Matchbox by Sos

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made by Sos for LD28 (COMPO)
I don't know what kind of game this is.

I made a DOS game, yay! It should run smoothly on anything starting from 8MHz 8088. It's supposed to work flawlessly on any DOS distribbution or under DOSbox. It should also run pretty well on an actual old-school PC. If you have that, I'd appreciate any reports regarding that!

Features 4-colour CGA graphics and PC speaker tunes!

Mac version requires Boxer - http://boxerapp.com/

Ratings

Coolness 0% 1795
Overall 3.40 202
Audio 3.69 39
Fun 2.84 515
Graphics 4.33 21
Humor 3.19 158
Innovation 3.00 427
Mood 4.16 11
Theme 2.56 676

Feedback

Tyro
16. Dec 2013 · 05:29 UTC
The visuals are amazing, no joke. From a technical standpoint, it's pretty impressive too. Recommended.
zzzev
16. Dec 2013 · 07:52 UTC
This looks really cool, but as a Mac user I'm not sure if there's a way for me to run it?
Lythom
16. Dec 2013 · 08:23 UTC
I'm... of two minds about your game.
The game experience is good : one click play, instant immersion in an old dos game exotic universe I missed so much, global "wtf this is so weird and cool!".
On the other side... Is there any "good" end ? If no please make clearer than the only two game buttons are "left" and "right" because I just got stuck wondering "What am I suppose to do ?". The starting screen ask you to press space button but this key doesn't seem to do anything in game => This is misleading the player you should either say "anykey" or one of the buttons used to play. If space key does something (I missed) somewhere, you should really give player a feedback when using it at a wrong place.
Thanks for the game =)
Tao
16. Dec 2013 · 09:35 UTC
The use of DosBox makes me all tingly inside.
The atmosphere was dark yet fascinating.
Brings me back to the good old days.
feiss
16. Dec 2013 · 10:28 UTC
A dos game, way too cool! A brave effort. What did you used for it? Plain C? allegro? Sdl? Graphics are great.
pereubu
16. Dec 2013 · 11:35 UTC
lol D:
TheSheep
16. Dec 2013 · 12:15 UTC
Very nice, buy any instructions?
Jilt
16. Dec 2013 · 12:40 UTC
Haha this is epic.
Your game has such an amazing graphic style ! Love it.
DeathBySnail
16. Dec 2013 · 13:34 UTC
Impressive.
netguy204
17. Dec 2013 · 01:42 UTC
Yesssssss! Felt great to break out DOSBox. Wish I still had a proper old school box and CGA monitor around to experience the full glory. Wonderfully executed. Laughed at the end... I assume that was the end.... hm...

Music was wonderful (and contextual!)

Graphics were evocative and brought back great memories.
Pol
17. Dec 2013 · 09:20 UTC
Wow, I really love the music ! Is there a way to get it somehow ?
Tyu
17. Dec 2013 · 12:24 UTC
Really love the style! I'm struggling with the innovation note though. Is using DOS innovative or sooooooo old fashioned? Hmm.
soy_yuma
17. Dec 2013 · 21:45 UTC
So cool! I wonder what did you use to make it. I like the graphics and in general its smell of old...
Daniel Debert
18. Dec 2013 · 12:56 UTC
I really liked it!
Makdaam
18. Dec 2013 · 18:39 UTC
I liked the pre-release palette (black-green-red-yellow) more :) but this is nice too. Going to go play Colorado now.
rxi
18. Dec 2013 · 20:04 UTC
Really lovely artwork and really impressive achievement, You said you coded this in assembly?

I can't seem to find the source code for it, am I missing something?
PTSnoop
18. Dec 2013 · 20:17 UTC
It's amazing how much atmosphere you can get from just three colours. Great artwork!
peacegiverman
19. Dec 2013 · 20:59 UTC
Your CGA art and music are great! I didn't quite understand the connection to the theme, though. Also, controls would occasionally hang for me (windows .exe download).
GeorgeBroussard
19. Dec 2013 · 21:53 UTC
Sos, you mad scientist! You are always entertaining. This game amused me and I lol'd at the ending.

CGA.

Never forget. :)
nyytroh
20. Dec 2013 · 19:46 UTC
Ok, graphics and music are amazing piece of old school game dev. But aside from that, am I missing the point (or am I super dumb)? It's like Dear Esther in DOS?
JohnnySix
21. Dec 2013 · 15:39 UTC
Loved the CGA graphics, impressive stuff, really dug the DOS music too. Am tempted to try dig out an old 286 from the loft and try load it up. :D
samooJAM
22. Dec 2013 · 19:44 UTC
trotting through the scenes stirs nostalgia vibes
kibertoad
23. Dec 2013 · 14:28 UTC
awesome, this art style just might be the next big thing. again.
dudsen
29. Dec 2013 · 21:36 UTC
Fuck, I need a faster CPU to play ;)
Thanks for that great stuff!
BradleySmith
04. Jan 2014 · 19:49 UTC
This is pretty damn awesome.
keyboardmonkey
06. Jan 2014 · 20:28 UTC
Stunning! The gameplay is lacking but the run animation is mesmerizing - I'd love to see the source for this!