Commander Genius
A modern open-source interpreter for Commander Keen and Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure games, enhancing classic DOS gameplay with new features.
What is Commander Genius?
Commander Genius is an open-source interpreter that allows you to play classic Commander Keen and Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure games on modern operating systems. It solves the problem of running these DOS-era titles without emulation, providing a native experience with enhanced graphics, multiplayer support, and modding capabilities. The project revives the gameplay of the 90s while taking advantage of contemporary hardware.
Retro gaming enthusiasts, modders, and developers interested in classic platformers who want to play or extend Commander Keen games on modern devices. It's also for those seeking a non-emulated, feature-rich alternative to DOSBox for these specific titles.
Developers choose Commander Genius for its native performance, active modding community with Lua scripting, and unique features like four-player multiplayer. Unlike generic emulators, it's tailored specifically for Commander Keen and Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure, offering graphical enhancements and cross-platform support while staying true to the original gameplay feel.
Overview
Modern Interpreter for the Commander Keen (Vorticon Dreams and Galaxy) and also Cosmos Cosmic Adventure games. This is a mirror repo: The main gitlab repository is at: https://gitlab.com/Dringgstein/Commander-Genius
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