Imagesource: http://deater.net/

Vince Weaver, found at deater.net, is an Associate Professor for Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Maine. Apparently, he has not only ample time but also a great affection for running more or less modern software on more or less modern hardware.

Keyword: Demakes

In Issue #44, we marveled at Vince's magic, and since then, he has been anything but idle. His current project is nothing less than a version of MYST for the Atari VCS.

The blockbuster game is not yet complete – however, you can already wander through the MYST world, renowned for its high-resolution and richness of color – a delight for big pixel enthusiasts, you could say 😜.

But Vince's work should not be understated here. His demake for the Apple ][ is legendary, and that gives hope for the VCS version. The game, released between 93 and 96 for various platforms, was a real hit at the time. Personally, I never managed to complete it, but perhaps it's time to warm up the VCS emulator.