Type-in MSX games for Xmas!! In the 80's, it was common for code for games created by individuals to be published in computer magazines. The person who purchased the magazine would enter the code as published and the game would launch. In those days without the Internet, that was the norm, and conversely, it seems irrational today. But daring to do it now is surprisingly fun. The joy of entering the code over time and having the game start is addictive once experienced. The difficulty of entering the code varies depending on the length of the program and other factors, similar to a wizard opening a spellbook and casting a spell. If nothing happens, the wizard is not yet at a high enough level to cast a high-level spell. Even such things are similar and exciting to work on. On this page, I would like to introduce a few Christmas-themed games.

Heart Catcher

For Disk users:

The 1st file:

To load the game from your disk correctly, modify the code as below.

If you modify the code as described above, each checksum will be follows (using version 3.1 coded by the "MSX•FAN" team).

Sorry if there are any typos, however, I have tested my data, and had no problems.

The 2nd file named "XmasM.BIN":

Joystick support:

Simply modify following lines.

Now you don't have to press Y key before it loads the 2nd file.

For CD32+FDD users & SNES+AD adapter users:

Unfortunately, neither "AmiMSX", "fMSX"(Amiga port), nor "MSXAdvance" can emulate "On Sprite Gosub" command.
When you use those emulators, nothing happens even though Santa collides with the enemy / hearts.
The only way to solve the root problem is to delete that "On Sprite Gosub" and define collision detection by specifying coordinates instead.
Modify the lines as follows.

Have happy holidays!

Wu-kun's Santa-san Chase!

Author:	Sugitani Seichi
Release:	"MSX Magazine" Dec. 1988 Issue
Program length:	8 screens
Japanese title name:	"ウー君のサンタさんチェイス!"

Arrow keys: Move Santa.,   Space (in front of each door): Throw a gift.

The game:

Control Santa and deliver presents to 10 houses.
You can only throw gifts when the lights in the houses are off.
The game is over if either of the two enemies spots you three times or if morning comes.

Type SCREEN0:WIDTH66 before entering code. Use CHR$(45) instead of CHR$(176) in the REM statements.
Each checksum is as follows (using version 3.1 coded by the "MSX•FAN" team).

Sorry if there are any typos, however, I have tested my data, and had no problems.

Joystick support:

Santa Story

The game:

For CD32+FDD users:

Unfortunately, neither "AmiMSX" nor "fMSX"(Amiga port) can emulate "Set Scroll" command.
When you use those emulators, nothing happens even though you press D-pad left / right.
In other words, there is no way to play this game on any retro consoles.
Such titles are not covered on this website, but the details have been posted here anyway.

Note:
Particular attention should be paid when typing lines below.

Each checksum is as follows (using version 3.1 coded by the "MSX•FAN" team).

Sorry if there are any typos, however, I have tested my data using blueMSX, including the ending, and had no problems.