Knock-off video games are awesome

In summary, the conversation discusses a new game called Gopher Hunter that is similar to Minesweeper but with moving "mines" and real-time updates. The creator used C# and Forms controls to develop it and is considering making other game clones in the future.
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I just made a knock-off of Minesweeper called Gopher Hunter. It's pretty sweet because the "mines" move around and the board is updated in real time. It's pretty fun... at least as fun as the original.

Yay! Anybody else write little things like this from time to time? Care to share your ideas?
 
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well what did you write it in, and what graphics libraries did you use. I have been thinking of writing a side scrolling game like gradius in C++ using gtk+ but i never get around to it.
 
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For a minesweeper clone, C# and no special graphics libraries (just Forms controls) worked out alright. Like I said, I didn't have a lot of time to commit to this. Gameplay is pretty sweet, though.

I'm thinking about making a Slay or Imperial Conquest clone next, though. Or maybe an implementation of RiskTego, that is, standard Risk where every battle is a weighted game of Stratego.
 

1. What are knock-off video games?

Knock-off video games are unauthorized copies of popular video games, often made by smaller companies or individuals trying to capitalize on the success of the original game.

2. Are knock-off video games legal?

No, knock-off video games are not legal. They are considered copyright infringement and can result in legal action from the original game creators.

3. Why do people enjoy knock-off video games?

Some people enjoy knock-off video games because they can be cheaper than the original and offer a similar gameplay experience. They may also find them entertaining in a humorous or ironic way.

4. Are knock-off video games of the same quality as the original?

No, knock-off video games are often of lower quality than the original. They may have glitches, poor graphics, and lack the same level of gameplay and story development as the original game.

5. Can knock-off video games be harmful to the original game creators?

Yes, knock-off video games can be harmful to the original game creators. They can result in lost revenue and damage to the reputation of the original game. It also takes away from the hard work and creativity of the original game developers.

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