Quake DS pre-release 2

Posted Apr 29, 2007 at 9:52PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: id Software, Nintendo, Quake, Simon Hall

A few months ago, DS homebrew coder Simon Hall surprised us with his first pre-release of a Quake port for the Nintendo DS. And even if this release was admittedly rough, we imagine other developers and DS owners out there loved the idea, and had the best hopes for this project.

With that in mind, we bring an update to Simon's ongoing work with Quake DS, which includes a second pre-release package, and this extensive changelog:

faster rendering
vertex lighting and light animations (proper lightmapping may be in the next build)
Alias model texturing
proper timebase, so no variable speed
a crosshair and a HUD
the Quake font (or whatever font is available in the mod you're playing)
a nearly-proper sky
sky, water, lava, sludge animations
full control configuration
game save saving/loading
every level works - I have played from beginning to end with no crashes or thrashing
wifi network play, via an access point (build coming in a few days after more testing)
adequate support for mods/TCs in this build - full compatibility in the EXRAM build (coming in a few weeks)
much improved sound system on the ARM7 (no music yet...)
transparent water support via r_novis or VIS'ed maps
hardware fogging for a light depth cue, or thick fog for underwater
LOADS more little things (eg the end-of-episode finale messages)

Normally, we'd advise users to just pore over the README files for extra details. Given the level of complication this game has, however, we also strongly advise users to check out Simon's site over at drunkencoders for full game details, and to see what sort of lessons they can learn from the programmer. Also make sure to check out the developer's source codes for extra pointers. Enjoy the download!

Download: Quake DS pre-release 2
Download: Quake DS pre-release 2 source codes

146 Jumps Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-D3 and 5.03HEN-C dated

47 Jumps MaGiXieN explains release margin for CFW 5.50GEN-D3/ 5.03HEN-C

40 Jumps PSP homebrew - MHUSPEED v3

37 Jumps Traveller's Tales to Sony: make downloadable games cheaper or the PSP Go dies

30 Jumps MaGiXieN: 6.xxGEN is not worth the trouble, 5.50GEN-D3 to be announced in a few hours

30 Jumps More Estavillo subpoenas - Lady Sovereign and Krayzie Bone

27 Jumps Sony helping fix Bayonetta for PS3?

27 Jumps EU PlayStation Store update - 12/03/09

26 Jumps PSP Minis to become playable on PS3 before Christmas?

24 Jumps Medal of Honor series getting reboot next year

Comments [refresh]

by pospi - 2007-04-29 18:04

� yay

hell yes. Had so much fun with the first release!

Reply | Reply with quote | Quote

Refresh comments list

Add comment

JComments

The QJ.net Network
Site	Feed
QJ.NET	RSS
Nintendo DS	RSS
PlayStation 3	RSS
PSP Updates	RSS
Wii	RSS
Xbox 360	RSS
MMORPG	RSS
Personal Computer Games	RSS
iPhone - iPod Touch	RSS
QJ.NET Forums	RSS

Add QJ.NET

User Favorites - December

Most Commented
MaGiXieN explains release..	(59)
Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-D3..	(44)
NPD Study: US kids as youn..	(34)
Final Fantasy XIII boxart..	(33)
PlayStation celebrates 15t..	(33)
Traveller's Tales to Sony:..	(33)
Sony: Get a free game with..	(25)
Rumor: Logitech has PSP Go..	(24)
More Estavillo subpoenas -..	(22)
Sony sells 440,000 PS3 uni..	(20)
Girlfriend dumps Andy Murr..	(19)
Scan: New character confir..	(18)
Sony helping fix Bayonetta..	(16)
Singer confirms localized..	(14)
One quick look - the Adama..	(14)
PSP homebrew - MHUSPEED v3	(13)
inFamous gets a price drop..	(13)
Kojima and MGS artist auto..	(13)
Screenshots: New Super Mar..	(13)
PSP Minis to become playab..	(13)
MaGiXieN: 6.xxGEN is not w..	(12)
Call of Duty: Classic comi..	(12)
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Wa..	(11)
Harmonix pulls the plug on..	(11)
PixelJunk Shooter blasts o..	(10)

User Favorites - December

Top Jumps
Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-D3..	(277)
MaGiXieN: 6.xxGEN is not w..	(158)
Sony sells 440,000 PS3 uni..	(65)
Rumor: Logitech has PSP Go..	(53)
Girlfriend dumps Andy Murr..	(52)
Sony: Get a free game with..	(50)
MaGiXieN explains release..	(47)
Final Fantasy XIII boxart..	(47)
PSP homebrew - MHUSPEED v3	(40)
Erik Estavillo subpoenas B..	(38)
Traveller's Tales to Sony:..	(37)
PixelJunk Shooter blasts o..	(35)
Dante's Inferno demo dated	(32)
Singer confirms localized..	(32)
Scan: New character confir..	(31)
More Estavillo subpoenas -..	(30)
EU PlayStation Store updat..	(27)
Sony helping fix Bayonetta..	(27)
Harmonix pulls the plug on..	(27)
PSP Minis to become playab..	(26)
Japanese release set for M..	(26)
PSP Homebrew: CFW 5.03 GEN..	(25)
Medal of Honor series gett..	(24)
PSP homebrew - Game Catego..	(24)
ModNation Racers video wal..	(22)

Username:

Password:


Remember Me?

Forgot password
New user registration