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Learn morse code as you play in MORSE a tactical puzzle game set in World War 1

Inspired by alt controllers Alex Johannson wanted to make a historical game with simple inputs

November 10, 2022 11:00 AM

Alex Johannsson has been working on MORSE, inspired by a love of alt controllers and limited button inputs, in this game that combines real morse code and grid based combat.

Alex joins Gianni to talk about the development of the game over many years and why cool weird controllers are really a big source of inspiration.

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