the16bitgamer

joined 3 years ago

I know of a game called echo, but it was a PSP Mini title not this

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Why isn’t that just default?

Late game spoiler:

spoilerBecause there is a base upgrade with this functionality.

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 2 points 19 hours ago (3 children)

I think that comes down to the lack of a linear progression system. I felt the same for the first part of the game, but once I got a few upgrades and power ups added to my arsenal the game started smoothing out.

I just wished the game explained these mechanics better.

Out of curiosity are you sure you can’t access them on YouTube? I found many of my Google Movie purchases there even though I was never warned or told.

With that said still scummy and 100% not buying from Google again.

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 3 points 1 day ago (5 children)

I love Mina the Hollower but I’d would consider it more of a platformer than a Zelda game. The map and levels are more structured to be about some combat and platforming and honestly remind me of the NES Castlevanias.

But it does remind me of Oracle of Season, and outside of 1-2 “puzzles” which require moon logic it’s a solid game and worth playing.

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (9 children)

Looks at list… oh neat I’m already doing this. Thanks indi games and GOG/steam sale

Wait you can buy games from Epic? I thought it was all give-a-ways

Most consoles made since 2005 can wake from sleep on by turning on a controller.

But PCs cannot since it wasn’t a feature added to them.

However a PC can play older games, not just going back 20 years, but with emulation can play games as far back as games from the 70s.

A PS4/5 can’t do that since unless the developer needs to add support for it, or made a rerelease with their older games. So your PS4 isn’t play Super Mario Sunshine or even Brothers. Let alone the thousands of games which are classified as abandonware.

Which is what makes the steam deck alluring even at its inflated price point.

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 1 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Your PS4 can’t play PS3 games, the Steam Machine can, nor can it play N64 and GameCube titles.

Homebrew can eventually fix the later, but the ps4 doesn’t have enough power for the former.

 

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[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 20 points 5 days ago (4 children)

Would I like it to be cheaper. Of course. Are gaming consoles cheaper of course.

But I cant name 1 system or PC, which can waken when a Bluetooth Controller connects to it, and can play every game I own from the last 15 years, and every console game from the last 25 years.

Even Nintendo nickels and dimes you for this privilege, and with a one time purchase I can just remove my consoles and just use a Steam Machine, sign me up.

Not even PlayStation 5 can do what the steam machine does out of the box.

Oooo, I hope this happens.

Kingston supports a lot of small communities around it’s geography

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Do I know sudo can be passwordless? Yes

But that sounds like a recipe for disaster.

 

The tool I used for it is called the Retrode2, a cartridge dumper which doubles as a 2 SNES and 2 Genesis controller hub.

With a bit of patience you can even run SNES carts on a Steam Deck https://mastodon.social/@16bitvirtual/116479936082268893

Is it cheap? Nope

Is it sensible? Absolutely not,

Was it fun? 100%

 

The only tell is a slight bump on the seam line of the back. It’s 0.1mm layer heights and 0.6mm thick.

Printed in TPU, I was looking for a solution like this for a future project and wanted to share it with someone.

 

Now we aren't talking magical improvements. But before the game ran at about 75% (20-25fps), now its more 95-100% (28-30fps). Turn off the frame charts and you wouldn't even notice.

 

So I wanted a bag which glows. This lead me down a weird rabbit hole that ended up with 3D printing TPU on top of cloth with a hole cut out of it.

The process was fun and it came close to the original design. Though I would made a lot of changes if I was to make this again.

I also made a TPU foam insert for the strap. Worked well.

Edit: more photos of the bag

 

This is PETG, one was left out in about 40% humidity the other was dried to about 20%

 

Ran across this in a discussion about Nintendo's Virtual Game Cards and Key Cards.

For myself it's

Physical > Perpetual Digital (GOG) > Key Cards (Switch 2) > DRM Digital (Steam/PS3/Xbox 360) > Account DRM Digital (PS4/Switch/Xbox One) > System Locked Digital (3DS/Wii U) > GamePass > Streaming Games (Amazon Luna/Stadia)

For some context.

While Key Cards are digital they are not tied to hardware which means so long as the servers are still running the game can be downloaded and played... presuming no additional authentication is required.

DRM Digital is bellow that since services like Epic Games, and Steam still require re-authentication from time to time. Though Steam is getting better thanks to the Steam Deck.

GamePass is low because it is the same as Game Rental. You don't own the game. Good to try never to own.

On that note, physical games with download codes inside don't even get a place on my list. Got tricked into buying Patapon 2 this way and I always read the games fine print ever since.

 

Went to Wonderland yesterday and got this fantastic sunset shot of Leviathan. Wanted to share.

 

With all secret shells, hearts containers and 0 deaths. Was a fun experience but a challenge I will not do again.

Was intending on playing links awakening again. But I happened to do so since I just got a switch lite and was trying out some games on it. Then I got sucked back in.

Such a classic game

 

There is still 10 days left. Even though the stretch goals were met, you can still sign.

If you haven't already and you live in the EU (they will check), you can sign here: https://www.stopkillinggames.com/

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