doom is back in the spotlight for its announcement dark agesA game that will conclude the reboot trilogy that began in 2016 and that now promises a total evolution of the series, in terms of dynamics and next-generation graphics for consoles and PC. And when the desired launch day arrives, users have taken the liberty to take Classic Delivery to horizons previously unknown.
The game has reached an unusual new milestone: it can now be played within one file PDF. This feat is achieved by Adding2210A high school student and its user Githubwho used its scripting capabilities JavaScript In a browser-based PDF reader Chromium To create this port.
Inspired by the project TetrisPDFThe user has taken advantage of the technical features of the PDF format, which allows basic calculations using JavaScriptTo transfer iconic shooters to digital documents. Although it lacks some elements such as sounds and text, the port is still playable using a six-color ASCII grid to represent the graphics. The result is functional, although limited by a response time of 80ms per frame.
The project shows how traditional digital tools, such as PDF readers, can be taken beyond their original purpose with creativity and technical expertise. Although this port won’t replace a console or even an emulator, as the dominant one sees the game doom Working within such a simple format is an impressive achievement.
With this test, Adding2210 Expands the boundaries of what is possible for creation id software, Adding to the list of versions playable on toasters, refrigerators and other unusual devices. This port is a reminder of how innovation and ingenuity can keep a title’s legacy alive that continues to amaze decades after release.
Through: IGN
