Everything Dies PPC/Venus Art                                 Rush Hours '98
                                                                     
This  is  the  first  demo  PPC  ever  released  and  I think that it's a good
demonstration  of the real PPC power.  I don't want to offending no one, but I
must say that Virtua Art 3D's routines by Noe and BJSebo aren't really fast if
compared with other non-Venus Art's productions.  I presume that the reason is
because these aren't written in assembly, but in C with the whole demo running
in full multitasking.                                                       
                                                                     
Of  course,  this  disadvantage  on  680x0  that  constrict to use a very fast
processor  (possibly faster than 68060!!!) to obtain the right speed, become a
great  advantage on PowerPC processors!  C sources are easily portable without
too  many  changes  and,  said  the  truth, it's a BIG pleasure to run on your
PowerPC  board something showing its real power, especially if comparable with
680x0!                                                                   
Talking  of  the  demo:   It's  an  average production with the common lack in
design of too many demos, that is to use music changes as link between effects
completely different for concept and theme.                            
                                                                     
After  the classic Venus Art title with the Venus marble bust, some 3D letters
flyies  on  screen  composing the title of the demo, then a big ball with bump
mapped  texture and some horns fluctuates on the screen.  The following object
is  a  star env-mapped covered with some 3D layers in transparency that breaks
off   to  reveal  some  metallic  reflex  on  surfaces  of  star.   Then  four
env-textured gears flyies on screen while rotating on thereself.       
                                                                     
The  next  effect  is  very  impressive: A  helicopter full of lights and lens
flares reflexes is flying on air among some skyscrapers very ugly textured, to
end its fly under a bridge on a river near this palaces.                 
                                                                     
After  a  good  picture by Madd there's a little Quake-inspired scene:  A girl
with  a  big gun is running on a bridge and stand before three crucified human
shapes  and  a  big horned devil.  Another picture (this by Neuromancer) and a
wonderful  scene  appears:  A kind of acquarium with tropical fishes with very
good textures.                                                        
                                                                     
Then  another picture and another scene:  A bee is flying among light reflexes
to  lay  down  on  cheese(?) object on a table.  The camera rotate and, on the
same table, a spider is walking to the cheese.                         
                                                                     
Last  effect:   A  strange  3D object breaks a transparent layer to reveal its
dance on the screen while some words appears to conclude this demo.      
                                                                     
  
Graphics  are not of same level:  Some objects by Zack, Calf and At0m are very
original and with fantastic textures (like fishes), some other are common (the
star) or recycled (the spider is the same of Quagmire!).  Pictures instead are
ok.   The  music  piece by Wierza is a good module in demo style with a techno
touch.                                                                     
                                                                     
Worthy  to  mention is that this demo run also with Cybergraphics and uses AHI
for  music.   Only  a  regret:  This demo crash if running on a interlaced AGA
screen!  That would be an incredible demonstration of power for a PPC board!
  
                                                                   
Coding      : Good      - fast with PowerPC, how could be if optimized?
2D Graphics : Very good - some very accurate texture
3D Graphics : Good      - some common or not original objects
Music       : Good      - a good demo tune
Design      : Not good  - music link is not enough!
                                                                     
Overall vote: Good      - If you have a PPC board you must have it!