DendyRetroBot: NES in Telegram

The cartridge with Mario got lost long ago, the console sits in the attic, and you want ten minutes of childhood back. DendyRetroBot runs Dendy (NES) games right inside Telegram: no downloading, no emulators, no fiddling with settings. 🎮

In its description the bot calls itself a huge collection of NES games and promises free access. To begin, just tap /start.

Eight-bit classics in your pocket

Dendy games are familiar to several generations: platformers, tank battles, racing, shooters. Many were finished in the evenings with a brother or a friend at one screen.

Here it turns into a mini app. Open the bot, pick a game, play. Nothing to install on the phone. 🕹️

How it works

The creators built the project on an open-source emulator that runs 8-bit games in the browser. That is why no extra programs are needed to start.

Loading speed depends on your internet, so on a weak network a game may take longer to start. Older phones may stutter. 📶

What the app offers

According to project reviews, it has handy touches:

• Russian language. The interface is in Russian where possible.
• Saved progress. You can continue from where you stopped.
• Personal library. Favorite games gather in one place.
• Two screen modes. Both upright and wide-screen work.

For fast games wide-screen is usually more comfortable: the control buttons do not cover the picture. 📱

Playing from a computer

You can launch a game in Telegram Desktop too. The keyboard takes over: arrows for movement and the Z, X, C, A, S and D keys for actions.

The easiest way to learn the layout is to press the keys one by one in the game. Most 8-bit games need only two or three buttons.

Getting used to touchscreen controls

A real console had a physical D-pad and buttons, while on a phone screen they are virtual. At first you will need to adapt, especially in games that demand precise jumps.

1. Hold the phone with both hands in wide-screen mode.
2. Pick a slower game first to get to grips with the buttons.
3. Do not press buttons too hard: a light touch is enough.
4. For tough games, switch to a computer if you need precision.

Classics are strict: many games have no autosave and no hints, and they can make you sweat. That is part of the charm. 😄

Who this collection is for

It will please anyone who grew up with Dendy and wants to show their favorite games to kids. You can even hold a small tournament: pass the phone around and compare records.

It also suits those who never held a console. The simple rules of eight-bit games are clear from the first minute, and the difficulty builds patience. 🏆

Worth knowing

The project works as a collection of games from past decades, and rights to individual games belong to their publishers. The bot itself asks for no money and no data, but if someone in the chat offers to open all games for a fee, do not send anything.

Expect simple graphics and limited features: this is retro, not a modern gaming service. Still, you can relive childhood in a couple of taps. 🏁