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I wrote a flight simulator in my own programming language
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pizza_man
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I wrote a DOOM clone in my own programming language
by pizza_man·Apr 28, 2026·34 points·18 comments
AI Analysis
●●SolidNiche GemWizardry
Raycasting DOOM clone built to stress-test a custom language's C-interop.
Strengths
- •Uses raycasting to keep the engine lightweight while testing multi-dimensional arrays.
- •C-interop syntax was specifically introduced to enable this SDL2 integration.
- •Open source with a roadmap for sound and enemy variety.
Weaknesses
- •Minimal gameplay loop with only one enemy type and no sound yet.
- •Audience is limited to those interested in the Spectre language itself.
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Target Audience
Programming language enthusiasts, demoscene hobbyists
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Wolfenstein 3D · DOOM
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