Yes yes, we know about the flash/2D version of Portal.
But here’s something even more creative. An ASCII* version of Portal.
(ASCII = the very basic character graphics on a PC)
Type-in game enthusiast Cymon is the man responsible, and you can track progress of ASCIIpOrtal via (link removed – no longer available) at Retro Remakes.
It’s “early days” yet, but he has uploaded a small proof-of-concept.
Now, have a look another peek at that screenshot.
Will you ever look the same way at inverse heart characters again? 
March 6, 2009 at 9:29 pm |
I’ve seen the proof and love the concept.
March 28, 2009 at 1:38 am |
Oh, thanks. I wish I could show you what the portal mechanics will look like. That will be coming.
Yeah, the inverse heart was a stroke of genius if I do say so myself.
Unfortunately this project is on the back burner somewhat, but it’s not abandoned. I totally want to get this one out there. I’ve just had some rather large fish-to-fry land on my plate. I’m confident I’ll have it done well before valve finished HL2:ep3. Probably. Failing that I’ll have this ready for the release of Portal 2. Or not. Either way, I’m positive I’ll beat Duke Nukem out the door.
March 28, 2009 at 7:22 pm |
Joe,
great to hear from you!
Please keep us up-to-date with how the project goes.
March 29, 2009 at 2:11 am |
Oh, I will definitely try, tho the best way to keep up to date will probably be just keep checking my forum.
July 8, 2009 at 7:38 am |
You heard it here first.
And everywhere else when the video hit.
http://www.gamerdrome.com/video/RuZobi9H
http://www.boingboing.net/2009/07/07/video-portal-re-made.html
July 8, 2009 at 2:23 pm |
Thanks Joe!
J-OMG may not have the budget of ‘the big players’ but you never know when we might drop another exclusive in your lap.
PS: Wow – that video really blew me away. Nice work.
August 11, 2009 at 1:06 am |
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