Doom port for DOS, optimized to be as fast as possible
The GitHub repository features FastDOOM, a Doom port for DOS enhancing gameplay speed on 386/486 PCs. It offers FPS viewer, rendering options, sound enhancements, video mode compatibility, gameplay optimizations, autorun, and mono sound. Excludes network gaming and joystick support.
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The GitHub repository at the provided URL contains information about FastDOOM, a Doom port for DOS focused on optimizing gameplay speed on 386/486 PCs. It is a modification of PCDoom by @nukeykt and offers features like an FPS viewer, rendering options, enhanced sound support, video mode compatibility, optimizations for smoother gameplay, and additional functionalities like autorun and mono sound support. However, network gaming and joystick support have been removed. The repository also includes a demo comparison table, build instructions, contributor details, star history chart, and guidelines for project contributions.
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