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81-year-old dev finally finishes and releases "abandoned" puzzle game after hearing there's "big…
After 37 years, 81-year-old developer Colin Porch has released "Return to Blacktooth," a sequel to the puzzle game "Head Over Heels." Inspired by the demand for retro games, Porch revived the project, which was originally shelved due to market shifts in the late 1980s. The game is now available for Atari ST and Commodore Amiga.
81-year-old developer makes sequel to ZX Spectrum classic after 40 year wait
81-year-old programmer Colin Porch, who worked on the original 1980s ZX Spectrum game Head Over Heels, has released a sequel titled Return To Blacktooth: A Head Over Heels Adventure after nearly 40 years. Development initially began in 1989 but was abandoned until Porch was inspired to finish it, securing permission from the IP rights holders. The game is available on itch.io and will receive a physical release from Thalamus Digital Publishing.
Return to Blacktooth - Spiritual successor to ‘80s classic Head Over Heels is coming May 4th for both Amiga and Atari ST!
Return to Blacktooth, a spiritual successor to the 1987 isometric adventure game Head Over Heels, is set to release on May 4th for the Amiga and Atari ST platforms. The game features over 300 rooms, new puzzles, and a soundtrack by Jochen Feldkoetter, aiming to recapture the magic of classic 80s arcade adventures.
