highest ever score of 981 in the industry's leading magazine "ACE".
Chris Sawyer (now of Rollercoaster Tycoon fame) did the PC port, and later went on to work on PC "Elite+" and PC "Frontier: Elite II".
Zarch and Virus very much raised the ante for games on the 16 bit platform. It was one of the first solid 3D games. It was the first to have 3D lighting effects and shadowing. In fact it generated the shadow silhouettes on the fly - also a first.
1998
"V2000" is the sequel to Virus. It was published by Grolier Interactive on PC and Playstation in October 1998 and was very well reviewed (PC Zone Classic 90%, and five full pages in Edge magazine). It then went on to be one of only three nominees for best game of the preceding few years in the first BAFTA Awards in 1998.
In V2000 the player has to save 30 worlds from a virus menace that has infected them, and from the creatures that brought this virus. The game very much shows it's traditional gaming heritage in that the later worlds are very difficult to complete, but contain a feast of novel game play features. There has been some criticism of the difficulty, but also huge praise from hard-core gamers.
I guess that's a no then.........
However My love for my streak is utterly redeemed!!
Found a ROM for the UAE4DROID app and it plays very well apart from the lack of fire button.. sad.gif
Sound is stable and the gfx are smooth as.
I had to enable the keyboard to press space after I had kickstarted it, which took me to the loader,
from there it was just a case of using the onscreen fire button as the thruster.
I just dragged onscreen to pitch and yaw the ship.. it works a treat and is a beauty to control!
I'll do a youtube filmy if anyone is interested..
And there's so many amiga games to try yet... sensible soccer and cannon fodder are next..
along with Elite and Frontier.. shame the onscreen keyboard isn't configurable and smaller..
I wonder if it will work with a bluetooth keyboard.. I'd be keen to hear from anyone trying it.
I have decided to update this and add some more that aren't just co-op, but anything multiplayer. If any of you have any suggestions for other games that have similar functionality, please feel free to post them below!
All of the games below are local multiplayer, meaning you don't have to have a second device, or play online. A few tips to remember when playing Android multiple controller games. Android looks for any input device and will assign it as a controller. So if you have a mouse plugged in, or anything else in the USB port, some of the games will have difficulty recognizing the second controller. Another thing to remember is that it usually makes whichever player clicks on the app 1st, the 1st player. 1st player will usually have control in menus, and often times in games like JuJu, the screen will follow player 1 predominantly.
Without further ado, and in no particular order:
PAID
Stikbold! $9.99 - This game is great as a cooperative game, and it can be fun as a competitive game. It runs flawlessly on the SATV. You can play through the story together, or you can compete together against "bots" in single matches. You can also go one on one, or add bots to your respective teams and play against each other. It falls into a category of a fully developed game with no BS. Therefore they have to charge more to cover their development.
JuJu $9.49- JuJu is a fun side scrolling run and jump type game. Something like Mario Bro's Wii, your partner will even end up in a bubble if they die or fall behind. It's basic enough that kids can catch on quickly, but still fun and challenging for an adult. You get fun new abilities as you go. When I bought it was on sale for about half this price. I might keep an eye on it, as it may go on sale again.
Age of Zombies $.99- This game was a little too violent for the family, it's on here because some people might be more relaxed about it. It is fun, and for $.99 it's a good time.
Never Alone $4.99 - This is such a unique game. It has these beautiful videos taken right from native Alaskan people and culture. It's truly a cultural experience to play this game, but it's also a great co-op game. The girl and the fox have unique abilities, and it's great at building teamwork, but doesn't leave you frustrated. I highly recommend it.
Chariot $7.49 - This game is too expensive for me to wholeheartedly recommend. It's a decent game, and I would pay $3 for it. The voice acting is great, but the puzzles can be frustrating, and you really have to know how to work as a team. But it is a co-op multiplayer, and I did buy it and play it, so I put it here.
Meltdown $6.36 - There is a free version of this game in the play store, but the one that works on Android TV is $6. In my opinion, it's well worth it, it was super fun to play together. This one would be great for 4 players. The more you have, the easier it is. Saving up coins to unlock other characters is something that keeps you busy and gives you a goal to look forward too. The "arcade" mode, which is what you have to play for local multiplayer, isn't as developed as normal mode, but it's still worth the money in my opinion.
Trine 2 $4.95 - This one is a fun puzzle adventure. What makes it appealing is the different characters using their unique skill set to solve challenges as a team. The game is similar to an old SNES/Genesis game called Lost Vikings. If you remember/liked that, you will love this.
Riptide GP 2 $1.99 - I recently downloaded this one. It's fun but simple. It is a slow grind to get enough money to buy the good waverunners. The fun comes in leveling up which allows you to learn new skills/tricks. These tricks give you more boost and make it easier to win races. This is one of the few that supports 4 controllers, so if you happen to have 4, it's fun for the whole family.
Octodad $4.99 - This game kept popping up on the Shield carousel, and I kept ignoring it, because it looked so stupid. I finally caved because my son kept asking and I bought it. I didn't know it was actually multiplayer co-op! One of you can control certain appendages, like the legs, and the other can control the arms. The game is all about convincing people you aren't an octopus. The difficulty is you move like an octopus. The dialogue and voice acting is AAA, and the game is actually hilarious. But more than that, it's not just a silly time waster, it's a good challenging puzzle type game. It's great fun as a co-op campaign.
Heroes of Loot 2 $3.99 - This is a fun little dungeon crawler that can be played with 2 controllers. Gameplay gets a little repetitive. The graphics are poor by design, but they do give you that nostalgic feeling. Each player chooses 2 characters that they switch between to use their different abilities. If you like the old school top down games, this is a good one.
OUYA collection $4.99 - $7.99 - The OUYA (may it rest in peace), actually had a great focus on this type of gaming. So many of the games developed for it seemed to be all about playing with a friend or 3. The only one in this collection that's actually co-op is Mercenary Kings. But, the only one that doesn't support multiple controllers is I am Bread. So I figured I would throw the whole list here.
Siegecraft Commander $9.99 - A lovely real time strategy game. This is an homage to the original Warcraft. Great voice acting, game play, and graphics. I can't remember exactly how cooperative it is, but I do know it supports multiple controllers and makes for a fun family game night.
Tennis Champs $2.99 - Someone in the thread mentioned Tennis Champs. This is a remake of a classic Amiga game. It's fairly simple in it's mechanics and gameplay. I personally would rather load up Mario Tennis for N64 using MupenFZ. But you can play some doubles on the same team, or play competitively against the computer in this.
Killing Floor: Calamity $4.99 - Another one that is too violent for my purposes. But it's a top down zombie shooter with plenty of blood and destruction. It can be played with two players cooperatively.
Jackbox Party 1-4 $24.99 - I haven't actually played these games, but those that have say this is a great set of party games. I believe you can use controllers, but I do know some of the games have people use their own mobile device to interact. In any case, it is a game where multiple people play together in the same room.
Cublast HD $4.99 - I have no personal experience playing this, but I intend to buy this one. It looks like it could be a lot of fun with two people. It's an arcade puzzler with a level editor. The two player mode looks to be a sort of competitive co-op. You can download maps created by internet users as well.
NEO TURF MASTERS $3.49 - A retro arcade golf game. You could play this through an emulator, but this is definitely easier, and probably worth the $ if you are into this game. It's hot seat multiplayer, not simultaneous, but could be great fun with a friend.
Hotlap Heroes $3.99 - A top down arcade racing game. It reminds me of a game I used to play in the arcade that had a red, yellow, and blue steering wheel called "Off Road".
Ice Rage Hockey $1.99 - Very simple hockey game, but surprisingly fun. It's probably just slightly more complex than an air hockey simulator might be, because it's just one on one. But, if you buy this for Android TV, it will also work on your phone or tablet for 2 player because the virtual controls are simple enough to fit both on a screen.
Ultimate Chicken Horse $11.99 - This is a console quality game. You and your friends build an obstacle course together. The objective is to build something that you can pass, but they can't. It's a bit of a slow start as far as competitive games go, but once the course starts to take shape, you can see the strategic masterminds start to stand out. It's pricey for Android, I think it's fair for the amount of development that went into it.
Pix the Cat $4.99 - This is without question my FAVORITE competitive local multiplayer game available for Android! Playing pix with 4 people is insanely fun! The gameplay is fast paced, strategic, but also very easy to learn and get good at. I have had matchups between 3 grown men and my 10 year old niece where she was able to hold her own. I highly recommend this one for a party game. As an added bonus there is a single player mode. The two modes might as well be completely different games, so you could say you are getting a 2 for 1.
Natural Soccer $3.49 - I haven't personally played this one, but the description on the Nvidia store says it supports 4 controllers for local play. The reviews aren't great, but for what it's worth most of those seem to be coming from mobile screens, and what negative reviews there are, the developer seems to be very responsive to.
FREE or Ad Supported
Neon Shadow - This is a first person shooter. What makes this great for me is it's not terribly violent. You are killing artificial intelligence robots, there is no blood, just explosions, and the multiplayer split-screen works really well. Levels may be a little repetitive, but it's super fun. I don't know how intrusive the ad's are because I paid for this app when it wasn't ad-supported.
Beach Buggy Racing This is hands down one of my favorites. I believe you do have to spend $5 or so to unlock multiplayer mode. But this game is well worth it. If you ever liked any kart racing games, this is an incredibly fun racing game that will give you hours of enjoyment. The truth is it's not really co-op, because you aren't a team. But you aren't really against each other exclusively, since you are trying to beat all the other racers. I find it's a great one to play with a friend.
Badland - Fun game that is very simple to play, but difficult to master. It supports up to 4 players, but it's really fun with just 2. This one again is a game with such an easy learning curve, anyone in the family can play.
Bombsquad - This one is harder to pickup out of the gate. But it's a very fully developed game. It wasn't something a developer threw together in a few weeks. It has great physics, and complex gameplay. It is a freemium model and I can't remember if you have to pay to unlock multiplayer. If so, then I categorized it wrong. It requires a lot of teamwork to pass the challenges because they can be difficult and you can easily end up bombing your teammate.
Duck Game Demo - I love this game. It's a battle arena game. But, it's not found on the play store, and I feel like it deserves an audience. Special thanks to shadywhere and a list of games from him, on Reddit. The whole demo thing will make you feel like you are really missing out. But don't worry, the full version isn't that much more amazing. The demo still provides plenty of free fun.
Stickman Soccer 2016 - This one is a really simple, but well done soccer game. You can join the same team, which makes it much easier to set up crosses into the box. It's ad supported, but very smooth for a free game.
Stickman Soccer 2018 - This is an improvement on gameplay from 2016, but it turned into a cash grab. It's trying to mimic FIFA Ultimate Team and get you to spend money upgrading your squad. The multi-controller mode is tucked away in quick match. You may have to pay for an IAP to unlock it, I can't remember. But, I think the minnimum is $2 and it removes the ads, and might unlock the game. It also only supports 2 controllers now and not 4, but the gameplay is still excellent. If you can ignore all the obnoxious stuff.
Dead Effect 2 - I haven't actually played this one, and there seems to be some sort of trick to unlocking multiplayer https://steamcommunity.com/app/394760/discussions/0/412447331646891466/? I don't know if this is applicable to Android as well as the Steam version. This one is unfortunately too violent for my family console. If someone wants to give it a run and report back with results, I will update the thread.
Sky Force Anniversary - This is a classic arcade blaster. It's fun, but can be a little repetitive. The upgrading system is a little complicated. But it is the type of game that's a lot more fun with a friend than without.
Zombie Show - Haven't played this one, but it looks like a zombie apocalypse racer. It is rated M.
Bomber Friends - Bomberman clone, but it does support local as well as online multiplayer. It looks like from the reviews this game might be a bit of a cash grab. I personally might get an emulator and emulate bomberman 3 for the SNES first, but if that's not your thing, maybe this is.
Eternal - This is a strategy card game, something like Magic the Gathering maybe. It's not really my thing, so I don't have a lot of experience with it, but maybe those who do can comment.
Clash - Fun battle arena game that is completely free. No IAP, no ads, just a totally free game. There is no single player mode, and no co-op, but the multiplayer competitive is fun and entertaining, and easily worth the $0 you will pay.
Real Racing 3 - Realistic looking racing game. Reminds me of Gran Turismo from back in the day. You have to play through the single player tutorial, and you get a car. Once you have done that, then you can play "party mode", which should be a little icon at the top. One problem I have on the Shield Pro is that it recognizes the IR receiver as a controller. If you happen to be using a universal remote with IR, it will actually drive the car. But, any other connected gamepads will be automatically assigned. On the non-pro shield, you shouldn't have the same problem.
Tiny Little Racing 2 - Basic little racing game. Kind of like Micro Machines.
Hey thanks for this breakdown man! I live with my girlfriend and am in a similar boat. We already play JuJu together, good fun. Also Lego Avengers in 4k, but that's not comin from the Shield.
kscasper13 said:
Hey thanks for this breakdown man! I live with my girlfriend and am in a similar boat. We already play JuJu together, good fun. Also Lego Avengers in 4k, but that's not comin from the Shield.
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Yeah, all the lego games in GeForce have been great!
bradleyw801 said:
Yeah, all the lego games in GeForce have been great!
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I have the Lego batman 3 and Star Wars but they are not multiplayer.
Which really sucks.
great thread! there's a depressing shortage of multiplayer games,or any games , on the shield tv
agreed
Here is a list of non NVidia Local Multiplayer Games for 2 or more Players
https://sites.google.com/site/localmultiplayergamepadgames/
Here are some Steam games I've been hosting game nights with:
Game Players Description
Battleblock Theatre 2 player co-op, 4 player arena Cute and fun puzzle/platformer
Broforce 4 player co-op/competitive Manly side scrolling shooter platformer
Castle Crashers 4 player co-op Cute and fun puzzle/platformer
Drawful 2 3-8 player competitive Draw your clues while everyone else guesses to win, Jackbox type game. Played with smartphones.
The Cave 3-player co-op Puzzle/platformer
FORCED 4-player co-op Arcade action RPG
Gang Beasts 4-player Weird physics push grab game
Gauntlet 4-player co-op The classic Wizard needs food badly
Geometry Wars 3 4 player co-op Super colourful Arcade bullet hell shooter
Hammerwatch 4-player co-op Hack and slash action adventure puzzle game
Helldivers 4-player co-op Twin stick shooter mecha war game
Jackbox Party Pack 2 2-8 player Multiple games in this pack, trivia games, drawing games, recommended for large groups. Played with smartphones.
Jackbox Party Pack 3 2-8 player Like previous Jackbox's, there are multiple games in this pack, trivia games, drawing games, recommended for large groups. Played with smartphones.
Jet Set Knights 4 player co-op 2D arcade action platformer
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime 4-player co-op Cute puzzle shooter game where every player has multiple jobs to pilot a spaceship.
Monaco 4 player co-op Puzzle stealth game where you have to work together to steal objectives
Move or Die 4 players Competitive side scrolling competitive/puzzle/platforming game
Overcooked 4 players Co-operative cooking game, every player has to work together to maintain a functioning kitchen
Rocket League 4 player co-op/competitive Split screen football/soccer in vehicles.
Rocket Fist 4-player competitive Competitive arena dodgeball
Tiny Brains 4-player co-op Co-operative puzzle escape game
Towerfall Ascension 4-player competitive Side scrolling platformer game with arrows
Ultimate Chicken Horse 4-player competitive Side scrolling platformer with traps and hazards
https://www.reddit.com/r/localmulti...t_of_gamestream_compatible_couch_multiplayer/
Sorry to revive a dead thread, but how did you get Gang Beasts to work? It doesn't show in Nvidia Game Stream (I have to access it via Steam), and I have the issue where the first controller controls everyone.
OGhoul said:
Sorry to revive a dead thread, but how did you get Gang Beasts to work? It doesn't show in Nvidia Game Stream (I have to access it via Steam), and I have the issue where the first controller controls everyone.
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You have to enable multi-controller by holding the "start" button, then choosing the three dots in the right corner, and enabling multi-controller. It will look something like this.
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If you have already done that, then I usually go with the classic advice of just restarting everything. Restart the PC, and the shield. Then make sure all the controllers you are using are connected BEFORE launching the steam gamestream app.
If you have done that, and it's still not working, try looking at the settings you have in Steam. Under Steam>settings>controller settings. It opens in "big picture mode" and has a number of options to try to determine what the problem is.
Hi, maybe there were created more good local multiplayer Android games with gamepad support since the publishing of the post?
bradleyw801 said:
Bombsquad - This one is harder to pickup out of the gate. But it's a very fully developed game. It wasn't something a developer threw together in a few weeks. It has great physics, and complex gameplay. It is a freemium model and I can't remember if you have to pay to unlock multiplayer. If so, then I categorized it wrong. It requires a lot of teamwork to pass the challenges because they can be difficult and you can easily end up bombing your teammate.
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Bombsquad doesn't require to pay to unlock multiplayer. A great game btw.
There are more local multiplayer games out right now, but still we could use some more decent quality titles.
Personally I highly recommend Sky Force Anniversary - the best high quality old school shooter for android. It is awesome in 2 player mode.
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.idreams.skyforcehdtv&hl=en).
Ones I have not tried yet:
Tennis Champs - I believe it supports local multiplayer. I played it in the old days on Amiga and it was fun (like 4 player fun!)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jakyl.tcr&hl=en
If you know other titles, please keep them coming.
AudioSavas said:
Hi, maybe there were created more good local multiplayer Android games with gamepad support since the publishing of the post?
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I found a few more and added them to the list. As I find more I will keep adding them.
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The links for Stikbold!, Age of Zombies, Chariot, Siegecraft Commander, Killing Floor: Calamity, NEO TURF MASTERS, Duck Game Demo, and Clash seem to be broken.
I would like to add a few:
Auralux: Constellations - Strategic space battle with a relaxing soundtrack. Up to four players order their forces to other planets with the goal of wiping out everyone else. It has enough free levels to learn the techniques and strategies, or to play casually on a games night. Full sets of levels are for sale but purchasing all of them is pricey.
Cardcast - Apples to Apples type game where a player chooses the card they prefer from those secretly submitted by the others. The game is silent, which means you will need to add your own narration to make things more fun. Many types of games use the I Hope They Pick My Card style (such as Cards Against Humanity) and there are additional card packs available for purchase. It uses Chromecast, so, like the Jackbox Party Packs, players use devices rather than controllers.
Stickman Base Jumper 2 - Jump from tall places and try to stick the landing. This game has one-button control, so it is very quick to learn. It uses Pass-and-Play for multiple players in Party Mode, which means only one controller is necessary. Level and player selection are a bit awkward. Even so, it is a lot of fun to watch your friend's skydiving efforts fail tragically in a variety of ways.
Hi who can share this game? Chariot its missing on play store.
pls help find CHARIOT