A very late night article for all you retro gamers, as an exciting new addition has appeared for the Commodore Amiga called ARC4NERD, a classic arcade-style title packed with distinct "Ruhrpott" charm. Created by developer HooGames2017 with publishing by APC&TCP through the Amiga Future website, this game is available now as both a boxed physical edition and a digital download, following in the footsteps of previous community favorites Dr. Dangerous and Phantom Leap.
The legendary 8-bit speccy has received another homebrew addition with the release of Max Stone DOS Max Stone Two (officially subtitled In the Count’s Castle). Developed by Flopping, this awesome looking sequel that's available right now, delivers a masterclass in classic gaming, complete with an absolutely fantastic chiptune soundtrack that pushes the ZX Spectrum's audio capabilities to its limits. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest details as well as some gameplay footage from Saberman.
Slider and goodboy'26 has announced a re-release of the 2015 improved version of the classic action game Metal Man Reloaded as ' Metal Man Remixed '. A game which was released completely free for the ZX Spectrum and a part of the 'Metal Man Remixed' tape release. This improved game was originally developed by Oleg Origin and Stella Aragonskaya in the mid 2000's, and was also released as part of the ZX Spectrum a Visual Compendium Kickstarter campaign. The game comes with improved graphics, new animations, new loading screen, alternative music, a tweaked difficulty level and much more!
The classic 90's privateer strategy game 'Corsairs' by Microïds has made a modernized makeover with the announcement of Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean by Fishing Cactus & Microids. Over 20 years after the original game tasked players with sailing under English, French, or Dutch flags, this reimagined title brings the high-seas buccaneer experience into the modern age. Players can now fight for naval dominance across the Caribbean, expanding their allegiance options to include five distinct European powers: France, Denmark, Spain, Great Britain, and the Netherlands.
A legendary 1980s franchise has returned to the Commodore 64 with the release of Impossible Mission 3. This surprise sequel that has been eagerly awaited for sometime in the C64 community, is a massive collaborative effort. It is presented by Psytronik Software in association with Epyx Games, LLC, Code 10 Digital, Retro Games Ltd, and ICON 64. The title revives one of the most celebrated game series in C64 history! As noted by the team "The third game in one of the most famous C64 games series of all time is finally here!"
Sometime back I gave you the heads up about a new alpha demo of 'Rastan' that was made available by basementApe for the Commodore Amiga. Well fast forward to today and if you're hoping for some new updates in regards to this Arcade development using Earok's excellent scorpion engine, then make sure to check out the latest gameplay video. A new video to go along side a new demo, which features new stages, retouched enemies and so so much more.
Amiga owners we are getting another treat, as legendary developer JOTD, behind such great conversions as Double Dragon, Pooyan, Jail Break and Xevious 1200, has announced an upcoming port of Roc'NRope. The release serves as a direct Amiga conversion of the classic 1983 arcade platformer developed and published by Konami. For JOTD, this project came as a welcome change of pace. The developer took on the conversion as a smaller, less demanding game to get some rest after squashing the final, grueling bugs on his massive Ghosts'N'Goblins AGA port. It serves as a brief pitstop while preparing to tackle other major, intensive arcade-to-Amiga projects on the horizon.
The 8-bit homebrew scene is reaching new heights with the release of Tower 48, an ambitious skyscraper management simulation developed for the iconic ZX Spectrum by haabb001. Heavily inspired by the legendary 1994 Maxis classic SimTower and vintage tycoon games, this release shrinks massive logistical strategy down to fit retro 8bit hardware, playing as if it were a lost classic from the late 1980s. To coincide with this news, we've got the full details below as well as some gameplay footage coming soon from Saberman.
Dr. Mario.....I mean, Dr.Margo! Has officially arrived on the Commodore Plus/4, delivering a brilliant clone of the iconic puzzle classic Dr. Mario directly to Plus/4 owners that loved this game back in the early 90's. Released as freeware, this highly polished title serves as a perfect piece of "medicine for the soul," pairing addictive tile-matching mechanics with flawless execution by both Csabo & KiCHY. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest gameplay footage.
Ecliptic is the latest homebrew experience to hit the Commodore Amiga scene, courtesy of independent developer bwldrbst. The highly anticipated game masterfully bridges old-school mechanics with an immersive sci-fi premise, making it a possible standout project for retro-computing enthusiasts that like both turn based tactical combat with a hint of role play. Strategy fans will easily spot the DNA of genre-defining classics like Space Crusade, UFO: Enemy Unknown (X-COM), and the legendary Gold Box Dungeons & Dragons series running through its code.
WindigoProductions has officially launched Pharaoh's Legacy, a brand-new historical strategy title developed specifically for the legendary Commodore 64 home computer. Serving as the direct successor to the developer's previous hit Rise of Babylon, the gameplay loops challenge you to maximize highly restricted plots of land to create an exceptionally streamlined city layout. As the Pharaoh you must become the ruler of Egypt and ascend to the gods. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest details and gameplay footage.