Part 11 of Retro Game Coders’ C64 BASIC series adds five dungeon levels, stairs, persistent character stats and simple level-up rewards.
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I Reverse Engineered A Board Game
A developer says they traced Hitster’s Android app to encrypted song data and a decryption routine, but the supplied report ends before the result is clear.
Do You Need To Say Uno Instead Of Check?
Online discussion of whether card game rules require calling ‘Uno’ — versus chess’s ‘check’ — is spiking. What the rules actually say, and what’s unclear.
An Open Source Roguelike Adventure Through Dungeons
A new open source roguelike game focusing on dungeon exploration has seen increased interest, sparking discussions about its development and potential impact.
Don’t Wordle
A new puzzle game called ‘Don’t Wordle’ has sparked debate over its premise and impact on players, with authorities and players voicing concerns.
Making Difficulty Curves In Games
An analysis of how game developers design difficulty curves to enhance player experience and engagement, with insights into current practices and challenges.
Show HN: Reverse Minesweeper
A developer posts a new take on Minesweeper called ‘Reverse Minesweeper’ on Show HN, sparking interest in the puzzle game’s innovative mechanics.