This is incredible news if you have a Commodore 64, as thanks to a heads up through Facebook, we just found out that one of the best homebrew developers of Sarah Jane Avory, has announced that she has released eagerly awaited game of Briley Witch Chronicles 2 for the Commodore 64! The sequel to a hit game which is not only a fabulous Japanese styled RPG, but it features feature plenty of retro goodness that is sure to whet your appetite. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a gameplay video for the game, which can be viewed below.
Here's the latest from the developer via Twitter. "Briley Witch Chronicles 2, a new RPG for the Commodore 64, PAL and NTSC. Follow the continuing adventures of Briley, a modern day girl lost in a strange new world... Take control of Briley as she continues to explore her new life, aided by Smokey, her grumpy cat - and best friend. Briley Witch Chronicles 2 is based on books 5 and 6 of the Briley Witch novels: The Fallen Witch, and Grey Waters".
Features:
- Japanese-inspired RPG, with full-screen scrolling.
- Hours and hours of gameplay (19+ with normal play).
- Story-driven, following the plot of Briley Witch novels 5 & 6.
- Turn based combat, also with cats!
- Gather ingredients to make powerful potions.
- Lots of characters to talk to.
- Supports 2-button C64GS or compatible joysticks.
- Can be played entirely with a one-button joystick.
- Save/load to either cartridge or disk.
- Includes a full A5 manual (full colour or printer friendly).
- PAL and NTSC compatible.
- TheC64 Mini & Maxi compatible.
This looks super, the atmosphere is a mix of cute, cozy & fantasy. The music is great too, but the best is the beautiful font. Top!
ReplyDeleteYikes, Ms. Avory is talented. Imagine if this had come out in the mid eighties.
ReplyDeleteIf this had come out in the 80's, it would have been a massive hit!
ReplyDeleteI love her work, it's always amazing! Not only the Briley Witch Chronicles but also her other games, I bought them ALL on itch.io.
ReplyDeleteWow! The first game was absolutely amazing. I never completed it...may have to finish it soon, so I can keep the story going. It's hard to believe this huge game is on a C64. Kodos to Sarah Jane.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING WOW SUPERLATIVE ATMOSPHERE !!!!!!!! Thanks Sarah !!!! Long Live the Queen !
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't wait to play this! And all that work, all that story was crammed into this sequel in such a short time of making it, too! She really went all out :3.
ReplyDeleteMissed the release window, but bought it as soon as I remembered, despite not yet finishing the first one. You've got to support today's devs!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a cool, well polished, good looking JRPG. I should check the first one.
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