The classic MMORPG RuneScape has been successfully ported to the Sega Dreamcast by the homebrew development team LobotomyDC, marking another milestone for the retro console's vibrant community. This version, dubbed RuneCast, is based on the original 2001 RuneScape Classic and is now playable on Dreamcast hardware, though it is still in the early stages of testing. https://twitter.com/falco_girgis/status/1883683050170503338Key Details:Functionality: The game is currently running and connected to online servers, allowing players to experience the multiplayer aspects of RuneScape Classic. However, it has so far only been tested on Dreamcast emulators, with reports indicating that performance on actual hardware is still being optimized. Development

The classic MMORPG RuneScape has been successfully ported to the Sega Dreamcast by the homebrew development team LobotomyDC, marking another milestone for the retro console’s vibrant community.

  • MajorHavoc@programming.devEnglish
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    2 days ago

    This news is an awesome mix of peak “life is beautiful” and peak “but why?”.

    • RuneScape and DreamCast are beautiful parts of gaming history, and both deserve loving preservation.
    • I’m having trouble imagining a worse way to experience RuneScape than on a DreamCast controller.

    Edit:

    Development Challenges: The developers acknowledged that the game “runs like ass” in its current state, but they are committed to improving performance over time. This includes addressing frame rate issues and optimizing network connectivity for the Dreamcast’s 56k modem.

    I don’t have words to express my awe. I think maybe this is just an epic show of skill.

    • otpEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      Hey, I had a lot of fun with Phantasy Star Online on the DC! Haha