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Id Software Founders Reunite to Reflect on "Catacomb 3D"

Silicon Valley witnessed a nostalgic reunion as John Romero, co-founder of id Software, gathered with the company's founding members to revisit their early first-person adventure game, "Catacomb 3D." The retrospective comes nearly 35 years after the game's initial release, according to Ars Technica.

"Catacomb 3D," released before the groundbreaking "Wolfenstein 3D," is often overlooked despite its pioneering features. The game, ids first-person adventure, directly preceded and inspired work on "Wolfenstein 3D," which helped establish the company's leadership in the first-person shooter genre, leading to hits like "Doom" and "Quake," Ars Technica reported.

The reunion and reflection on "Catacomb 3D" is part of a broader trend of nostalgic revisitations across the entertainment industry. Multiple sources also highlighted diverse events across gaming, music, and VR, including Square Enix's "Dragon Quest VII Reimagined" release for new players, controversy surrounding Meta's VR studio closures, and renewed interest in M83's early post-rock album.

"Catacomb 3D" included mouse support and color-coded elements, marking it as a pioneering game in the genre, according to Ars Technica. The retrospective video created by Romero aims to shed light on the creation of this oft-forgotten title.

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