Fan game · Sega Saturn
Sonic Saturn
A noncommercial 3D Sonic fan game for Saturn, with a playable second level, Prism Dunes.
In development · no public download
DAVID S. MORRILL / DSM GAMES
New games and tools
for old consoles.
I'm David. I make games and tinker with Dreamcast, Saturn, and VMUPro hardware. Here’s what I’m building, what you can try, and what works so far.
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Game · Sega Saturn
Signal Rider
Skate through a compromised digital world as Rin, collecting data and chasing the next signal.
Alpha · no public download
Game · PC / RPG Maker 2003
The Goddess Tourney
A party-based RPG in RPG Maker 2003. Recruit allies, explore, and recover stolen crystals.
In development · no current download
On the workbench
Player · Sega Dreamcast
RM2K3 Dreamcast
A player in development for RPG Maker 2003 games on a stock 16 MB Dreamcast.
In development · no public build
Interface · Sega Saturn / SAROO
SAROO Visual Upgrade
A new SAROO menu with a cover carousel, starfield, reflections, and game details.
Test release
Latest notes
- Updated Mega Man games, Pocket Color and 2600 Pocket are now available for VMUPro. See the downloads →
- Bolt Climb is here: Croak Hopper springs through an X3 factory in a quick score-chasing arcade game. Get Bolt Climb →
- I've added Whac-A-Met, a quick Mega Man arcade game for VMUPro.
- I finished these earlier and am finally getting around to uploading them: MM&B Dash, Beat Flight, and the SAROO visual upgrade.
- Dreamcast save testing now confirms loads in 43 of 43 sampled titles. The updated pack includes 60 unique confirmed-load cards, installation instructions, and the recorded results for all 43 initial targets. See the save test results →
- I’ve added a Dreamcast save collection organized for VMUPro: 5,673 unique card images, a searchable catalog, and a tested selection. Saves loaded successfully in 27 of 31 sampled titles. Download the save pack →
- I've added Pocket Color for Neo Geo Pocket / Color and 2600 Pocket for Atari 2600. Explore the emulators →
- I've added Dreamcast Factory for VMUPro: a little console factory that keeps earning while you're away. Download Dreamcast Factory →
- I've been spending more time with the Dreamcast lately, tinkering with new ideas and seeing what the hardware can do. Still working on my other games, too.
- I've moved the RM2K3 player from Saturn to Dreamcast. The goal is still to make ordinary RPG Maker 2003 games playable on the console. Explore RM2K3 Dreamcast →
- Sonic Saturn's second level, Prism Dunes, is playable now. It's a longer course with a new biome, and I'm still polishing how it plays. Explore Sonic Saturn →
- I've given the SAROO menu a cover carousel and starfield. My computer prepares some graphics ahead of time to keep navigation smooth on the Saturn. Explore SAROO Visual Upgrade →
- Signal Rider's fourth level is fully authored now. My favorite section surrounds Rin with mines and leaves one clean opening to spot and escape through. Explore Signal Rider →
- Sonic Saturn has a bright new roadway and floating-island backdrop. It finally looks like a place instead of a test course. Explore Sonic Saturn →
- Signal Rider booted and played successfully on my real Saturn through SAROO. That was a very good day. Explore Signal Rider →