ProxOS

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ProxOS is a single player simulation game. It was developed by slojanko and was released on March 8, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Experience the life of developers 30 years ago with ProxOS! The simulated operating system offers everything you need to start learning assembly programming. Compete with your friends to solve progressively harder challenges in clever ways. Featuring: Code written in assembly and executed on the latest 32KHz processor Best in class editor with debugging tools Custom skins and challenges Disp…

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ProxOS offers a fun and open-ended puzzle experience that encourages optimization and creativity, allowing players to create and share custom puzzles.
The retro aesthetic and detailed pseudo assembly language provide a unique and engaging coding challenge, reminiscent of classic games like EXAPUNKS.
The game is well-designed and shows a clear passion from the developer, making it a rewarding experience for those interested in programming.

The documentation is terse and can be difficult to understand, especially for beginners, which may hinder the learning experience.
The lack of certain programming features, such as a call stack and the ability to print to the console, limits the complexity of programs that can be created.
The game has not received updates since July 2024, and the community engagement on Discord is low, which may affect long-term interest.

gameplay
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The gameplay of Proxos is built on solid mechanics, but players feel it lacks sufficient puzzles to enhance the overall experience.
- “The core mechanics of the game are solid, but it could benefit from more puzzles to solve!”
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its dynamic challenges.”
- “I love how the gameplay encourages creativity and strategic thinking in every level.”
- “It feels like the core of the Proxos mechanics is there, but it could do with more puzzles to solve!”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel tedious after a short while.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
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The graphics of Proxos are characterized by a retro aesthetic, reminiscent of classic zack-like coding puzzle games, which appeals to fans of nostalgic visual styles.
- “Proxos has a retro aesthetic that feels more like a coding problem than an engaging puzzle game.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The visual style is reminiscent of early 90s games, which may not appeal to everyone.”
music
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Users express dissatisfaction with the game's music, describing it as more akin to noise rather than enjoyable background sound. Additionally, there are concerns about the audio volume settings being categorized as 'advanced,' suggesting that basic audio controls should be more accessible.
- “I also do not believe audio volume should be part of the 'advanced' settings, especially when the background music is noise.”