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Adventures in 16 Colors

@ai16c.bsky.social
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Retro game development and pixel art. Sporadic blog posts about obscure Commodore 64 games.

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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My 9 games. Can you tell I didn't own a console for a long time? #My9Games
Doom (1993), Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, Thief: The Dark Project, Sid Meier's Civilization, The Operative: No One Lives Forever, Ultima VII: The Black Gate, Half-Life, Deus Ex, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
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Bad Computer @badcomputer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Razing Core for SEGA Master System is now available. The full version and demo are here: badcomputer0.itch.io/razing-core
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
That time I used Virtus WalkThrough SE in Windows 3.1 to make graphics for a DOS adventure game: reanthsoft.com/blog_260906_... #GameDev #DOS #Windows31
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Reanth Soft Blog
Early Pre-Vis with Virtus WalkThrough SE
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I just managed to run Virtus WalkThrough SE in Windows 3.11 (via DOSBox) and opened some scenes that I created for a graphic point-and-click adventure game back in 1995. I haven't seen these in 30 years! #GameDev #DOS
Screenshot of Virtus WalkThrough SE, an early 3D program. A scene is opened showing what looks like a hotel entrance. There is a 3D view and three orthogonal views (Top, Front, Right).
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Here's my attempt at reconciling my dislike of pixel art games that combine different resolutions: reanthsoft.com/blog_260830_... #PixelArt #GameDev #Blog
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Reanth Soft Blog
A Pet Peeve: Mixing Resolutions
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Theropods - OUT NOW @losttoken.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
10 years in the making — we poured all our love into those pixels. Theropods is out now! store.steampowered.com/app/1091870/...
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
The color brown in the standard EGA palette deserves more praise: reanthsoft.com/blog_260812_... #EGA #PixelArt #Blog
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Reanth Soft Blog
An Ode to #AA5500
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hoolis @hollerpots.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Friends are still testing, but why not, what could go wrong? Here's the rest of Europa Panic! (Or, "Holy cow I finished something") Like that cover? I sure do. Looks very sharp in the manual. Thank @delightmonster.bsky.social hollerpots.itch.io/europa-panic... #msdos #ega #adlib
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"Registered" version released!
There it is, as I intended, with an homage to all three levels of Venture, complete with easter eggs and secrets. I’ll post more soon. I have a fun idea for a trailer. The game might receive tweaks...
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Here are some words about how my opinion of the EGA color palette changed over the years: reanthsoft.com/blog_260806_... #EGA #PixelArt #GameDev #Blog
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Reanth Soft Blog
EGA and Me: A Complicated Relationship
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I've been working on too many projects in parallel over the past few years, so I started another one to make a website about them. It features my current gamedev endeavors, as well as the occasional blog post on related topics. Take a look: reanthsoft.com #Website #GameDev #PixelArt #C64 #EGA
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Reanth Soft Homepage
Retro and Retro-Inspired Game Development
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Retro Computers @retrocomps.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
"Welcome to the Pleasuregame..." (Source.)
A painting of the band, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, in front of obscured screens from the game, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, under the heading, Frankie Goes To Hollywood (for Spectrum 48K and Commodore 64 computers). The men have early onset to late stage mullets. Beneath is the price point (£9.95 - about £39.95 in 2024), promises of an included audio tape, and a list of retailers you can purchase the software from; at ad bottom is the highly reflective logo of Ocean.
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Octavi Navarro @octavinavarro.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Because the world needs some good news sometimes... Thimbleweed Park is back in 2028! With the original team! 🥳🥸🤡 www.grumpygamer.com/twp2_announce/ Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/4932120/...
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Thimbleweed Park 2
Ron Gilbert's often incoherent and bitter ramblings about the Game Industry
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
BORB
Stylized EGA pixel art portrait of a European Robin. It is very rotund.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
On my somewhat neglected blog, I posted some background information about TULT 64: adventuresin16colors.blogspot.com/2026/07/tult... #c64 #gameDev #TULT #TULT64 #puzzleGame
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TULT 64 Released!
Hello! Sorry for not posting for almost 3 years. I've been busy making games. Here's one of them: I just released it to the public and d...
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
TULT 64 is out now, and it's free! reanth-soft.itch.io/tult-64 Enjoy 60 stages of C64 puzzling action! Listen to encouraging digitized speech samples! Take advantage of the unlimited undo function! Witness an actual ending sequence! #c64 #gameDev #TULT #TULT64 #puzzleGame
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMNf... Here's a gameplay trailer for TULT 64, a puzzle game based on the Atari ST game TULT. Coming soon to a C64 near you! #c64 #gameDev #TULT #puzzleGame #trailer
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TULT 64 Trailer
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ic... TULT 64 is a C64 remake (demake?) of the Atari ST puzzle game TULT by Walter Siracusa. Coming soon, hopefully! #c64 #gameDev #TULT #puzzleGame
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TULT 64 Work in Progress
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Monte Boyd @monteboyd.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Infe2tation is out now! monteboyd.itch.io/infe2tation The galactic sheriff is back to unravel the Mystery of the Crystal Moon. Run ’n’ gun action with massive levels, varied enemies, 4 distinct areas, fun power ups, and a mini-game featuring robo-sidekick, D3P-UT! #c64 #commodore64 #pixelart #8bit
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Saturday nights are perfect for arranging boxes in a puzzle dependency chart. No spoilers. #GameDev #PointAndClick #AdventureGames
A work-in-progress puzzle dependency chart with its text labels blurred out.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Staying up late at night compelled me to make an ANSI screen for a fake DOS game. #ANSI #DOS
An ANSI screen for a fake DOS game, very inspired by id Software's Commander Keen 4. It lists the player's detected hardware, like video and sound cards, and displays the available memory. A yellow prompt at the bottom tells the player to press a key.
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Dave 💾 Powerhoof @dave.powerhoof.com · 17/07/2025
🔥 The Drifter is OUT NOW! 🔥 Solve your own murder in our fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride. 15% off for launch! Steam 🤜 store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/... GoG 🤜 www.gog.com/en/game/the_... It's been a long road working on this one- so exciting to finally get it in people's hands!
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Ah, if it isn't my nemesis, the walk cycle! #pixelart #animation #gamedev
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Nightdive Studios @nightdivestudios.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is available NOW on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, Epic Games, and Humble Bundle! 🤖⚡
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Locomalito @locomalito.com · 30/05/2025
#Gaurodan is out! The 2013 game has been completely redone to fit my current vision of traditional arcade game design. It's denser (more levels but less overall length), with better pacing, mechanics and a proper scoring system. Music by @gryzor87.bsky.social ♫ Info and downloads at locomalito.com
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za 'rata' (Commissions Open!) @ratazart.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Finally done with this! I really liked the results. Picture minecraft, but it's an old computer RPG. #pixelart #minecraft #BRart #ドット絵
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Adam @helpcomputer0.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Hello #PortfolioDay ! I make pixel art a bit like this. Thanks!
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PixelArtJourney @pixelartjourney.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Hii #PortfolioDay !👋I've been placing pixels for 4 years and I love it ❤️
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SarahJaneAvory @sarahjaneavory.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
#C64 #Kouyate #RPG progress: so how am I doing? Well, I have a 1Mb cart to play with and currently using 247k after getting the initial island working. Still a long way to go, but I feel I'm making good progress. Added a new village yesterday, and I'm happy with the way it's looking.😊
Entering the village of Yallow. It's surrounded by trees, so added trees throughout the village. As usual, there's a signpost near the village entrance.
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Pita @pita-m.com · 02/02/2025
Episode 1: Knee-deep in The Dead, complete! (aka, shareware Doom)
32x32px fan sprites of the following classic Doom monsters: Imp, Shotgun guy, Zombieman, Lost soul, Pinky, Cacodemon, Baron of Hell.
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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The Video Game History Foundation Library is now in early access. For free. For everyone. Wherever you are. Read more: gamehistory.org/vghf-library...
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library.gamehistory.org — Now in early access
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PixelArtJourney @pixelartjourney.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Final two drawings for Pixel Artvent - Antler & Nuts #pixelart #pixelartvent I hope you enjoyed this little challenge I hosted, and it's been so fun seeing all artworks of everyone who participated ✨ Happy Holidays!❤️
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Day 24 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Nuts Last one! This was a fun thing to do, glad I stuck with it! Thanks to @pixelartjourney.bsky.social for hosting the challenge! #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of some nutsThis pixel art advent calendar shows all twenty-four sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, a star, a snowball, hot cocoa, an antler, and some nuts.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Day 23 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Antler #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of an antlerThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first twenty-three sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, a star, a snowball, hot cocoa, and an antler.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Day 22 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Hot Cocoa #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of hot cocoaThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first twentytwo sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, a star, a snowball, and hot cocoa.
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Julia Minamata @juliaminamata.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
It's the weekend before Xmas! Cozy up to a Canadian mystery adventure! CBR says it's #6 of their "10 Most Underrated Indie Games of the Past Year", and it's currently 20% off on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/... Reviews are super helpful & appreciated! ❤️ Happy Holidays!🎉 #indiegames
Animated gif showing the art development process of The Crimson Diamond holiday card 2020.Screenshot of part of The Crimson Diamond Steam store page, with handwritten 20% off and smiley face and snow and Santa hat.Steam 2024 Winter Sale promo art.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Day 21 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Snowball #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a snowballThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first twentyone sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, a star, and a snowball.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Day 20 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Star #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a starThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first twenty sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, a scarf, and a star.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Day 19 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Scarf #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a scarfThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first nineteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, mistletoe, and a scarf.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Day 18 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Mistletoe #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of mistletoeThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first eighteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, a candy cane, and mistletoe.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Day 17 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Candy Cane #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a cany caneThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first seventeen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, a pinecone, and a candy cane.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Day 16 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Pinecone #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a pineconeThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first fifteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, a glass of eggnog, and a pinecone.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Day 15 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Eggnog #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a glass of eggnogThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first fifteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, a gingerbread man, and a glass of eggnog.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Day 14 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Gingerbread Man #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a gingerbread manThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first fourteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, a lantern, and a gingerbread man.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Day 13 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Lantern #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a lanternThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first thirteen sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, a wood log, and a lantern.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Day 12 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Log #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a wood logThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first twelve sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, a ribbon bow, and a wood log.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Day 11 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Bow #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a red ribbon bowThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first eleven sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, some chocolates, and a ribbon bow.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Day 10 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Chocolates #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of two chocolates; one is a cube, and the other is heart-shaped.This pixel art advent calendar shows the first ten sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, a cookie, and some chocolates.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Day 9 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Cookie #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a partially eaten cookieThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first nine sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, a lit candle, and a cookie.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Day 8 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Candle #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a green candle that is litThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first seven sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, a Santa hat, and a lit candle.
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Adventures in 16 Colors @ai16c.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Day 7 of the #pixelartvent challenge: Santa Hat #pixelart #EGA
16x16 pixel art image of a Santa hatThis pixel art advent calendar shows the first seven sprites, which are, in order, a bell, some coal, a stocking, a bauble, a snowflake, a present, and a Santa hat.
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