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WONDERBOY - 1986 arcade classic gets an Amiga and Sega Mega Drive port
The 1986 arcade classic Wonder Boy has received new native ports for the Amiga and Sega Mega Drive, developed by ShinobiZ using AI-assisted assembly rewrite. These versions aim for full arcade speed and authentic behavior, featuring hardware-specific music and sound effects. An alternative version by Acidbottle using the Scorpion Engine was also released in 2023.
Lost in the Middle Ages - Another fantastic game is in the works for the Amiga 500 by HooGames2017
HooGames2017, known for its Commodore Amiga titles, has announced its new Scorpion Engine game, Lost in the Middle Ages, for the Amiga 500. This adventure game features a medieval setting with a prophesied hero and traditional RPG progression, drawing inspiration from Wonder Boy with an emphasis on exploration.
Wonder Boy Remake - A fabulous remake for the Amstrad 128k is teased again with some demo footage!
A new 128k remake of the classic platformer Wonder Boy is in development for the Amstrad CPC, with creator Ryuichi Nishizawa's original game being the focus. Demo footage showcases improved details, sprites, smoother scrolling, and a new soundtrack. The remake is being handled by Ivan Duchauffour for code and optimization, Benjamin Yoris for graphics and design, and the late Stéphane François for music.
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom – Multi Format Review (kind Of)
This review discusses the arcade game Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and its various home computer ports, including Commodore 64, Amiga, and Atari ST. While the arcade original is fondly remembered for its exciting presentation and gameplay, the ports are largely criticized for poor performance, unresponsiveness, and lack of quality, with the Amiga and Atari ST versions being particularly disappointing.
Wonder Boy, Bust a Move, New Zealand Story today⊟
Several classic games have been released on the Nintendo Switch, including the Wonder Boy Collection, which features multiple versions of the game across various platforms. Also available are Puzzle Bobble 2X and Puzzle Bobble 3 collections, and an Arcade Archives port of The New Zealand Story. These releases cater to fans of retro gaming and game ports.