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How is this possible in 64K of RAM?

The game requires "a cartridge such as an Ultimate II+, Backbit, Easy Flash 3, etc. due to its size. You will also be able to play it via VICE." [1]

[1] https://theoasisbbs.com/retrobits-preview-of-eye-of-the-beho...

Not familiar enough with the C64 to know what this means, but I'm assuming it means it "needs a little something extra" than a stock C64?

The C64 version has been in development for 16 years. The primary developer is Andreas Larsson along with a handful of other developers and people from the demo scene.

Wow, the stamina here is amazing... 16 years? I have a hard time keeping side projects going for 1-2 years.

The stock C64 came with an extension slot that allows you to plug in extra hardware - some games, for instance, you could buy as a cartridge (instead of a disk or tape) that got plugged into that slot.

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