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Rally-X - An Arcade conversion of Rally X for the Amiga is in the works via JOTD
A new arcade conversion of Namco's 1980 game Rally-X is in development for the Amiga by JOTD. The project was revived after a software rewrite, with the developer aiming for 50 frames per second performance on stock hardware by bypassing the blitter and relying on hardware sprites. The game is expected to support AGA hardware for dual-playfield side screens, with potential for ECS compatibility.
Commando - 1980's military shooter by Capcom as an Amiga AGA edition via JOTD
Developer JOTD has released an enhanced AGA Arcade edition of Capcom's classic vertical shooter Commando for the Amiga, specifically targeting the Amiga 1200 and 4000. This new version aims to be more faithful to the arcade original than previous home ports, leveraging the AGA chipset for improved graphics and sound, with IM76 handling the audio enhancements.
Commando - 1980's military shooter by Capcom is getting an Amiga AGA edition via JOTD
Developer JOTD is creating an enhanced AGA edition of Capcom's classic vertical shooter Commando for the Amiga, specifically targeting the Amiga 1200 and 4000. This conversion aims to be more arcade-faithful than previous home ports, utilizing JOTD's specialized porting techniques and Z80 assembly-to-68000 binary conversion efforts. While still in early stages with visual glitches, the project shows high potential for an arcade-accurate experience.
HOT NEWS as Ghosts'n Goblins has arrived as a Commodore Amiga AGA edition via JOTD!
JOTD has released an AGA edition of the classic game Ghosts'n Goblins for the Commodore Amiga, specifically targeting the Amiga 1200 and above. This enhanced version features 64 colors, improved graphics, and new music, aiming for exact arcade gameplay. A CD32 version with audio tracks is also available.
Roc'NRope - A 1983 platformer developed and published by Konami for arcades has arrived on the Amiga via JOTD
The classic 1983 Konami arcade platformer Roc'NRope has been released for the Amiga by developer JOTD. This conversion serves as a smaller project for JOTD after completing work on a Ghosts'N'Goblins AGA port. The Amiga version aims for visual and gameplay parity with the original arcade release.
Roc'NRope - A 1983 platformer developed and published by Konami for arcades is coming to the Amiga via JOTD
Developer JOTD is porting the 1983 Konami arcade platformer Roc'NRope to the Amiga. This conversion serves as a smaller project for JOTD after completing the Ghosts'N'Goblins AGA port, with the developer praising Konami's clean original code. The game is already playable and will be released once a download is available.
Jail Break - A 1986 Arcade game is still coming to the Amiga via JOTD [UPDATE]
The 1986 arcade game Jail Break is still being developed for the Amiga by JOTD, who has released an early alpha version. The game is a 2.5D side-scrolling shooter where players control a cop to eliminate escaped prisoners and rescue civilians. JOTD also mentioned ongoing work on other titles and WHDLoad services.
