Very nice arcade conversion for this limited machine. Our German-language review can be found in our recorded livestream starting at 05:42:03. English subtitles are also available. Subscription to our YouTube and Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂
One very small nitpick: entering and leaving ladders requires perhaps a bit too much precision when compared to the arcade "Bagman", which I think has only one pixel of tolerance (but suffices).
I really liked this game, it seems like a very good job, my congratulations to the entire team behind the game. I have it in my collection. Continuing along the lines of the comment above, I would appreciate it if in future revisions of the game: that such precision would not be required to enter a tunnel or enter a staircase.
Great "Bagman" game to Spectrum, thank you. I included it in my new "Gameplay of New ZX Spectrum games from December 2024" video along with the other recently released ZX Spectrum games.
Muchas gracias por tu apoyo y tomarte el tiempo para explicar tus puntos. Lo siento por mi Español (pero estoy aprendiendo). He respondido en Ingles abajo.
I've been testing this fantastic game, I've played it a lot in arcade and I've seen a couple of details that could improve the gameplay.
One when entering the tunnel is too pixel-perfect, in the machine if you do it a bit earlier, the miner keeps going up or down when you press the horizontal key until he can enter the tunnel.
The other one, using the wheelbarrow as a defence on the stairs.
I haven't been able to play much, but that's what I've noticed when playing, those details and that you've done a great job.
Thanks for the feedback! I loosely based the movement on/off ladders from Chuckie Egg as a game that I love.
Being able to block the bandits with the wheelbarrow is a good point. I'll see if I can implement it in a future update. There's so much hidden depth to Bagman isn't there? I love the level of strategy involved. It's what drew me to remaking the game.
I played Bagman for video on the Amiga in October 2023 and this feels very much the same, even though it's not even finished yet. Excellent work. I also included it in my new "Gameplay of New ZX Spectrum Games from August 2024" video along with all the other recently released ZX Spectrum games.
Yes, apologies... The file has been replaced with beta1.04.1 which fixes the issue.
No new features in these releases just bug-fixes. All known/reported bugs are fixed now. Future rounds of releases (marked beta 2, 3, etc) should be a bit more exciting, with some extra polish and new features.
Really like this. Gilligan's Gold was my favourite game from the Softaid compilation, and it had a not-bad beeper tune too. Its nice to see it updated, with extra levels as well. Top stuff.
← Return to game
Comments
Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.
Very nice arcade conversion for this limited machine. Our German-language review can be found in our recorded livestream starting at 05:42:03. English subtitles are also available. Subscription to our YouTube and Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂
Brilliant version. Wonderful graphics ❤️ plays perfectly.
A good challenge though! 😁
Thank you so much for making this game. 🦦❤️
Great game!
One very small nitpick: entering and leaving ladders requires perhaps a bit too much precision when compared to the arcade "Bagman", which I think has only one pixel of tolerance (but suffices).
I've got a full walkthrough of the game here, in apparent easy mode, but I may possibly have used one or three saves
Great "Bagman" game to Spectrum, thank you. I included it in my new "Gameplay of New ZX Spectrum games from December 2024" video along with the other recently released ZX Spectrum games.
Thanks for the support - looking forward to watching the video!
Muchas gracias por tu apoyo y tomarte el tiempo para explicar tus puntos. Lo siento por mi Español (pero estoy aprendiendo). He respondido en Ingles abajo.
ss
I've been testing this fantastic game, I've played it a lot in arcade and I've seen a couple of details that could improve the gameplay.
One when entering the tunnel is too pixel-perfect, in the machine if you do it a bit earlier, the miner keeps going up or down when you press the horizontal key until he can enter the tunnel.
The other one, using the wheelbarrow as a defence on the stairs.
I haven't been able to play much, but that's what I've noticed when playing, those details and that you've done a great job.
Greetings
Thanks for the feedback! I loosely based the movement on/off ladders from Chuckie Egg as a game that I love.
Being able to block the bandits with the wheelbarrow is a good point. I'll see if I can implement it in a future update. There's so much hidden depth to Bagman isn't there? I love the level of strategy involved. It's what drew me to remaking the game.
Very cool game, thank you.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Nice game!
Thanks again Saberman!
I played Bagman for video on the Amiga in October 2023 and this feels very much the same, even though it's not even finished yet. Excellent work. I also included it in my new "Gameplay of New ZX Spectrum Games from August 2024" video along with all the other recently released ZX Spectrum games.
Isn't the new beta 4 sometimes broken? After starting the game, our hero dies immediately.
Yes, apologies... The file has been replaced with beta1.04.1 which fixes the issue.
No new features in these releases just bug-fixes. All known/reported bugs are fixed now. Future rounds of releases (marked beta 2, 3, etc) should be a bit more exciting, with some extra polish and new features.
Thanks again,
Chris
Awesome preview !
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it.
me encanta el juego,gracias
Muchas gracias por tu apoyo!
Many thanks for this, here is my tribute to your work...
...if you do enjoy the video please consider a subscribe to help my YT channel grow.Brilliant, I'll look forward to watching this! Thanks for your support.
Great game, very well played!
Thanks again for the support Sabreman!
Great job and great remake. I can't wait to try out the final version. Congratulations!
I'm glad you're enjoying the game. Thanks!
Really like this. Gilligan's Gold was my favourite game from the Softaid compilation, and it had a not-bad beeper tune too. Its nice to see it updated, with extra levels as well. Top stuff.
That's great to hear. Thanks!
Very nice game!
Thanks for your great work as always Sabreman!
Beta 1.02 is out now, with more lives and a fix for control selection being reset.