Calling all Sundog fans
By bfwebster on Mar 2, 2011 in Main
Wayne Holder, founder of FTL Games and co-designer of Sundog: Frozen Legacy, is seriously contemplating bringing Sundog back to modern platforms. But he needs to get a sense of the level of interest for such a game. Drop me a line here and let me know:
- if you are interested in seeing Sundog available again
- what platform(s) you would like to see it on
- if you would like to be added to a mailing list for news of Sundog
In the meantime, I’ll be contacting those who have sent me e-mails in the past with the same questions. Look forward to hearing from you. ..bruce..
Hi Bruce,
thanks for your mail – good to hear, that there could be a perspective for Sundog!
To your questions:
- I’m definitely interested in seeing sundog again
- favorite platform: mac os x, but windows would be fine too. And also: considering the screen – resolution of the original game: why not on iOS / Android? I will by a smart phone during the next months, and possibly a tablet, too.
Just one hint / opinion: Sundog was a fantastic game – and it still is!!! Regardless of an “old graphical resolution” – it’s the flow of the game, the ideas and the atmosphere, that keep me many of my friends fascinated. So in my opinion it does not need fancy new graphics – for me, a simple port would be fine – and I would pay for it! Just imagine sitting in a train after a hard day of work and then playing sundog on an iPad or an Android tablet … !
mzwosta | Mar 5, 2011 | Reply
So does this mean that the potential open source project is now truly dead rather than mostly dead?
I have to admit I had fun with this as a kid with an Atari ST. I could see it working as a mobile device game (I’d prefer Android over iOS), and working with those platform limitations wouldn’t require major changes to the feel of the game. I could also see it becoming a huge sink of attempts to “improve” the graphics, combat, etc. on PCs such that it might never actually be seen.
fencepost | Mar 5, 2011 | Reply
Looking forward to a SunDog remake. I am a strong PC user, so obvsiously my choice go that way. As much as I agree with “mzwosta” about the fascination for the game, new graphics would be awesome. But the “Resurrected Legacy” project that was in progress already had a “nice’n'quick” graphic upgrade that is more than enough.
That being said, if a 3D version would see the day, I woudn’t spit on it. But I’ll be happy with whatever remake sees the day as my original AtariST floppy is now dead.
— Francois424
Francois424 | Mar 18, 2011 | Reply
A remake of Sundog would be fantastic, although in agreement with others a simple port would be a great start. Better graphics would be nice but the graphics were really secondary to the gameplay.
The platform is the tricky question. Mobile: An iPad app would use obj-c while an Android app would be Java. Desktop: Java would be brilliant since you could run it on Mac, Linux and Windows. I guess C++ possible but would that risk tying it to Windows especially if we start going DirectX and such stuff? That would not be good.
dfxdx | Apr 12, 2011 | Reply
All I can say is PLEASE!
I would love to play this again.
ZED | May 13, 2011 | Reply
I have checked for news of a new release of this great game every few months for the last several years. Sorry to see the Sundog Resurrection is gone for good, hope you really do come through with something sometime though
I would prefer to see something on a windows platform, or if it for mobile devices, then the Android OS.
Karl | May 14, 2011 | Reply
Hi Bruce, it’s Jake. I worked on the Sundog Resurrection project before it fizzled due to project members having other commitments. I did the graphics, game design, star system, market formula calculations, etc. I would LOVE to see some movement on bringing Sundog to the modern age – its been a dream of mine for years. During my time with the project, I received countless emails expressing excitement about the project, so I know many people would love to see this game come alive!
Please let me know what I can do! FYI I changed email addresses, so please use the email address provided with this post. Thanks!
Jake | May 15, 2011 | Reply
I played this game when I was a teen and have hoped for its resurrection for a couple of decades! I hope you are serious about this. I think your best option is in the mobile market. There is nothing quite like it and I think would have a greater chance of going viral.
I prefer the android perform! But would love to see on pc.
Horatio | May 15, 2011 | Reply
Sundog is a fantastic game. I hope that this happens; I’d definitely get it.
Alex | May 16, 2011 | Reply
Please Bruce I’ve been waiting for so long i would pay anything……..
Papo Rodrigues | May 16, 2011 | Reply
The “key” to Sundog, for me, that put it above *all* “space-trading” games previously and since, is that there was a real sense that the things you were doing were having a *permanent affect on the game world*. Of course this was an illusion, but it was a clever illusion.
I’ve bought and played pretty much all the “space-traders” since, basically in an attempt to recapture that “Sundog feeling”. Nothing has come close. Different games have captured a different portion of the experience, but nothing has had the whole package.
Please please please remake Sundog for the PC utilizing modern technology (and the PS3 / 360 if that’s what it takes to get the money) — I would pre-order NOW if there was a site to take my money…
…note that I wouldn’t pay a penny for an “iPad port”, we’ve just come to far in what’s possible to “enjoy” a retro experience for more than 20 minutes.
Shannon | May 24, 2011 | Reply
One of my favorite games of all time. Would love to see this become a reality. A Windows version would be great.
Keeping my fingers crossed this one pans out. Best of luck to you!
Erdrick | May 29, 2011 | Reply
I would love to see Sundog return! I was never able to complete the Atari ST version and would love the chance to do it in a modern version! Hope this comes to fruition.
Chris | Jun 1, 2011 | Reply
I have often considered creating sundog myself but other things have taken priority. It was my first favorite game – then DM came along.
I would certainly buy it again if it were re-released on Windows.
Cannot wait to make those gun runs again.
My son cannot wait either.
Dave | Jun 2, 2011 | Reply
I was 10 years old when I read about SunDog in a greek gaming magazine.
I had an Amstrad then and I could only dream about playing it. Then got an Amiga. Years passed. Never played SunDog, but it was that game, the one that always seemed to elude me.
Recently I tried getting an emulator in order to play a pirated rom version but never managed to play it. Then I found out about this page.
So, YES, I am interested in a new incarnation of SunDog!
Nick Sakkas | Jun 7, 2011 | Reply
Interested in seeing Sundog again? YES!!! I spend all my time on an iPad these days, but I would buy a Windows version in a heartbeat. I was just yesterday looking for a new something, I did not know quite what, when it occurred to me, what I really wanted was Sundog on my iPad! Please?
Arnie Elkins | Jun 13, 2011 | Reply
IOS would be wonderful. I found this post actually by searching for sundog on iPad. Hoping that someone had written something similar for iPad. I rarely fork over more than a few dollars for an iPad or iPhone app, but this would be the one I would pay more for.
Jason kent | Jun 22, 2011 | Reply
Sundog was one of the games I bought when I got my Atari ST. While I never got all that far with it I’d love to give it another go.
I’m running all Linux now, but between Wine or Crossover Games, VirtualBox with a Windows install, or cross-platform code in Java or Python, I’m ready.
Please, bring it on.
jonesy | Jun 22, 2011 | Reply
A huge Sundog fan long ago and always hoped a sequel would be released. Any thought in possibly writing the software for tablets. I think this would be a grwat sell!!! Play anywhere!
Russell | Jun 24, 2011 | Reply
I got hooked on Sundog on my Apple IIGS. I no longer have room for that system and it’s all boxed up in my attic. I was helping Banville grow and really enjoyed the experience. I was unable to get off a planet due to attackers destroying me. I’d love to get Sundog for a PC and start all over again.
Don Westcott | Jun 25, 2011 | Reply
Psyched for the re-make!!
John | Jun 27, 2011 | Reply
I would definitely be interested in an updated version of Sundog for modern systems. I would prefer a PC version, as I do all of my gaming on PC these days.
Zach | Jul 2, 2011 | Reply
Great news! I too would like to see it on ALL of the popular platforms today.
To have it in IOS, plus PS3 or IMac and even Windows would be great.
Must save the Cryogens! Another great game for ST, Carrier Command, is
In the works for ALL platforms – this shouldn’t come any less than that
- the sooner the better!
GMannelly | Jul 5, 2011 | Reply
Been waiting (im)patiently for news on Sundogs rebirth. It was one of the funnest games I had on my Apple IIc. While I imagine that it could be a great game on consoles, I think the effort to expand playability would take away the charm that made it so enjoyable.
While I would LOVE to see a Windows version done, it really seems to scream “iPad”. Keeping the gameplay somewhat simplistic (not worrying about 3d rendering of characters, etc) and slanted to the strategic side would make it work great with touch-screen operation.
Dan T | Jul 9, 2011 | Reply
I am a huge fan, I was looking for an Atari ST just to play again!!!!!
Jay | Jul 13, 2011 | Reply
The memories of this game are epic memories for me. I would love to see this game get made.
Aleks | Jul 15, 2011 | Reply
1) Yes I would love to see and buy a direct port and/or a new version as well
2) OSX and Android please!
3) Yes to the mailing list as well.
I played Sundog quite a bit back in the day. An amazing game that I still show off to friends!
ara | Jul 17, 2011 | Reply
I love this game! Every time I saw Star Wars, Han Solo reminded me of Sundog.
I think the best game platform is JAVA or Flash so it is playable online by any computing O.S. Also, you can populate each planet, environment with real players instead of computers and of course they can fight against each other, be a merchant, etc just like in the original Sundog. So it is like a virtual world in itself.
I have more ideas about such a game but this will get more complicated. For now, I think it’s best to keep it simple with the old logic but today’s graphic.
A great game like this is best played online where you can interact with other people LIVE! Of course they can also choose to trade with you, rob you, etc just like in the original game. They can do as they wish.
I hope this game will come true soon because it’s by far my favorite game.
Wayne | Jul 17, 2011 | Reply
Sundog is one of the greatest games of all times. There has never been a game since then that captures the theme of Sundog. It would be such a joy to be able to play this on the PC with updated graphics. You’ve got my vote!
Adam | Jul 25, 2011 | Reply
Sundog was one of the most engaging and addictive games I ever played. It should be remembered and celebrated as a groundbreaking, unique game, and yet it seems to have been largely lost in history. There aren’t even any Sundog-inspired games. Yet I think of it always, constantly wishing that instead of a one-off, it had been a series that was still continuing into the modern era of gaming today.
I am delirious with exciting of the possibility of a new Sundog game, so please please please carry forth on this project and I will be waiting on the other end with my cash.
Excited | Jul 30, 2011 | Reply
Windows or Mac, or iPod/iPhone. Desktop preferably although I can see who the touch interface is perfect for the game. I can imagine fiddling with the ship parts in a touch screen environment for sure.
Excited | Jul 30, 2011 | Reply
Yes.
OSX/iOS
Yes.
Dave Bastian | Aug 1, 2011 | Reply
Wow, I used to play Sundog for endless hours on my apple 2e. I still have two copies of Sundog on big 5 1/4 inch disks in which one was a bug fix sent to me personally after an email way back when. I also have the huge notebook sized book that came with it (black n white). Sundog graphics on the outside and back if I remember correctly, I’ll have to dig it out.
With that said, I would love a port.. An apple iPad port would cause me to buy an apple iPad just for that… I have a iPhone.. Ehh kinda small!!
A full on reincarnation would rock… Make it better than privateer
… Today’s graphics… Sundog rocks..
Make it happen please
Steve
Steve U. | Aug 1, 2011 | Reply
Fond memories of one of my top ten favorite games of all time. I started playing it at the age of five or six, but it took me until the age of fourteen before I finally beat it. I remember looking through the PC gaming section of every store I visited, hoping to find a copy of “Old Scores To Settle”, but it seems that never did come out. Well, if you release a remade Sundog on PC, I’ll buy a copy. Heck, I’ll buy two copies.
Dave | Aug 4, 2011 | Reply
SUNDAAAAWG!
So much of my youth was spent in front of my Apple IIC playing Sundog. Bruce, please bring it back! I want to relive those days when I can just lose myself in that universe and blast away bad guys with my scattergun!
Sundog Fan | Aug 5, 2011 | Reply
I spoke to you long long ago. Yes I played Sundog to the end. I accumulated over 8 million credit. I called about that mysterious last gate which was deactivated, on Enlie I suppose. I offered a new version of Dungeon Master as well with many graphics and ‘system’ plans as a space version game using the same ‘backpack, suit, etc.’ game place methodology, although for legal reasons you said not to send the ideas without prior agreements. I Have never lost interest in either game. Even last month I was wishing to recreate Sundog for iPad and wondering how to arrange that.
So yes. Update the game for new systems. I believe iPads are perfectly capable of running Sundog. I will definitely buy it.
Don Carpenter | Aug 9, 2011 | Reply
YES!!! Please! A modern version for windows would absolutely ROCK!
Yttermayn | Aug 10, 2011 | Reply
I’m typing this from my iPad at this moment and think it would be the perfect platform for a re-release. I, like many, have very fond memories of playing the original.
Nate | Aug 15, 2011 | Reply
Yes, please, revive Sundog!
Windows or Linux works for me. It was too easy to die in deep space on the original ST version, though. Can we eat pizza this time?
Ed | Aug 15, 2011 | Reply
loved that game on my old Atari IIC! Would be
great to see it back! too many shoot em up
clones out. Sundog was a real fun thinking game (with some shoot em ups as well!) only game i know of where you can get drunk and mugged!! LOL!
Tim
Tim | Aug 24, 2011 | Reply
Yea, I’d love to see Sundog make a comback!
JR | Sep 2, 2011 | Reply
I played Sundog a lot with the family as I was growing up. I’d love to see it back! Windows leads in PC gaming.. so Windows Xp-7.. but an Android version would rock!
Josh | Sep 5, 2011 | Reply
This must be done!
I first played this game in 1986 when I was 7 years old.
I played it from then until 1992 when I finally got a new computer. I still have my Atari 1024ST and it still works. I occasionally drag it out from some Sundog time.
Do not poison this project with any ideas of Multiplayer support. Keep the basic premise and expand the universe.
Geoff W. | Sep 6, 2011 | Reply
I’d love to play an updated version of this game.
I played it on the ST and couldn’t believe how big the game felt.
I use linux now but would boot back into windows to play a new version.
Rich | Sep 9, 2011 | Reply
Yes, yes, and yes!
We have been waiting for twenty five years to learn what happens to Zed.
The ideal OS, of course, would be TOS, but I imagine we could settle for Windows.
Cheers, Bruce!
The Last Atarian | Sep 9, 2011 | Reply
Yes, please – bring it back! Began playing it on the ST many, many years ago, began playing on an ST emulator a few years ago, but we want more Zed! Give us closure!
Seriously, great idea, and I suspect it’ll find a large following on modern platforms.
The_Wanderer | Sep 9, 2011 | Reply
Really interested in seeing this game again.
Happy to buy it when it comes out.
For the PC.
Greg
Greg | Sep 10, 2011 | Reply
YES!!!
I’d love to see it, would be willing to pay a rather large sum… I suppose the PC is the obvious choice, but an iPad version would be truly awesome…
Jon Alan | Sep 15, 2011 | Reply
I can not wait to play the Sundog Resurection.
I saw that Google has relaunched a few Atari games. Do you think we could play with Chrome Sundog Apps in the meantime?
After we will have to make a multiplayer version. : P
Daniel Birtz | Sep 16, 2011 | Reply
I check on this project every so often and would buy a modern version when offered.
It had all the elements of a game that just hooks you from the start.
Dwayne | Sep 22, 2011 | Reply
I’ve been a huge fan of Sundog most of my life. I would very much like to be able to play it again. PC is best for me, though the idea of playing a game like this on a mobile device is interesting as well..
Grover | Sep 22, 2011 | Reply
Sundog seems like a natural for iOS. Playable on an iPhone, perfect I’d imagine for an iPad. Along with Dungeon Master, seems like the perfect ST game to port to iOS.
Another great ST game that would rock on iOS – Hex from Mark of the Unicorn.
John Drake | Sep 28, 2011 | Reply
Sundog rocked ! It was an adventure to far away places with more stuff to do than you could admagine and kept you into the game for hours. I would like to see it again for Windows 7 platform along with playstation 3.
chris Null | Oct 1, 2011 | Reply
I play this game constantly. Its like solitaire, I play it just to pass time. Emulation today is just like the Atari St that I use to play it on. I have made detailed lists of the commodities and trade items (price, grade, location, etc,) to best increase my trading. This game is the best game ever!!! I would like to see it expanded but not changed much, porting would be cool, but fighting would be difficult without a “mouse”. Please continue the series, classic or modern. Please!!!
Brew | Oct 9, 2011 | Reply
I loved Sundog. To this day, I think it was one of the best strategy games ever made and I’ve yet to see anything come close to it.
Yes, there are games that allow you to upgrade ships, run missions, trade, etc., but there was something about having the character leave the ship and walk around the city, the requirement of hand installing upgrades and the ability to get “bootleg gear” for your ship that makes it unique.
Of course, I’d love to see upgraded graphics, more ship possibilities, etc. Sundog could be a great MMORPG.
If it comes back, count me in.
Ken Dickinson | Oct 16, 2011 | Reply
I loved Sundog back in the day, and can’t wait for a new version. Hope one day we’ll see a version for iOS.
Sundog fan | Oct 18, 2011 | Reply
I’m guessing 56 responses is not enough to start anything up, but is there any more news? Have you decided against doing anything?
I’d still love to see a new version
Rich | Oct 22, 2011 | Reply
Bruce,
I just found this site via the Sundog Resurrection website. Sundog has been one of my all time favorite games, and one of the inspirations for my http://lightrising.com – free browser based space game.
Definitely would be worth re-releasing on multiple platforms. Potentially: PC, Xbox, PS3, Web, Mobile (iOS & Android). Personally I’d love to see it on the iPad either via iOS or through the web. And a browser based version accessible from any device could be a killer version.
Anthor | Oct 23, 2011 | Reply
Got hooked on Sundog on my uncle’s Atari ST. We could never get back to his house often enough. Never found another game that quite held my imagination of Sundog. Something about the trading/supplying the colony, repairing damaged components, etc.
I would love to see it on the PC or iOS platforms. Graphics don’t have to be modernized, a straight port would be sufficient for me.
Brian | Nov 1, 2011 | Reply
Would I be interested in seeing Sundog available again? hell yes!
Linux and Windows would seem the most appropriate platforms, or perhaps the Nintendo DS (3DS).
By all means, add me to the mailing list.
François | Nov 3, 2011 | Reply
I would love to see it. Particulary as a finished Resurecton Legacy – the graphics is good enought to look good and it does not spoil the spirit. And since plenty of things is already done by Jake, it is more likely for the game to be finished than in case of starting from scratch. Windows and Linux would be great for me.
Janusz | Nov 6, 2011 | Reply
Hell yeah, bring it back!
Something that can be easily ported seems logical.
How about adding hookers and stowaways to the gameplay…
David | Nov 9, 2011 | Reply
yes please bring back Sundog, I played it on my ST in the early nineties, great game.
Bruce | Nov 14, 2011 | Reply
YES!! Please bring back this wonderful game.. I started with computers with this game back when i was a young child.. It opened me up to so many new things.. I still think about Sundog to this day.. my friends and I played this game for hours upon hours…… While I would suggest a reboot .. don’t go so far as to erase the original’s story, sense of wonder and just plain fun!!!
Michael
Michael Paige | Nov 18, 2011 | Reply
I absolutely loved that game, which I owned on an Atari, I thionk (I had many machines).
I looked several times since for ways to repkay this game on modern machines, without success.
I would definitely look forward to a remake of it, on PCs.
Christian Romane | Nov 21, 2011 | Reply
I think this is a fantastic idea. Sundog was one of the best games I played growing up, and I have always been surprised that its dynamics and complexities have not been successfully copied into other games. i would buy it in a second.
As far as platform goes, I would suggest mobile platforms, if only because of lower development costs and lower expectations in terms of graphics. This would make it easier to develop on a more limited budget and scale. In any event, the complexity and appeal of this game is not in the graphics but in the gameplay. Mobile platforms may be better suited if only because expectations with respect to graphics are lower and people are more forgiving for less than cutting edge production values.
On top of that, the lower retail pricepoint of mobile games would, I think, help drive volume and mass appeal and, I think, would be the best opportunity for you to effectively monetize the game. The mobile space remains wide open, and small game developers seem quite able to develop and market “hits” that would be impossible on traditional computer and game platforms that seem to be so dominated by major production studios.
Just my 2 cents.
Micah | Dec 8, 2011 | Reply
I played this game for months on my old Apple ][e.
I recently was telling someone about an awesome game I used to play on the Apple, which led me here. I would love to see this game again. Please bring it back!
Ken | Dec 18, 2011 | Reply
Loved this forever ago on my Atari ST. Was never able to fully recapture the experience with other games, this one hit all the right notes. I would definitely purchase a re-release expanded universe/updated graphics or not. My preferred platform would be PC over a mobile (yuck!) version.
Mark | Dec 23, 2011 | Reply
Sorry I am late to the party here, but I would DEFINITELY be interested. The original Sundog on my old Atari ST is still my favorite game of all time. (In fact, I still play it on ST emulators.) Today’s games are all right, but most of them seem to depend too much on realistic physics and good graphics, so that you can just go around shooting people. There are innovative and flexible games, like Sundog was, but not nearly as many. If you can put a new Sundog and show these guys how it’s REALLY done, I’d be all for that.
Chris | Jan 12, 2012 | Reply
Sundog was one of the best games that I played in the 80′s. Please bring this game back!!!
Angus Stewart | Jan 13, 2012 | Reply
Dude, I would LOVE to have the original Sundog as an iOS game, and would LOVE to see a modern sequel/remake!
Hellz yeah!!!!!
Keith B. | Jan 18, 2012 | Reply
Wow. That would be great.
Chris P | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
I have very fond memories of playing SunDog on my Atari 520ST growing up in the mid 80′s. There hasn’t been a game like it since and I would absolutely LOVE to see a new title. PLEASE make it happen!
Mark Kelly | Jan 21, 2012 | Reply
A remake/port of the game to the PC or even IOS Systems would be greatly apreciated here. Sadly,I was not one of those who could play this gem in their youth. I first found it on my search for old gaming masterpieces and tried this one out with an Atari Emulator just recently. I instantly fell in love with this one. From the management of your ship to the vast planets and locations, I was in awe and felt right at home.
Best of luck for you!
Lokisan | Jan 31, 2012 | Reply
Ah, Sundog… I wasted weeks with this one…
And monthes with Dungeon Master
I’ld love to see a new version of Sundog!
Yag | Feb 1, 2012 | Reply
Sundog for Windows, please, please, please! I’d happily pay for the privilege of playing my all-time favorite game once again!
Patrick Crumhorn | Feb 2, 2012 | Reply
Greetings! I played the original Sundog on an Atari ST in the ‘80s and enjoyed it immensely. One of my first exposures to gaming.
In a new release, I’d be looking for awesome graphics as well as the details of trade and barter. I have played WOW and the best part for me was the Auction House, buying and selling, and naturally going out for more goods. This seems very reminiscent to the old Sundog paradigm.
Good single-player as well as multi player would be important. I’ve long been wishing for a game that wasn’t so much ‘’run-n-gun” but more supported the buy-sell-auction house idea. I’m not opposed to a bit of ‘action’ but in most games of today that is ALL there is.
I’m on Windows 7 now (an old Mac user that slipped to the Dark Side!) so that would be my platform of choice.
Please add me to any mailing lists regarding the progress of the project. All my best wishes – and may Sundog FLY AGAIN!
=Alan R.
Alan Reinhart | Feb 4, 2012 | Reply
Sundog was one of my all time favourite games, alongside of Space Rogue (PC). Space trading with a storyline is the best. I’d love so much for it to be ressurrected on PC. It wouldn’t need amazing graphics, just simple icons and great gameplay. Getting mugged by little circles brought so much joy…
Baron | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
A truly great game that I have never played!
Honestly, modern RPG’S like Mass Effect owe it to games like this.
Without sufficient funding, publisher contacts, I can’t imagine how it would become a major release again.
Possibly, you could use Game Maker and gain attention there. That’s where real game enthusiasts hang about.
Nohj | Mar 13, 2012 | Reply
You might want to try this on kickstarter: Wasteland is going to have a crowdfunded sequel; why not Sundog?
John | Mar 19, 2012 | Reply
I agree Kickstarter is the way to go. HOWEVER, is FTL anything to do with this game? Is Bruce involved somewhere along the line? It seems very similar and the developers even called themselves FTL!!
Seems odd to em.
Quick question was the sourceforge game ever finished? Is there an installer anywhere?
Thanks
Jason | Mar 21, 2012 | Reply
Hi Bruce
Those guys just got 120.000$
stealing your game. Please do something:
http://www.ftlgame.com/
Bornheim | Mar 21, 2012 | Reply
I got a beta copy of Sundog from my dad who was working for apple at the time and must have known the FTL guys through the grapevine (360 Pacific?). I think I wore out the keyboard playing the game. I loved it!
Not too long ago I found an old notebook filled with commodity prices and systems matrices. Unfortunatly, I loaded my game to a guy at apple and he never returned it (and I am still mad about it!).
Please let me know if you are going to do a remake, I would love to play this type of game again. I’m a PC user now who is slowly moving over to tablets and mobile…
Paul M | Mar 23, 2012 | Reply
I hate reading people leaving PC games to go to tablets and mobiles. It will take back gaming years. No more new hi tech graphic cards as ATI and Nvidia will be concentrating on tablets which are as big as a decent PC video card. Tablets are the biggest threat to PC gaming, consoles are nothing in comparison. New developers will be making social or other mainstream casual gamers games. God help us all.
So make it for the PC, make it so it can be modded (do that on tablets?) Use the power of a PC yet keep it old school looking, similar to what Mr Fargo is doing with Wasteland 2.
Jason | Mar 25, 2012 | Reply
With Legends of Grimlock out soon I’ve been checking up on Dungeon Master which in turn reminded me of this little project.
I just wanted to say that I have money for you if you do this and Kickstarter is a very popular way to do this kind of project.
Please sign me up to the newsletter and I’d love to hear that you’ve been able to go ahead with this!
Owen | Mar 30, 2012 | Reply
Hello, I loved Sundog. I unfortunately didn’t get a change to play the original version. I played the Atari ST version. It was fantastic. I’ve been hoping and waiting for a long time to see a Sequel or just a remake. I hope you guys decide to do it.
You should try http://www.kickstarter.com/
Thanks
David
David | Apr 6, 2012 | Reply
In its day, Sundog was something else. Even today, there isn’t a game that fills that gaming void of the truly enjoyable space trader game. I would certainly spend money on a re-make of this title!
Ray | Apr 10, 2012 | Reply
Please remake it. I would buy it. I enjoyed it on the Atari ST and played it a few years ago on an emulator.
T Hefner | Apr 11, 2012 | Reply
I would buy a new version of Sundog in a 1/2 a heartbeat! I played the original game on my Apple II in Jr. High School. The game was VERY innovative for it’s time. Almost a precursor to some of the MMORPG’s I have played in the past couple decades.
Plz keep me posted on Developements/Release Date (if she “Flies”)
Thank you very much,
Schwen
Schwen | Apr 17, 2012 | Reply
I loved playing this game when i was a kid! definitely one of those games that developed my computer career. I suggest going the java/html5 route, that way you can port the thing all over the place. May be start with the frozen legacy remake with updated graphics, then if the game is popular enough you can continue with subsequent episodes in more time/money intensive formats.
any way, many thanks for making the game to begin with!
Dale | Apr 17, 2012 | Reply
I remember years ago, my friend had Sundog on his Atari ST. We loved this game! I haven’t seen anything like it since. The idea that you could walk around your ship, make repairs, battle in space, and explore planets / cities, is what truly makes this a great game. I’d love to see the new Sundog be a mix between Elite II and Ultima VII.
Brian | Apr 19, 2012 | Reply
I would pay thirty bucks for an iOS Sundog. I would never stop playing. I might even make in-app purchases. Nuff said?
Lee Steinebach | Apr 25, 2012 | Reply
SUNDOG! SUNDOG! SUNDOG! SUNDOG! SUNDOG! SUNDOG!
Tim | May 1, 2012 | Reply
Another fan here (Colombia, South America).
Played Sundog on my old Atari 1040ST and later using emulator (Winston). I will be waiting for a port to Windows or (better ?) to Android.
I would prefer a port, maintaining the original spirit (soul) of the game, only adapting the control interface (to touch screen instead of mouse).
Espero ansiosamente noticias!!! (waiting anxiously news)
Pedro | May 2, 2012 | Reply
Sundog is still my favorite game of all time, so yes!! Even though this was written more than a year ago I wanted to say I would definitely buy the updated version of this game! For what it’s worth I bought the game Mass Effect solely because I read a review that compared it to Sundog.
Fan! | May 7, 2012 | Reply
I haven’t played the orginal, but I was looking forward to the remake. I would buy it.
FalkusKiber | May 9, 2012 | Reply
I would purchase sundog today if it were available on the pc Im still playing it on an st emulator as we speak. I dont know how many floppys of sundog i bought over the years i guess i should have taken better care of my disks.
I wish you well I always enjoyed your work with ftl I hope this project takes off
Tony Perez | May 13, 2012 | Reply
I would like to see Sundog come out again.
Stephen Stewart | May 20, 2012 | Reply
Sundog was my favorite game from the 90′s have you thought of going through Kickstarter?
Really looking forward to this, on a mac hopefully
Stephan | May 23, 2012 | Reply
I can’t wait for this game to make a comeback!
Manni Balignasay | Jun 5, 2012 | Reply
I would absolutely play this game. I would donate greatly to Kickstarter to make it happen. Hell, I’d be happy just to play it with the original graphics, it was THAT good of a game! I would play it on a Mac, a PC, an iPad – basically, whatever platform it comes out in, I’ll get one!
Shawn Williams | Jun 8, 2012 | Reply
I would love to see a modern update of this great game. Their just hasn’t been many games that allowed ship customization and the ability to trade/fight through a RPG strategy senario
Ken | Jun 10, 2012 | Reply
Oh yes! I’ve been checking the progress of a possible re-appearance for a long time now. It was a game that kept us up late back then, glued to the ST monitor with notes about trading prices littering the table
It would be marvelous to see it on the Mac. I just hope this is not another false alarm. Plenty of beggars here, But no message from a certain Bruce in over a year.
Senso | Jul 3, 2012 | Reply
HEllo,
On ST : 1 Disk single face for this really rare and good game !
According to me : on Windows please, or why not on Tab ?
Brgds,
R
Ross | Jul 20, 2012 | Reply
Hi Bruce. I emailed you a few years ago about how this would be a great addition to the iPhone or iPad. I certainly still feel that way and would buy it in a hummingbird’s heartbeat the instant I knew it was available!
Bill Glaholt | Jul 20, 2012 | Reply
Dr Floyd from Gamopat (french forum)
Very interesting !!! For iPad of course !!!!
And I have a dream : SUNDOG II on XBOX 360 (or XBOX 720)
Note that i try to programm a Sundog-like game :
http://www.gamopat-forum.com/t31651-cosmos-the-secret-melody-elite-sundog-like
See you
Dr Floyd | Jul 23, 2012 | Reply
Would LOVE to see SunDog on another platform. Android is a natural platform, even a port with minor upgrades would be a blast. I just found Another World which was another popular game on the ST around that era and thatgave me hope i would see Sundog again someday. Was surprised to find a dev ported it to android and increased the resolution.
chris | Aug 19, 2012 | Reply
a new sundog game would be awesome!
Gene | Aug 30, 2012 | Reply
EI played Sundog incessantly when I was young! I freaking LOVE that game! The teaser about Old Scores to Settle drove me nuts. For years I hunted for the sequel… A few years ago I found this site but the lack of progress seemed discouraging. I am so happy to have checked in! An alpha is out! Woot! Can’t wait for beta! Did I mention
I’m excited?
Jason | Sep 9, 2012 | Reply
YES! It has been decades, but I STILL think about this game. It was the perfect blend RPG adventure with arcade-like battles, and economic trading, and mystical storyline. Fixing your ship systems was priority #1, but you could logically use shunts. Getting information at a bar was thrilling, and I remember my first Scattergun when things went sour. Interstellar travel was dangerous, but the bounty for pirates lucrative. Discovering “untapped” markets for goods, long before online auction houses. And in the end you had to altruistically spend your money on Cryo-Citizens to start a colony. WAY ahead of its time!
William | Sep 14, 2012 | Reply
Still have my original Atari 1040ST and original Sundog package. I bought the ST after a friend demo’d his version for me. Awesome game.
I think what killed the Resurrection effort was the same mistake I have often made. Attempting too much too soon. Much better to just make working ports to Win/Mac/Linux with the original graphics. (Linux users could use Wine, so just Win & Mac would be enough to start.) It would still be tremendously playable and enjoyable.
Then, upgrades could be attempted if enough talent was available.
As others have said, I would buy a copy today if it were available. Add me to the list.
Erick | Sep 15, 2012 | Reply
Why not open up the project on Kickstarter for funding?
This might be a good way of gauging interest from a wider audience.
Elite, which is from the same era and has much in common with Sundog have just launched a kickstarter project for it’s release and seems to be gaining momentum:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1461411552/elite-dangerous?ref=live
I would happily pledge to Sundog (or invest privatley).
Paul | Nov 6, 2012 | Reply
Sundog was one of my favorite games for the Apple IIe, along with Elite and Wasteland, both of which I recently pledged to on Kickstarter. I agree with the previous comment that this would be perfect timing for a Kickstarter project. There are still no games that let you walk around inside a ship as well as on a planet. Adding the ability to explore space stations or other ships would be great as well. I would prefer a Windows version, but I would gladly pay for an android version (phone or tablet).
Marc | Nov 18, 2012 | Reply
I remember spending hours and hours, days and days, months and months playing Sundog: FL. I would love to be able to play it again on my Windows PC! Please, please, pleeeease give us a remake!
Mick | Nov 19, 2012 | Reply
Would love to see this be developed for Iphone or android systems.
Joseph | Nov 19, 2012 | Reply
Dear Bruce,
As an old Sundog fan, I’d really like to see a remake. At the moment I think you have two choices,
1- Get a decent group together, gather your resources, make up a plan with milestones, start a Kickstarter project. This will require serious commitment (time and money both). And probably will not payback. It may payback if you can manage to churn out decent mobile versions. However, don’t underestimate mobile development. Android is Java, but still you have design the whole UI in a touch screen perspective, code the whole ui in android ui framework. It will not be easy. Same problem with iOS. You have to consider the mobile ports as seperate projects on their own. My suggestion would be to go for a decent / modest desktop version for Steam first. (windows/mac/linux) from there, you can consider the mobile version options. If you can manage to build a mmorpg style of gameplay on different platforms, it can be quite big. But it will require serious commitment and development time.
2- If you don’t have the motivation for managing a decent remake, open source the current code base and let folks derive an open project from it.
whatever you do, please don’t sit on your code. It doesn’t make any sense, it’s just going to turn obsolete and die, waste of time and effort.
Best regards and Good Luck !
Arda Karaduman | Dec 26, 2012 | Reply
Whenever I think of my gaming past, SunDog is always the pinnacle of my list. I played it on the Atari ST. FTL was my favorite developer during that era. The game was greatly immersive and fun. I would love to see a remake. I agree, not only desktop but a tablet version would be terrific. I personally prefer Android over iOS. Have you considered a Kickstart for funding?
Brian | Feb 14, 2013 | Reply
No one need this…
Use an Atari ST emulator and the original disc image.
Have pfun…
Oliver | Feb 20, 2013 | Reply
KickStart the remake already!!! Then KickStart a Dungeon Master remake! You have NOTHING to lose except a few hours of your time to plan and set things up.
Kevin | Apr 4, 2013 | Reply
I’m in! Atari ST emulators are difficult to use… anyways, it’s surprising that something hasn’t been made similar to this already. Nothing to my knowledge shares the depth of gameplay this does. No doubt it could be expanded upon to brought into the new age of gaming, but this game kicks butt even now.
Doesn’t have to be but a tablet game or something… no need to overdo it… maybe?
Simon | Apr 21, 2013 | Reply
Yes! I’d LOVE to see Sundog again!
Windows (preferred) or Android!
Please send me mail.
Mike | Apr 24, 2013 | Reply
Sundog on ios still a possibility ever? Open up a crowdsource or kickstarter and I’d gladly contribute
Dave | Apr 28, 2013 | Reply