Writing a game the hard way - from scratch using C. #1

The post explores creating a retro-style video game from scratch using a C compiler and basic tools, mimicking the development processes of the 1980s and early 1990s. The author delves into the historical context of game development during that era, highlighting the use of shareware, lack of internet resources, and the simplicity of games driven largely by hardware limitations. The project is not intended as a tutorial but as a narrative journey, where the author plans to build a basic top-down arena shooter with rudimentary elements before expanding its features.