We’re not the first to detail how great a video game based on the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” would be—the narrative arc of each episode and overall structure just lends itself perfectly to an RPG format.
But forget next-gen consoles, and all the cost and waitlists that come with them.
We want to play the DIY “Mandalorian” throwback that designer and artist Eric C. Wilder is making on his vintage Game Boy. (Just like we want Pinot W. Ichwandardi’s “Queen’s Gambit” MS DOS game.)
But we’re skipping ahead. Before taking on Mando, Wilder taught himself how to code for the Game Boy and designed a game dubbed “Tiny Design Agency” that was just that, complete with a desk containing his logo. Upon approaching it, you get a QR code that takes you to his portfolio.
Teenaged me would be so proud of adult me rn. Last Saturday I woke up wondering if I could build a Gameboy game. Today I present to you the fully playable Tiny Design Agency. pic.twitter.com/upI85VczKH
— Eric is a book cover designer (@Eric_C_Wilder) October 24, 2020
Just going to point out one more time that my actual portfolio can be found in the game. It’s on one of the desks with my logo. Interacting with it will give you a QR that will take you to my website when you scan it with your phone. pic.twitter.com/NFEnKuCjHJ
— Eric is a book cover designer (@Eric_C_Wilder) October 24, 2020
Tiny Design Agency looks sharp on an Advanced sp. pic.twitter.com/SEacRcWuWd
— Eric is a book cover designer (@Eric_C_Wilder) November 23, 2020
But Mando!
There’s The Child (and his floating carriage). Jawas. Space combat. A forge. Cantinas. BB Units. Baby Yoda sipping broth.
That's a bit more like it. https://t.co/W7ZyRCwrUQ pic.twitter.com/lzHMcQfaN2
— Eric is a book cover designer (@Eric_C_Wilder) December 3, 2020
An update on my Mando homebrew Gameboy game. pic.twitter.com/VgP9XmWxRd
— Eric is a book cover designer (@Eric_C_Wilder) November 13, 2020
WiP … tiny Mando forge for my tiny Mando Gameboy game https://t.co/1rrsQoyoKO pic.twitter.com/P2bbiyUvMw
— Eric is a book cover designer (@Eric_C_Wilder) November 25, 2020
Gonna sprinkle in some BB units pic.twitter.com/4yglTDeCEY
— Eric is a book cover designer (@Eric_C_Wilder) November 13, 2020
It’s worth noting that Wilder’s tinkering is not limited to the tech of yesteryear—though he does make some kickass typewriter art. He’s also a book cover designer (as the Twitter name goes), and has some nice work under his belt. Check out a couple pieces below.
This is the way.
