This repository contains a modern recreation of the Commodore 64 game Ad Infinitum, originally an early version of W.A.R. (released by Martech in 1986). The project is implemented in C++ for Windows using the icbytes library, which provides tools for low-level programming and graphics handling. The goal was to replicate the core gameplay mechanics of the original Commodore 64 version while adapting it to a modern Windows environment.
You can watch the original game in action here.
Ad Infinitum is an unreleased prototype of the space shooter W.A.R., developed for the Commodore 64.
- Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter.
- Gameplay: Players control a spaceship that can move in both directions (left and right), similar to Uridium. The objective is to navigate through waves of enemies and obstacles.
- Graphics: Utilizes the Commodore 64’s VIC-II chip for sprite-based graphics and smooth scrolling.
- Differences from W.A.R.:
- Unlike the final W.A.R. release, which restricted movement to one direction, Ad Infinitum allowed bidirectional scrolling.
- The prototype also featured a title screen font resembling Uridium, hinting at its inspiration.
- Technical Details:
- Written in 6502 assembly language.
- Leveraged the Commodore 64’s 1 MHz CPU and 64 KB of RAM.
The game was altered before release, likely to avoid legal issues due to its similarities with Uridium. This project aims to preserve the original prototype’s spirit.
This implementation recreates Ad Infinitum using C++ on Windows, with the ICBYTES library facilitating graphics, input, and sound management. The code maintains the essence of the original gameplay while adapting it to a modern OS.
- Bidirectional spaceship movement (left and right).
- Sprite-based enemies and obstacles.
- Simple collision detection.
- Basic sound effects (inspired by the SID chip’s capabilities).
- Runs natively on Windows with a retro aesthetic.
- Aircraft Movements: Use W, A, S, D keys to move the aircraft.
- Fire: Press the Space key to fire.
- C++: Core programming language for logic and structure.
- ICBYTES Library: A lightweight library for Windows (available at otoidrak.com). It provides:
- Graphics rendering (pixel manipulation and sprite drawing).
- Keyboard input handling.
- Basic audio output.
- Development Environment: Written and tested using Visual Studio 2022 on Windows 10.
Feel free to fork this repository and submit pull requests. Suggestions for improving the retro feel or optimizing the code are welcome!
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This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🚀 Defend the galaxy, rewrite history—Ad Infinitum awaits!