Dima Link Pixel Art theme

DimaLink141 days ago

Fortress in the Swamp

Today's pixel art is based on the PC video game Pools of Darkness (MS Dos). It's a role-playing game about adventure, knights, catacombs, magic, and wizards. Necromancers and elves dwell here. A whole ocean of gaming experience awaits you. And treasures. New amulets, a new sword, and a bow. Everything is on this disk!

And this is my drawing based on Pools of Darkness (MS Dos). There's water everywhere. Puddles. Streams. The fortress was already very close. It looks like this is a very swampy area. The elves didn't tell you about this. They simply asked you to quickly go and bring them the stolen artifact. Without it, they won't be able to hold back the onslaught of necromancers and skeletons.

Which in just a few days will turn day into night. So this is a time quest. There's a labyrinth here. And you still need to find the artifact.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink140 days ago

Солнечный диск

Пиксель арт на сегодня по мотивам видеоигры Темное Солнце для компьютерной системы Пк Мс Дос. Это таинственное приключение в древнем мире. Ролевая игра. Я не играл. И мнее сложно сказать про что там. Но выглядит как древний мир и фэнтези или мутанты что-то.

А это мой рисунок по мотивам Темное Солнце (Мс Дос). Это как мой любимый жанр экшен Рпг. Действие. Ролевая игра. Бегаешь по постные или пустошам. И мочишь много монстров. Разные фэнтези существ. Или мутантов.

Солнце выжигает в пустыне таинственные круги. Солнце так сильно жарит что почти что огонь. Это мир песков. И забытых земель. Пальмы растут время от времени. И бывают оазисы. Красивое зрелище. И самого разного цвета пески.

Тут невероятно жарко. И день очень долгий. Воды мало. И ты в магических одеждах. Или в техно костюме. С улучшениями. Тут все исследуешь. Зависит от сеттинга игры. Установок игрового мира. Просто тупо бегалка по пескам. Как вторая диабло. Только картинка! Техника или фэнтези.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink134 days ago

Bleeding – Green Rocks on Mars

Today's pixel art is based on the Ultimate Doom video game for the IBM PC MS DOS system. The famous 3D shooter. About hell and monsters in hell. Like a dark action movie. 3D synthesis on a 486Dx2 machine. Sometimes it's dynamic, sometimes it's scary. There are abandoned bases and hellish landscapes. Lots of graphics.

And this is my drawing based on Ultimate Doom (MS DOS). Mars turned out to be dangerous. And there were many monsters there. Ghosts. Demons. All emerged from sealed portals. The Martian explorers didn't even know what this planet held in its sands. The portals opened like old wounds. And the bleeding began. Monsters. Monsters everywhere!

These rocks shouldn't have been touched. Especially not exposed to radiation. But it's too late now. You go there, to the plains. To repel the monsters. Reflect the fires of hell. As much as you can. Flying away from here is unrealistic.

The plot is kind of low-budget. Category B from a VHS tape. And I've already tried to learn the engine this year. And I haven't managed it yet. I took the lessons. But I didn't have the energy for practical work on the engine. And I realized something else, for a simple 3D shooter. Even for a simple one. You have to draw a lot! I don't have that kind of energy yet! So I continue my training!

And one day that day will come. VHS, category B. Action thriller. Mysticism. Magic. Both the engine and my drawings. They will do the job!

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink133 days ago

Light from the Deep

Today's pixel art is based on the video game X-Com Terror from the Deep for PC MS-DOS. A tactical game. About aliens. This time from the depths of the ocean. And everything changes completely. Diving suits. The underwater seabed. A new visual style. And everything is so unusual! What's it like for the fish down there!

And this is my drawing based on X-Com Terror From the Deep (MS-DOS). The underwater world is full of unusual things. Other species live there. It's another planet. Only seemingly similar to Earth. Someone is building sarcophagi underwater. And putting so-called sleepers in there. They look like octopuses or squids.

They put them to sleep, so they sleep. But why? Now it's clear! These are beings of immense intellectual power. Telepaths. And travelers between the stars. And they've already decided you're a danger to them. Your underwater expedition to this planet is in jeopardy. Contact with base has been lost. The sarcophagus is open. The sleeper has awakened.

Meanwhile, the bottom hasn't yet been explored. Something very white is glowing there. The white light is coming from the bottom. As if there's a second sun there. And that, too, is unclear. This planet is much stranger. The local underwater species won't interfere in your conflict with the ancients. And they don't want to talk about the light from the depths either.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink127 days ago

Dark Elf - Archer and Wizard

Pixel art for today based on the video game Bard's Tale for PC (MS DOS). It's a role-playing game released in the mid-80s. There's a version with 4-color СGA graphics. It's an adventure no worse than Dungeons & Dragons. Or maybe it's even the best. I haven't played it. I don't know for sure. But there's definitely adventure, leveling up, and exciting gameplay for the time. It's probably something like the Krinn Saga.

And this is my drawing based on Bard's Tale (MS DOS). The town is quiet and peaceful. Pedestrians stroll the stone streets. And they have no idea that among them walks the legendary dark elf. An archer and a wizard. Ra-mazh. And even fewer know about the catacombs that lie literally in the neighboring forest. From the old lich king. Who lived here hundreds of years ago. A passage to the depths was found in the ruins of an old tower.

This discovery so stunned the dark elf that he literally forgot to finish his magic elixir at the tavern. He rushed to check it out himself. And it turned out to be true. Most likely, the necromancer lich himself still rests somewhere in these underground labyrinths. This should be investigated first.

But before that, he needs to think things through. And buy healing potions from the healer. Get a new weapon from the blacksmith. A dagger. Then have the sorcerer cast spells on it. You're unlikely to find anything better in these parts than the Dark Bow of skies. Plus, +1 to attack. And the spells are also quite good for fighting the undead. The dark elf specializes in exterminating the undead.

He wears a robe so no one will recognize him. And you are that dark elf. And this is his adventure. In 4-color СGA graphics. Like MS DoS! It's just a picture! And the text is like a fantasy story.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink126 days ago (1 edit) (+1)

Shadows of the Labyrinth

Today's pixel art is based on the video game Champions of Krynn for PC (MS DOS). A golden age role-playing game. Somewhere around the 80s and early 90s. The golden age of this type of dungeon-and-dragons role-playing game. Tombs, monsters, labyrinths. Magic and battles. All this awaits you in Champions of Krynn! In the 80s style.

And this is my drawing based on Champions of Krynn (MS DOS). The enormous gates slowly open. The hall is dark. A torch sways in the wind. Dust surrounds. And cobwebs. Sand falls. The slow sound of footsteps is heard. It must be the legendary Warklyn. You've entered the wrong passage. Wandering through these tangled labyrinths. This enchanted labyrinth is difficult to navigate. And you've awakened a warrior from a bygone era, sleeping in a magical slumber. An era of legends.

Who would have known it was all true? These legends. How did you manage to miss the right turn in this labyrinth? Could the map be wrong? The gnome from the green hills claimed it was the most accurate map. Without a map, you can't navigate this labyrinth. It magically changes. And the map changes with it.

What will you choose? Fight? Talk? Run away?

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink120 days ago

Wonderful winter days for the fox

It's the most wintry evening. It's almost evening. And the sun is painting a beautiful sunset. Everything is so sunny. The light reflects off the snow. It's like fireworks. Joyful winter days have arrived for the fox, too.

The fox loves playing in the snow. Such pure white snow. You can bury yourself in it. Sometimes there's frost from droplets of water. And sometimes the sun's rays melt the snow too. It's very beautiful. The snow is so varied. And mostly it's white, blue, light blue. The fox can distinguish so many colors.

The fox is jumping and playing in the snow. There's a snowfield here. A place open to the winter sun. Expanse. Fun. You run everywhere here. You bury yourself in the snow. You sit there for a few seconds. And then you jump out. Snow flies in all directions. A feeling of coolness and cold. The jump. Such moments are well remembered. And the sun is in your eyes. The sun is setting. In winter, evening begins early.

Then you catch your breath. And look around. Suddenly, a friend, the bunny, will come running. But today he won't be there. And the fox will be running around here alone. And playing. Just sunbeams. And glare from the snow. And it's fun with the bunny too. He jumps quickly. And his ears are on top. White as snow. A good friend. Maybe he'll come running tomorrow. Let's play together. He lives not far from here.

You can also dig the snow with your nose. It's fluffy and feels so frosty on your nose. It's fun and makes you want to laugh. You can tumble. And run after the sun. Run along the field. As long as your strength allows. And then jump into the snow again. Right into the snowdrift. And then emerge again. As if it were a sea of snow. And the sun. Snow, sun. Refreshing! The fox's winter fun never stops! And with friends, it's even more fun.

You'll run around like that. You'll fill your stomach with snow to cool off. And you'll have a good night's sleep. The fox will run off to her nearby forest. And fall asleep in her nest. And the fox will dream of this very same field. Jumping out of the snow. Jumping into the snow. Running across the field. Rolling head over heels across the field. And just standing. To catch her breath. And looking off into the distance. Wonderful winter days for the fox.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink119 days ago

The polar bear waves a hand

The polar bear waves to you. Hello. There's a lot of snow here. And it's like that here every day. This is a snowy land. It's snowing a little. Little lumps of snow are falling. It's fun to catch them in your hand. The bear does this often. And he watches as the snow melts in his hand. By the way. You can drink some water like this. Take a lot of snow in your paw. And when it grows, there will be water. You can drink some water!

Here he is, making his way to the edge of the island where he lives. It's a big island. Where every day is a winter day. To say goodbye to you. It's already evening. And it's time for you to go home. But the bear will stay here for a while. He has strong legs. And he walks through big snowdrifts. Kind polar bear. See you tomorrow! Tomorrow, we'll play some more!

The bear understands snow. Like no one else. Sometimes the snow is soft. Like fur. And sometimes it's frozen and sharp as thorns. The snow is so soft and pleasant right now. Little polar bear ran around the island all day. And watched the snow fall. Somewhere it was snowing. And somewhere else, less snow. That's how he found you. Now it's time to say goodbye. Until tomorrow!

Little polar bear is always on this island. The island is so big that he hasn't even explored it all. And he's already forgotten parts of it. Luckily, there are hills here. To make it easier to navigate. And all around is pure white snow. Although by evening, the snow takes on a darker appearance. Everything changes.

During the day, everything is white. And by evening, it's dark. And sometimes there's so much snow during the day, or overnight, that you simply don't recognize places you thought you knew. That's what Little polar bear does. He watches what it looks like now.

He doesn't forget to play while he does it. He loves to have snowball fights. Sometimes he makes snowmen out of snow. Or he can make a snow house. He makes little snow bricks. If he's wandered far away, he can build one of those little houses. And spend the night there. He already has about a dozen of these little houses along the coast. And about thirty snowmen, which he's made. They're his landmarks.

Sometimes penguins come here and help him navigate. They often come from one side, where the shore is low. And it's easy for them to jump right out of the water. The bear even wrote the word "hello" in the snow on the surface. In big letters.

This time, the bear will leisurely walk to his little house. Time to rest! It's getting dark!

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink113 days ago

The Hare and the Fir Trees

Winter is all around. And the hare lives here. In a dense forest among the fir trees. He has a little house. It's just the right place to hide from the snow and the cold. And it's always warm among the fir trees. They're fluffy and a little prickly. The hare is white. And then you run out of the dark forest. And you see such beauty. A white field. You sit and look. At this snow-white field.

It's always dark in the forest. Day or night - it doesn't matter. Everything is always the same. Winter and summer, this forest is the same. Dark green and black. It's good to sleep there. Lots of branches. Lots of foliage and conifers. It's comfortable to sleep. Or sit and think about something or dream. The hare is a dreamer. He sits and thinks about all sorts of things.

About how winter turns into summer. How after winter comes spring. And then there's autumn. The world around us changes so much. It becomes very interesting to explore everything. And to notice all these changes. Some friends go to sleep for the whole winter. You can't even play with them all.

And it gets hot. You can run out into the field, there's snow. And you can sit at the very edge of the forest. I wonder if it's day or evening. You can't always tell right away. It's a quiet time. There's no one around. You sit in the field. At the edge of the forest. And you look around. You look far, far away. But, as a rule, you don't see anything new. It's like this every day. Everything will change in the spring. There will be so many different things. But for now, everything is so monotonous and calm.

You can go visit the fox. The fox is always busy with something. Scurrying all over the field here and there. You can run and play. It won't be boring. You can write a letter to the crow. The crow will fly back and then read it. He's also a cheerful winter friend. Birds live in the forest. In a different place. There are even many of them.

Winter is such a strange and wonderful time. There are so many new things to see. All sorts of things you've never seen before. Here the hare sits and thinks about all this. But, of course, he can go and play with the other animals. That's something too!

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink112 days ago

A magpie on a branch

Winter is all around. And everything has turned so blue. It's been like this for a long time. A magpie in a snowy forest. And instead of a forest, there are only branches. There are no leaves. The forest looks so strange. In summer, it's completely different. But you can see everything into the distance. The magpie is looking around. Maybe there are still birds on the branches. To play. It's more fun that way. Sitting on a branch.

The forest is so white. And gray. All you can see are branches like these in all directions. It's hard to imagine that literally in spring everything grows so quickly. And in summer, it will be a completely different picture. There will be abundant greenery all around. But for now, there is snow and branches all around. A frosty winter day. A bright day. The sun is somewhere in the distance. And everything is so blue. Like the ocean. Only winter.

Here and there, you can still dig up an interesting old branch. Overgrown with moss. And still slightly green. Or dark green. There are branches like that too. It's more fun that way. There's so much snow around. You could say everything is covered in snow. In the summer, everything is covered in leaves and greenery. And in the winter, everything is white and snowy.

You can fly here and land on any branch, throwing snow down from above. It's fun. And watch who else is flying here. There aren't many here in winter. But sometimes there are plenty. It depends. You're sitting on a branch, gazing at the snow.

And then someone flies up and says hi. That's funny. It happens in winter. There are a lot of those too. And sometimes there's no one around for hours. Winter is an amazing time. Magpie, look in all directions. Then there will be snowfall. You can fly to the house.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink106 days ago

The titmouse-singer is having fun

Winter is already here. And the holidays are coming soon. For all the little animals who don't sleep. The most important holiday of the year is New Year's. It's coming soon. The titmouse isn't sleeping. She's jumping from branch to branch. And doing her usual winter things. Visiting the squirrels. And the crows. And playing with them.

There are lots of branches. Lots of snow. And lots to do. And soon the holiday will come. The titmouse had even forgotten about this day. But the squirrels and the crow reminded her. They are best friends. Squirrels prepare nuts for New Year's—they always do that. The crow is making tea. Lots of tea.

And now the titmouse is also running through the forest and singing songs. About winter days. The titmouse will sing songs to everyone for New Year's. There's a lot of snow on the branches now. And the forest is so magical. Winter is a magical time. When many other little animals go to sleep. Then they will ask. What happened in winter. The titmouse watches the forest. And takes notes. To tell everyone later. Its interesting stories. From the winter forest.

Today is such a magical winter day. She wants to have fun. Jump from branch to branch. And sing songs. She can gallop deep into the forest. The main thing is to return to the house before dark. Jump. Have fun. Sing songs. Who sings in winter? It's the titmouse. A singer. What else is there to do in winter? Just have fun and sing songs!

That's how she makes up songs over the winter. And then it will be interesting to listen to all of them in the spring. So that other animals wake up faster. The titmouse jumps from branch to branch. And observes how much snow there is around. How differently the snow covers the branches. This is also an interesting activity. Watching the winter forest.

The titmouse is all busy and happy. She greets another winter day. And the first signs of darkness appear. It has begun to snow. So magical. And warm snow. Winter is a wonderful time for winter birds. For the titmouse too! The titmouse is a singer, and it's a joy to behold in winter! While all the others are sleeping. So as not to waste time.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink105 days ago

A moose strolls on a winter night

A moose often strolls at night. Breathing in the fresh air. The air at night is especially fresh. A moose is big. Like a horse. With antlers. You'd imagine it. That's what some little animals say. When they see a moose for the first time. Especially at night. But all the little animals here are kind. And smart. The moose says hello to them all. And invites them in for tea.

For now, there's a field. And fir trees. No one yet. There was a squirrel. A crow. I saw a hare in the distance. It was also white as snow. You could barely see it. But it didn't see the moose. And ran off somewhere toward the forest. Lots of birds, they're cheerful friends. They sit on the branches above.

For now, today is a quiet winter night. It snowed heavily all day. A lot. It was even chilly. Even for a moose. But a moose can take refuge among the fir trees. It's warmer there. The fir trees are warm and kind.

And so the moose came out into the field. He walks and watches. Waits for the moon to rise. Soon the clouds will thin out a bit, and just like yesterday, the moon will be in the sky. To illuminate. To illuminate the winter field. Probably, there are kind and cheerful little animals living there too, on the moon. Maybe birds even fly there. But the moose probably doesn't know about this.

Winter is a time for walks. And you can think about all sorts of things. Summer is busy. And winter is more boring. You can walk and wander. Such a mood. And there's snow all around. So white. Like light or water. Or the moon.

The fur is large and warm, it protects well from the cold. It's so much fun to kick the snow around with your feet. Just walking and sinking into the snow. Your feet sink into the snow. As if it were water. Or something very soft. And slightly cool.

Snow falls on the fur too. And then it disappears. And the feet keep moving forward. And they pass through the snow. Sometimes there's a lot of snow. It's like walking through a swamp. At night, under the moon. Through a white swamp of snow. You sink almost halfway. And a moose is a big one.

What an adventure. A moose is an explorer. And he goes on these hikes for days. To map the snow. For other animals. So they don't fall through.

Usually there isn't that much snow. Less than half a foot. Or even less than that. For a moose, it's nothing. The snow just scatters in all directions, and it's fun. It's so wonderful to be such a furry creature.

And look for interesting passages between the fir trees. In different directions. Where does this path lead? And where does the other one lead? In the summer, everything here gets overgrown. And these paths are covered with tall grass. And now – these are paths. Now the moose will take one of these winter paths. For a walk. And then he'll go home. From such a hike. In the house for tea and sleep!

Walking at night is so interesting. Everything is so white and dark. And all around there's nothing but snow. And fir trees somewhere in the distance. As a landmark. The moose loves to stroll like this.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink99 days ago

Acrotholus – Around Green Grass

Around green grass. By a river. Or rather, a small river. With a slow current. There's a dinosaur. Its name is Acrotholus. It's small by dinosaur standards. About 2 meters long. Weighs only 40 kilograms. It's very interesting that it has this dome on its head. It's a bone. 10 centimeters thick. This is what really surprises me. It's a growth, like a helmet. It looks a bit like that from the side.

A herbivorous dinosaur. A forest dweller. So it wanders by the river on a sunny day. It likes to walk where there's lots of grass. Such a tasty thing. It's good to eat. Even in this river, grass grows. That's good for Acrotholus. Acrotholus is a dinosaur. Albeit small in size. Compared to its larger friends.

Small dinosaurs, there were many of them too. This is one of them. Here in the grass is where it belongs. In the tall grass. And what a sky today. Blue sky. And green grass. Everything is immersed in greenery. The dinosaur lives here and knows this place very well.

I came to this corner of the forest again. Where a river flows almost immediately. The river flows slowly. And it's always quiet and calm here. The little dinosaur is well-fed and happy. He has this helmet growing on his head. It's cool. He can walk on two legs. It's so fun. You can see everything. Who's wandering where. And he has a tail! Acrotholus is happy!

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink98 days ago

A Beipiaosaurus makes its way through a field

A Beipiaosaurus lives in the forest and loves thickets. Bushes and grass. It's two meters long and weighs about 80 kilograms. The animal's height is about 90 centimeters. It walks on two legs. It has three toes. Just like that! It has three toes! But what toes! It also has a beak. It loves grass. It's covered entirely in protofeathers.

Now it's walking through the thickets. It's a veritable field of tall grass. The field is very long. An interesting place for it. There's no one here. It's quiet. And only the rustling of the grass can be heard. The little dinosaur makes its way further and further. And the field never ends. It's curious to know what lies beyond. Or a forest. Or a river. Or maybe a whole lake? Very rarely, but sometimes a ravine. More likely a forest or a river. A pond, a lake.

And all around is grass. Different and green. All shades of green. The dinosaur knows this grass well. It's everywhere here. And the field takes him further and further. What an interesting place. He goes on and on. And only the sound of the grass. How he moves through the grass.

From a distance, he probably looks like a reptile, a lizard. Or a chicken. Because of the abundance of feathers. And yet he keeps moving. He has good legs. He often goes on such long journeys. To see everything around him. The most important thing is to see everything! So he has to walk like this. And the field goes on and on.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink34 days ago

Moon Magic - the landing of a mysterious castle in the city

Today's pixel art is based on the Shin Megami Tensei II video game for the Super Nintendo. It's a mystical video game. Tarot cards, magic, demons, the otherworldly world. And it turns out the game was on both the NES and the Super Nintendo. We wander through labyrinths. And watch the phases of the moon. Monsters can be more or less numerous. You can talk to them. And recruit them into your team. I played a little, but not this one. I played it on PlayStation 1 and 2. I really like Persona 2.

And this is my drawing based on Shin Megami Tensei 2 (SNES). You're in a mysterious castle. It's landed in the middle of town. And you're drawn there by magical power. The fog clears. The door opens. And lanterns float in the air before you.

The wizard studies you carefully. His gaze is critical. He's serious. He floats slightly in the air on a magic carpet. He holds a crystal magic ball in his hands. It glows in different shades. Gray, blue. The wizard alternately looks into the ball and then at you.

"Aha!" the wizard said in a low voice. He's not a man of many words.

You stared at him in amazement. And couldn't help but move. Not say anything. Red velvet. Those are the curtains. This room looks very theatrical. Like a low-budget Asian action movie. Hong Kong, Bruce Lee. With a mystical Asian flavor on VHS.

"Well, of course!" the wizard said. And he looked only at the crystal ball.

After these words, the eyes from above began to peer at you intently. It seemed this wasn't just a set. You came to your senses. And even began to move. You took a couple of steps to the side. You stood up. With a clear desire to leave this place. Where were you going? It was a city. An ordinary street. And then, instantly, the castle landed. An ancient one. With this wizard.

You were sucked in like a vacuum cleaner. And then the wizard looked at you. Eyes from above were watching you just as intently. And then the wind blew. And you were carried away. Back. Through the great hall to the castle exit. You were an unexpected guest. Apparently. And you were of no interest to the wizard. You saw his magic carpet swaying. It really was hanging in the air.

The smoke cleared. And the castle doors closed. Before your eyes. But it seemed the city had become somehow different. And the sky. Something had changed. The moon. What a bright moon. Like a beacon. There had clearly never been a moon like this before!

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

WEBSITE: http://www.dimalink.tv-games.ru/home_eng.html

DimaLink29 days ago

Abysses of Dungeons – Magic Decks and Adventures

Today's pixel art is based on the video game Arcana for the Super Nintendo. It was a super 16-bit console. With incredibly cool graphics and games. Especially in the early 90s. And it was home to a ton of role-playing games. All sorts. Even this one. Something mystical. Tarot cards, probably. Dungeons. And leveling up. And a little anime style.

And this is my drawing based on Arcane (SNES). Mysticism and dungeons. What can I say – a classic theme. The dungeon conceals many mysteries and secrets. Plunged into darkness. So dark that nothing can be seen. The warrior and the sorceress take cautious steps forward.

Everyone has spells, amulets, and weapons at the ready. Anything can happen. For example, a sudden trap. Or a monster jumping out of the darkness. It sees everything. And you can barely see.

There are magic cards here. The ones you bought at the alchemist's shop. They'll be very useful. Much depends on this magic of the stars and elements. A successful deck will save an adventurer's life. More than once. Such a card can help you teleport out of battle, which is unfortunate. Or heal when all your healing potions have run out.

And of course, these are the mythical astral beings you summon. You can befriend some of them, and they'll become your faithful companions on your adventures. They, from the other side of the mirror, are also curious about what's going on here. And they can be friends.

But they have their own character. They might not like you. And then the card, such an expensive card, bought from the wizard, will vanish into thin air. You can create creatures from the ether, which exist for a while and then disappear. Cards are very important.

Once the deck is complete, it's time to head to the dungeon. There are several hours of dungeon raiding ahead. I need to try to get as far as I can while I'm still fresh. And then stop and assess my strength. Make a plan. And at the same time, figure out how interesting this dungeon is.

Some caves are full of monsters and nothing useful. And it can be difficult to move forward. But sometimes there are chests and amulets. You can find all sorts of magical things. And the monsters aren't that strong. Who knows what's in that abyss?

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink28 days ago

Alpha Zeo – Space Agency

Today's pixel art is based on the YS III video game for the Super Nintendo. Incidentally, it's one of the earliest games. Literally several role-playing games were released there this year, including Final Fantasy. A game about adventure and travel. Side view. A very interesting solution! For a role-playing game.

And this is my drawing based on YS 3 (SNES). Welcome to the Alpha Zeo space agency. You can sit down and drink some coffee. It's clear that this is your first time on such a large spaceship. All is well. A journey awaits. You have chosen the planet Far II.

This planet is known for its forests and dungeons. There are many cities there, and magic is actively practiced. There is a mages' guild. The journey there will only take a week. Enjoy your flight. For now, you can wander around and explore everything. Talk to other travelers. Who knows, maybe someone is also going there. And you might even make friends. I think you have a big adventure ahead of you. A really big one.

Meanwhile, Alpha Zeo invites you to visit other planets in this solar system. Or nearby ones. The flight is about a week. And how do you like the Ice Planet? Ice IV. It's the only habitable planet there, with ice and snow. The other 10 planets are too cold. It's always around the end of winter there. Snow and ice. And water. And rain. And snowfall.

Or maybe you want it hotter? Planet Fire 2. Volcanoes. And high temperatures. Life under the dome is very comfortable. And there's a developed techno civilization of cyborgs there. They don't like magic there, though. Keep that in mind.

You can always find the nearest spaceport. And ask where the next flights are. You also get one free ticket as a gift. You can fly wherever you want and whenever you want. Although, if you decide to become a wizard... The agency suggests you look for magic crystals. The company uses them as batteries. In caves. This might be your first assignment. After that, you'll be enrolled in the Wizards' Guild. And given a purple amateur wizard hat. Everyone starts somewhere.

In the meantime, sip some space coffee. And space green tea. In a day, the famous space singer Ixa will be here giving a concert. A stunning electronic concert mixed with classical music. Don't miss it. You might even get an autograph.

It's like my version of Fantasy Star. Technology and magic. But in its own way. Different planets. And technology and magic.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink22 days ago

Studying Crystal Castle in the magic library.

Pixel art for today based on the video game Paladins Quest for the Super Nintendo. An adventure from 1992. A role-playing game. And role-playing games aren't always examples of good graphics. They emphasize the game world. And this is the beginning of this gaming system. And we're already seeing an interesting adventure. Beautiful graphics. Even somewhat reminiscent of MS-DOS. A very interesting cartridge!

And this is my pixel art based on Paladins Quest (SNES). We've settled into the magic library. Studying magical books. And studying a certain strange object. What is known about Crystal Castle? Everyone is searching for magic and information about the castle. Friends are already rummaging through books. And you're not far behind, buried in those huge books.

Crystal Castle. The place where you're going tomorrow. On a hike. And everyone is curious about this magical place. So, from early this morning, you've all been in the library. The librarian was pleasantly surprised by such a thirst for knowledge. And he showed you where you could find information about magic and this castle. Learning is commendable.

Huge books. Some of them are long overdue for a dusting. What are these librarians doing here? I guess I think the visitors should do it themselves. Oh well. By the way, there's a map of this crystal castle here. Dated last century. The castle probably hasn't changed since then. It would be useful to copy this map for yourself. Your friend took a piece of paper and a pencil from his briefcase and began sketching.

Meanwhile, your friend said, "I found something! Friends! Over here! There's a whole newspaper article here!"

And everyone ran to read what was written there. It's very interesting to learn something new from the past. This place. There's a lot of magic here. And witchcraft. I wish I could master that too. And become a wizard. Learn to see in a crystal ball. I have one like that at home. But it doesn't work. Still, just in case, you put it in your backpack.

Tomorrow you'll go to the Crystal Castle!

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink21 days ago

Wooden Concert Hall

Today's pixel art based on the video game Final Fantasy Mystic Quest for the Super Nintendo. Another final fantasy, another amazing and incredible adventure into the world. A new and unknown world. You explore it together with the heroes. On this beautiful 16-bit cartridge.

And this is my drawing based on Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES). Plants and a wooden concert hall. The singer has her own concert hall made of wood. And this needs to be looked after, too. Watering the flowers. Checking the chairs. Making sure no animals accidentally take the chairs. And that happened. The elephant loved the concert so much that he decided to take the chair as a souvenir.

Or there was this time the bunny fell asleep after the concert. And woke up only in the morning. And how he started singing himself. It was loud. He always does that in the morning. The bunny loves music. And he sings songs himself. He and the mole play in a band.

So, besides the concerts, I also have to look after my wooden hall. It's like a big house. It's like a pre-made RPG MAKER 2003. Maybe I'll make one someday!

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink15 days ago

A green swamp and clouds like bats

Today's sprite drawing is based on sprites from the Castlevania video game for the NES console. 8-bit. A treasured cartridge. And a game about a haunted castle. And there's also a trendy vampire hunter, bats, and Dracula. Sounds pretty interesting! For an 8-bit schoolboy, which I was and still am.

And this is my drawing based on Castlevania (Dendy). This is a strange place. There are various objects hanging in the air. Which could very well be useful to you. In your exploration of this magical place. Grass is growing, but it's unusual. And the clouds are black. As if they were a flock of bats.

Magical fire hangs in the air. Crosses. And a pretty good chain weapon. A strange choice. Usually everyone chooses a dagger or a sword. Surely this thing is also full of magic. You penetrated the fence. And found yourself in a garden. In which objects are hanging. It's as if they're giving the adventurer a chance. Giving hints. A kind of start. And attracting attention.

You feel like these clouds are watching you. But they're just clouds. And the grass is so strange. You sink if you stand in one place too long. Marshy ground. Nothing to be done. You'll have to grab a few items and move on. You're sure someone's already following behind. You hear slow footsteps. The wind blew. It's time. And you move on, leaping.

Turning around, you see other adventurers like you. Doing the same thing. They've just arrived, too. Only you see them as if in a mirror. Or fog. It's magic. This place exists in different times simultaneously.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink14 days ago

Let's get some hats!

Today's sprite drawing is based on the Zelda video game for the Dendy console. The Dendy 8-bit console is unique in its own way. You'll always find something interesting on the cartridge! Just think! This cartridge contains a whole world. Which you can explore. Playing as an elf.

And this is my drawing based on Zelda (Dendy). El trudges through sand and fine grass. The sun is shining brightly. There are dried branches everywhere. And something magical. A sword and a magic wand. What should I take?

You can test which one works best. And stick with that. And move on. Further on, there are plains and some small creatures. With glowing red eyes. And with a tail. Maybe magic will help? Maybe a magic sword? A magic wand?

For now, you can stay here and try it all out. See how it fits in your hand. In these parts, you can't do without magic. And your little hat. Your magic cap always helps you. It's green as grass. And even if you end up in a dungeon, your hat is always with you. Maybe you'll find even more hats during your adventures. Go get some hats!

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink8 days ago

Chel (Dude)

Today's sprite drawing is based on the Contra Force video game for the Dendy 8-bit console. This game was even called a sequel to Contra on some compilations. It's a slightly different style, of course, but it's still an action game. It also has those same shootouts and action sequences. Straight out of a VHS VHS tape.

And this is my drawing based on Contra Force (Dendy). Dude came prepared. He took his favorite red cap and a self-modified KG Creep 12 rifle. Next up are mutants. And there will be a lot of them. A bright sky. A pier. Water nearby. And mutants are just emerging from the ship. There are a lot of them. And they're very large.

So, accuracy and speed are the dude's trump card. Modified genetic mutants arrived in the city this morning. On a large ship. And the dude plans to stop them. The mutants' next move will be to the nuclear power plant. They need radiation. It's their valuable resource. Almost like gold. Green barrels with mutagens are very useful for them.

If it doesn't work out here at the port, we'll have to follow them to the nuclear power plant. That's the next level. And the finale is the nuclear power plant. Just like a great low-budget action movie in the entertainment genre. I felt like I was the scriptwriter. Almost. 8-bit sprites for today. Probably should have even started with the second part. Dude 2.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink7 days ago

Chel 2 (dude)

Today's sprite drawing is based on the Contra Force video game for the Dendy 8-bit console. A cool cartridge for all fans of action games, thrillers in 8-bit format. And VHS tapes too. Probably something like Action Movie or Rainbow Six, Police or something like that.

And this is my drawing based on Contra Force (Dendy). A seaport. A beautiful blue sky. A bright day. The day is just beginning. Dude is already here. He knows that the mutant hellish ship is arriving again. A huge cargo tanker. With mutants on board. Enormous monsters. Tall and large.

The black tanker is already approaching. They came from another dimension. And they travel in tankers on water. And then they disembark. Near large energy sources. This time, a hydroelectric power station is nearby. Lots of water. A dam. A water storage facility.

Along with the black tanker, a huge gray fog is trailing. This is a new approach. Weather camouflage. The mutants prepared more thoroughly for their second visit. Again, the first level: huge docks. Cargo containers. Warehouses. And some kind of factory. A sorting plant.

Further on, a road along the shore to a hydroelectric power station. A dam. Plenty of water. And the hydroelectric power station itself. A labyrinth-like factory. Steel staircases. Lots of metal passages. Water chambers. Water containers. Computers.

A second identical tanker is visible from afar. It appeared right on the water. From a portal. And is already approaching. The second tanker can summon lightning. And there are some cyborgs there.

A drawing based on a video game. Or like a movie from a VHS tape.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink1 day ago

Water Horizons

Today's sprite drawing is based on the Dendy video game B Wing. It's a cool, 8-bit game. A space shooter. An entire genre flourished in those 8-bit days. And we played them on cartridges! It was so much fun!

And this is my drawing based on B Wings (Dendy). The ocean. A vast, endless ocean turns purple as dusk approaches. You fly around inflatable and plastic blocks. The entire ocean is filled with them. These structures are significant. They have many different functions. Radio communication, energy storage. Office bays. Everything is here. A universal structure.

The entire planet is covered in water. A deep ocean. 10 km. And floating above are these blocks. Lots of them. And they're scattered haphazardly. It's hard to tell what's where while flying so quickly.

Some simple sprites. On a blue background. The colors turned out similar to the Commodore 64. Even. And it's all 8-bit. Something simple, based on 8-bit sprites.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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DimaLink20 hours ago

Planetax

Today's sprite drawing is based on Abadox for the Dendy console. An 8-bit sci-fi shooter. It's about some kind of interesting spacesuit. Or a robot. What could you have imagined back then? It's hard to tell about the games. Even from the covers. So you sit and imagine. What's it about? It's great to develop your imagination. And peer at the covers. And think about what the game is about!

And this is my drawing based on Abadox (NES). By the way, it also looks like some kind of improved Game Boy. I saw that there too. White space. And a few sprites on the screen. Trees grow on the planet. And you walk around in your super protective suit. It looks like a deep-diving robot.

There are many biological mutating creatures on the planet. There's a dangerous gas here. And many mutating creatures. They attack very quickly and try to devour everything. Anything that doesn't look like them is their source of mutation. Apart from that, the planet is pretty empty. Trees. Surface. Soil of some sort.

The plants are blue because the liquid here is so strange. Like water, but viscous. And blue. You need to get to the stream and take a water sample. No one has figured out what it is yet. Be careful.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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