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zsKnight (ZSNES)
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Ex-emulation author, developed ZSNES. Working on a game called Retro Endurance 8bit, a one-of-a-kind retro game collection featuring a challenging arcade mode and a fun casual shuffler mode.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3412560/Retro_Endurance_8bit/
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zsknight.bsky.social
I'm pretty close to finishing Act 3 of Silksong. One thing that struck me at this point is just how amazing the boss battles are. In the original, I never had the urge to re-fight any bosses. However, in Silksong, beating a boss feels incredibly satisfying and makes me want to battle them again.
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Already on it! :)
September 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Remember Gauntlet? This is going to be the 39th game in Retro Endurance 8bit!

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June 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
Teddy bear jumping through a factory. Game #38 in Retro Endurance 8bit.

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June 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
8bit retro vertical shooter game in action.

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June 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
Finally finished Hollow Knight. Originally put it off a few years ago as the theme didn't click with me, but tried it again recently and loved it. Great gameplay, challenge, level design, and environments. Tons of little details and encounters that makes it feel extra special. Highly recommended!
June 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Sprite sheet of Game #37 of Retro Endurance 8bit. Can you guess what it is about?

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June 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
Making some really good progress with my marble madness clone. Used a custom 2d physics engine with height displacement to get it working.

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June 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Going to attempt to reproduce gameplay of Marble Madness for Retro Endurance 8bit. Doing the physics in 2D space would be interesting. Always been amazed that they could implement this game with its physics on the NES of all consoles.

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May 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Here's a sample of a randomly generated Metroidvania map in action for game #35 of Retro Endurance 8bit.

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April 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
Retro Endurance Game #32 featuring a hungry caterpillar. A snake style clone, but less punishing as the game keeps going even if you eat your tail. The longer your tail, the higher the score of each fruit you eat.

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March 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
Woof ruff bark woof arf! Woof Retro Endurance 8bit 31st game bark bark. Woof woof bark!

(Am I a good boy?)

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March 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
Here's the WIP sprite sheet for game #31 for Retro Endurance, Doggy Skateboarding!

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March 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Been a while since I posted. Just recovered from having Pneumonia for 2 weeks.

But here's an update to Retro Endurance 8bit. Just made its 28th game featuring a monster causing chaos around town.

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March 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Here's the 27th game in Retro Endurance 8-bit. A bit like Tetris, but it's a platformer. You can speed up or slow down the blocks by pressing down or up.

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February 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Here's the 26th game in Retro Endurance 8-bit. A racing game inspired by top-down games like RC Pro-am and Micro Machines.

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February 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
@jeffgerstmann.com I don't think anything can beat Mr. Do's Castle, but here's my attempt of creating something inspired by it. A bit of Mr.Do's Castle, classic Mario Bros, and Wrecking Crew. Plus jars. Who doesn't like to break jars?
February 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Work in progress sprite sheet for game #25 for Retro Endurance 8-bit.

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February 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
Showing off the progression system of the new arcade mode coming soon to Retro Endurance 8bit. You now get coins for playing endurance games to purchase arcade units which lets you play these games on its own and a lot longer.

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February 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Here's my updated trailer for the game, Retro Endurance 8-bit.

It's a fun Wario Ware inspired game featuring 23 retro game recreations, now on Steam Early Access!

store.steampowered.com/app/3412560/...

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February 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
zsknight.bsky.social
Now working on a feature that's been requested multiple times for the game: being able to play each game independently at any time! I'll be adding an in-game shop to be able to obtain them.

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February 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
New update(v0.23.1) for Retro Endurance 8bit with 2 new games including a Punch Out! inspiration and a shooting gallery game. Total games is now 23. Also new enemies/obstacles for 4 existing games

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February 1, 2025 at 3:11 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Adding two new challenges with leaderboards and giving the area a bit of a visual overhaul.
January 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Working on the 23rd game in Retro Endurance 8bit now. Do you think this is a fair fight? #indiegames #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #steam
January 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
zsknight.bsky.social
Starting to work on the 22nd game for Retro Endurance 8bit. Probably easy to guess what it is from the sprite sheet. #indiegames #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev #steam
January 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM