Birbla

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Homegames is an open-source game platform developed over 8 years, receiving mixed reactions regarding its content and design. Users appreciate its concept and express interest in its continuation.

What the discussion says

  • Some users criticize the featured game for its content.
  • Others praise the platform's creativity and potential.
  • There is curiosity about the site's design, like the double scrollbars.
“Having 'Weed Smoke Willie' on the front page isn't a good look.”
— petterroea
“Writing pearl-clutching comments on open source software isn't ideal.”
— advael

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  • Nice idea. I found a couple of interesting games on this.

    Thanks for sharing! Cool that you haven't stopped working on this project after that long time. It gives me inspiration to work on my projects which I can't find time to finish.

    by ViAchKoN
  • Does anyone remember "Shoot 'Em Up Construction Kit" on the Amiga?
    by HoldOnAMinute
  • I like the concept and tried to play some games by starting or joining sessions, either nothing happened or I got disconnected straight away?

    Anyway nice concept. I’m also making web games (see my post history) so if anyone wanted to connect and discuss, send me an email (in profile too)

    by purple-leafy
  • Wow! Can you tell us a bit about what the past 8 years have looked like for you?
    by BSTRhino
  • > Kaboom Valley

    This game reminded me of Gorilla Basic (GORILLA.BAS), it really brought back some childhood memories, so nostalgic! Unfortunately, this Kaboom Valley game seem to be unplayable! None of the buttons is working for me and only the computer is able to fire its projectiles over my head :(

    by redbell
  • Hey I was looking for documentation to learn how to make my own games but I didn't see a link on the website. Do you have any docs? If so please consider putting a link to it on the front page.

    I didn't try logging into the studio since it was asking for username and stuff, so maybe the docs are there? I just wanted to read the docs before committing to a login and stuff to see if this is worth my time.

    by TiredGuy
  • Does everything need a "session"? Is it possible to have fully static games/exports?
    by avaer
  • Could not play any of the games - too many requests errors. Why do they need "sessions", are they not running client-side?
    by ricardobeat

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