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In what way is it innovative?

Heh, looks like we might be past the point where somebody can remake a game in <canvas> and call it innovative. 10/11/2010, save the date.

HTML 5 and Line Rider can both be considered innovative. Remaking Line Rider in HTML 5 isn't innovative.

It's not just a remake. This is interactive and has more physics to it, from what I can see. Reminds me of Ski Stunt.

Reminds me of Cyclomaniacs. Except no points for stunts...

I'm guessing anigbrowl has never seen Line Rider.

Well it was the use of Canvas that I thought was innovative - but I didn't think to see if LR has been reimplemented in HTML5.

I must admit I posted partly because I was sure this would have found its way to HN already and wanted a lazy way to find an existing thread about it!

To me, merely reimplementing an old idea using a new technology doesn't full under the umbrella of innovation.

Regardless, I'm going to be playing it for the next half-hour.

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