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SELECTED 16-bit soul 💾 gamedev / storytelling / music / :wq 👨🏻‍💻 wearing different hats at Bit Golem #indiedev #gamedev

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · Oct 23

Hi! I'm 50% of Bit Golem (design, writing, promo, spaghetti code).

Some games I am/was involved in: Pool of Madness, Dagon, Darkwood, Butcher.

Interests include art, #indiegames, sci-fi, music and beating insomnia.

Nice to meet you!
#indiedev #gamedev #horror

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 3d

Is it convenient to play UU using it?

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks. I wanted to experience it vanilla the first time, and getting used to the controls wasn't a big issue. I know people recommend the UU Portable, but maybe that's for the second playthrough!

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spoonshiro @spoonshiro.com · Sep 27

One of the greatest and most influential games of all time.

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Sean Barrett @nothings.bsky.social · May 19

For immersive sim fans who are understandably never going to play Ultima Underworld due to its janky tech but are still interested in the genre's origin, this a pretty good long review/retrospective that give you a lot of perspective on it without having to play it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kegy...

Ultima Underworld Retrospective | Forging a New Era

YouTube video by Majuular

www.youtube.com

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 4d

I didn't get to experience it upon release. I started playing a couple of days ago for the first time via GOG (I also own the original box, as I love it) and I'm blown away by how good it is. Having so much fun noting things down and exploring, without the game telling me what to do every 5 seconds.

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 14d

Chris Sawyer, is that you? This will be a priority play, despite my huge backlog. Beautiful stuff.

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 14d

This is accurate. Doesn't help I'm in my retro phase and keep replaying things.

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 18d

This screenshot tells me I need to replay it.

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 18d

So, did you try OpenRCT2? It's dangerously good.

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 20d

I never played Pop1 or Pop2, but absolutely love Pop3 to this day.

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 21d

God, that OW wine commercial footage never fails to make me chuckle.

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 21d

Great update! Time to die even faster. *launches Q*

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 23d

One of my favourite games of all time. I own a big box copy and replay it every few years. The immersion is amazing and I wish it were more successful - could've been so much more influential. Such a brave endeavour (real-time etc.) and a true labour of love by @jmechner.bsky.social & the team.

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 23d

I remember I had no idea what the goal was, but that probably even enhanced the experience. This and The Great Escape were the most atmospheric C64 games to me.

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 24d

Great vibe!

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 24d

There are fan mods/engines that let you play enhanced Theme Hospital (like someone already mentioned), Syndicate Wars, Dungeon Keeper and Populous: The Beginning. Wish there was one for Theme Park too!

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · Oct 1

Just got this - time to oversalt some fries. I'm clearly in my Bullfrog nostalgia phase.

#retrogaming #gaming #dosgaming

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 25d

Just read it, good stuff. The website logo is on point too.

I had no idea what the objective was in that game. That probably made it even more immersive. Another game that gave me a very similar feeling, although in a completely different setting, was The Great Escape.

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 25d

God, Skool Daze was such an immersive game for me as a kid. Hard to believe now. I think retro games really developed our imagination. If I were a parent I'd try to get my kids interested in vintage games first, before their friends showed them the latest titles with path tracing.

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 26d

Just grabbed this gem off ebay <3

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 26d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8LI...

STOP IT! Arnold Schwarzenegger in Kindergarden Cop

YouTube video by Enrique González Rodríguez (Kike)

www.youtube.com

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 26d

Just commenting under a random post to say I love your nickname.

"Nature teaches beasts to know their friends."

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 26d

One of my best gaming memories as I used to play it with my mom on C64 as a kid. One of the very few things we bonded over. When someone mentions BB, the music immediately starts playing in my head.

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 26d

browsing bluesky at any hour

voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 26d

I forgot how great this game is.

Currently replaying it via the Multiverse Launcher.

Loving the sphere concept and the terraforming, plus the atmosphere is special and and the shaman is so well done (gotta love the follower bowing animations). One of my Bullfrog favourites.

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voidpointer @voidpointer0.bsky.social · 26d

Same. I'll rewatch the first one and listen to the NiN OST separately.

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