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🕯️Channeling the Great @crtpixels.bsky.social 🕯️ Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997, Konami) - PS1 Sharp Pixels vs. PS1 Composite via Sony KV-13TR20 Crt magically resculpts pixels into tinier bits enhancing details and depth. Juicy composite color bleed for extra succulence. #ScanlineSunday

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

As for today's #ScanlineSunday I didn't want to leave Dark Chronicle without its older sibling, Dark Cloud. #DarkCloud #CRT

The forest dungeon of Dark Cloud, the hero is facing a maneater plant. Also the music in this dungeon is superb.

A first person view of the first village during sunset in Dark Cloud, there are houses, windmills, trees and a river.

A waterfall and two torches on each side of it in the first dungeon of Dark Cloud, water and fire effects look so good in that game.

A shot of two moons, an ominous figure lies in front of the first one.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Dark Chronicle is such a great game, various gameplay mechanics, lovely graphics and atmosphere. 23 years since it released in Europe, very fond memories of playing it with my brother back then #scanlinesunday #darkchronicle #darkcloud2 #crt

Max, one of the protagonists of Dark Chronicle/Dark Cloud 2 is sleeping on his workbench.

Monica, the other protagonist is fighting an enemy with her sword.

The Ridepod, a sort of steampunk mech Max uses

Monica is watching the sunset on a beautiful beach.

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Turom @turom.me · 10/09/2026

Vagrant Story
ベイグラントストーリー
2000 - Squaresoft - PSX
Sony BVM A20 CRT RGB 480i/240p

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Again, some multiplayer games on Gamecube for today's #ScanlineSunday Timesplitters 2, I had a blast on this one thanks to the 4 controller ports on GC, solo game is quite good too, each level had its own atmosphere. Also an involuntary nod to @houseplantsinvg.bsky.social in the first photo.

A zombie in a corridor in the first level of Timesplitters 2, there's a plant in the background.
The view is 1st person and the character holds a shotgun.

A first person view of the Neo Tokyo level in Timesplitters 2, rain, puddles, neon signs and many other cyberpunk clichés are ticked.

Elijah Jones, the character of the old west level of Timesplitters 2, a black man wearing a duster and holding a revolver

One of the many solo challenges in Timesplitters 2, this one is beheading as many zombies as possible with a sawn-off shotgun.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Still on the multiplayer side of the Gamecube for today's #ScanlineSunday Provided that you got the required hardware, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was quite fun with friends. The OST is among the best in the FF series with Irish folk inspired music.

A cutscene of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, the character's caravan encounters another caravan.

One of the first dungeons of the game, the River Belle, the character is accompanied by a moggle which can carry the chalice in solo mode.
The restricted game area was a way to keep all the players in one screen without the need to split it. But it made the gameplay quite slow, even boring to some people, which I can understand. The characters stat growth was quite grindy too.
I liked its laid back twist of the hack n slash formula though.
Funny thing in this game, a lot of monster models are from FFIX (here a hedgehog pie), though a bit higher res.

A moggle! They're so fluffy and cute in this game :D

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Another one of my favourite multiplayer games on the Gamecube for today's #scanlinesunday Surely the one in the series I spent the most time with. #CRT #supersmashbrosmelee

Young Link in Super smash bros melee, he's got a red tunic and is striking a vertical slash with his sword

Link and Ness fighting in Fourside cityscape in Super smash bros melee

The opening CGI of Super smash bros melee, a shot of Samus fighting Ridley carrying the baby Metroid

Samus and Captain Falcon fighting in Zelda II temple arena

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The Gamecube might be my favourite console when it comes to multiplayer, and Mario Kart Double Dash might still be my favourite in the series, there's something about the gameplay and sensations that I didn't quite find in another MK. #ScanlineSunday #CRT

The attract mode of Mario Kart Double Dash, on the foreground there is Birdo and Baby Luigi on their kart as well as Diddy King and Luigi on another. Behind there is Bowser JR and Bowser on their kart and what appears to be Donkey Kong and Wario.

Bowser JR and Diddy Kong being shot through the cannon in DK Mountain, there is a big volcano with an angry face.

Luigi driving the kart and Mario being dragged behind.

A close up of Bowser JR in the drivers selection screen, one of my favourite characters in Mario's universe, I have a soft spot for little pests :)

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I followed @hilltopworks.bsky.social advice and began a playthrough of Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 to play it day by day over August. So here it is for today's #scanlinesunday A charming game with unique vibes and a great translation

A view of the coastal village in Boku no Natsuyasumi 2

A night scene by the side of the house, the street dimly lit by lights coming from inside.
It brings similar memories from staying up late at night during my childhood.

The exterior of a room looking like a green house and a garden filled with flowers.

A shaded trail in a small wood crossed by a river.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Some Ace Combat 3 Electrosphere for today's #ScanlineSunday The game's got some pretty cool vibes with its artstyle and music, kinda like the dogfight answer to Wipeout and Designers Republic. #CRT #RetroGaming

The aircraft selection screen in Ace Combat 3 with a vectorheart-like design

A 1st person view of Ace Combat 3, the hud takes a lot of room. A view of a futuristic landscape.

A 1st person view of Ace Combat 3, an enemy fighter is hit by a missile as a full caps caption in the center of the screen reads "BULL'S EYE"

A close up of the hud in Ace Combat 3, an enemy aircraft is being targeted

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Dark Zovia @zoviazzg.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

It would be pretty cool if I hit one thousand followers on my birthday in a couple days. Maybe I should flood the zone with some best-of CRT posts. Nah. Gonna do drugs and watch Inland Empire instead. Fuck me up, David.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

So, back with some Resident Evil remake on Game Cube, I often replay this game during summer so the chills help endure the heat #scanlinesunday #crt

Jill Valentine in the CGI intro of Résident Evil Remake

Jill, Chris and Wesker in the mansion main hall

Chris on the top floor of the mansion dining room

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

For today's #ScanlineSunday submission, some Dino Crisis. I started it quite a few years ago but didn't went far, I appreciate it a lot more this time, the island complex looks a bit bland though compared to the locations in the Resident Evil games.

The intro FMV of Dino Crisis, a T-Rex roaring in a jungle.

Outside the research facility in Dino Crisis.

Rick and Regina in a computer filled monitor room.

A velociraptor in an attack stance looking at Regina, a laser grid is between them.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I played the fan translation of Baroque on PS1 recently, such a weird and cryptic game. Character and creature's design is something, as with the atmosphere of the game. #ScanlineSunday

A picture of the game Baroque, a room with some sort of rusty contraption, pipes going out of it who knows where. It almost looks like a big mechanical heart.

A fish-like creature in the game Baroque.

A NPC in the game Baroque, a man with elongated limbs holding a cubic box.

A strange chimera in the game Baroque, sort of human-insect hybrid.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Played some first gen for the 30th birthday of Pokémon and today's #ScanlineSunday This is the game I discovered the licence with and it shows well on Game Boy Player and CRT The starter I chose for my first ever playthrough was Squirtle but I ended up playing all three of them so no real favourite

The opening of Pokémon Blue version, Jigglypuff faces Gengar.

Professor Oak's lab, where the player get to choose a starter.

A Pokémon fight between Alakazam and Machamp.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

For today's #ScanlineSunday I'm staying in the Zelda theme following its 40th birthday.

Zelda The Wind Waker's title screen, Link is on a cliff, looking at the ocean.

A medium shot of Link during an idle animation.

Windfall Island, a medieval looking town with its gate, fortifications and stone buidlings. A windmill sits at the top of the island.

Link and his ship, the King of Red Lions, approaching Outset Island.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Happy 40th birthday to the Legend of Zelda ! This is were it all began, a dark cave and a sword. Comic is from Zac Gorman magicalgametime.com

A CRT photo of the first moments of The Legend of Zelda, an old man giving Link a sword in a dark cave.

A comic by Zac Gorman depicting the first moments of The Legend of Zelda.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Some Metroid Other M for #ScanlineSunday Yes, the plot and the cutscenes are not great, but I still find the gameplay interesting, especially after the Prime formula that was starting with the third (imo) to overstay their welcome. Taken on a Toshiba 28N33F, with Wii and RGB

The FMV intro of Other M, showing the fight between Mother Brain and Samus at the end of Super Metroid

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Finished FF9 again, might be the tenth-ish time and still the Final I like the most. Hadn't played it on original PS and CRT for a long time though. Some views of Memoria and the ending.

Memoria in FF9, some pillars and stairs leading to a giant ominous red eye.

A view of two planets colliding above a path with twisted gravity leading to an odd castle.

A view of Vivi (?) during the ending of FF9.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I think the Moogles in FF9 are my favourite in the series, they look so cute. I like delivering their letters and getting their point of view through them over the course of the game.

Stiltzkin, the adventurer Moogle, occasionaly merchant

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Some pictures of Terra, coming close to the end now, I'll complete some sidequests, get some cool weapons and head to Memoria. #FF9 #CRT

Terra in FF9, a strange planet with alien plants bathing in a perpetual blue light.

Terra in FF9, a still lake and a partially immersed bridge, the motionless water makes it difficult to guess where the reflection of the landscape begins.

Terra in FF9, a bridge and some alien mushroom tree in the distance.

Terra in FF9, Zidane looking at Garland, some sort of observatory dome is over them.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Back with some FF9, I took some time off gaming on CRT during the last month and a half to play some more recent games. Here's a few pictures of Ipsen's Castle, it gives medieval and early modern castle vibes with its large rooms filled with natural light. #CRT #FF9

The entrance of Ipsen's Castle, a hall with columns lead to a sort of balcony.

Ipsen's Castle, a low angle view of a stairway and the inverted summit of a castle tower below.

A large well lit room in Ipsen's Castle viewed from above, there's arcades and walkways at the top left corner.

Ipsen's Castle, a dim lit room with candles and strange green light patterns on the floor that lead to a map of Hera showing the locations of sanctuaries.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Visited some more cosy spots, Esto Gaza and Daguerreo are favourites of mine. You got dimmed lights and shelter from cold weather in the first, and plenty of books in the second.

Inside Esto Gaza, the place looks like a temple, only lit by altar candles and torches. The music is nice too.

Inside Esto Gaza, the circular counter of a shop is surrounded by candles and torches.

Daguerreo, a mysterious place full of waterworks and books, it seems funny to me as I know books and water don't go well together but hey it's a fantasy world...

Daguerreo, a mysterious place full of waterworks and books, there's lots of optional content and quests too.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Some landscapes in FF9, it's a shame we don't get those often. It allows to see the geography of Gaia in a more detailed way than the world map does. #CRT #FF9

Rocky terrain in Pinnacle Rocks, Lindblum can be seen afar.

Conde Petie, a village inside a stone structure lying on giant roots, it seems sturdy and thick enough to shield from the blazing sun, the land around looks arid.

A lookout point in Esto Gaza, Shimmering Island can be seen in the distance surrounded by cold sea.

A precarious looking bridge near South Gate, the plains at the foot of Treno's plateau can be seen, a river meandering through it.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Went treasure hunting in FF9 again and then resumed the journey, Oeilvert and the Desert Palace this time.

The lost city of Oeilvert. This room is lit by a huge stained grass letting through the light of a sunset.
It felt a weird choice of a name to me as in french oeil means eye and vert means green.
The name in the french localisation is just Euyevair which is pronounced the same but does not mean anything by itself.

The Lost City of Oeilvert. A hologram in the center of the room shows a planet with two moons.

The Desert Palace. A footbridge with two tall statues of angels on each side, they kind of look both welcoming and menacing.

The Desert Palace. A semi circular walkway surrounded by beautiful and detailed stained glass walls.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

In case you needed some more cosy spots in FF9 #CRT #FF9

Vivi and Zidane in Cleyra's Inn, the room mostly made out of wood feels comforting

Zidane and Garnet in bunk beds, talking at night in Black Mage village's Inn, there's a light giving a gentle glow in the other room

Ruby's theatre in Alexandria, she's sitting in a corner of the room lost in her thoughts while Marcus, Blank and Cinna are standing by the stage.
I always thought Ruby's hair was blue and that she wore some kind of grey hat but that's actually the opposite. She's cute either way :)

Alexandria's synthesis shop, there's plenty of tools, weapons and crates

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

The Iifa Tree, I noticed that with the perspective and its perceived scale compared to the characters in the frame, it looks like a nuclear mushroom cloud. And the green glow inside reminds the way radioactive material is shown in pop culture. It might fit the role that giant tree plays in the game.

The Iifa Tree in Final Fantasy 9, characters look at a giant tree far way

Inside the Iifa Tree in Final Fantasy 9, a spiral like pillar surrounded by a ominous green glow

Inside the Iifa Tree in Final Fantasy 9, the bottom of the tree is a weird wooden structure looking like a giant harp surrounded by a green ominous glow

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Stopped by the village of summoners, Madain Sari. The nice earth tones make the ruins strangely warm, like a quiet sunset.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Visited Conde Petie and Black Mage Village. I find Black Mage Village so bittersweet with its cheerful synth theme while some Black Mages and Vivi discuss their finite existence.

Night scene in Black Mage Village in Final Fantasy 9

Black Mage Village cemetery in Final Fantasy 9

Conde Petie item shop in Final Fantasy 9

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Happy 25th anniversary to NA release of FF9 ! As usual we Europeans had to wait a few months more to put our hands on it, but it was worth the patience. Got a few pictures of Pinnacle Rocks and Fossil Roo. Soon to follow, some Outer Continent locations.

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Cleyra is beautiful too. Unlike Burmecia, we fortunately get to see more of the town before things take a wrong turn. #FF9 #CRT

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Some of Treno's backgrounds, I like the contrasts depending on the lighting

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

After some treasure hunting on chocobo's back, the journey goes on. I love the style of Burmecia with beautiful coloured mosaics and nacre, makes me wish we could see more of the place before it's ravaged #CRT #FF9

Inside a Burmecian house in Final Fantasy 9

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Some more FF9 on CRT, focused on cosy interiors this time and there are plenty of them in this game, so warm

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Hamletofromaj @hamletofromaj.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thought I would join the CRT gang with pictures of my favourite Final Fantasy. Still working around the proper settings with my phone camera, taken with a Galaxy S25 on a Toshiba 28N33F.

Vivi, Steiner, Zidane and Garnet in Final Fantasy 9

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