US EditionEven a PDF File Can Run Doom
- A high school student named Allen created a PDF file that can run the classic game Doom, utilizing JavaScript support in PDF documents.
- The Doom PDF is available on Allen's GitHub page and can be played in Chromium-based browsers, rendering the game in monochrome with ASCII characters.
- The project demonstrates that Doom can run on various platforms, including ebook readers and smart refrigerators, further contributing to its legacy.
- Allen was inspired by other developers experimenting with PDF formats, stating that the performance is poor but playable.
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Not so long ago, I wondered when someone would be inspired to take the iconic DOOM game to another unusual place. Well, we didn't have to wait too long for it. One high school student decided to recreate the old shooter in a PDF file - yes, you read that right. The project can be accessed completely free of charge from popular web browsers. DOOM enclosed in a PDF file Recently, we have been flooded with unusual retro projects. The topic of limit…
Doom Is Now Playable In A PDF—Who Needs Excel Anyway?
Just when you think id Software’s Doom, originally released in 1993 for MS-DOS, has been ported to every conceivable platform—seriously, it’s run on toasters, fridges, calculators, smartwatches, and even old Nintendo Game Boys—a high schooler has managed to make it playable inside a PDF. Yes, Doom now runs in the same file format you use […] Doom Is Now Playable In A PDF—Who Needs Excel Anyway? Written by Jarrod Saunders for Fortress of Solitude
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