Evercade VS Patch Notes

Version 3.1.6arrow

HOTFIX
- Added button to confirm cartridge ownership in the Library as an alternative to inserting cartridge
- Fixed issue for built-in games where controls were erroneously changed after playing Game of the Month first
- Improved Library to keep last used sorting settings when re-entering the Library
- Various miscellaneous fixes to Library feature

Version 3.1.5arrow

REMOVED
- Previous Game of the Month: Bubble Seahorse Adventures by The Old Battleaxe

ADDED
- New Game of the Month: The Curse of Illmoore Bay by Second Dimension
- New Unified UI for Evercade devices
- New Theme - "Neo"
- New Theme - "Radon"
- New Unified UI for Evercade devices

UPDATED
- Updates to game descriptions and artwork
- Updates to localisation in Evercade system
- Updates and enhancements to emulation backend

Version 3.1.4arrow

ADDED
- New Checks for Cart Updates
- Automatic cartridge backup/restore option in case of update errors
- "Force Patch Cartridge" option added to Settings menu for manual cartridge patching
- Turbo Fire BETA support to select arcade games (see list below)
- High Score BETA support for Arcade games (see list below)

UPDATED
Note: Many of these additions have been readded following the 3.1.3 hotfix
- Global optimisations/performance improvements for arcade games
- Various fixes to game artwork

Piko Interactive Collection 3
- Fixed completion-preventing game glitch with Legend of Wukong

Data East Arcade 1
- Fixed game crash for Chain Reaction when loading save state

Home Computer Heroes Collection 1
- Fixed softlock issue using R2 control with Planet X2

Full Void
- Fixed some crash conditions

Goodboy Galaxy/Witch n' Wiz
- Various bug fixes for Goodboy Galaxy
- Improved performance for Goodboy Galaxy
- Improved enemy spawns and added cutscene content for Goodboy Galaxy

Duke Nukem Collection 1
- Fixed incorrect collision detection for helicopter enemy in Duke Nukem 1
- Fixed infinite score glitch related to the "super forcefield" mechanic in Duke Nukem 2
- Fixed Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown occasional save state issues with Evercade VS
- Added Gaussian sound interpolation to Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown
- Improved performance for Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown
- Cropped render space for Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown so pixel perfect fills the screen much better

Duke Nukem Collection 2
- Fixed Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes occasional save state issues with Evercade VS
- Fixed Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes overscan graphical glitches
- Fixed all the HUD, sniper and multiplayer hud graphic glitches for Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
- Fixed HUD placement in game for Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
- Improved performance for Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
- Added Gaussian sound interpolation for Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
- Improved gamma control and brightness for Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes

Games with Turbo fire (BETA) support:
Technos Arcade 1
- Battle Lane Vol. 5

Data East Arcade 1
- Darwin 4078
- BreakThru

Gaelco Arcade 1
- Glass

Jaleco Arcade 1
- Saint Dragon
- P47: The Phantom Fighter

IREM Arcade 1
- In The Hunt
- R-Type
- Battle Chopper

Toaplan Arcade 1
- Alcon
- Flying Shark
- Tiger Heli
- Truxton
- Zero Wing

Toaplan Arcade 1
- Fireshark
- Hellfire
- Twin Cobra
- Twin Hawk (Arcade)

High Score (BETA) compatible cartridges:
- Technos Arcade 1
- Data East Arcade 1
- Gaelco Arcade 1
- Atari Arcade 1
- Jaleco Arcade 1
- Gaelco Arcade 2
- IREM Arcade 1
- Toaplan Arcade 1
- Toaplan Arcade 2
- PIKO Interactive Arcade 1

Version 3.1.3arrow

HOT FIX to remove previous update whilst bugs are investigated

REMOVED
- Previous Game of the Month: Chew Chew Mimic by Lowtek Games and Rigg'd Games

ADDED
- New Game of the Month: Bubble Seahorse Adventures by The Old Battleaxe

UPDATED
- Updated VS tate bezels
- Added some enhancements to emulation backend
- Fixed SRAM saves so that they no longer clear if an in-game reset is used
- Fixed long game names when 2 carts are inserted on Evercade VS
- Various fixes to game artwork

Piko Interactive Collection 3
- Fixed completion-preventing game glitch with Legend of Wukong

Version 3.1.2arrow

REMOVED
- Previous Game of the Month: Chew Chew Mimic by Lowtek Games and Rigg'd Games

ADDED
- New Game of the Month: Bubble Seahorse Adventures by The Old Battleaxe
- Turbo Fire BETA support to select arcade games (see list below)
- High Score BETA support for Arcade games (see list below)

UPDATED
- Updated VS tate bezels
- Added some enhancements to emulation backend
- Global optimisations/performance improvements for arcade games
- Fixed SRAM saves so that they no longer clear if an in-game reset is used
- Fixed long game names when 2 carts are inserted on Evercade VS
- Various fixes to game artwork

Piko Interactive Collection 3
- Fixed completion-preventing game glitch with Legend of Wukong

Data East Arcade 1
- Fixed game crash for Chain Reaction when loading save state

Home Computer Heroes Collection 1
- Fixed softlock issue using R2 control with Planet X2

Full Void
- Fixed some crash conditions

Goodboy Galaxy/Witch n' Wiz
- Various bug fixes for Goodboy Galaxy
- Improved performance for Goodboy Galaxy
- Improved enemy spawns and added cutscene content for Goodboy Galaxy

Duke Nukem Collection 1
- Fixed incorrect collision detection for helicopter enemy in Duke Nukem 1
- Fixed infinite score glitch related to the "super forcefield" mechanic in Duke Nukem 2
- Fixed Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown occasional save state issues with Evercade VS
- Added Gaussian sound interpolation to Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown
- Improved performance for Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown
- Cropped render space for Duke Nukem 3D: Total Meltdown so pixel perfect fills the screen much better

Duke Nukem Collection 2
- Fixed Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes occasional save state issues with Evercade VS
- Fixed Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes overscan graphical glitches
- Fixed all the HUD, sniper and multiplayer hud graphic glitches for Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
- Fixed HUD placement in game for Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
- Improved performance for Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
- Added Gaussian sound interpolation for Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes
- Improved gamma control and brightness for Duke Nukem: Time to Kill and Duke Nukem: Land of the Babes

Games with Turbo fire (BETA) support:
Technos Arcade 1
- Battle Lane Vol. 5

Data East Arcade 1
- Darwin 4078
- BreakThru

Gaelco Arcade 1
- Glass

Jaleco Arcade 1
- Saint Dragon
- P47: The Phantom Fighter

IREM Arcade 1
- In The Hunt
- R-Type
- Battle Chopper

Toaplan Arcade 1
- Alcon
- Flying Shark
- Tiger Heli
- Truxton
- Zero Wing

Toaplan Arcade 1
- Fireshark
- Hellfire
- Twin Cobra
- Twin Hawk (Arcade)

High Score (BETA) compatible cartridges:
- Technos Arcade 1
- Data East Arcade 1
- Gaelco Arcade 1
- Atari Arcade 1
- Jaleco Arcade 1
- Gaelco Arcade 2
- IREM Arcade 1
- Toaplan Arcade 1
- Toaplan Arcade 2
- PIKO Interactive Arcade 1

Version 3.1.1arrow

REMOVED
- Previous Game of the Month: Orebody - Binder's Tale

ADDED
- New Game of the Month: Chew Chew Mimic by Lowtek Games and Rigg'd Games
- Added a new Bonus Game
- Added a new Secret
- VS TATE mode now available via in-game menu (90 or 270 degree mode) (1080p & 720p supported)

UPDATED
- Mapping now out of BETA
- Data East Collection 1
Fixed Inconsistencies with game descriptions/controls for Midnight Resistance

- Mega Cat Studios Collection 1
Fixed Inconsistencies with game descriptions/controls for Log Jammers

- The Oliver Twins Collection
Fixed Game Aspect Ratios, Fixed Patching Inconsistency with Mystery World Dizzy

- Atari Lynx Collection 1
Fixed Game Aspect Ratios, Fixed Patching Inconsistency with Ishido Way of the Stones

- Jaleco Collection 1
Updated titles for Rival Turf, Super E.D.F., Super Goal 2
Fixed Inconsistencies with game descriptions/controls for Rival Turf

- Piko Interactive Collection 2
Fixed Inconsistencies with game descriptions/controls for Football Madness and Top Racer 2

- Indie Heroes Collection 1
Fixed Inconsistencies with game descriptions/controls for Alien Cat 2 and Chain Break

- Codemasters Collection 1
Fixed Inconsistencies with game descriptions/controls for Bignose the Caveman
Fixed audio glitch on Psycho Pinball when saving games (NOTE: fixes will only apply to new save states, not existing ones)

- Morphcat Games Collection 1
Fixed Inconsistencies with game descriptions/controls for Böbl, Micro Mages, Micro Mages: Second Quest and Spacegulls

- THEC64 Collection 1
Fix for Summer Games Visual Glitches, The Monster Movie Game London Level Fixed

- Delphine Software Collection 1
Fixed audio glitch on Flashback when saving games (NOTE: fixes will only apply to new save states, not existing ones)

- ARCADE
Fixed Arcade cartridge title naming for Toaplan Arcade 1, IREM Arcade 1, Jaleco Arcade 1 and Gaelco Arcade 2

Version 3.1.0arrow

REMOVED - Previous Game of the Month: Bone Marrow

ADDED
- New Game of the Month: Orebody - Binder's Tale by John Vanderhoef

Version 3.0.9arrow

REMOVED - Previous Game of the Month: Doodle World Redrawn

ADDED
- New Game of the Month: Bone Marrow by HugePixel and PSCD Games

Version 3.0.7arrow

FIXES
- Team17 Collection 1 - Bug fixed where Amiga games would not save following previous patch
- The Sydney Hunter Collection - Typo fixed on controls screen for Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death
- Piko Arcade 1 - Reset game option now operational
- Fixed an issue where carts with patch updates, bought up an warning message, even if previously patched
- Fixed missing translations and localisations

Version 3.0.6arrow

REMOVED - Previous Game of the Month: Magic and Legend - Time Knights by The Retro Room

ADDED
- New Game of the Month: Doodle World Redrawn
- New Secret Game, unlocked via secret keyboard password, revealed during Evercade Showcase Vol. 2 (riddle answer)
- Extra warning message added for cartridge updates once a cart is inserted and a patch is available

FIXES
- Team17 Collection 1 - Bug fixed where a game would present a "DOS-Error" crash upon submitting a high score to a game leaderboard
- THEC64 Collection 1 - Bug fixed where if a game was played on an original Evercade Handheld, it would crash when attempted to be played on Evercade VS

Version 3.0.5arrow

REMOVED
- Previous Game of the Month: Big2Small by The Retro Room

ADDED
- New Game of the Month: Magic and Legend - Time Knights by The Retro Room

FIXES
- THEC64 Collection 1 - Bug fixed where a saved game would no longer start (this will reset save states for affected games as the game is patched)
- THEC64 Collection 1 - Quality of Life improvements including improved screen ratio
- Team17 Collection 1 - Bug fixed where a saved game would no longer start (this will reset save states for affected games as the game is patched)
- Team17 Collection 1 - Bug fixed where games saved in Evercade VS slot 2 would not work in slot 1 or other Evercade devices
- German localisations improved on the device
- Control listings updated for Alien Brigade (Atari Collection 1) and bonus title Gotris
- Remapping of turbo buttons added for NEStopia Emulator

NOTES
- Custom Buttom Mapping Disabled for Worms Armageddon (Worms Collection 1), and bonus titles Gyroscope, Gribbly's Day Out, Spacey McRacey, and NNNNNN
- Custom Buttom Mapping Disabled for THEC64 and Amiga virtual keyboard
- Upon first boot after update, starting previously affected THEC64 Collection 1 and Team17 Collection 1 games will take longer to load for the first time whilst they are being patched

Version 3.0.4arrow

REMOVED
- Previous Game of the Month: Thunder Paw by PSCD Games

ADDED
- New Game of the Month: Big2Small by The Retro Room

Version 3.0.3arrow

- Removed Donut Dodo from Game of the Month
- Added Thunder Paw by PSCD Games to Game of the Month for May
- Added bonuses for upcoming cartridge and product releases.
- Added Amiga Support for upcoming Cartridge releases
- Fixed reported errors with theme layouts

NEW FEATURE
Per Game Button Mapping (BETA)
- Users can now remap the buttons on their games on a per-game basis.
- This function is still in beta as more feedback and case scenarios are discovered
- To remap buttons, enter the ellipsis [...] menu on the right-hand side of the game selection screen, and select "Edit Controls (BETA)"
- Follow the onscreen instructions to remap your controls.
- If you need to reset your mapping to your game, you can also find this in the ellipsis menu under "Reset controls to default layout"
- You will not be able to remap the Directional controls, nor the Evercade Menu button as these are essential for in-game menu navigation.

KNOWN ISSUES
- Remapping any 8-bit games using NEStopia and/or FCEUMM emulators will disable the turbo mode X & Y buttons
- Custom mapping will save to the console and not the cartridge during the BETA stage to limit any issues
- Custom mapping every game is not possible as the game may not be easily remapped due to emulated controls (certain home computers like C64 or Intellivision for example.) - Please feedback on any issues you encounter or create using the Evercade Bug Tracker: https://forms.clickup.com/20454101/f/kg6pn-3408/W8Q6EQW5FAYBWRR0XQ

Version 3.0.2arrow

Added hotfix for reported issues with Donut Dodo

Version 3.0.1arrow

Added Game of the Month selection to VS Menu
Added Donut Dodo by Pixel Games for Game of the Month April

Version 3.0.0arrow

- Added new Ellipsis menu to game details
- Added new "VS menu" (Similar to the EXP menu, replacing the GOTM button)
- Added new hidden game unlock screen
- Added coin limiter
- Added game stats tracking
- Added DRC (Dynamic Rate Control)
- Added PAL 50Hz HDMI switch
- Added flashing lights warning
- Added improved descriptions, fix typos, update control diagrams for:
- Codemasters Collection 1
- Indie Heroes Collection 1
- Worms Collection 1
- Gremlin Collection 1
- Intellivision Collection 1
- Mega Cat Studios Collection 2
- Renovation Collection 1

- Fixes and improvements to cart patching
- Fixed Ronius patch for Mega Cat Studios Collection 2 variants
- Update Blast Backend
- Improved performance and shader accuracy (scanlines etc)
- Better game rendering (more crisp image in original display)
- Overhauled Atari Collection 1 + 2 emulation (NOTE: will take 10 seconds on first boot, old saves incompatible with this update)
- Fixed missing buttons
- Fixed missing difficulty switches
- Fixed gameplay issues
- Improved performance
- Increased emulation accuracy
- Fixed graphical glitches
- Improved control diagrams and layout
- Plus more misc fixes and enhancements

- Fixed reset for some arcade games
- Fixed THEC64 save cross-compatibility
- Fixed menu graphical errors
- Improved Polish localisation (Many thanks to Arek)
- Improved Spanish localisation (Many thanks to Joshua + Andres)
- Overall improvements to localisations
- Improved Save state compression (Faster saving, faster state loading)
- Improved Nestopia emulation (Accuracy, performance, RF filter, ratios)
- Removed Game of the Month December - Gelatinous - Humanity Lost (The Retro Room)

Version 2.2.0arrow

-Added Game of the Month December - Gelatinous - Humanity Lost (The Retro Room)
-Removed Game of the Month November- Yeah Yeah Beebiss II (Rigg'd Games)

Version 2.1.9arrow

-Added Game of the Month November - Yeah Yeah Beebiss II (Rigg'd Games)
-Removed Game of the Month October - Lunar Journey (Greenboy Games)

Version 2.1.8arrow

-Added Game of the Month October - Lunar Journey (Greenboy Games)
-Removed Game of the Month September - Eyra, The Crow Maiden (Second Dimension)

Version 2.1.7arrow

-Added Game of the Month September - Eyra, The Crow Maiden (Second Dimension)
-Removed Game of the Month August - Anguna - Scourge of the Goblin King (Bite the Chili Productions)

Version 2.1.5arrow

-Added Game of the Month August - Anguna - Scourge of the Goblin King (Bite the Chili Productions)
-Removed Game of the Month July - Cowlitz Gamer's Adventure Trilogy (Łukasz Kur & M-Tee)

Version 2.1.4arrow

- Fixed an issue where previously unpatched copies of Mega Cat Studios Collection 2 would not boot certain titles after implementing 2.1.3 (please note that you will have a prompt box before updating a game that will advise you on save state wiping before proceeding for that title).
- Includes file fix for Intellivision Collection 2 to counter potential faulty cartridge issues (please contact support@evercade.co.uk if you are experiencing any issues)

Version 2.1.3arrow

-Added full version of Roniu’s Tale for Mega Cat Studios Collection 2 cartridge. (This game will take longer to load upon first boot due to it being updated)
-Improved Evercade VS patching system.
-Fixed an issue where SRAM saves would wipe upon using in-game menu Reset function.
-Improved Evercade VS FW Update detection.
-Added Game of the Month July - Cowlitz Gamer's Adventure Trilogy (Łukasz Kur & M-Tee)
-Removed Game of the Month June - Reknum Souls Adventure (Nape Games)

Version 2.1.2arrow

-Added Game of the Month June - Reknum Souls Adventure (Nape Games)
-Removed Game of the Month May - Nessy the Robot (Daniel T Gaming)

Version 2.1.1arrow

- Fixed an issue with misplacing saves for 32-bit and Lynx titles. (Missing or misplaced 32-bit and Lynx saves (when played in cartridge slot 2) on the VS since 2.1.0 are now automatically moved over to the cart.)
- Fixed an issue with game input drops when restarting Beast Wrestler and Exile from in-game menu on Renovation Collection 1.
- Fixed an issue where save/loads would not function on Gotris and Speedball following in-game menu restart.
- Fixed an issue where Raid on Tri-City would launch twice when selected.
-Added Game of the Month May- Nessy the Robot (Daniel T Gaming)
-Removed Game of the Month April - Tapeworm Disco Puzzle (Lowtek Games)

Version 2.1.0arrow

- Added Game of the Month feature
- Added Game of the Month April - Tapeworm Disco Puzzle (Lowtek Games)
- Added Competition Mode
- Added Nearest Neighbor Filter added for Original Ratio display size.
- Added Cartridge security update
- Added Update notification on Settings Icon
- Fixed Issue with controller input on Exile and Beast Wrestler (Renovation Collection 1)
- Fixed In-game save states using SRAM on games (various)
- Fixed some language and localisation errors
- Fixed Performance boosts and improvements on in-game loading and save state times.
Known Issues
- 32-bit games have increased load time due to security update
- Limited number of cartridges with older manufacturing inconsistencies will no longer work with 2.1.0 security update (email support@evercade.co.uk to replace).
- Controller combination on a secret game can cause controller support to drop on other controller ports.
- Bonus Atari Lynx game will restart after quitting for one time only.

Version 2.0.2arrow

- Fixed various typos in descriptions, controller mapping, themes, and player numbers.
- Improved consistency of wording on the mapping screen
- Improved in-game menu sub window scrolling and clipping
- Menu navigation menus now loop vertically (Up + Down)
- Holding directions now scroll in the main menu and in-game menu
- Reduced line spacing height on in-game control mappings for 720p/1080p displays
- Added restart game button to the in-game menu
- Pressing left on a subwindow whilst in the in-game menu will now snap back to the main in-game menu
- Fixed Indie Heroes 1 GB/GBC/GBA saves not displaying on FW v2.X.X VS
- Added notification system to alert/warn users of potential save state incompatibility on game updates before an update is applied.
- Added Nearest Neighbour filtering when using Pixel Perfect mode
- Improved/expanded compatibility with third-party controllers
- Improved analog control mapping for Evercade D-Pad
- D-pad cursor alignment adjusted on game details
- Added more characters to the wifi input
- Fixed overlapping text in-game for Dark Chambers (2600)
- Fixed frame rate issues with certain games running with certain shaders
- Fixed issue where custom control mapping wouldn’t apply until restart
- Added Pressing MENU on main menu will move focus to main nav bar
- Increased scrolling speed in main menu
- Fixed mixed translations for main menu game options
- Updated Legal & Credits
- Added missing bonus game mapping information
- Fixed a bug with a certain secret…
- Fixed in-game prompt clipping for German language users
- Improved positioning for in-game prompts
- Updated in-game scanline preview for main menu shader option
- Patched Quest Arrest (Indie Heroes Collection 1)
- Patched Mania Challenge (Technos Arcade 1)
- Patched Yazzie (Mega Cat Studios Collection 2)
- Patched Devwill Too (Mega Cat Studios Collection 2)
- Patched Thunder Hoop (Gaelco Arcade 1)

Version 2.0.1arrow

– Fixed savestate compatibility with old 1.3.X and below handheld firmware and on select titles.
– Fixed cart information text errors
– Added control mapping information for Gate of Doom (Data East Arcade 1)
– Improved scanline preview in the main menu
– Improved some menu art assets
– Added Unsupported Cartridge Dialogue for unsupported cartridges
– Improved backend performance
– Fixed launching for development cartridges (Development Program only)