A Super Mario ROM Hack aggregator/archive thing
Purgatory
“The afterlife welcomes you with a path to Paradise.”
This is Purgatory: an amalgamation of my video game inspirations, presented as a modern kaizo hack. It seems Mario has met an unfortunate end, finding himself at the foot of Mount Purgatory. The only way to escape is to brave the climb and ascend beyond the apex to reach Paradise.
This hack features:
- 21 exits of pure platforming, primarily (there’s very little item usage).
- A variety of custom palettes and backgrounds (with mostly vanilla assets).
- Secret message boxes to find throughout.
- The typical list of QoL patches.
- Fake HDMA :)
With this being my first hack, I had two goals: firstly, to teach myself to play and design kaizo; and secondly, to create a collection of levels that I found to be fun and challenging.
To those that gave me any feedback, to those that helped me directly, and – of course – to my wonderful playtesters: there are no words to express how grateful I am. This hack would not be the same without everyone’s efforts, comments, and collective reassurance. Thank you all, truly.
To those who will embark on the journey to Paradise: I wish you good luck and I hope you enjoy it.
Persevere.
Extra Files:
Author’s Note.txt
A Note of My Experience, from me to you:
I wanted to create a kaizo hack from the perspective of not having played them, and mostly having watched them. Everything was a journey: from learning Lunar Magic and it's various features, to reading ASM, to drawing graphics, getting comfortable with articulating my mental image into a full level, etc. The tools were easy to handle, but the habits I acquired while learning them are what I take with me: the patience, pre-planning, and perseverance. Without them, I couldn't have handled this project of designing anything I imagined. I enjoyed every moment of this creative endeavor.
I view romhacking as a form of art, much like literature or film, etc. -- that every hack is a reflection of oneself, presented in a creative light. This is the first time I've put my own heart into something such as this, something that others will experience for themselves -- something that others will publicly express their opinions of.
To the player potentially reading this: I may have made this hack for myself, but I do sincerely hope you have fun. And if you don't, well, I hope you're constructive about it, at the very least. I appreciate any well-articulated criticisms.
Good luck, have fun, and take care of yourselves. :)
~ Fyre150
Supplemental Info.txt
Notable patches, for those who wish to know:
- instant retry
- frame rules
- L/R scrolling disabled
- wall clips fixed
- removed speed oscillation (sliding off slopes)
- throw direction fix
- spring fix
- overworld save prompt (pressing select)
- re-enter crushed switch palaces (pressing L+R)
A list (in order of appearance) of the songs used, for those who wish to know (as well as who ported it):
1. "Mega Man & Bass - Database" (Samantha)
2. "Final Fantasy V - Unknown Lands" (Fullcannon)
3. "Ardy Lightfoot - Island of Ruins" (DanTheVP)
4. "Exciting Adventures" (Ruberjig)
5. "Sutte Hakkun - Stage 10" (Tamaki)
6. "Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - Rogueport Sewers" (Giftshaven)
7. "Fester's Quest - Underground Sewer" (Yuzu)
8. "Wagyan Paradise - Jewel Cave" (Tamaki)
9. "Final Fantasy IV - Main Theme" (6646)
10. "Pastel Winds" (Moose)
11. "Bubba 'n' Stix (Amiga) - Part 2" (Dippy)
12. "Chrono Trigger - Wings That Cross Time" (KevinM)
13. "Jurassic Park - Triceratops Trot" (LadiesMan217)
14. "Donkey Kong Country - Treetop Rock" (Maxodex)
15. "Mario Kart 64 - Toad's Turnpike" (brr890)
16. "Mega Man & Bass - Museum" (KevinM)
17. "Donkey Kong Country 2 - Bayou Boogie" (KevinM)
18. "Super Mario All-Stars: Super Mario Bros. - Overworld" (LadiesMan217)
19. "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky - Lower Brine Cave" (Ultima)
20. "Waterworld - Mission Theme 2" (KevinM)
21. "Waterworld - Mission Theme 1" (KevinM)
22. "Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade's Revenge - Briefing" (KevinM)
23. "Donkey Kong Country 3 - Cavern Caprice" (KevinM)
24. "Last Bible 3 - Dragon's Fang" (Wakana)
25. "Final Fantasy VI - Reunion" (Aikku)
26. "Tales of Phantasia - Freeze" (Tamaki)
27. "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red/Blue Rescue Team - Sky Tower" (Lumy)
28. "Hollow Knight - White Palace" (Maxodex)
29. "Undertale - Chill" (Me :D)
30. "Kirby's Dream Land 3 - Staff Roll" (tcdw)