Show HN: My First Commercial Game Is Now Online

Re:Show HN: My First Commercial Game Is Now Online by fuzzix on Thursday August 11, 2011 @06:54AM (#2872252)

I like the fact that the visual and musical aesthetic forced on early game designers by hardware limitations is now a desirable attribute in a new game. From the video the game looks and sounds great... In fact, I just bought it! Will report on my experience with the Linux version.

I don't know anyone under that age of 30, do the kids like the "8-bit" thing as well? :)

edit The Linux version is an Adobe Air package. Will try it out later.

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Re:Show HN: My First Commercial Game Is Now Online by _frog on Thursday August 11, 2011 @06:58AM (#2872257)

17 years old and I can confirm this is indeed 'the business'[1], the retro aesthetic appeals to a lot of the younger demographic simply as a stylistic choice rather than a throwback to our youths. Limitation breeds innovation and as a result many games utilising 8-bit inspired graphics tend to have really unique art direction.

[1]: A phrase I may have just invented but plan to use frequently from this point on.

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Re:Show HN: My First Commercial Game Is Now Online by ido on Thursday August 11, 2011 @07:14AM (#2872304)

My nephews (9, 12 & 13) love it, but maybe they're just being nice :)

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Re:Show HN: My First Commercial Game Is Now Online by bmelton on Thursday August 11, 2011 @08:27AM (#2872493)

Are 9, 12 and 13 year olds capable of being nice when they aren't genuinely feeling it?

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