Elden Ring is a visually stunning game that makes sense given the technology we have today. But what if it was made for Game Boy?
I’m sure there are still quite a few people playing Elden Ring, but definitely the news cycle has calmed down a bit around. If you have finished Elden Ring, congratulations! Personally, I gave up because I realized that I could only play other games that would bring me joy. Also, I was doing poorly and not getting better when I needed to focus on other games for my silly little job.
However, those looking for more Elden Ring should look no further than here, as YouTuber and independent game developer Shintendo has made a new version of the title title. That is, a new version of a new game, but in the old fashioned way.
According to the game description:
What if Elden Ring premiered in 1993? Elden Ring GB is a version of Elden Ring that works with real retro hardware that includes all Game Boy consoles, as well as emulators and Analogue Pocket. You can also play it right here in your browser, although other methods to save, better colors, and more accuracy are recommended. Explore the entire precipice of anticipation, the Northern Limgrave and Stormveil Castle in this small-scale demake experience at GB Studio.
GB Studio, for those who don’t know, is a very interesting set of tools described as a “visual game creator with no programming knowledge”, and can be used to make Game-style games and ROMs. Boy working on real consoles. It’s the kind of toolkit that can do something simple and fun if you’re new to the craft, and then something that looks like a real retro experience if you know what you’re doing.
Although Elden Ring GB only covers a limited area of the original game, it still works as a very interesting version of Elden Ring. Also, can you really expect Lands Between to fit into a Game Boy game?
If you want to try Elden Ring GB for yourself, you can find it here on Shintendo’s Itch page. Although it can be played in the browser, the developer recommends downloading it in order to save your progress.