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.
Acneproduction has revealed Mundialito 2, a high-energy sequel born from a lifelong passion for the beautiful game. Built with a "retro-first" mindset, this title aims to recapture the frenetic, wide-eyed joy of childhood gaming. While still in active development, Mundialito 2 promises a massive roster of 32 international teams all vying for championship glory. The final release is set to feature two distinct ways to play: Classic Mode: For those who crave a traditional simulation experience and Arcade Mode: A chaotic twist where game-changing power-ups and bonuses appear directly on the pitch to aid your team or sabotage your rivals.
Software developer Antibody Software has officially brought its popular title, Munchy Worm, to the Commodore 64. Available entirely for free, this arcade conversion of a browser and windows based game adapts the studio's original mechanics into an addictive, classic snake-style game for the 8-bit machine. The core gameplay centers on guiding a hungry worm through an enclosed play area. Players must consume scattered mushrooms to accumulate points, which simultaneously causes the worm to lengthen. Managing this growth is the primary obstacle, as hitting the perimeter walls or crashing into your own tail ends the run immediately.
Another retro title has landed on the Commodore 64 scene as the The New Dimension (TND) website hosts the exclusive debut of Dantalion, a dark fantasy platform puzzler by Eleanor Burns. The game was originally developed alongside another title for a special Scene World magazine cover tape. Because that physical tape release has encountered delays and has not yet made its way to the public, the development team received official clearance to bypass the wait and launch the digital files directly online via TND.
Commodore 64 enthusiasts have another reason to dust off their classic hardware today with the launch of Duo Tanx, a fast-paced arena combat title built exclusively for head-to-head multiplayer action. The release strips away complex single-player campaigns to focus purely on local two-player rivalries. Players pilot opposing tanks through hazardous battlegrounds, hunting down their opponent while navigating many different themed levels.
JOTD has created some amazing conversions/ports over the years. Games such as Moon Patrol, Donkey Kong, Super Bagman, Galaxian500 and our personal favorite Super Xevious. Well it doesn't look anything is going to stop this powerhouse of a developer from creating Arcade to Amiga conversions any time soon. As he has recently announced an almost 100% complete Arcade to Amiga version of 'Pooyan' with music by no9.
I've just been given the heads up in my email that Tukinem has released an updated demo for the upcoming Commodore Amiga game called 'Orbital Mission'. A game in which you play as an elite special unit known as AMIGA, part of the COMMODORE civilization, and must put a stop to a barbaric civilization known as ATARI, residing in a distant galaxy rich in hard coal resources. To coincide with this news, provided below is a couple of screenshots and a gameplay video soon.
The Commodore 64 library continues to grow with the release of HipoFruta, a vibrant and addictive new platformer developed by Bonnette2020 that will soon be available as a digital download. In this latest retro adventure, players take control of a cheerful hippopotamus on a mission through the jungle. The goal is simple but challenging: devour as many pieces of juicy fruit as possible while navigating 20 levels of platforming action. From pulling levers to unlock secret doors to hunting down extra life hearts, our grape-loving hero has his work cut out for him.