I Tried the First Ever Version of Scratch

The video introduces the challenge to program a game using Scratch 0.1 beta from 2003, emphasizing its historical significance. The creator challenges his friend Doorbell to a competition, and the theme "light is key" is randomly generated.

The creator decides his game will involve a character staying 'light' by avoiding food. He begins trying to implement player movement and a character sprite, encountering difficulties with the unfamiliar interface and mechanics of the old Scratch version.

After struggling with key input, the creator opts for mouse-based movement. He successfully implements a falling 'burger' object that the player must avoid, and then tackles collision detection, which proves challenging but is eventually resolved.

With limited time remaining, the creator attempts to add more burgers and improve the game, but struggles to implement a score or randomize object positions due to the clunky interface of the old Scratch version. He expresses concern about his game compared to his friend's.

The two participants discuss their struggles with hitboxes and time limits. They then showcase their games: Doorbell's game involves collecting photons as a lightbulb ('light is key' as in luminescence), while the creator's game involves avoiding burgers to stay 'light' (as in weight). Doorbell is ultimately declared the winner.