icitry, a YouTuber known for his unique projects, has developed a first-person shooter game using COBOL, an old programming language from the 1960s. His video features a humorous take on the challenge, explaining that he aimed to create a game in the "dumbest but still technically possible" language.
COBOL, originally designed for business mainframe management, is rarely associated with game development, making this project particularly unusual. In his video, icitry describes the extensive effort required, noting the language's verbosity and lack of modern programming features.
Despite its limitations, COBOL remains operational in legacy systems, showcasing its longevity in the tech world. While the language has faced criticism over the years, icitry’s endeavor prompts a re-examination of its capabilities in unexpected contexts.