Moon Bugs: A Retro 50KB DOS Shooter
2025-04-22
Moon Bugs is a retro shooting game running on DOS, boasting a remarkably small 50KB codebase, free from modern game dependencies. It utilizes a unique 160x100, 16-color mode achieved by manipulating character height. Shooting down UFOs earns points, reaching certain score thresholds grants extra lives, while some UFOs deduct points. The article details game bugs and explains how to modify the game file to adjust starting level, lives, and difficulty. The author praises the game's simplicity and retro charm.
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