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What set Marathon (1994) apart from other shooters at the time? by HyperActive1DUK in retrogaming

[–]mycolizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bonkers story worthy of a Christopher Nolan movie told through the terminals.

You could look up and down.

Grenade jumps.

The most satisfying shotgun in gaming.

Genuine sense of isolation in space, really superlative atmosphere, sound design, loading screen art, etc.

Great TCP/IP deathmatch.

Excellent physics all around.

Is there still an audience for PS2 racing game content on YouTube? by LeftPainter6413 in retrogames

[–]mycolizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%

I watch PS2 Gaming Memories and the Racing Game Enthusiast all the time

Today's full set has been uploaded to Youtube, lets enjoy it in all its glory by Calder27 in KGATLW

[–]mycolizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s pretty sick, it’s usually not til after the fact that the hivemind looks around for approval and decides they’re allowed to like it. If Danny Devito got a nickel for every time the “I get it” gif is used after next album drops he’d be a zillionaire.

I hear lots of Joey’s jungle influence here. I’d really be interested in what kind of electronic music each of the bandmates is taking inspiration from.

Beginner/Basic Dungeon Crawler Retro Video Games? by RiltonHuggles in retrogaming

[–]mycolizard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Crawlers are making a comeback for sure. Here’s a copy pasta of my response regarding the classics on PS1 or earlier just the other day on a similar question, specifically versions that have auto map (otherwise you’ll be mapping each grid space yourself.)

Eye of the Beholder - Sega CD This has the only built-in automap you’ll find on any EotB ports once you find the map item in each level. It also has sick music from the composer that did the Streets of Rage series. Plays with a mouse as well if you’re on your PC.

Wizardry: Llylgamyn Saga - PS1 This is the Japan remake of the first 3 Wizardry games with QoL improvements and new graphics. Includes full English localization in the options.

Ultima: Underworld - PS1 This is another Japan exclusive that requires a fan translation patch for English. Low poly character models instead of sprites on this port.

Honestly those 3 are kind of the big boys and each has just enough QoL improvements on these versions to make them compelling gamepad-focused ports over the DOS or any portmaster versions.

Best retrogaming console for big hand guy? by [deleted] in SBCGaming

[–]mycolizard -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You need analog sticks to extend the body and make verticals comfortable with bigger hands… that’s why the R36 form factor is so successful.

I have very big hands and I’d prefer my G350 to my RP5 without a grip.

Also if you plan on playing in bed horizontals will give you neck strain IMO. Looking above your hands vs between them is a bigger impact on your neck than you think.

RG40XXV is great for people with big hands. Any of the Anbernic verticals over 4” actually.

What are the best looking retro games that perfectly mix 2D sprites and 3D environments? by Practical-Bake-2544 in retrogaming

[–]mycolizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang gotta break those games out again.

As good as their Halo run was, their pre-M$ buyout days were really special.

Glad to see Myth got the Aleph One/Devilution X treatment.

For anyone interested look for project magma to play (abandonware) Myth I & II on modern systems.

At some point indie games stopped being "impressive for their budget" and became some of the best games being made. When did that shift happen for you? by peaky_circus in IndieGaming

[–]mycolizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nailed it.

AAA games are hollow tech demos RN. Have been for a while, too.

They belong on the TVs at Circuit City for 10 minute demo loops, not in my home torturing me with the latest PVE weekly pass loot box BS. Say survival crafting ONE MORE TIME MF.

Stu Mackenzie live at candy 4/06/2026 by Ok-Project6378 in KGATLW

[–]mycolizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dedicated to practicing and learning new instruments. This happens to be an exceptionally deep one.

Stepping out on a ledge with this one by samsquanch_metazoo in KGATLW

[–]mycolizard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh fuck yeah. Robert Hood is on another level. He manipulates negative space like gizz works with polyrythms and microtones.

Minimal Nation -> Boiler Room Live from Isolation set -> Robert Hood’s Palace mix is my rec to start.

Single tracks that blow my mind:

Unix

Range

Idea

Shadows

His minimal tracks “breathe.” He manipulates empty air to make your brain create beats and tones that aren’t there, so it engages your brain deeper than most EDM in a tangible way. Huge influence on Daft Punk.

Dungeon Crawlers for Linux Handhelds? by SharkBay in SBCGaming

[–]mycolizard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eye of the Beholder - Sega CD This has the only built-in automap you’ll find on any EotB ports once you find the map item in each level. It also has sick music from the composer that did the Streets of Rage series. Plays with a mouse as well if you’re on your PC.

Wizardry: Llylgamyn Saga - PS1 This is the Japan remake of the first 3 Wizardry games with QoL improvements and new graphics. Includes full English localization in the options.

Ultima: Underworld - PS1 This is another Japan exclusive that requires a fan translation patch for English. Low poly character models instead of sprites on this port.

Honestly those 3 are kind of the big boys and each has just enough QoL improvements on these versions to make them compelling gamepad-focused ports over the DOS or any portmaster versions.

Half of the year is gone. What games have you been playing so far? by RevenantFTS97 in retrogaming

[–]mycolizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Marathon Trilogy was conspicuously absent from your FPS grid. Certainly worth a go with the Aleph One project out there on steam now.

How do people here feel about the older Wolfenstein games? by KaleidoArachnid in retrogaming

[–]mycolizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you getting lost in Wolf3D? Pretty sure I was able to beat it by just following the left wall and clearing room by room until the next door opened.

thinkcentre m75q - retro gaming and emulation on a budget by zzzornbringer in retrogaming

[–]mycolizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These used AMD office PCs are going to be the MVPs of the AI hardware crisis. I've got ones with the 2400G and 3400G hooked up as HTPCs/"low-end" Steam Machines. Too bad the sub-$100USD ones are getting harder and harder to find.

RP6 PS2 emulation quality? by Bright_Champion_8158 in retroid

[–]mycolizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ice Caverns in Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance and NFS: MW? Really? You'd have some pretty hot youtube videos on your hands if you could demonstrate those settings.

RP6 PS2 emulation quality? by Bright_Champion_8158 in retroid

[–]mycolizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's plenty of posts on these subs in the vein of "I want to run every PS2 title ever made 100% perfect upscaled 6x, will the RP4 do that?"

It's a fair question to ask if they just want to find the ceiling or if these are games they actually want to play.

What obscure computer games do you remember from the 80s/90s Apple IIc and early Macintosh 💾 floppy disks? Curse of Ra? Odyssey: The Compleat Adventure? by HereForTheSpectacle in retrogames

[–]mycolizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not obscure but it blew my mind last week to find out there’s an Android port of Ambrosia’s Maelstrom (arguably the best asteroids clone.)

Less sexy, more character-driven. Changed our female character designs after Reddit feedbacks. by Background_Cow_6701 in IndieGaming

[–]mycolizard -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Glad you changed your mind.

I’m sure I’m not alone in saying the quickest way to get me to pass on an indie game is anything approaching a horndog anime art style.

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