Article “Don’t You Mean Extinct?” garners 30 points on Hacker News

Fabian Sanglard, the designer behind several acclaimed indie titles, has released a new 2‑D side‑scroller called **“Extinct.”** The game debuted on Steam in early 2024 and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Players assume the role of a dinosaur navigating a post‑human world, combining fast‑paced combat with platforming challenges in a pixel‑art environment that echoes classic arcade titles while incorporating modern gameplay polish.

“Extinct” blends retro aesthetics with contemporary mechanics. The dinosaur protagonist can sprint, jump, and perform a variety of attacks, with a unique sprint‑dash that allows players to evade enemies and traverse large sections quickly. The game features an open‑world exploration mode, a crafting system that lets players build and upgrade