7 ms·
This reminds me of how Playdate owners make it very obvious they don't use the thing in the way they retroactively justify their purchase by commenting on quirk
by slily 2y ago
This reminds me of how Playdate owners make it very obvious they don't use the thing in the way they retroactively justify their purchase by commenting on quirkiness or aesthetics at the expense of functionality or usability. I guess I get it but there's cheaper plastic toys out there.
- mulderc 2y agoI don't think that is retroactive, people bought it because it was different and looks cool and is quirky. I think it is a very fun device and has some great games for it. It isn't for everyone but it is a cool device for people that appreciate what Panic is doing with it.
- msephton 2y agoI'm a Playdate owner, I definitely use it, and one of the games I've made for it was a GOTY 2023. So, there were go.
- linsomniac 2y agoVery interested, what game did you make?
- msephton 2y agoIt's called YOYOZO https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38372936 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38372936
- linsomniac 2y agoRight, I remember reading that story, pretty cool but I had a hard time imagining the mechanics of the game at the time. Purchased, I'll give it a shot.
- msephton 2y agoThanks, have fun! Would like to know what you think of it.