Skazka Code Complete

Skazka is a Slavic RGP Adventure game originally written in BASIC for Sega SC-3000 and posted to SC-3000 Survivors Facebook group. The source code is now ported to C using devkitSMS for the Sega Master System.

Let's check it out!

Note: Skazka development based on devkitSMS Programming Setup and devkitSMS Programming Sample.
Download source code here.


Instructions
Skazka captures the core mechanics of old school RPG experience: Kill monsters | level up | upgrade gear. There are 5x different enemies in increasing order: Razboynik, Hungry Wolf, Kikimora, Leshy, Baby Yaga. Defeat final boss Koschey to beat the game!

Tools
Here is a list of Tools and frameworks that were used in the development of this project:

KEY	VALUE
Programming	devkitSMS
Compiler	sdcc 3.6.9
Assembler	WLA-DX
IDE	Visual Studio 2015 / Visual Studio Code
Languages	C / Z80
Graphics	BMP2Tile 0.43 / BMP Converter / GIMP 2
Music	pcmenc / vgm2psg
Emulators	Emulicious / Fusion / Meka
Debugger	Emulicious Debugger

ROM Hacking
You can hack this ROM! Download and dump Skazka into Hex Editor, e.g. HxD, and modify bytes:

ADDRESS	VARIABLE	DESCRIPTION
0x019E	Delay	Used to speed through any game delay.
0x019F	Invincible	Non-zero value enables invincibility.
0x01A0	Current XP	Non-zero sets current experience pts.
0x01A1	Current HP	Non-zero sets default healthy points.
0x01A2	Set Gold	Non-zero sets current gold available.
0x01A3	Set Weapon	Set value to 1 or 2 for stock else 0.
0x01A4	Set Armor	Set value to 1 or 2 for armor else 0.
0x01A5	Add Life	Set value to 1=Life otherwise 0=None.
0x01A6	Village Talk	Set value to 1=repeat villagers talk.
0x01A7	Music Off	Set 0=Music to play otherwise silent.
0x01A8	Sound Off	Set 0=Sound to play otherwise silent.

Hints

• Try to buy weapon "Sword" or armor "Tegilay" with your initial gold before entering any forest fights.
• After completing each forest fight, ensure you "Rest" at the main screen to replenish all health points.
• In the shop when you buy items you already have then will be deducted unconditionally so be aware!
• Get "+1 Life" just in case you lose a fight or the final boss battle so you do not have to restart game.
• Maximize HP + XP + get the best weapon "Axe" and best armor "Kolchuga" before fighting the boss.
• Fight boss when you have > 60 XP because your weapon and armor may be slightly more powerful!

Cheats

• On title screen, hold fire2 to skip intro music. Same applies on boss and over screens.
• On title screen, hold fire2 after intro music completes to reveal hidden credits screen.
• On stats screen, move joystick left or right to skip over the flashing arrows indication.
• In Easy mode forest screen, press fire2 to "Run away" without risking losing any HPs.

Debugging

• On Windows you can debug the source code directly from in Visual Studio Code after pressing F5.
• On Linux you can debug source code directly from Visual Studio Code but launch Emulicious first.

Credits
Extra special thanks to sverx for the devkitSMS. Plus StevePro Studios would like to thank Calindro all for his 24/7 Tech Support. Plus shout out to Mojon Twins na_th_an in which I found lots of some cool sound effects.

Update
Skazka V1.0 was initially a text-based RPG adventure game. However, after collaboration with Kagesan from SMS Power!, graphics were added for all screens for V2.0 which is the most up-to-date version of the game.



Summary
Despite the fact that Skazka was a simple text-based RPG adventure with limited game play, the cool aspect was collaborating with original developer and working together to port the game to the Sega Master System.

Skazka was entered in the SMS Power! 2022 competition to connect the Sega SC-3000 Facebook group and the SMS Power! community with the goal to spread Sega 8-bit preservation and fanaticism. That's awesome!