Minecraft Shader Pack

RetroVision by marctgamer

Add a VHS TV Effects Shader and MORE

Downloads: 156780 · Followers: 151 · updated 7 months ago · Latest: GWiZz2xP

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About RetroVision

RetroVision is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by marctgamer. Add a VHS TV Effects Shader and MORE

On the technical side, RetroVision ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

RetroVision maintains compatibility with 79 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.10 up to Minecraft 1.9.4. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.

Content-wise, RetroVision is categorized as Potato, Shadows, and Vanilla Like. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft shader pack category so you can pair it with other shader packs from the same tag on this site.

Popularity: RetroVision has been downloaded 156.8k times on Modrinth and was updated 7 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that marctgamer is actively maintaining RetroVision.

Compatibility & requirements

Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

Loaders / platforms: Iris Shaders, OptiFine

Supported Minecraft versions (79): 1.9.4, 1.9.3, 1.9.2, 1.9.1, 1.9, 1.8.9, 1.8.8, 1.8.7, 1.8.6, 1.8.5, 1.8.4, 1.8.3, 1.8.2, 1.8.1, 1.8, 1.7.9, 1.7.8, 1.7.7, 1.7.6, 1.7.5, 1.7.4, 1.7.3, 1.7.2, 1.7.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16, 1.15.2, 1.15.1, 1.15, 1.14.4, 1.14.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.1, 1.14, 1.13.2, 1.13.1, 1.13, 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.11.2, 1.11.1, 1.11, 1.10.2, 1.10.1, 1.10

Categories: Potato, Shadows, Vanilla Like

How to install RetroVision

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.9.4.
  2. Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into .minecraft/shaderpacks.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check RetroVision appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about RetroVision

Which Minecraft versions does RetroVision support?

RetroVision lists support for 79 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.9.4, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.10. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.

What mod loader or server platform do I need to run RetroVision?

RetroVision publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping RetroVision into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does RetroVision need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

RetroVision is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add RetroVision.

Who created RetroVision?

RetroVision is published on Modrinth by marctgamer. The project was first published 758 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and marctgamer's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is RetroVision still being updated?

Yes — RetroVision was updated 7 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from marctgamer generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is RetroVision safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that marctgamer uploads for RetroVision. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading RetroVision directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install shader pack files from unknown third-party sites.

How popular is RetroVision?

RetroVision has been downloaded 156,780 times (156.8k) on Modrinth and has 151 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft shader pack.

What license does RetroVision use?

RetroVision is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling RetroVision into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

RetroVision is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from marctgamer before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED (LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved).

Freshness signal: RetroVision was updated 7 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit marctgamer's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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