194K views · Apr 28, 2007 · 4:06 · 1 HN recommender · 3 mentions · discussed 2012–2022
Gameplay footage of the original 1986 Macintosh version of Dark Castle by Silicon Beach Software. The uploader argues the original is a great game that was tarnished by inferior ports.
Why Hacker News points people here: HN uses it to show a classic early Mac game, noting its low-latency input and early audio showcase.
“arguably the best non-educational game for the original Macintosh”HN comment, 2012
“arguably the best non-educational game for the original Macintosh”
Gameplay of Dark Castle on the original Mac
I like the black and white graphics. It reminds me of dark castle, which was arguably the best non-educational game for the original Macintosh: this video
“had a zero latency mouse (or at least imperceptible) with zero flicker”
Dark Castle on a Mac Plus as example of low latency
I have to say that in this case you're wrong. The Apple Mac Plus in my parents' closet, which I still fire up from time to time to play Dark Castle ( this video ), had a zero latency mouse (or at least imperceptible) with zero flicker. Took Microsoft at least 20 years to get something comparable. This is not a nostalgic mis-memory, or an exaggeration. Please find an old Mac from the 80's and simply move the mouse around. > they are recalling computers which had no networking The very first network games I ever played were over AppleTalk on a Mac, like NetTrek ( link ... yes, that is digitized sound out of a 1984 machine), Maze Wars ( link ) and the venerable Bolo! ( link ), the latter still one of the best multiplayer gaming experiences I've ever had
“An early Mac B&W game that showcased the system's audio capabilities.”
Early Mac game showcasing audio, with jump sounds
Dark Castle (1986). An early Mac B&W game that showcased the system's audio capabilities. It has jumps with the "hup" sound. this video
