How to set up vange-rs on Windows?

Clone the repository, copy the settings template to config/settings.ron, edit it to point to your Vangers game path, and run with cargo. It automatically tries DX12 if available, as per the backend order.

Is vange-rs faster than the original Vangers?

Yes, it uses modern hardware acceleration via wgpu, which generally improves performance on contemporary systems, though actual gains depend on the rendering technique and your GPU.

Vange-rs or Bevy for learning Rust graphics?

Vange-rs is ideal for studying voxelized ray tracing and wgpu in a specific game context, while Bevy offers a more general-purpose engine with broader documentation and community support.

How to debug levels in vange-rs?

Use the level viewer binary with free camera controls (WSAD for movement, Alt for rotation) and the debug UI for physics frame stepping, as outlined in the instructions.

What graphics backends does vange-rs support on Mac?

It supports Metal on macOS, prioritized in the Auto backend selection, along with Vulkan and DX12 for cross-platform compatibility through wgpu.

Can I use vange-rs without the original game?

No, the README explicitly states you need the original Vangers game files to run vange-rs, as it loads resources from that path for an authentic experience.

Vange-rs

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A Rust reimplementation of the classic Vangers game with modern hardware-accelerated graphics.

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What is Vange-rs?

Vange-rs is a Rust-based reimplementation of the classic Vangers game, designed to replicate its unique gameplay and technical innovation with modern hardware-accelerated graphics. It uses advanced rendering techniques like voxelized ray tracing to enhance visual quality while maintaining the original game's behavior and feel.

Target Audience

Developers and enthusiasts interested in retro gaming, game engine development, or Rust graphics programming, particularly those familiar with Vangers or looking to explore modern rendering APIs.

Value Proposition

It offers a faithful recreation of a cult classic with improved performance and visuals, leveraging Rust's safety and modern graphics libraries like wgpu for cross-platform compatibility and cutting-edge rendering.

Overview

Rusty Vangers clone

Use Cases

Best For

Studying Rust-based game engine architecture
Exploring voxelized ray tracing techniques in practice

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Recreating classic games with modern graphics APIs

Learning wgpu for cross-platform graphics programming

Developing modular game tools with separate binaries

Debugging and visualizing 3D models and game levels

Not Ideal For

Developers wanting a standalone game without needing the original Vangers files
Teams building new, original games from scratch rather than recreating classics
Projects prioritizing quick setup and minimal configuration overhead

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cross-Platform Graphics

Leverages wgpu for hardware-accelerated rendering across Metal, Vulkan, and DX12 backends, ensuring modern performance on diverse systems.

Advanced Rendering Techniques

Implements voxelized ray tracing, as detailed in the project blog, to enhance visual fidelity while preserving the original game's aesthetic.

Modular Tooling

Provides separate binaries for the main game, model viewer, level viewer, and converter, facilitating focused development and debugging workflows.

Debug-Friendly Features

Includes an egui-based debug UI and physics frame stepping, allowing real-time inspection and troubleshooting during engine development.

Cons

Original Game Dependency

Requires owning or sourcing the original Vangers game files to run, which limits accessibility and adds a barrier for new users.

Complex Initial Setup

Demands manual editing of config files and setting resource paths, making it cumbersome for casual testing or quick prototyping.

Niche Focus and Limited Scope

Primarily designed for replicating Vangers, so it lacks general game engine features like built-in asset pipelines or broad platform support.

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