Father, your performance was commendable: Acclaimed game developer John Romero, known for his work on Doom, streamed the popular indie FPS Dusk and expressed profound admiration for it.
Legendary game designer John Romero, known for creating iconic shooters like Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and Quake, recently streamed Dusk, the 2018 hit indie shooter, during his FPS Fridays series on Twitch. Dusk, a popular choice among "boomer shooters," is frequently recognized for its fast-paced action and retro aesthetic.
Throughout the stream, Romero showcased his affinity for Dusk, fluidly navigating its levels with ease, uncovering numerous secrets, and even engaging in a spot of mischief. For instance, he frequently lobbed objects into a universal garbage disposal-like toilet in the first level and carried the lethal joke soap for extended periods during gameplay.
Romero praised the game's sound design, foreboding soundtrack, attention to detail, and clever physics in his review. He lauded Dusk, commenting that it was "super-cool" and boasting an "amazing ambience" with a "super-fun" design that's packed with secrets and classic elements. He concluded by expressing approval of the developers, New Blood Interactive, and their work, stating, "If you don't have Dusk, you should get it."
After the stream, the team at New Blood Interactive expressed their delight, sharing clips and highlighting Romero's antics like using the "BIG FUCKIN SOAP." Studio head Dave Oshry and composers Hulshult and Szymanski all shared the clip, with the official New Blood account responding with an enthusiastic "THANKS DAD."
Romero intends to continue his FPS Fridays on his Twitch channel, with future streams' games depending on viewer votes. His previous stream saw him revisiting the Doom WAD MyHouse, which he initially explored in 2023. Romero Games' most recent release was the hardcore WAD Sigil 2, which can be played for free alongside its 2019 predecessor with a copy of Doom, and both are even accessible from the main menu in Nightdive's recent remaster.
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- John Romero, after streaming Dusk, a popular game among "boomer shooters," expressed his approval, stating, "If you don't have Dusk, you should get it."
- Romero announced that he intends to continue his FPS Fridays on his Twitch channel, and his future streams' games will depend on viewer votes, possibly including movies-and-tv themed titles that fall under the entertainment category.
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