Simple, fast-paced games with colorful graphics and catchy audio, that require few or no explanations, can be played in short bursts, and usually require a lot of skill. Similar in style and spirit with the arcade game cabinets of the 80s and 90s.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic 8-bit home computer of the 1980s, often characterized by pixelated graphics, chiptune soundtracks, and unique gameplay mechanics. Including projects that may either run directly on C64 hardware, or attempt replicate or reimagine the retro aesthetic.
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c64, commodore64
Ludum Dare is a 48 and 72 hour game making competition globally hosted over the internet; Ludum Dare 29 ran from April 25th to April 28th, 2014, with the theme "Beneath the Surface".
Shoot 'Em Up or shmup games are a subset of shooter games where the player continually moves forward while waves of enemies enter the screen. Both shooting and dodging are critical to advancing. See also Bullet Hell.
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shmup
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