Secret Maryo Chronicles
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| Secret Maryo Chronicles | |
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| Genre | Platform game |
| Code license | GPL v3 |
| Latest release | 1.6 |
| Release date | September 27th, 2008 |
| Language | C++ |
| Library | SDL |
Secret Maryo Chronicles (SMC) is a 2D platform game with a style designed to be similar to classic side-scrolling games. It uses the platform independent library SDL and, since version 0.98, the OpenGL accelerated Graphics Renderer.[1] The game is developed in C++ and is licensed under the GPLv3.[2] The latest version of SMC is 1.6 released on September 27th, 2008.
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[edit] Development history
- The first beta (0.27) of what is now called Secret Maryo Chronicles was released in January 2003 under the name Super Mario Clone FX. This release featured characters, enemies and sounds ripped directly from Super Mario World, with a new game engine and original levels.
- In version 0.4 (February 2003), an in-game level editor was added, making it possible to pause the game, edit the level, and then finish the level in its changed form.
- In version 0.95, the name was changed to Secret Maryo Chronicles, and most of the sprites were replaced with original sprites of the same characters. Also many sounds were replaced. The removal of Nintendo assets was to avoid possible legal issues, as well as to make the game more unique, and therefore more marketable.
- In version 0.98, many sprites were replaced with original characters, roughly based on Mario.
- Version 1.0 was released in July 2007 and came with many new features including text boxes and level warps.[3]
Version 1.2 was released on October 18 2007.
- In May 3rd, 2008, 1.5 is released.
- September 27th, 2008 saw the release of 1.6.
[edit] Gameplay
[edit] Mechanics
SMC is very much like the Super Mario platform games in almost every respect. The main character is Maryo. The goal is to get to the end of the level, while collecting as many points as possible. He can power up using mushrooms, fire plants, ice and ghost mushrooms and stars. Maryo can also store extra power-ups in a box at the top of the screen, similar to Super Mario World. Maryo faces many enemies based on enemies in Super Mario World, including Gumba, Turtle and Thromp. The current version also features a giant Turtle as a boss character, with more bosses planned for the future.
[edit] Levels
Currently, the game features three worlds, containing eleven, two and seven levels respectively. These are loosely tied through an over-world map. There are more worlds planned. Recent versions also include many fan created levels, including recreations of Nintendo.
[edit] Music
In the install package, there is no level music, only sounds to keep the file size down. There is an additional download which provides the music.[4] These are mostly licensed remixes of Super Mario World tunes.
[edit] Future
Planned for future versions are multiplayer play, a flying powerup[5], and some kind of pet for Maryo to ride[6] as well as new bosses and new enemies.
[edit] References
- ↑ Secret Maryo Chronicles- New 0.98
- ↑ SMC's license page
- ↑ Secret Maryo Chronicles- History
- ↑ Secret Maryo Chronicles- Downloads
- ↑ Flying - well, almost
- ↑ Maryo's Companion
