Boomshine Plus

[Jan-Nik]

I had a GP2X Wiz back in the days and one of my favorite games on it was Boomshine2x! I was always looking for a modern mobile version but didn't like any of the ports I could find. That's when I decided to create one on my own

The Pyra version is free. I hope I didn't mess up creating the DBP file
Use the stick to move the cursor and A to select - or just use the touchscreen

• https://pyra-handheld.com/repo/apps/208
• Also available for other platforms: https://boomshine.de

Looking forward to feedback!

 

[TrashyMG]

I hope I didn't mess up creating the DBP file

Getting it to upload to the repo is a good sign.


I'll try it in a little bit.

 

[Farox]

Sorry to report that the game didn't run on my pyra. I think the dbp is malformed.

 

[Jan-Nik]

Sorry to report that the game didn't run on my pyra. I think the dbp is malformed.

Thanks for trying!
Probably a dependency is missing as it runs on mine (I've installed a few packages with apt though, e.g. SDL2). How do I need to specify dependencies or do I need to statically link everything?

 

[Farox]

I don't think is a missing dependency...as i extracted the dbp, and locally i could run the game (that is nice).

 

[TrashyMG]

Bad Metadata? (.desktop file, etc...)

 

[Jan-Nik]

This is the .desktop file:

[Package Entry]
Id=boomshineplus
Name=Boomshine Plus
Arch=armhf
Exec=BoomshinePlus
PkgDependency=
Version=1.1.0
Appdata=boomshineplus
Icon=logo1024.png

[Desktop Entry]
Version=1.1
Type=Application
Categories=Game;
Name=Boomshine Plus
Exec=BoomshinePlus
Icon=logo1024.png

This is the script I used to create the dbp:

#!/bin/bash

set -eux

rm -rf BoomshinePlus/
mkdir BoomshinePlus
cp -r ../data BoomshinePlus/gamedata
cp ../build/BoomshinePlus BoomshinePlus/gamedata/
strip BoomshinePlus/gamedata/BoomshinePlus
mkdir BoomshinePlus/meta
cp default.desktop BoomshinePlus/meta/
mkdir BoomshinePlus/icons
cp ../ios/logo1024.png BoomshinePlus/icons/


cd BoomshinePlus
#capture folder name
folder=$(pwd)

#grab DBP Directory name
#DBPNAME = $(basename “$folder”)

# create gamedata squashfs file
mksquashfs gamedata gamedata.sqfs -comp xz

# zip metadata and icon folders
zip -r data.zip meta icons

# append gamedata squashfs file to zip
cat gamedata.sqfs data.zip > ../$(basename "$folder").dbp

# clean up
rm -r data.zip gamedata.sqfs

Any ideas what could be wrong? (I have none)

 

[Farox]

First try to switch [Desktop Entry] section and [Package Entry] section as stated on Pyra Wiki https://pyra-handheld.com/wiki/index.php?title=DBP_file_format the Package entry MUST follow the Desktop entry.
Also select a category (i think Puzzle...) for your game.

If this not solve ...try to build the dbp as writed on the Wiki (using the same instructions).

 

[Jan-Nik]

Thanks! I've uploaded a new version, I think the order of the sections was the issue.

 

[Wally]

It works but i would implore you to call gl4es to use the SGX for graphics acceleration as it's a bit slow due to mesa.

It's pretty easy: In your script before you execute the game just add "gl4es" (without the quotes).


I'll have a play with the game later, thank you for your contribution.

 

[Magic Sam]

Hi all,

@Jan-Nik : thank you for this great game, also one of my favourites on GP2X

Cheers, Magic Sam

 

[Jan-Nik]

I've uploaded a new version 1.2. Changes:

• 6 new challenges under SCORES
• Achievement pop-ups to show progress
• New purple special dot added to level 85 and 92
• Small balancing fixes for several levels
• Counter has been replaced with countdown
• Restart button in pause menu
• Bugfixes and other small improvements

It works but i would implore you to call gl4es to use the SGX for graphics acceleration as it's a bit slow due to mesa.

It's pretty easy: In your script before you execute the game just add "gl4es" (without the quotes).

I didn't notice any difference when adding it. I have support for OpenGL ES though, it should use that if available.