I understand the greatness of Tyrian!!

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:40 pm

I downloaded Tyrian 2000 today on our PC, and it's great!

Didn't need DosBox to run it, although I'm not getting any sound, and can't use my P220 on it. But it's still some great old-school fun! Man, we NEED more shmups like this, IMO!

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:56 pm

I do like the spritework of that game.
I think it's a little misunderstood.

louisg · Post by **louisg** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:04 pm

Tyrian ain't bad, though there are a lot of things I wish they had done differently. I think arcade mode is generally better than the original one, though it's pretty easy.

P_HAT · Post by **P_HAT** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:35 pm

on my WinXP tyrian2000 work baaad

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:53 pm

I just played it again.
I forgot how slow it is.

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:53 pm

P_HAT wrote:on my WinXP tyrian2000 work baaad

My only problem is sound; I don't know if (or how) I can get the sound to work on it.

I really dig the graphical style; reminds me of Amiga games.

Ganelon · Post by **Ganelon** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:12 pm

Well, I suppose it is one of the best shooters developed in the US.

Post by **nZero** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 10:38 pm

Try VDMSound

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:19 pm

Pixel_Outlaw wrote:I think it's a little misunderstood.

That's very observant. It's got a completely different sense of pacing compared to most other shooters. It's slower and focused much more on killing enemies before they fire, rather than dodging bullets once they have fired. I don't think it's a bad game at all.

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:35 pm

nZero wrote:Try VDMSound

I did, and AFIK, it's only for use with DosBox emulator.

I've been thinking about downloading DosBox; I know that I'd find it very usefull. BUT, I never used DOS. The last type-in-command PC that I used was the Apple IIe, years ago. Fun computer, but I hated having to type in like 25 commands just to get the thing to print. I don't know if DOS is any easier.

The Coop · Post by **The Coop** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:56 am

dave4shmups wrote:
nZero wrote:Try VDMSound
I did, and AFIK, it's only for use with DosBox emulator.

I've been thinking about downloading DosBox; I know that I'd find it very usefull. BUT, I never used DOS. The last type-in-command PC that I used was the Apple IIe, years ago. Fun computer, but I hated having to type in like 25 commands just to get the thing to print. I don't know if DOS is any easier.

DOSBox is very simple to set up. You don't need to know the ins and outs of DOS to make this EMU run games easily. Go here and follow the guide I made to help you get it up and running. With DOSBox .70 out now (which some nice speed ups), you'll be able to get Tyrian 2000 up and running with full sound, and have everything you'll need to get many other DOS games going.

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:18 pm

The Coop wrote:
dave4shmups wrote:
nZero wrote:Try VDMSound
I did, and AFIK, it's only for use with DosBox emulator.

I've been thinking about downloading DosBox; I know that I'd find it very usefull. BUT, I never used DOS. The last type-in-command PC that I used was the Apple IIe, years ago. Fun computer, but I hated having to type in like 25 commands just to get the thing to print. I don't know if DOS is any easier.
DOSBox is very simple to set up. You don't need to know the ins and outs of DOS to make this EMU run games easily. Go here and follow the guide I made to help you get it up and running. With DOSBox .70 out now (which some nice speed ups), you'll be able to get Tyrian 2000 up and running with full sound, and have everything you'll need to get many other DOS games going.

Thanks man!!

FRO · Post by **FRO** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:30 pm

Good to know those of us who consider Tyrian to be a top-tier PC shmup are in good company! DOSBox will certainly get you what you need in terms of sound - it will generally emulate Soundblaster pretty well.