Scorched Earth 2000 is back | Hacker News

Scorched Earth 2000 has resurfaced, sparking a Hacker News thread full of memories of the classic DOS artillery game.

Commenters recalled how the game shaped their understanding of software updates, while also sharing old hacks, bugs, and version quirks.

The discussion highlighted the lasting appeal of vintage PC games like Scorched Earth, DOOM, and Oregon Trail.

Fans also pointed to newer community reimplementations in Java Swing and JavaScript, including browser-based ports.