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Does this Count as Retro?: Hobbyist Is Recreating Microsoft 3D Pinball: Space Cadet As A Real Table (hothardware.com)
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A hobbyist is rebuilding Microsoft’s 3D Pinball: Space Cadet as a real machine, crafting a physical playfield with working bumpers, ramps, and lighting.

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[–] ClassifiedPancake@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 week ago

That’s just what Microsoft chose to name it… Many games back then were called 3D even if they were just pre-rendered like this or Donkey Kong Country.