"As luck would have it, GetDeb.net is back at work after the holidays, and while browsing their latest package additions, I happened upon an update to one of my all time favorite Linux games - SuperTux. For the uninformed, SuperTux is a fantastic 2D video game that was made available for all the popular distributions; in addition, to a number of other platforms including desktop and mobile. SuperTux is easy to install and provides countless hours of entertainment. Based on the Mario Brothers series from Nintendo, SuperTux is an example of cross platform game creation with the user in mind.
"I think that most people would agree that when you're a fan of something, it's easy to show enthusiasm. So what makes this latest edition so much better than previous versions? Wow, where do I begin: new levels, new audio, new graphics and (mostly) improved game play. I have also noticed that joystick support is there now, although this may not be new. I don’t remember seeing it previously..."
