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OpenDE: Play Deus Ex 1999 demo in the browser

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In short

OpenDE, an open-source reimplementation of the Deus Ex engine, allows you to play the classic game in the browser, ensuring compatibility with the original assets and providing a faithful recreation of the gameplay experience. WebGL 2 with Emscripten is used for compilation, and the demo is loaded from the shareware version, ensuring compatibility and easy access to saved games and settings.

Key points

  • OpenDE is an open-source reimplementation of the Deus Ex engine.: OpenDE is an open-source reimplementation of the Deus Ex engine.
  • It allows you to play the classic game in the browser.: It allows you to play the classic game in the browser.
  • WebGL 2 with Emscripten is used for compilation.: WebGL 2 with Emscripten is used for compilation.

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OpenDE

An open-source reimplementation of the Deus Ex engine

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OpenDE runs UnrealScript bytecode from the shipped packages. This page is the same engine compiled to WebAssembly with Emscripten, using WebGL 2. It runs the shareware Deus Ex demo

Report any issues on the repo: github.com/jarmitage99/OpenDE

Controls

WASD to move, LMB to fire, RMB to use. F1 opens the inventory and ESC the main menu.

Settings and saved games are kept in browser storage.

Original source: opende.netlify.app

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