ZDoom ACS Scripting Tutorial #3 - Loops (While/For) Chubzdoomer 2024-10-18 | ZDoom ACS Scripting Tutorial #3 - Loops (While/For)
(Programming) Understanding Nested For Loops Chubzdoomer 2022-11-18 | Nested "for" loops are among the trickiest programming concepts for absolute beginners--or at least they were for me. The goal of this brief tutorial is to make them much easier to understand and get you on the path to using them in your own projects.
DOOM: A Shameful Confession (Cyberdemon Eyes) Chubzdoomer 2022-10-14 | As a nearly-lifelong DOOM player, I have something incredibly shameful to confess. Please don't judge me too harshly. Thank you.
Tinykin Review (Banjo-Kazooie Meets Pikmin!) Chubzdoomer 2022-09-17 | A charming platformer featuring a unique blend of elements from Banjo-Kazooie and Pikmin, Tinykin has all the makings of a future cult-classic/hidden gem. In this video I explain what it's all about and why it's totally worth checking out if you're a fan of the games that inspired it.Tinykin is now available on PC and consoles. The footage shown here is from the PC version.Official website:tinykingame.comSteam and GOG store pages:store.steampowered.com/app/1599020/Tinykingog.com/game/tinykin
Fire Commander (PC) Review (Tactical Firefighting!) Chubzdoomer 2022-09-02 | Fire Commander is a strategy/tactical firefighting game in which you must extinguish fires, rescue civilians, and more. But how exactly does it play, and is it even any good? Watch this review to find out!Fire Commander is now available on Steam and GOG at the following links:store.steampowered.com/app/1362560/Fire_Commandergog.com/en/game/fire_commanderThere's also a free prologue that you can check out here:store.steampowered.com/app/1675970/Fire_Commander_First_ResponseIf you're also interested in the Fire Department series from Monte Cristo, unfortunately all three games are considered abandonware and therefore must be obtained physically (good luck with that) or downloaded from an abandonware website like MyAbandonware.Here's some more information on the Fire Department series in general:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Fire_Responsemobygames.com/game-group/fire-department-seriespcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Series:Fire_Department
Fashion Police Squad (PC) Wolfenstein 3D Tribute Chubzdoomer 2022-08-20 | An awesome tribute to Wolfenstein 3D during one of Fashion Police Squad's boss battles.If you aren't already familiar with Fashion Police Squad, I uploaded a lengthy gameplay video here (be sure to read its video description as well!):youtube.com/watch?v=7fLwQgU5ulUIf you like what you see, you can purchase the game for roughly $20 on Steam and there's even a free demo available if you'd rather try it out before forking over the dough.Steam store page:store.steampowered.com/app/1319460/Fashion_Police_SquadOfficial website:fashionpolicesquad.com
Fashion Police Squad (PC) Gameplay (Stylish Retro FPS!) Chubzdoomer 2022-08-19 | An oldschool FPS dripping with style (and fashion sense), Fashion Police Squad tasks you with handling such heinous Fashion Crimes as oversized suits, baggy pants, and even socks-with-sandals.Aside from its bizarre theme and presentation, what really makes Fashion Police Squad worth playing is its excellent combat system. Most enemies have a certain weakness and often must be defeated with a specific weapon, so you must rapidly cycle through your arsenal DOOM Eternal-style as you dance around combat arenas dealing with all manner of Fashion Criminals.There are also loads of retro FPS elements, including:- Non-regenerating health- Health and armor pickups- Secret areas- Keycard hunts (in the form of ribbons and scissors, rather than doors and keys)- Post-level tally/intermission screens- Boss battlesIf you like what you see, you can purchase the game for roughly $20 on Steam and there's even a free demo available if you'd rather try it out before forking over the dough.Steam store page:store.steampowered.com/app/1319460/Fashion_Police_SquadOfficial website:fashionpolicesquad.comTimestamps:00:00 Mission 2: Loose Business13:16 Mission 3: Like a BAUSS!
Magic Carpet (PC) Gameplay Chubzdoomer 2022-08-12 | Building fortresses, slaying monsters, and dueling rival wizards in Bullfrog Productions' Magic Carpet (1994), one of the most unique and technically impressive first-person games of all time.More a first-person strategy game than a traditional first-person shooter, Magic Carpet tasks you with building a fortress and filling it with mana. The fortress essentially acts as a "main base" and even features one or more hot air balloons that automatically go out and collect mana claimed from fallen foes. You can of course also use mana yourself by casting spells, and there are dozens of them ranging from "Fireball" (which does exactly what you'd expect) to the devastating "Lightning Storm."As you can probably tell by the video, Magic Carpet is also visually stunning for a 1994 game. In addition to shadows, deformable terrain, and reflective water, it even features some of the earliest implementations of anti-aliasing and motion blur (both of which were disabled for this video, since I felt YouTube's compression wouldn't treat them very kindly).Unfortunately Magic Carpet is also difficult to emulate well since its speed is tied directly to the frame rate. If you crank up the CPU cycles in DOSBox, you'll probably just end up with a game that's unplayably fast. I was using 110000 cycles when recording this video, but even then (as you can plainly see) some areas resulted in some serious performance drops.If you can push past the performance issues and tricky controls, Magic Carpet is a one-of-a-kind game that's totally worth checking out just for its premise alone.Magic Carpet is available over on GOG at the following link:gog.com/en/game/magic_carpetTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:14 Level 1: Al Jahan05:26 Level 5: Cessecca
(Doom Builder) TITLEMAP Tutorial (Make Awesome Title Screens!) Chubzdoomer 2022-07-10 | If you've ever wanted to give your title screens a little more "OOMPH," this tutorial's got you covered!Example WADs:mediafire.com/folder/val79l41o8bnv/Doom_TITLEMAP_ExamplesDemon Defense v1.4:mediafire.com/file/ppwyaetmdk8xbag/Demon_Defense_v1.4.zip/fileTITLEMAP ZDoom Wiki Page:zdoom.org/wiki/TITLEMAP
ZDoom ACS Scripting Tutorial #12 - RPG Quest System (Parallel Arrays) Chubzdoomer 2022-06-11 | Ever wanted to make your very own RPG quest system? In this video I explain how to do just that by leveraging the power of parallel arrays!00:00 Intro00:12 Parallel Arrays Overview02:59 Map Tour04:59 Creating the Quest Arrays13:17 Designing the First Quest37:05 Designing the Second Quest47:18 Designing the Third Quest55:57 Playtesting & Final ThoughtsTutorial WAD:mediafire.com/file/rvo5rvse2tf377q/Quests_Tutorial.wad/file
Catacomb 3-D (PC) Gameplay (Wolfenstein 3D Predecessor!) Chubzdoomer 2022-05-14 | Blasting goblins and trolls in id Software's Catacomb 3-D, arguably the most significant stepping stone to the legendary Wolfenstein 3D.Released just seven months after Hovertank 3D, Catacomb 3-D (also known as Catacomb 3-D: The Descent) features a more advanced engine with texture-mapped walls and even background music. It's also one of the very first shooters to put players in control of an actual character as opposed to, say, a vehicle.Interestingly enough, Catacomb 3-D is actually the THIRD game in the Catacomb series and sometimes goes by the name Catacombs 3. The first two entries, which were also made by the id Software team, were top-down action titles. Catacomb 3-D was followed by three more entries and although none of them were made by id, they all improved on 3-D's foundation by adding even more gameplay elements and complexity.If you'd like to check out this historical game for yourself, you're in luck: the entire Catacomb series is available in one pack on GOG for just $5.99. You can grab it here:gog.com/en/game/catacombs_packFor more info on Catacomb 3-D and the Catacomb series, check out these links:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacomb_3-Den.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacomb_(video_game)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfenstein_3D#DevelopmentAdditionally, here's more info on id Software and Softdisk:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Id_Softwareen.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoftdiskTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:24 Map 1: The Approach01:14 Map 2: Nemesis's Keep02:49 Map 3: Ground Floor05:11 Map 4: Second Floor06:54 Map 5: Third Floor10:05 Map 6: Tower One12:40 Map 7: Tower Two13:04 Map 9: Access Floor
ZDoom ACS Scripting Tutorial #11 - Room Clearance Events Chubzdoomer 2022-04-16 | Learn how to write scripts that perform special actions (like opening a door or even lowering a platform) once every monster in a certain room/area has been killed.00:00 Intro02:02 Method #1 (Counter Variable)09:18 Method #2 (While Loop)Tutorial WAD:mediafire.com/file/f5cbrok4tofn0rj/RoomClearanceExample.wad/fileExecuting Scripts Tutorial:youtube.com/watch?v=QCBT0ZS5xlILoops Tutorial:youtube.com/watch?v=whTAOwvw2eU
TUNICs Instruction Booklet is Absolutely Brilliant Chubzdoomer 2022-03-19 | TUNIC is already a strong candidate for one of the best indie games of the year, but its digital instruction manual is what has impressed me the most. In this video I explain why I think it's just so darned cool.Believe it or not TUNIC is the work of just one man, Andrew Shouldice, and was made over a 7-year period. It's now available on PC and Xbox.tunicgame.comstore.steampowered.com/app/553420/TUNICxbox.com/en-US/games/store/tunic/9nlrt31z4rwm
One Humanity (DOOM II) The Perfect Strategy (No-Commentary Playthrough) Chubzdoomer 2022-03-11 | A no-commentary demonstration of my "perfect strategy" for John Romero's recent DOOM II map, One Humanity.While this method certainly won't break any speedrunning records, it makes it remarkably easy to get 100% completion on Ultra-Violence.Some of the most important tactics are:- Don't stand and fight at the start. Instead, shoot the eye switch with your pistol, grab the shotgun and drop down to your right, then kill the Chaingunner on the rising platform next to you.- Prioritize hitscanners in the large starting area. Chaingunners are especially nasty and must be dispatched ASAP (in as safe a position as possible), but Sergeants should also be dealt with.- Telefrag the Hell Knight in the starting area to save both time and resources. To do this, wait until he's near the middle of the narrow bridge before teleporting. The timing on this can be tricky, but it pays dividends.- Skip the Archvile until you've acquired the BFG. He's far too risky otherwise.- After shooting the third eye switch (following the flooded crate room), drop down onto the rising platform and walk along it as it's still moving upwards. Don't wait for it to reach the top. If you do, you'll probably be blasted by the two hidden Sergeants to your left as soon as you start walking across.- Don't collect the Berserk and Green Armor until you've taken care of a.) the Hell Knight--Baron combo, b.) the two Cacos and Hell Knight that follow, and c.) the two "ambush" Sergeants in the small secret area. This ensures you'll have the most health and armor possible going into the grand finale.- With the exception of the Archvile, don't use your BFG (or Plasma Rifle) until you take on the two Cyberdemons. It's crucial that you have as much cell ammo as possible when squaring off against those two behemoths. If you run empty and at least one of them is still alive, you're in serious trouble.One Humanity can be purchased from John Romero's official website at the following link:romero.com/shop/p/onehumanity
DOOM: The Classics Collection (Collectors Edition) Unboxing Chubzdoomer 2022-03-05 | An unboxing of one of the coolest collector's items I've ever gotten my hands on.The Collector's Edition of DOOM: The Classics Collection comes with the following items:- Light-up shadow box that plays E1M1 music- Ultimate DOOM-themed "big box"- DOOM: The Classics Collection game (includes Ultimate DOOM, DOOM II, and DOOM 3: BFG Edition)- DOOM-themed SteelBook case- Metal keycard replica- Marine helmet PVC keychain- 8GB USB Floppy disk (made to look like the original DOOM Shareware disk)- 1996 DOOM comic reprint- Three 9"x6" art prints (DOOM, DOOM II, and DOOM 3)The Collector's Edition was available for a limited time over on LimitedRun early last year (for a price of $129.99). If you didn't score a copy then, unfortunately you're probably out of luck.It's also worth mentioning that there was a Playstation 4 edition that included the same contents as the Nintendo Switch edition shown in the video.
One Humanity (DOOM II) Blind Playtest (John Romeros New Map!) Chubzdoomer 2022-03-04 | Getting pummeled and humiliated repeatedly in One Humanity, a brand new ultra-tough DOOM II map from none other than John Romero.Sadly, the beating I took at the hands of Romero's latest level pales in comparison to what the people of Ukraine are going through right now. Please consider spending a few bucks and supporting the aid/recovery efforts there.One Humanity can be purchased from John Romero's official website at the following link:romero.com/shop/p/onehumanity
PowerSlave Exhumed (PC) Gameplay (Classic Metroidvania FPS!) Chubzdoomer 2022-02-12 | Although it may look like a generic 90s FPS at first glance, PowerSlave is anything but that. Originally released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn, PowerSlave is unique in that it features a Metroidvania-like structure in which you must acquire special abilities in order to open up brand new paths in earlier levels.This version of the game, PowerSlave Exhumed, is a remaster from Night Dive Studios and Throwback Entertainment that essentially combines aspects of the original Sega Saturn release and the 1997 Sony Playstation port while tossing in a bunch of modern features like widescreen support, achievements, and more.It's also worth mentioning that PowerSlave saw a DOS release in 1996 shortly after its Saturn debut. Oddly enough, that version of the game is wildly different from its console counterparts. Not only does it run on a different engine (an early version of 3D Realms' Build engine, no less), but it also features drastically different level design and essentially abandons the original Metroidvania format altogether. Although that version of the game isn't represented here, it's still available in all its glory over at GOG if you'd like to check it out via the following link:gog.com/en/game/powerslavePowerSlave Exhumed is now available on both Steam and GOG via the links below. If you enjoy 90s first-person shooters and are after one that "breaks the mold," I can't possibly recommend it enough. Bonus points if you're a fan of Metroidvanias in general!store.steampowered.com/app/1678430/PowerSlave_Exhumedgog.com/en/game/powerslave_exhumed[Sidenote: As some may have noticed, I shortened Ramses' opening dialogue in order to try and improve the video's pacing. The other post-mission briefings were left untouched, however. If this bothers you, I sincerely apologize.]Timestamps:00:00 Tomb of Ramses (Entering the Tomb)02:25 Karnak (Locating the Sanctuary)05:39 Karnak Sanctuary (Acquiring the Sandals of Ikumptet)10:29 Tomb of Ramses (Second Artifact Briefing)11:17 Karnak (Accessing Sobek Pass)13:05 Sobek Pass (Locating the Mountain Shrine)16:43 Sobek Mountain Shrine (Acquiring the Sobek Mask)21:47 Tomb of Ramses (Third Artifact Briefing)
Hovertank 3D (PC) Gameplay (id Softwares FIRST FPS!) Chubzdoomer 2022-02-04 | A full year before Wolfenstein 3D shook the gaming world, id Software released Hovertank 3D, arguably the first ever fast-paced first-person shooter.In Hovertank 3D (also known as Hovertank One, or simply Hovertank) you must navigate mazelike levels in a--you guessed it!--hovertank, blasting away at enemies and trying to find and rescue all the civilians before fleeing through the exit portal.Although it's been largely forgotten over the years, Hovertank 3D is still an important part of id Software's history and the first-person shooter genre as a whole. It was a crucial stepping stone to Wolfenstein 3D and despite being outdated and lacking a soundtrack, is still surprisingly fun to play to this day.As a side note, Hovertank 3D was published by none other than Softdisk, the same company John Carmack, John Romero, and the rest of the original id Software crew worked at before going on to form id itself. Hovertank was in fact one of many games id Software made specifically for Softdisk in order to fulfill a contractual obligation.For more info on Hovertank 3D, check out these links:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hovertank_3Den.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfenstein_3D#Developmentcatacomb.miraheze.org/wiki/Hovertank_3DAdditionally, here's more info on id Software and Softdisk:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Id_Softwareen.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoftdiskUnfortunately Hovertank 3D is unavailable on digital platforms like GOG and Steam and it's tough to say if it will ever be officially re-released. Since physical copies are virtually impossible to come by, your best bet is to download the game from a trustworthy "abandonware" website and play it using DOSBox.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:26 Zone 1: Langston Research Facility01:44 Zone 2: Gardens of Marvin M. Mitchell03:35 Zone 3: Caves, Brazos de la Madre05:05 Zone 4: Fort Smith07:30 Zone 5: Coyote Canyon
Ready or Not (Early Access) 4U Gas Station (w/ Voice Commands) Chubzdoomer 2022-01-01 | Responding to a robbery at a large gas station in the Early Access version of Ready or Not, a spiritual successor to SWAT 4 from VOID Interactive.Thanks to VoiceAttack, an application that lets you assign macros to voice commands, it's possible to control your entire squad without ever taking your fingers off WASD. In my opinion this takes the experience to a whole new level, as it not only frees up your hands but also makes it far more immersive.Ready or Not can be purchased on Steam at the following link:store.steampowered.com/app/1144200/Ready_or_NotVoiceAttack is also available on Steam for a fairly low price, and there's even a demo available in case you'd like to try it out before buying:store.steampowered.com/app/583010/VoiceAttackIf you decide to use VoiceAttack, a fellow YouTuber by the name of "DSP ON AIR" has created an excellent Ready or Not profile that you can import to help save you lots of time and trouble. To learn more, check out his video on how to use VoiceAttack with Ready or Not here:youtube.com/watch?v=-knBOtSWTes
Ready or Not is a Christmas Miracle Chubzdoomer 2021-12-24 | More than 16 years after SWAT 4's release, we finally have ourselves a worthy successor in the form of VOID Interactive's Ready or Not. No, you aren't dreaming. It's really here, and you can play it now!A hardcore tactical shooter, Ready or Not puts you in control of a five-man SWAT team as you attempt to "bring order to chaos" across a wide variety of scenarios. At the time of this video, the Early Access version includes eight missions set in the fictional city of Los Suenos as well as a police station hub where you can freely roam around and modify your loadout(s), customize your weapon(s), and even test out all of your equipment in the shoothouse. There's also online co-op if you'd rather fight alongside other people than lead an AI squad.To purchase the game on Steam, visit the following link:store.steampowered.com/app/1144200/Ready_or_NotFor more info on Ready or Not, here's the official website:voidinteractive.net
Batman Doom Gameplay Chubzdoomer 2021-12-16 | Cleaning up the streets (and sewers) of Gotham City in Batman Doom, a popular total conversion released in 1999 by ACE Team, the same company behind the Zeno Clash and Rock of Ages series of games.If you'd like to check out Batman Doom for yourself, you can grab a ZDoom-compatible version here:forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?p=809421#p809421If you're after a more authentic experience, you can alternatively find a Crispy Doom-compatible version here:moddb.com/groups/doomdb/addons/batman-doom-fixed-for-crispy-doom-sourceport(NOTE: The gameplay in this video was captured using the ZDoom version.)For more info on Batman Doom, check out the following links:doomwiki.org/wiki/Batman_Doomdoom.fandom.com/wiki/Batman_DoomTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:09 MAP01: The Subway (Gotham Station Hit)04:02 MAP02: Batcave (Chapter 1 - Killer Croc)05:03 MAP03: The Sewers (Objective: Follow Croc's trail through the sewer)09:48 MAP04: Killer Croc (Objective: Capture Killer Croc)16:21 MAP05: Batcave (Chapter 2 - Tally Man)
ZDoom ACS Scripting Tutorial #10 - Libraries & LOADACS Chubzdoomer 2021-11-13 | Learn how to re-use scripts and functions across maps with the help of libraries as well as how to implement LOADACS and automatically execute scripts when maps are loaded!00:00 Intro00:18 Libraries Overview03:31 Creating a Library11:38 Importing the Library17:22 Modifying the Library20:53 LOADACS Overview21:50 Creating Another Library32:51 Creating the LOADACS LumpTutorial WADs:mediafire.com/file/nccvplfkzdnlfc4/LibrariesExample.wad/filemediafire.com/file/s1ht167urq2z9o4/LOADACSExample.wad/fileFunctions Tutorial:youtube.com/watch?v=JqPFYpLxWEoZDoom Wiki Pages:zdoom.org/wiki/Librarieszdoom.org/wiki/LOADACSzdoom.org/wiki/Printzdoom.org/wiki/HudMessage
Boomerang X (PC) Gameplay (Amazing Indie FPS!) Chubzdoomer 2021-10-16 | No-commentary gameplay from the first 10 or so minutes of Boomerang X, one of the most awesome, unique, and stylish shooters I've played in quite some time.The star of the show in Boomerang X is, of course, the boomerang itself. Not just a weapon, the boomerang also acts as an important traversal tool in that it allows you to instantly teleport to its position and thus "slingshot" yourself high into the air and across large gaps.What I like most about Boomerang X is how it seamlessly transitions from a grounded first-person shooter to an all-out aerial assault over the course of its campaign. By the end of the game it's rare that you'll ever stay on the ground for more than a couple seconds (usually just to heal). It almost starts to feel like a 6DoF shooter ala Descent, only minus the full 360 degrees of movement.The only complaint I can muster is that the game is criminally short. I finished it in just ~3 hours and although there's a New Game+ mode that makes each battle far more difficult, I still wish the journey lasted a whole lot longer. It's also worth mentioning that an Endless Mode is coming soon and should result in far more replay value. Again, though: a game this awesome deserves a longer campaign. For $20 you might want to wait on a sale, but if you're itching to play a highly unique, fast-paced FPS that will push your skills to the limit I can't recommend Boomerang X enough.You can purchase Boomerang X on Steam, Epic, and GOG from the following links:store.steampowered.com/app/1170060/Boomerang_Xepicgames.com/store/en-US/p/boomerang-xgog.com/game/boomerang_xIt's also available on the Nintendo Switch, where I'm sure it's still a blast to play thanks to gyro controls.Timestamps:00:00 The Entaccan Coast02:40 The Composer's Garden05:55 Kenak, the Exiled Tyrant08:53 The Grudge Pit11:01 The Shrine of Kaspidae
(Doom Builder) Moving Cameras/Cutscenes Tutorial Chubzdoomer 2021-09-25 | Moving cameras are perfect for creating in-game cutscenes and more. In this tutorial I show how to set them up and write basic scripts that interact with and respond to them.00:00 Intro01:17 Setting up the Moving Camera14:10 Activating the Moving Camera23:02 Opening the Door27:23 Alerting the Cacodemon41:39 End Result & ConclusionExample WAD:mediafire.com/file/1hiocdwvnnrqu2y/MovingCameraExample.wad/fileZDoom ACS Scripting Series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuDCrjOek9njK8hXkZmTxaU8PWzjzGql7ZDoom Wiki Links:zdoom.org/wiki/Cameraszdoom.org/wiki/Classes:MovingCamerazdoom.org/wiki/SetPlayerPropertyzdoom.org/wiki/PlayActorSoundzdoom.org/wiki/Classes:PatrolPointzdoom.org/wiki/Thing_SetGoalzdoom.org/wiki/FadeTo
Quake Enhanced (PC) Gameplay Chubzdoomer 2021-08-21 | Blasting through the first two levels of Quake (Enhanced), an official remaster from Nightdive Studios that runs on the KEX Engine and features widescreen support, improved models, dynamic lighting, crossplay multiplayer, and more.Quake Enhanced includes the original game and its expansions as well as two brand new expansions from none other than MachineGames, makers of the recent Wolfenstein titles. It's also completely free if you already own Quake on Steam or Bethesda.net, and will soon be available on GOG as well.To learn more about Quake (Enhanced), check out Bethesda's official announcement here:bethesda.net/en/article/40MBmNhJV3lzyV8c0IOIx3/quake-returns-with-an-enhanced-re-release-for-modern-platforms-available-now00:00 Introduction00:24 E1M1: The Slipgate Complex03:45 E1M2: Castle of the Damned
ZDoom ACS Scripting Tutorial #9 - Functions Chubzdoomer 2021-08-06 | Learn how to write your own functions that perform specific tasks and make your scripts much cleaner/easier to read.00:00 Intro01:20 Creating the Baron Den Warning21:17 Unlocking the Supply Room24:50 Handling Baron Death Events36:52 Unlocking the Exit43:20 Refining the MapTutorial WAD:mediafire.com/file/8rns4i1ukq4i7tk/FunctionsExample.wad/file"Alert" Sound Effect Source:freesound.org/people/SamsterBirdies/sounds/467882ZDoom Wiki Functions Page:zdoom.org/wiki/Functions
Secret Agent HD (PC) Gameplay Chubzdoomer 2021-07-04 | 00:00 Intro/Title Screen00:35 First Level03:47 Second LevelApogee platformer fans, rejoice! Secret Agent, a classic DOS puzzle-platformer from the early 90s, has been given an HD facelift and is now available on stores like Steam and GOG.If you've never played Secret Agent before, it's essentially a game in which you must navigate mazelike levels, open doors with keycards, activate computers with floppy disks, destroy radar dishes, and ultimately breach the exit with a bundle of dynamite. One of my favorite aspects of the game is its "open-world" approach in which you can tackle levels on the world map (err, island map?) in several different orders. Each episode of course features its own large island chock full of levels.The HD remaster includes a bunch of cool new features like a brand new fourth episode as well as an intuitive level editor complete with full Steam Workshop support. An awesome Adlib-like soundtrack has also been added to the game, and it's composed by none other than James "Jimmy" Paddock, whose outstanding work has been featured in such renowned DOOM WADs as Eviternity and even John Romero's Sigil.The only complaint I can muster is that there's no way to toggle between the HD and original DOS graphics. It would've been awesome to switch between them on the fly just to study the differences and improvements.If you'd like to check out Secret Agent HD for yourself, here are its Steam and GOG store pages:store.steampowered.com/app/1607670/Secret_Agent_HDgog.com/game/secret_agent_hdThe original DOS version of the game is also still available on Steam at the following link:store.steampowered.com/app/358350/Secret_AgentIt's also worth mentioning that Crystal Caves, another classic Apogee platformer, was remastered by the same developer in 2020. You can check it out at the following links:store.steampowered.com/app/1330890/Crystal_Caves_HDgog.com/game/crystal_caves_hd
(Doom Builder) Ambush vs. Block Sound Chubzdoomer 2021-06-18 | Explaining the subtle but important difference(s) between the "Ambush players" actor flag and "Block sound" line property.00:00 Intro01:37 Ambush Players03:35 Block Sound06:54 Closing Thoughts
(Doom) MAPINFO Tutorial (Custom Episodes & More!) Chubzdoomer 2021-05-15 | Learn how to use MAPINFO to customize your maps' names and music, make brand new episodes, and even create Hexen-like hubs!00:00 Intro02:12 Creating the MAPINFO lump03:55 Writing the Map Definitions17:49 Writing the Cluster Definition29:13 Writing the Episode Definition38:41 Demonstrating Cluster HubsTutorial WADs:mediafire.com/file/sxlwfxzb2pf6pgb/MapinfoEpisodeExample.wad/filemediafire.com/file/sg4djogpr4y2zed/MapinfoHubExample.wad/fileMAPINFO Wiki page:zdoom.org/wiki/MAPINFOVanilla MAPINFOs:github.com/rheit/zdoom/tree/master/wadsrc/static/mapinfo
Kaze and the Wild Masks + Earthworm Jim Music = GROOVY! Chubzdoomer 2021-04-12 | No, this isn't turning into a Kaze channel, but when an opportunity like this presents itself you cannot afford to pass it up!For anyone too young to get what this is referencing:youtube.com/watch?v=rrn4oUqTEt0The version of the song used in the video:youtube.com/watch?v=W7ttZGj0GW8In case you're unaware or missed my last video, Kaze and the Wild Masks is a new indie platformer that harkens back to oldschool games like Donkey Kong Country and, as you can see in the video, even Earthworm Jim. It's available now on pretty much every major platform.For more info on Kaze and the Wild Masks, check out its official website here:playkaze.com
Kaze and the Wild Masks Gameplay (Best Indie Platformer in Years?) Chubzdoomer 2021-04-02 | Clearly inspired by such iconic games as Donkey Kong Country and Rayman, Kaze and the Wild Masks is an outstanding indie platformer with top-notch pixel art, a catchy soundtrack, excellent level design, and a really neat "mask" mechanic that has you transforming into different creatures with unique gameplay styles/abilities. It's incredibly challenging later on, too, but rarely in a way that feels cheap or unfair.The levels shown in the video are:00:00 World 1 Intro00:20 (1-1) Cranky Carrots03:09 (1-4) Thorny Tree06:05 (1-7) Bean BayI highly recommend giving Kaze a shot if you enjoy the platformers of old. It's hands down one of the best "pure" 2D platformers I've played since Shovel Knight and absolutely deserves more praise and exposure than it's gotten thus far.Kaze and the Wild Masks is now available on pretty much every major platform: PC, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and yes, even Stadia. The gameplay shown here is from the PC version.For more info, check out its official website at:soedesco.com/games/kaze-and-the-wild-masksAlso, here's a link to its Steam page:store.steampowered.com/app/829280/Kaze_and_the_Wild_Masks
(Doom Builder) Map Formats Explained Chubzdoomer 2021-03-12 | When starting a brand new map in Doom Builder, it's important that you choose the map format that best suits your needs. In this video I explain the differences between the formats and show how to convert a map from one format to another.To learn more about the different map formats, I highly suggest checking out the links below:zdoom.org/wiki/Map_formatzdoom.org/wiki/Universal_Doom_Map_Format
Quake in Prodeus! (E1M1: The Slipgate Complex REMAKE) Chubzdoomer 2021-02-14 | A complete playthrough of my near 1:1 recreation of Quake's iconic first level, The Slipgate Complex, in Prodeus.This was built over a 2½ month period using a combination of Prodeus's level editor and TrenchBroom, a popular editor for Quake-engine games.In case you'd like to know more about my process:I first downloaded the original level files for Quake so that I could reference the actual E1M1 in TrenchBroom. I then went about alt-tabbing back and forth between Prodeus's editor and TrenchBroom, painstakingly recreating each and every room/area from E1M1 unit-by-unit, and eventually texture-by-texture.The architecture itself was fairly easy to replicate despite being incredibly time-consuming, with just a few hiccups here and there. The texturing, however, was a major pain. Prodeus doesn't have suitable counterparts for many of Quake's textures, so I had to improvise and make do with what was available.I feel I ultimately did a pretty good job making something that looks and feels like the original E1M1, although I'm not entirely happy with the lighting or some of the texturework. It's also unfortunate that Prodeus has no water/swimming, which is why I had to "fudge" (and even redesign) the water and nukage areas of the map.Either way, I hope you enjoy what you see and I'd love to hear your thoughts/feedback!If you'd like to play the level for yourself, it's now available on the Steam Workshop. You can quickly access it by copying and pasting the following P-Link in the Online menu:m-OW52od3MYv
(Prodeus Level Editor) Music Control Tutorial Chubzdoomer 2021-01-08 | Learn how to easily change your level's music track and control its intensity using Prodeus's built-in level editor.00:00 Intro00:10 Changing the Music02:17 Controlling the Music's Intensity06:10 Testing the Intensity Levels06:52 Fading the Music In/Out08:28 Final DemonstrationTutorial Map:mediafire.com/file/o5j02xasp5wwd00/Music_Tutorial.zip/fileAvailable Music Tracks (as of January 2021):- Abstract- Asteroid- Aurora- Decay- Hotspot- Machine_God- Nether- Religious- Sinthytech- SpentFuelTo see a listing of the tracks for yourself, navigate to the game's Music directory. If you're using Steam, by default it should be located at:C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Prodeus\Prodeus_Data\StreamingAssets\MusicNote that you can also preview the tracks by opening their respective subdirectories and playing the .ogg files inside.
(Prodeus Level Editor) Crushers Tutorial Chubzdoomer 2020-12-05 | There's nothing quite like a good, old-fashioned crusher. In this video I show you how to make one that'll pound your foes into oblivion!00:00 Intro00:24 Moving the Crusher05:01 Testing the Movement05:14 Applying Crushing Damage08:51 Testing the Damage10:05 Adding a Sound Effect11:57 Testing the Sound Effect12:08 Adding Camera Shake13:01 Testing the Camera Shake13:10 Adding a Particle Effect14:04 Testing the Particle Effect14:26 Placing Enemies & Adding Button Logic16:40 Final DemonstrationTutorial map:http://www.mediafire.com/file/bondxmr7745zazf/Crusher_Tutorial.zip/fileProdeus is a modern-but-oldschool FPS that's now available on Steam and GOG via the following links:store.steampowered.com/app/964800/Prodeusgog.com/game/prodeus
(Prodeus Level Editor) Lifts Tutorial Chubzdoomer 2020-11-29 | Curious how to make DOOM-like lifts in Prodeus's level editor? This video's got you covered!00:00 Intro01:02 Moving the Lift Down08:41 Testing the Movement09:11 Moving the Lift Back Up13:52 Testing the Down-Up Logic14:04 Making the Button Re-Usable 17:30 Final DemonstrationTutorial map:http://www.mediafire.com/file/oemnwxdlupupkgd/Lift_Tutorial.zip/fileProdeus is a modern-but-oldschool FPS that's now available on Steam and GOG via the following links:store.steampowered.com/app/964800/Prodeusgog.com/game/prodeus
(Prodeus Level Editor) Donuts & Hollow Cylinders Tutorial Chubzdoomer 2020-11-22 | Learn how to easily make donut-like platforms and hollow cylinders in Prodeus's awesome level editor!00:00 Intro00:25 Making the Donut05:43 Making the Hollow CylinderOfficial Prodeus channel:youtube.com/channel/UCHP-eADcWMk158RIqLWHUiADragonfly, one of Prodeus's level designers, has also made some excellent tutorials. Be sure to check out his channel at:youtube.com/user/TheClicheNameProdeus is now available in Early Access on Steam and GOG via the following links:store.steampowered.com/app/964800/Prodeusgog.com/game/prodeus
(Doom) Flat Warping Tutorial (Awesome-Looking Water!) Chubzdoomer 2020-10-24 | Learn how to make much better-looking water in DOOM via the "flat warping" feature. This can obviously be applied to other flats as well (like nukage and lava) and even textures. And yes, you can even combine it with deep water to make your pools/lakes/oceans that much more awesome!00:00 Intro02:27 Creating the TEXTURES lump09:01 Creating the ANIMDEFS lump14:28 Applying the custom textureTutorial WAD:http://www.mediafire.com/file/ifzxfofh483cqw5/Warping_Flats_Tutorial.wad/fileZDoom Wiki Links:zdoom.org/wiki/TEXTURESzdoom.org/wiki/ANIMDEFS
(Doom Builder) Prey-Like Portals Tutorial Chubzdoomer 2020-09-18 | Learn how to make awesome, Prey-like portals in Doom Builder--no scripting required!00:00 Intro01:29 Shaping the Portals05:40 Implementing the (Static) Portals12:45 Testing the Static Portals14:26 Switching to Interactive Portals18:07 Testing the Interactive Portals19:23 3D Floors Warning22:38 Testing 3D Floors with Portals24:15 Bonus Clip: Episode One Portal HubTutorial WAD:http://www.mediafire.com/file/63f7k0r6gjpd2gp/Portal_Tutorial.wad/file[Bonus] Episode One Portal WAD:mediafire.com/file/yoj3u9v833ej1pm/Portal+Episode+One+Hub.wad/fileI also highly recommend checking out Darkstar Archangel's tutorial in which he shows how to use portals to create a seamless room-over-room effect (an excellent alternative to 3D floors!). You can watch it here:youtube.com/watch?v=jBXxVc1X8bE
DOOM Eternal Mini Slayer Collectible Unboxing Chubzdoomer 2020-08-11 | A quick unboxing of the official DOOM Eternal Mini Slayer collectible, modeled after the same one found in-game.Cool shelf piece? Absolutely. Worth 30 bucks plus shipping? Eh... I'll let you be the judge on that one.If you'd like to grab one for yourself, head over to the following link:gear.bethesda.net/products/doom-eternal-mini-slayer-collectible
Crysis Remastered is a beautiful letdown (Nintendo Switch) Chubzdoomer 2020-08-09 | Crysis Remastered is a hugely disappointing version of an all-time classic, and I'm here to explain why.TECHNICAL NOTE: All of the Switch footage was captured in docked mode which, according to Digital Foundry, typically runs at 720p resolution. The PC footage was captured at 1080p with Very High settings and 8x AA. The reason I upscaled the video to 1440p was to ensure it used the highest-quality encoder possible (uploads of 1080p and below tend to get stuck with a lesser one).
Why Crysis is NOT just a tech demo Chubzdoomer 2020-07-23 | Crysis has often been dismissed as a mere "tech demo" with nothing more to offer than its gorgeous graphics. In this video I explain why it's so much more than that.Some additional thoughts on the game:- The Weapon Customization system also doubles as a progression system. As you collect weapons with attachments you don't yet have, those attachments become available from there on out for every compatible weapon. Pick up an assault rifle with a mid-range scope for example, and you can then equip that very same scope on any other rifle or SMG!- I didn't touch on the difficulty levels, but even THEY are really cool. There are four to choose from: Easy, Normal, Hard, and Delta. Rather than just make the enemies tougher (and you weaker), each one has several modifiers that result in a totally different experience. Easy and Normal hold your hand by highlighting attackers and allowing you to control vehicle turrets while driving for example, whereas the hardest mode, Delta, totally disables crosshairs and grenade indicators and makes it so that enemies only speak Korean! (Side note: Most of the gameplay shown here represents Hard difficulty.)- In the video I state that Speed Mode increases your reload speed and I even found several references to this online, yet after conducting a series of tests it would seem this is NOT the case at all. I don't know if this was changed in a patch or is some sort of bug, but it sure is strange that I'm not the only one who recalled it working that way. Mandela Effect, perhaps?
The Best of Michael King (DOOM Eternal) Chubzdoomer 2020-06-19 | A compilation of the most hilarious moments from Michael King's playthrough of DOOM Eternal.Michael King's gaming channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/michaelxkingMichael King's film channel:http://www.youtube.com/MLKKAEFEnterprises
Maneater is a SHARK RPG worth devouring! Chubzdoomer 2020-06-06 | Arguably one of the most unique ARPGs to date, Maneater puts you in control of a fearsome "bull shark" as you eat, fight, and terrorize your way across several different regions in an effort to avenge your mother's death.One of the coolest aspects of the game is how you evolve over time. As you eat and gain levels, you become visibly larger and unlock better stats as well as new abilities. Whereas you start out as a meager baby shark, by the end you will have become a fearsome man-eating monster!NOTE: This footage was captured from the PC version of the game, running at max settings.Official website:tripwireinteractive.com/#/maneaterEpic Games store page:epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/maneater/home
Chex Quest HD (PC) Gameplay (FREE Remake!) Chubzdoomer 2020-05-19 | The official HD remake of the original Chex Quest is finally here, and best of all: it's completely free to download and play on Steam!00:00 [Intro (Shortened)]00:42 [Level 1 - Landing Zone]07:14 [Level 2 - Storage Facility]Chex Quest HD retains the spirit of the original 1996 "cereal box" game while bringing it up to modern standards with full-3D graphics and support for high resolutions (thanks to Unreal Engine). The level design has also been completely overhauled with more verticality and overall complexity.While it lacks the quality of a bigger-budget FPS like DOOM Eternal, Chex Quest HD is still an oldschool shooter worth zorching your way through--especially if you're a fan of the original. The main complaints I have are the slow weapon switching, clunky movement, and braindead AI. It's still pretty fun to play, though, and there's a brand new splitscreen multiplayer mode (which I haven't yet tried) as well as several unlockable characters (via codes in Chex Mix products). Plus, you can't beat the price of FREE!To learn more about Chex Quest HD, visit its official website at the following link:chexmix.com/chexquestTo see some gameplay from the original Chex Quest, check out the following video:youtube.com/watch?v=Wxi_ZEgD_co
DOOM Giveaway Winners Chubzdoomer 2020-04-08 | Revealing the winners of my recent DOOM 64 and DOOM Eternal giveaway.Congratulations, guys!
DOOM Eternal + DOOM 64 (PC) Giveaway! (NOW FINISHED) Chubzdoomer 2020-03-29 | To celebrate the recent release of DOOM Eternal, I've decided to stage an awesome giveaway for the PC versions of DOOM Eternal and DOOM 64. All you have to do to enter is follow one of the links below.For a chance to win a key for the Deluxe Edition of DOOM Eternal (PC/Bethesda Launcher), visit:gleam.io/4lwjm/chubzdoomer-doom-eternal-giveawayFor a chance to win a key for DOOM 64 (PC/Steam), visit:gleam.io/vrGnE/chubzdoomer-doom-64-giveawayThe Deluxe Edition of DOOM Eternal includes the base game, the Year One Pass (includes two campaign add-ons set to be released within a year of the base game), the Demonic Slayer Skin, and the Classic Weapons Sound Pack.The giveaway is set to end just before midnight on Friday, April 3.Best of luck, and DOOM on!
What I think about DOOM Eternal (First Impressions) Chubzdoomer 2020-03-25 | The long-awaited sequel to 2016's DOOM has finally arrived, but how do I feel it compares to its legendary predecessor? Watch and find out!Some additional things I didn't cover in the video:- The "Fortress of DOOM," a pre/post-mission hub where you get to unlock stuff and check out collectibles, is a fantastic addition to the game.- I absolutely love the new weapon and monster designs. The oldschool soldiers (Former Humans), complete with green-dyed hair, are just so flipping cool. The throwback plasma rifle is also an improvement over 2016's in pretty much every way: it looks better, sounds better, and is far more satisfying to use.- All of the brand new enemies I've encountered have been really well designed. The Arachnotron is my favorite thus far.- The "battle damage" system extends beyond cosmetic damage: larger enemies like Arachnotrons and Revenants now have "weak points" that can be destroyed in order to cripple their capabilities. If you destroy an Arachnotron's turret, for example, it loses most of its long-range firepower and must resort to using cluster bombs and melee attacks.- The pistol is no more. Instead, you start with the shotgun and work your way up from there. This was a great design decision.- The chainsaw now (slowly) regenerates one unit of fuel if it runs empty. This is an important aspect of the game's resource management because it ensures you can continuously chainsaw low-level fodder to replenish your ammunition even if there aren't any fuel canisters left to collect.- The game's harsh difficulty is somewhat offset by a brand new "Extra Life" system: there are 1-Ups hidden throughout each level that grant you extra lives. If you die and have at least one extra life remaining, you'll be revived on the spot instead of having to restart at the last checkpoint.- Although the level design is fairly straight-forward, the 3D automap is still alive and well and levels are still chock full of secrets (including the aforementioned 1-Ups).- Load times are incredibly short/fast. The game is exceptional in almost every way from a technical standpoint.
DOOM Eternal Collectors Edition Unboxing Chubzdoomer 2020-03-21 | A quick unboxing of the Collector's Edition of DOOM Eternal, which contains (among other things) a cassette tape, lore book, and most importantly: a life-sized DOOM Slayer helmet!Not shown in the video is the helmet's ability to light up via LEDs on the front. Since the lighting is a relatively subtle effect, I figured my camera wouldn't capture it very well. If you'd still like to check it out though, here's a picture I took: https://i.imgur.com/P6rZt3i.jpgI'd also like to apologize for the "clumsiness" of this unboxing. The sheer size of the box itself made it difficult to fit it into frame and handle. I did the best I could though, and even tried to wrap things up with a neat little ending. That being said, I hope you enjoy the video!
DOOM Eternal (PC) Intro Gameplay Chubzdoomer 2020-03-20 | Hell has come to Earth. But so has Doomguy! RIP AND TEAR.(Played at Ultra-Nightmare settings, with Motion Blur/Film Grain/Resolution Scaling turned off and Objective Markers/Tutorials disabled).
[DOOM] Sandy Petersens Level Design Chubzdoomer 2020-03-13 | id Software's most prolific level designer of the "DOOM" era, Sandy Petersen tends to be overlooked by many, if not outright forgotten. However, his groundbreaking contributions helped shape the original DOOM games into the timeless classics we all know and love. This video discusses what set him apart from John Romero and the rest of the crew at id and also shows off some of his most unique and innovative levels.Sources:shacknews.com/article/99662/stairway-to-badass-the-making-and-remaking-of-doom?page=8books.google.com/books/about/Game_Engine_Black_Book_DOOM_v1_1.html?id=wel6DwAAQBAJamazon.com/Official-Doom-Survivors-Strategies-Secrets/dp/0782115462quakewiki.net/archives/qref/sandy.htmlreddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3t1obw/sandy_petersen_designer_of_cthulhu_wars_doom_calldoom.fandom.com/wiki/Sandy_Petersen
