How does the Game Boy's background layer work? | Game Boy Explained #gameboy
650The tricks developers used to pull off graphical effects on the Game Boy using its background layer will always entertain me. If you know how it works under the hood, it makes for an even more impressive experience.
Music: Title - Kirby's Dreamland [Game Boy]
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Game Boy Pan Docs:
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Emulicious for general Game Boy & Sega Master System debugging:
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