[2024 April Fools'] Clouds 'n Crows: Complete

Welcome to Clouds 'n Crows: Complete Version!!!

Last year, in January, I set about making a game for Ludum Dare 52, with the theme being "Harvest". It didn't go well and it ended up being a failure. While had since then made it up with LD53's The Convoy, I had always felt like this one needed closure.

(The title screen!)

That was... UNTIL NOW!

Indeed! Ever since I learned I couldn't participate in another Ludum Dare compo this year (Family first), I decided to do the next best thing: Actually finish one of my old, unfinished Jam games. And here we have it: Clouds 'n Crows for the NE...... Wait, what's that? Last-minute changes?!

*AHEM*

Clouds 'n Crows for the NES... and PC Engine?!  AT THE SAME TIME?!?!?!?!

(Level 1: Spring (NES))

Yes! With FG Software always being at the forefront of innovation in retro gaming, we proudly present to you: The first dual NES/PC Engine ROM! The same data can be read back on both the NES as well as the PC Engine.

And using even more trickery, the game actually has to be played on both systems to be completed!

(Every sprite has been carefully recreated on the PC Engine!)

Now... if this sounds hard: Fear not! Everything you need to know about the game is going to be explained to you in-game, so follow the instructions on the screen, and you will be fine!

What's more, MESEN now supports both systems! If you do not have both systems with their respective flashcart (And I can't blame you), go check this amazing emulator out!!! - https://www.mesen.ca/

I hope you enjoy this little experiment of mine, and as always, any bug reports or just comments are highly appreciated :D

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Credits:

Coding, Graphics, NES music: Antoine Fantys

PC Engine music: SuperJetSpade (https://www.youtube.com/c/SuperJetSpade)

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