I did a web app to create overlays for your RA streams

For the streamers that use retroachievements I did this web app so you don't have to install anything on your computer. Just login with your username and the web API key and choose from the catalog (a bit short for the moment)

The link is https://overlays.makmonty.com/ and the code is hosted here https://github.com/makmonty/cheevos-overlays

As the disclaimer says, all communications are between the web and the RA API, and there are no cookies. Only the local storage of your browser is used to store preferences, so your data is safe.

Let me know if you find it useful, or if you'd like more features, or if you find bugs!

Afterplay.io is a web-based retro gaming emulator with support for SNES, GB, GBC and GBA (Premium includes support for even more consoles including N64, PS1, and DS).

The latest update just added retroacheivements support. As far as I know, it’s the only emulator that supports them on iOS that doesn’t require sideloading.

I beat FF1 for the first time back in February 2022 through the Pixel Remaster. Even went and got all the Steam achievements! Now, someone I know was playing through the Pixel Remaster so I decided to play through the OG NES version myself.

The achievements here were a good selection that ended up taking two playthroughs. The missables could have been gotten in my first playthrough had I planned a bit more, but I don't regret taking two playthroughs to get the achievements.

First playthrough was Fighter Monk BlackMage WhiteMage. I went through and got all the chests but never got the class upgrade.

Second playthrough was chestless, Fighter Monk Monk RedMage. I accepted the class upgrade, and completed the challenge achievements I didn't get on my first run - things like beat KARY with a flame sword or fire spell.

Now I join 65 others who've mastered this game :)

While there are no achievement sets yet, this gives RA devs the tools to roll them out once they're available and ready for rollout.

Useful information for getting started can be found here.

As some of you may have already heard, we've been working with the HorizonXI team to bring RetroAchievements support to their Final Fantasy XI private server. Their ideology of maintaining that classic feel of the older FFXI era with some new experiences aligns well with the RA goal of bringing achievements to classic gaming experiences. FFXI holds a significant place in gaming history, especially as a landmark title for the PS2, and we're hoping to introduce even more players to it with this partnership!

Today is the day that we release our initial sets to test out the new integration with their platform! This marks our first ever "Standalone" release on the RA platform--and through extension, the first "core+subset" type experience our site has to offer. Note: this is different than how emulators will implement this sort of feature, which still needs a lot of work before it comes to realization. There are only a few sets to start--but, if things go well, we plan to add many more sets that players can earn achievements in while playing the game ranging from expansions, endgame content, crafting, fishing, job-related goals, and more!

Final Fantasy XI (Standalone) (Check this forum for some useful info!)
Final Fantasy XI: Rise of the Zilart (Standalone)
Final Fantasy XI [Subset - Hero of Nations] (Standalone)

Massive thanks to Flam, Shozokui, Rogueone, WCopeland and everybody else involved for helping make this happen!

On the Horizon (Events)
In addition, we're also holding a new event to celebrate this occasion where players will able to get a special badge (courtesy of @Jenettebaghead) for trying the game out and completing early game milestones! Read more about that here: https://retroachievements.org/viewtopic.php?t=25374

The launcher, as well as instructions on how to link to your RA account can be found at https://horizonxi.com.

Link your HorizonXI account to Discord at https://auth.horizonxi.com/ and then follow the instructions here to start earning achievements.

Join the RetroAchievements Discord to talk with fellow achievement hunters about the game in our #horizon-xi channel!

Join the HorizonXI Discord for game support and other useful resources!

I have been informed by Snow that the RetroAchievements devs are going to begin the dev rollout for Dolphin on Feb 1

Rollout will be for developers only, with some people given permissions to do player testing. Rollout will be indefinite with no end date until we're satisfied with the player testing, and we expect somewhere around three months.

At that point RC will coordinate with Dolphin about properly announcing and releasing achievement functionality to all players.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/8393343

Hi all!

I am excited to announce that my RetroAchievements companion app, RA Tracker, has officially launched on the iOS App Store!

Version 1 has many capabilities, all designed around maximizing the RetroAchievements experience and feeling right at home on your iOS Device.

• View your completion progress for all games you are earning achievements for
• View awards for mastering a game
• View all of your recently earned achievements
• See users that have earned specific achievements
• View the Achievement of the Week and get a notification when a new one is posted!
• View the top ten user leaderboard
• Add games to the Backlog to keep track of what you want to play
• Search for games by console to see what games currently have Achievements to earn
• Create a list of games to track completion progress
• Follow other RetroAchievements.org users and track their progress and recently earned achievements

I would absolutely LOVE to hear feedback from the community.

Once the final API endpoints get enabled, I will start work on the v2 update which will have much more information for users.

If you don't know what RetroAchievements is, now is a great time to check it out!

The RA Awards will be kicking off in December but lighten the work load of nominees and not getting any we are starting with non set categories now to help some categories that don't get much love get more love

Take the survey and cast your nominees https://forms.gle/GY56mcvcTjBEShAx7

RA Awards 2023 first awards will kick off 12/15

Longplay: https://www.Invidious || YouTube
115 achievements worth 830 points.

FINAL FANTASY II is highly anticipated follow-up to the original FINAL FANTASY, released in Japan in 1988.

The game features the bitter and beautiful tale of four war-orphaned heroes who become embroiled in a conflict between the hostile Empire of Palamecia and the rebel resistance. By eschewing conventional leveling for a proficiency system that allows players to tailor their characters' growth and incorporating a key term memory system that makes dialogue integral to gameplay, this game sparked the spirit of innovation for which the series has become known.

This release also contains the bonus dungeons added to later editions of the game--the Soul of Rebirth and the Arcane Labyrinth.

Files Required:
Final Fantasy II - 20th Anniversary Edition (Europe) (En,Ja).iso - [Redump] - RA Hash: 89a7e92dc1b2288bf03009063157e34c
Final Fantasy II - 20th Anniversary Edition (USA) (En,Ja).iso - [Redump] - RA Hash: e16ddbe67ccd31e3e18e24e4b394b655 linked by Snowpin

What you can find in this month's issue:

• Interview with BahamutVoid about the origin and future plans for the Console Wars event.
• Set of the Month voting results.
• This Month In Retro takes you back to look at some of the releases in October 1997.
• Stats from the Month of September.
• User and developer milestones were reached.
• Details on ongoing Events.
• Latest in Community News.
• RAPodcast is back to talk about the Junior Developer experience.
• Play This Set and Wish This Set submissions.
• Master The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion with the latest RAGuide by Nepiki.
• Complete Chapter 11 with an A-Ranking in Faselei! using this months RAdvantage tip from Whynot15.
• List of new sets, revisions, rescores, and art updates.
• Find how you rank among the top 300 players on the site.
• Developer and user RAnniversaries this month.
• New updates in the Top Masteries section.
• Most Wanted sets and a new system for DevQuest 007.
• Set Creation Leaderboard updates, see which devs have made the most sets for each individual console.
• New Spot the Difference game featuring Flashback: The Quest for Identity.

Cover by: Nydaxn

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this month's issue. Please feel free to reach out to https://retroachievements.org/user/RANews for any questions, comments, contributions, etc.

72 achievements worth 490 points

KOF Neowave features 12 three-man teams made up of some of the greatest characters from SNK's 11-year history, including the Women Fighters Team (Mai, King and Yuri) and the Fatal Fury Team (Terry, Joe, and Andy). NEOWAVE features three modes of play - Super Cancel, Guard Break, and Max2. A new "Heat Mode" lets players power up their attacks in exchange for a gradual loss of health. Xbox Live support featuring head-to-head fighting and Tournament Mode. A total of 43 characters including 7 Bonus characters. 12 of the most dangerous fighting teams ever assembled. Pick your team and fight it out in the original 3-on-3 battle format. Beautifully rendered background graphics. Activate "Heat Mode" to power-up your attacks. Revives the evacuation rolling maneuver and thrust attacks. Over-the-top Super Special Moves. 3 modes of play: Super Cancel, Guard Break and Max2. Link a Special Move with a Super Attack in the Super Cancel Mode to cause extreme damage.

King of Fighters, The - Neowave (Europe, Australia) - [Redump] - RA Hash: bbb338a585f3887502c0418dd46046c4

Hi everyone. We want to keep you informed and updated as we've been making progress with the ongoing server and site performance issues.

You may have noticed that badges have been a little slow to update since we released V5 yesterday. Don't worry. Right now, the server has automatically queued up a lot of work that will help us resolve the performance issues we've been seeing over the last few weeks. Badge updates are now handled in these queues too, and unfortunately some of the updates have been queued at the "back of the line". If you find that some of your badges are missing, they'll eventually arrive after waiting it out for a little while.

The work the server is doing right now is necessary for us to finally get over the hump. This will not be a regular occurrence. Because of the intensity of the work the server is doing in the background right now, you may notice certain site features are no longer visible. This is to ensure the server can get through its work as quickly as possible.

Thanks again for your understanding!

We are now starting to populate and maintain aggregated data for frequently called expensive queries. Soon we will be able to start using that aggregated data to alleviate much of the stress currently being experienced by the database server.

Trailer: YT || Invidious
98 achievements worth 448 points.

Phoenix Wright is back as the third game in the popular Ace Attorney hand-held franchise comes to the WiiWare service. As Phoenix Wright, you'll play through five shocking new cases in first-person perspective. The game features two unique modes of play. In Investigations Mode you'll survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence. You'll then present findings, listen to testimonials and examine witnesses in Court Mode. Trials AND Tribulations also includes the "Psyche-Lock" feature that allows Phoenix to use a line of questioning to reveal inconsistencies in witness testimony.

Files:
Gyakuten Saiban 3 (English v015.8) - RA Hash: 4ef304a3503a90579246ef7dae85e78a
Gyakuten Saiban 3 (Japan).gba - [No-Intro] - RA Hash: 3bb63215dc9dc1ed394c9a4e2cd632dd

Playthrough - YT || Invidious

I just might have to do this

Invidious

Longplay: YT || Invidious
26 achievements worth 205 points

Dig, Construct and Save the Day With CAT Machines! Choose from eleven tough and rugged Caterpillar machines. Dig ditches, move boulders, and perform daring rescues

• Choose from 11 powerful CAT machines
• Look for Construction Zone CD-ROM and Big Dirt Movers CD-ROM Games!

Required Files:
Caterpillar Construction Zone [Subset - Speedrun].gbc - [No Intro, RA Patches] - RA Hash: 8c82887c5462f642b8283c0fde55f314

Longplay: YT || Invidious
75 achievements worth 540 points

This game allows players to take on the role of Lillet Blan, a young magician who is admitted to a prestigious and mystical magic school; however, on the fifth day of school, everyone mysteriously vanishes. Lillet awakens the next day to discover she is once again living out the first day of school; but her memories from the previous days are intact, giving her the opportunity to solve the mystery behind the disappearances and prevent the tragedy from occurring.

Required Files:
GrimGrimoire (USA) - [Redump] - RA Hash: 4d7d5c166efb4a8bb96544d811cb8350

9 achievements worth 105 points

Guide the cursed little blue Shaman through a sacred cave to obtain a holy herb called: "The Witches Weed". Each screen will present the little blue Shaman with a series of jumping challenges. Use the "B" button for a speed burst and the "A" button to jump. 16 screens in all, good luck!

Required Files:
WitchesWeed - RA Hash: eedd35f72bc65bd5a818afa74bb07cb3

Longplay: YT || Invidious
10 achievements worth 175 points

A logic game for Amstrad CPC full of challenge and arcade aesthetics. A mental challenge to test your planning ability and strategic skills!

Required Files:
Baba's Palace (2017)(cpcretrodev.byterealms).dsk - RA Hash: 67a70973abc61386b28414798be82614

Longplay: YT || Invidious
27 achievements worth 155 points

In an age unheard of, where barbarous kingdoms battle for survival in a savage and unforgiving land... you stand alone. You, the great and mighty Conan, born of pure Cimmerian blood, will claim what must be yours... the throne of Aquilonia. Yet, beware! The journey is a dangerous one, with enemies and challenges at every turn. Flying demons assault you, fiendish spirits lash out, a nymph challenges you. What is her plan? Only Conan dares to know the difference between subtle temptress and menacing foe. Now, explore the entire world in the true adventures of Conan, the greatest barbarian hero ever. Every detail of the Hyborean world has been captured in this multi-level super-action game. From the Forests of Asgard to the Tombs of Zamboula, you feel the fury, the passion, the power... that is Conan!

Required Files:
Conan (USA).nes - [No Intro] - RA Hash: 8c24f288a7e39f94595e375a00d423fc

Longplay: YT || Invidious
19 achievements worth 335 points

Attention all Earthlings! Relentless alien hordes have been identified near you. Prevent the dangerous Space Invaders from landing on your territory. Use your cannon to defend against waves of descending alien invaders. Don't let them hit the ground or it's all over for you and the Earth! Destroy them and score points!

Required Files:
Space Invaders (Japan).nes - [No Intro] - 1f9cad5387058ba6f8c61bc00329266c

Longplay: YT || Invidious
20 achievements worth 225 points

Required Files:
Pleasure Hearts V1.02 (1999)(M-Kai)(en) - RA Hash: 25497ff301b04a56b25cddab9150c364 Pleasure Hearts [T-En by Yim v1.01] - RA Hash: 928a4aa69681355654d77f0bba9cc07e PLEASURE.dsk - RA Hash: cc86d3600bf2994a7a65852a225a2893

Notes:

• DO NOT SAVE THE GAME, it overrides the hash and you'll have to get a fresh copy. Both the original Japanese and the English patch are supported otherwise.

Set Trailer: YT || Invidious
32 achievements worth 280 points

Can you find all 60 Gem Types? Raise and train monsters while searching for the six Gem Chips. You will battle many opponents including Cool Joe who must be stopped from breaking the rules of Gem Battle.

Required Files:
Lil' Monster (USA) (SGB Enhanced) (GB Compatible).gbc - [No Intro] - RA Hash: 17233eaf718e241f290d6590ef1b42a9

Set Trailer: YT || Invidious
9 achievements worth 77 points

Leap with Batman into wild acrobatic battle! The Penguin has Gotham City gripped in his twisted flippers. Track the Dark Knight's most feared enemies through intense search-and-destroy danger! Attack the deranged Red Triangle Circus Gang with the Caped Crusader's own weapons. Swing on grappling hooks across collapsing rooftops. Pitch deadly Batarangs. Rage down goon-infested streets in the Batmobile. Waylay mobs of street thugs by hurling smoke bombs, wrist-shields and swarms of bats from Batman's Utility Belt. Dodge Catwoman's slashing claws and swinging kick. Duel with the homicidal Juggler. Fight murderous Gargoyles and machinegun-toting clowns. Then slog through poisoned sewers to a heart-stopping face-off in The Penguin's lair!

Required Files:
Batman Returns (USA, Europe).lnx - [No Intro] - RA Hash: 6e9bbff3c7b66d3ec0411ffbe0e41dfd