Frogger RX - An Arcade-like version of Frogger for the ZX Spectrum is finally here!

When I was but a youngster I just loved playing the 1981 Arcade game of Frogger by Konami. It had loads of charm, great gameplay for kids and it really made you feel for the safety of those little green frogs as they hopped their way across a busy road, then across a river of logs and Crocodiles to get to the other side. So to get an update from happycodingzx, that he has released the final version of 'Frogger RX', which is basically an Arcade-like version of Frogger for the ZX Spectrum, I just had tell everyone about it here on IndieRetroNews.

OpenLara - A proof of concept 'Tomb Raider' for the Commodore Amiga

BSzili is certainly no stranger to the Amiga scene, as not only did he release the Amiga port of Blake Stone Aliens of Gold, but there was also ports done of Exhumed / Powerslave, Wolfenstein 3D, BLOOD and even my personal favourite Shadow Warrior. Well it looks as if BSzili isn't done with the Amiga scene just yet, as he has released a proof of concept 'Tomb Raider' for the Commodore Amiga called 'OpenLara'. Although don't get too excited for a finished product any time soon, as in his words "This took me a few days. No sound, no full game, no warranty. I put it out there as a call to action: if anyone would be interested in helping out with the rasterizer let me know"

The Tale - A new CRPG with PETSCII graphics for the Plus/4 by Synergy

Another Plus/4 announcement of which RPG genre fans might enjoy reading about, is the fact that Synergy has released the Ultima like CPRG of The Tale for the Commodore Plus/4. A full-fledged entry in the BASIC category of the Commodore Plus/4 játékfejlesztői verseny Plus/4 GameDev competition . A game that features rather large PETSCII graphics during the story. To coincide with this news, we've got the full details from the website as well as some gameplay footage.

Bonsai Quest - Fight to protect your legacy in this new ZX Spectrum game by JuanGM

Good evening you fine retro gamers! Thanks to a recent heads up through Facebook, we've been told that JuanGM has released the rather enjoyable arcade game of 'Bonsai Quest' for the ZX Spectrum. A game in which not only play as a Ninja, but you are secretly trained in the art of ninjutsu, on a personal quest to defeat the invaders that have plundered the palace, and endangered the most precious treasure of her lineage: the sacred bonsai collection!

Saboteur 2 - An enhanced mod by thealfest for the Amstrad CPC/ZX Spectrum [UPDATE]

Now here's a blast from the past and a game that I remember as being one of the best action-adventure games I had ever played on the Amstrad CPC 464. It's 'Saboteur II' developed by Clive Townsend and released by Durell Software in 1987, the same publishers behind the incredible dragon flying 'Thanatos'. This fine game was released for many platforms such as the CPC, ZX Spectrum and C64, and featured a female protagonist who must break into a high-security compound, fight off guards, avoid pumas and alter the course of a nuclear ballistic missile and then escape on a motorbike. 

JetPac Miner - Drill and find precious minerals in this new ZX Spectrum game!

We've had another heads up via a good friend of ours, that if you like unique games for your 8bit system, then it might be worth checking out the latest ZX Spectrum release update of 'JetPac Miner v1.2b' by riefer666. A fabulous speccy game which one person is quoted as saying " a nice version of Hard Day's Night. Game looks interesting!" To coincide with this news, we've got some footage of the game as well as the story from the itch page below.

Bad Dudes vs DragonNinja conversion is in the works via JOTD for the Amiga [Alpha 3 update]

An IndieRetroNews reader, has recently informed us in our comments feed, that JOTD is still working on a Bad Dudes vs DragonNinja Arcade conversion for the Commodore Amiga (AGA). Although it's still in a very early stage of development, and the original Amiga version of the game was regarded as terrible with one such Lemon Amiga saying "This is absolute dreck with horrible graphics, terrible backgrounds, how did this get released in this state?" Rest assured if JOTD finishes this conversion, it's sure to be another hit in the Amiga scene.

Gravity Boy! - Navigate a space station by manipulating gravity in this new Plus/4 game!

With two competitions currently on going, the ' TND SEUCK Compo 2025' and the 'game programming competition', it's always worth checking out both of these, to see if any special games have been entered that's worthy of our attention. Well that's certainly happened this week, as LBM has entered their new Plus/4 game of 'Gravity Boy!'. A cool entry that doesn't just look rather unique with its monochrome graphics, but it's also fun to play with challenges to be had via each level.

Mega Vortex 2 - A top scrolling C64 shoot 'em up entered into the SEUCK Compo 2025!

Trawling through the latest SEUCK Compo 2025 entries looking for a fun C64 game to play, and one that stood out in the crowd, was Vox VideoGame's C64 Shoot 'em up of ' Mega Vortex 2 '. A game in which you play as Pinov Vox, a fearless space pilot of Mega Vortex 2 on a mission to destroy the evil Megaloryan emperor and his minions. To coincide with this news, we've got a very brief description of the game as well as some footage below.

H.E.R.O - A cool PC remake of a classic now on itch io by Langford Productions!

Heads up ' H.E.R.O' gamers! As Liqmatrix recently informed us, that 'H.E.R.O, which is a game that was released for the Atari 800/2600, ColecoVision, C64, C128, and Sinclair ZX Spectrum, has been remade for PC, and available to download through itch io by Langford Productions . A classic game which puts you in control of Roderrick Hero, on a mission to search the cave system for the trapped miners of Mount Leone. To coincide with this news, we've got some screenshots of the game below.

Rex and the Galactic Plague - A teased blaster for the Commodore Amiga by Hoyster Games [BIG UPDATE]

Another Scorpion Engine game has appeared, as looking through the Commodore Amiga Facebook group, I've come across a new work in progress arcade shooter called 'Galactic Plague' by Hoyster Games with music by Matt McGuire. A game in which the developer says" Just for the fun of it, I’ve been creating my own Amiga game in Scorpion Engine, and this based on a game I wanted to make in SEUCK way back in 1992!" While he does state he's having fun with it however, provided below is some early screenshots of the game.

Phantom Leap - A WIP Scorpion Engine developed Amiga game from Dr. Dangerous creator 'HooGames2017' [UPDATE]

If you remember playing and enjoying HooGames2017 other titles such as 'Tiny Pixel Adventure' and 'Dr.Dangerous' for the Commodore Amiga, then you are in for a treat! As we've recently found out through Facebook, that this same developer, is now working on a new Scorpion Engine developed game of 'Phantom Leap'. A platformer that is set deep within moss-covered ruins and ancient trees, as you must uncover the mysteries that lie within..... Will you find hidden treasures and untold secrets, or will you succumb to its countless dangers?

Marlow - A super duper platformer for the ZX Spectrum 128k arrives on the MSX

Thanks to another heads up by the developer(Amaweks) and our good friend Saberman(YT), we've been told if you remember playing the famous platformer of the Great Giana Sisters which was released from 1987 onwards. Then it will be well worth your time checking out Amawek's latest MSX game of 'Marlow'. An incredible platformer that is inspired by "The Great Giana Sisters" and was previously released for the ZX Spectrum 128k.

Krogharr - Inviyya creator's upcoming Commodore Amiga action slasher gets a new tease!

We were one of the first gaming websites to give you the heads up about TIGERSKUNK's amazing Shoot 'em up of Inviyya; a game with amazing scrolling graphics, super action, great sound effects, and a real hark back to days of R-Type or Project-X. Well time has passed since its release, as this week the same developer has now shown off a new video tease to his upcoming fighting game for the Amiga called 'Krogharr'; a new OCS action slasher which was mentioned some time ago in our very own Facebook group Commodore Amiga!

G-ZERO - F-Zero inspired SNES WIP game looks impressive on the Genesis/Sega Mega Drive

A bit of a late heads up for this one, as a good friend of ours, has recently informed us, that Gasega68k has released an early work in progress version of 'G-ZERO' for the Sega Mega Drive. A game that is inspired by the SNES title of 'F-Zero'. The first game in the series originally released for the Super NES, as the first game for the platform to use a technique by Nintendo called "Mode 7 Scrolling". To coincide with this news, we've got some footage and a very brief description about this WIP tease below.