Gel – N64-like software renderer in C

In plain words

Gel is a software renderer written in C that mimics the rendering style of Nintendo 64 graphics. Developed for developers and retro gaming enthusiasts, it enables the creation or emulation of N64-like visuals without dedicated hardware. The project is available on GitHub for those interested in understanding or implementing classic polygon-based rendering techniques from that era.

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