In an unexpected twist within the gaming community, a dedicated modder has achieved the remarkable feat of making the iconic shooter game, Doom, fully operational inside Hytale. This survival-crafting adventure RPG, developed by a team of former Minecraft modders, is not even officially released to the public yet, making this accomplishment a significant early demonstration of its modding potential. The modder, known as 'tr7zw', who also created the popular Landmark fast-travel mod, spent several sleepless nights bringing this unique vision to life, much to the astonishment of Hytale's co-founder, Simon_Hypixel.
Modder 'tr7zw' Brings Doom to Hytale Before Official Launch
In a surprising development that highlights the vibrant modding culture, a modder identified as 'tr7zw' has successfully implemented the classic video game Doom within the unreleased voxel-based sandbox RPG, Hytale. This remarkable achievement unfolded recently, with 'tr7zw' dedicating approximately two to three intense nights to the project. The result is a fully functional, albeit distinctively pixelated, version of Doom running entirely within a Hytale mod. Hypixel's co-founder, Simon, expressed his 'befuddlement' at this creative, yet 'cursed' creation, acknowledging the extraordinary dedication and skill involved. This feat was accomplished thanks to the early access provided to modders by the Hytale development team, allowing community members to begin experimenting with the game's mechanics even before its official launch. The technical implementation involves a Java port of Doom, with each frame downsampled and rendered within Hytale's 80x60 block grid at 20 frames per second. The blocks dynamically adjust their color to match the incoming images from Doom, creating a visually chunky representation of the game. While the controls are fully integrated, the modder humorously described the input experience as "a bit like a broken keyboard," indicating a certain degree of charming imperfection in this pioneering integration.
This innovative endeavor serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of game modding and the creative boundaries that enthusiasts continue to push. Running Doom on unconventional platforms has become a celebrated tradition in the gaming world, transforming diverse devices from motherboard BIOS to Lego bricks into makeshift gaming systems. The successful integration into Hytale not only adds another unique entry to this list but also foreshadows the immense creative freedom that players can expect once Hytale officially launches, setting a high bar for future community-driven content and demonstrating the limitless possibilities within the game's ecosystem.
