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Commodore 64 game "Insanity (2026)" designed to be maximally annoying

Craig A. Leslie has developed a game called "Insanity (2026)" for the Commodore 64. This flappy-style game is designed to be intentionally frustrating, featuring a screen that scrolls in multiple directions and dynamically changing controls. AI

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Commodore 64 game "Insanity (2026)" designed to be maximally annoying

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    Insanity (2026) by Craig A. Leslie for Commodore 64. A flappy-style game built to be as annoying as possible: the screen scrolls right, then switches direction,

    Insanity (2026) by Craig A. Leslie for Commodore 64. A flappy-style game built to be as annoying as possible: the screen scrolls right, then switches direction, and your controls change with it. Up and down on the left and right segments, left and right on the top and bottom ones…