As we said before in our previous announcement, AcidBottle is certainly no stranger to creating quality releases for the Amiga, the Arcade to Commodore Amiga game of Breakthru and Wonder Boy are just two of the ones that stand out on IndieRetroNews. Well here are with another AcidBottle news story! As thanks to a good friend letting us know earlier today, we've been told that he has released the unofficial sequel of Fast Food Dizzy 2. To coincide with this news, we've got some footage of the game as well as an in-depth description.
Tiny Pixel Adventure - A classic pixel retro game that will captivate you for the Amiga gets a BIG update!
Thanks to Saberman contacting us late last night, we have been told that the developer HooGames2017, who created the awesome scorpion engine based game of Dr.Dangerous, has released a BIG update for the upcoming Commodore Amiga game of 'Tiny Pixel Adventure'. A game in which the dev says "Welcome to the colorful and dangerous world of Tiny Pixel Adventure, a classic pixel retro game that will captivate you!". To coincide with this news, we've got another screenshot, and a new video from the downloadable tease!
CURSED CASTLE DX - A new ZX Spectrum remaster of a Ghosts 'n Goblins inspired game released last year
In September of this year we did an announcement for a ZX spectrum game called 'Cursed Castle 2' by Fransouls; A game in which you played as Sir Aleron the brave knight on a mighty quest. Well if you enjoyed the game and some how missed out on the first game in the series. You'll be pleased to learn that the developer has released Cursed Castle DX. A full remaster of the first game with many changes and additions listed below the gameplay video we've provided.
Hyper Wings - Geldo79 announces version 1.20 of an in-dev Amiga space shooter
The last news story from me unless something major comes out, as the previously announced Amiga shooter of 'Hyper Wings' by Geldo79 has been made available as version 1.20. An Asteroids and Star Control mash up which is still being developed in ASM. To coincide with this news, while we did feature the game before, you can atleast check out the changes as well as a gameplay video posted below.
DUEL - A remake of the classic cowboy/shootout games from Z80 machines for the Amiga
Eye candy bullet hell shooter formerly known as "Hyperborea' gets another stock A1200 tease.
For some time now we've been keeping you up to date about Amiga Dream-Team's awesome looking shooter of 'Hyperborea'. A game that doesn't just feature waves and waves of enemies, but more bullets and lasers than you can handle, as well as pretty decent graphics all running on a stock A1200 or above. Well if you're interested in the latest developments of this upcoming Amiga game which was formerly known as 'Hyperborea'. We've got got some new game play footage which can be viewed right now below.
Scramble RX - A classic 1980's retro shoot em up is getting an enhanced ZX Spectrum version by happycodingzx (+Demo)
I was just thinking to myself we need some decent Saturday news, and thankfully we've just got some! As looking through my inbox, we've been told that the classic arcade game of 'Scramble', is getting an RX version by none other than happycodingzx of The Midnight Brew. The same creator behind other amazing games such as Pacman RX, Lunar Rescue RX and Roust. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a video showing the game not only looking better, but it has smoother scrolling than the original ZX Spectrum version from 1983 too.
Forgotten Forest 2 - A creepy enhanced SEUCK game for the Commodore 64!
If you've missed out on some of the Halloween news yesterday, then thanks to Saberman giving us a shout out on Facebook, he has told us that the enhanced SEUCK game known as 'Forgotten Forest 2', has been released completely free by Alf Yngve, Richard Bayliss and Milasoft for the Commodore 64. A top scrolling action game as a nod of the classic Forbidden Forest! To coincide with this news, if this sounds like your sort of game, then make sure to check out the footage below.
Captain Square Jaw - A new game demo for the Spectrum Next which pushes the machine to its limits!
Another game is worthy of a mention on Indie Retro News which looks equally enjoyable and graphically superior for the system it's being played on, is BCW.Design's upcoming ZX Spectrum NEXT game of 'Captain Square Jaw'. A game in which the creator describes as "a fast paced, action, puzzle platformer for the Spectrum Next which pushes the plucky 8 bit machine to it limits. To coincide with this news, we've got some more info about the game as well as some footage from the demo which can be played right now.
Scary Things - A vertical scrolling Shoot 'em up for the ZX Spectrum for Halloween
If you're looking for more Halloween goodness then you've come to right place! As after already featuring the ZX Spectrum game of 'Monster Mayhem' by Mananuk, along comes another game for the ZX Spectrum called ' Scary Things ' by DF Design. A vertical scrolling Shoot 'em up for Halloween in which you have to blast your way through a World of Horror hosted by an infamous film character. To coincide with this news, we've got a very brief description of the game as well as a short play through below.
Mega Splatterhouse - 1988/89 Arcade Splatterhouse gets a Sega Mega Drive demo!!
With the Caffeine just about kicking in and a HOT news story that's well worth a mention. We've just been informed by the Scorpion Engine creator Earok, that Monster Bath Games Inc has released an early demo of the upcoming game of 'Mega Splatterhouse ' for the Sega Genesis/MegaDrive. An epic and very gory side scrolling slasher which most of us know as 'Splatterhouse'! As in the words of the creator "This is a fan port of Splatterhouse I've been working on to learn the ropes of Sega Megadrive/Genesis development".
Monster Mayhem - A new Halloween game released for the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum by Mananuk!
Halloween has arrived and lots of creepy games with pumpkins, ghouls and ghosts have started to appear on Indie Retro News for your horror enjoyment. One such game that stands out with recommendations by multiple friends of ours such as Xenomorph and Xyphoe, is the new Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum game of Monster Mayhem by Mananuk. An action shooter in which you have to take out monsters that have invaded the small town of Kismet.
Pumpkin - A 2024 Halloween edition of the classic Pac-man game for the amiga!
More Amiga news this week as looking through the itch io website, we've found out that the developer of Electric Black Sheep. Who was behind games such as DUEL, Tale Of Evil and The Tower of Evil. Has released the Commodore Amiga game of Pumpkin! A 2024 Halloween edition of the classic Pac-man game for the amiga requiring only 1Mb Chip-Ram. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a game play video which as ever can be viewed below.
Retro Robbins in Micro-Blitz - The BIGGEST ZX Spectrum game by Lee Chops to date!
If you're sick of all the ZX Spectrum news look away now! If however you want to check out a rather awesome looking ZX Spectrum game by none other than Lee Chops Stevenson. A creator behind games such as RETCON GHOSTLY CAPERS and Mr Hair and the Kitty Katakombs. Then make sure to check out this brand new game called ' Retro Robbins in Micro-Blitz '. A game in which playing as a Youtubber called 'Retro Robbins'. You must enter the Crash Towers and search for all things retro to give his channel a glorious gaming boost!
Magic Tower - A challenging tower climber with a great soundtrack for the ZX Spectrum!
Another game that's worth a mention for Halloween and one I think will drive some of you insane for the ever increasing difficulty level, is the challenging game update of 'Magic Tower' v1.1 for the ZX Spectrum by Seagal112. A game in which you must recover your fluffy hat, that has been taken to the top of the magic tower by your naughty cat PomPom. To coincide with this news, we've got some footage of the game as well as some more details from the developer.