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'Disco Elysium' homebrew GameBoy demake released

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Disco Elysium, the detective RPG game from indie studio ZA/UM, has received a GameBoy edition. Yes, you read that right: Disco Elysium is playable on the original GameBoy; at least the first part. This demake "port" was developed by Colin Brannan using GB Studio, complete with the retro aesthetic.

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You can try it out now online or download the ROM to play on an actual GameBoy or a device that supports ROMs. I tried it on the Anbernic RG350P and it's perfectly playable, although somewhat lacking in sound.

If you're wondering whether it'll receive a C&D from Studio ZA/UM, then rest assured that it's not likely the case. The demake actually received the thumbs up from the company which actually shared the news in a press release, writing that "we think this 90s throwback is pretty cool!"

:arrow: SOURCE: GBAtemp Inbox
:download: Disco Elysium GameBoy ROM
 
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cearp said:
dragon quest 11 had a demake in it didn't it? switching from the 3d version to 2d, very cool idea.

anyway, I don't like how the guy didn't bother to add an apostrophe in the text:
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That's not the worst part. The font is weird, it's like it's written "Hello, IM KiM" but all the other text looks fine :unsure:
 
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stanleyopar2000 said:
There was an official "Demastered" of The Mummy game by WayForward
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Even though is in the title, mentioning it like a demake is kinda confusing, it is a original licensed game from the movie which uses style and design similar to Metroidvanias in 16 bit 2D, but being based on the remake of the movie in a downgraded way, meaning it is a demake of the movie, there is no "contemporary" version of the game it tried to replicate in a downgraded manner.
 
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Tested on a GB classic with EZ Flash Jr. Looks great, very responsive. I kinda miss a little bit of music tho.

EDIT: I got time to play it and it's severely unfinished but the story is thrilling, no bugs encountered on the playthrough everything is super smooth. It lacks a little bit of guidance to the player on how the game works but for me that's the charm on oldie games. Learning to play is part of the game.
 
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