Amiga 1200
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Sparkpaw: The Stormstone Quest - An AI game teased for the Amiga 1200 by mrdig
Sparkpaw: The Stormstone Quest is an upcoming action-platformer for the Amiga 1200, developed primarily using AI by mrdig. Players control Sparkpaw, a feline inventor, navigating ruins with an energy gauntlet to find Stormstone Cores. The current alpha showcases the first level with running, jumping, and combat mechanics against various enemies and hazards.
New game gets simultaneous release on PS5. Xbox and, er the Amiga – what a time to be alive
Fancy Factory has launched its new retro-inspired maze-bomber game, KABOOMANIA, simultaneously on a wide array of platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and multiple Commodore Amiga models. The game features 1,000 handcrafted levels, a 16-bit visual style, and a soundtrack by legendary composer Chris Huelsbeck. KABOOMANIA is available now for $9.90, with a physical Amiga edition planned.
Kaboomania Brings Explosive Retro Action To Xbox
Kaboomania, a retro maze-bomber game originally developed for the Amiga 1200, has been released on Xbox Series X|S. Developed and published by Fancy Factory, the game features 1,000 levels, five themed worlds, and a four-player local battle mode. It offers classic arcade action with a fresh identity, priced at £8.39.
Raptor: Call of the Shadows - An Amiga 68060 RTG / PiStorm port is in the works!
A new port of the 1994 PC DOS shoot-'em-up Raptor: Call of the Shadows is in development for the Commodore Amiga, utilizing AI assistance and open-source code. The project has achieved milestones like menu and input support on RTG graphics, with ongoing work to optimize performance on PiStorm and other accelerators. Community testing will begin once audio bugs are resolved, requiring users to provide their own original game data.
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.
The Spectrum White Edition interview: ‘it smells the same as Christmas Day 1984'
Retro Games CTO Chris Smith discusses the company's mission to recreate classic 8-bit computers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 with modern hardware. The Spectrum White Edition aims to capture the original experience, including programming capabilities, while offering modern conveniences like HDMI output and save states. Smith highlights the challenges of hardware replication and the importance of preserving gaming history for both nostalgic adults and curious younger generations.
Mega M.I.L.V. - Bullet hell Amiga shooter by GoldenCode gets new gameplay footage
Developer GoldenCode has released new gameplay footage for their Amiga shooter Mega M.I.L.V., showcasing a smooth two-player bullet hell experience on an Amiga 1200. The update highlights significant progress with bug fixes, optimizations, and nearing completion of the first level.
Nova squadron of Hope - An upcoming arcade shooter developed for the Amiga using AMOS Professional
DjPiotrs has announced NOVA: Squadron of Hope, an upcoming arcade shooter developed using AMOS Professional for the Amiga 500 and 1200, scheduled for release in November. The game features hand-drawn pixel art, fast-paced action, and will receive future updates including a campaign mode and new content. It aims to capture the spirit of early 1990s Amiga shooters like Project-X and R-Type.
Moon Cresta - A faithful recreation of an Arcade classic for the Amiga via Johnny Acevedo(Amiten Games)
Amiten Games has released a faithful recreation of the arcade classic Moon Cresta for the Amiga, developed from scratch by Johnny Acevedo. This version aims for "arcade-perfect" 50 FPS gameplay on Amiga 1200 systems by utilizing AMAL and optimizing the programming loop. While the Amiga 500 currently runs at 25 FPS, the project is a tribute to the original Nichibutsu game and AMOS creator François Lionet.
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.
Gloom Reforged - An enhanced Amiga beefed up version of Gloom for 2026!
Andiweli has released Gloom Reforged, an AI-assisted overhaul for Amiga AGA systems that enhances the classic shooter Gloom with modernized visuals and controls, including mouse and keyboard support. This project is built upon the original GloomAmiga source code and aims to preserve the original gameplay while improving performance and adding new features for compatible Amiga hardware like the Amiga 1200 and Amiga 4000, specifically tested on PiStorm32.
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.
International Amiga Day - The day has come to celebrate the Amiga!
International Amiga Day is celebrated on May 31st to honor over 30 years of the Commodore Amiga. The retro gaming community is encouraged to participate by using Amiga hardware, playing games, and preserving the system. The day also serves to celebrate the legacy of Dragon Gyorgy, the original inspiration for the event.
ECLIPTIC - A turn based tactical combat and role playing game arrives on the Amiga
Ecliptic, a new turn-based tactical combat and role-playing game developed by bwldrbst, has been released for the Commodore Amiga. The game features retro-futuristic sci-fi aesthetics inspired by films like Aliens and draws gameplay inspiration from classics such as Space Crusade and UFO: Enemy Unknown. It requires Amiga OS 3.1 or greater and 2MB of RAM, with an Amiga 1200 and extra fast RAM recommended for optimal performance.
Pooyan - A 1980's Arcade game for the Commodore Amiga by JOTD (music by no9) [UPDATE]
Developer JOTD has released an almost complete arcade conversion of Konami's 1982 game Pooyan for the Commodore Amiga, featuring music by no9. The port runs well on Amiga 1200 and later models, with an update improving music replay and optimization. The original game involved Mamma Pig defending her piglets from wolves.
Mundialito 2 - Love Football/Soccer then check out this upcoming Commodore Amiga game by Acneproduction
Acneproduction is developing Mundialito 2, a new football/soccer game for the Commodore Amiga, specifically targeting the Amiga 1200. The game will feature 32 international teams and two modes: Classic and Arcade with power-ups. It is being developed entirely in BASIC and will be playable via ADF images.
Micro Karting - A work in progress nod to Super Mario Kart for the Amiga [UPDATE]
Micro Karting is a work-in-progress tech demo for the Amiga, aiming to replicate the Super Mario Kart experience. The latest update, Tech Demo Version 3, introduces music, a race timer, track feedback, and further optimizations that make the game approximately 25% smoother. The project is developed using raw 68020 assembly and runs on real Amiga hardware.
ChromaBlast - A cute(?) Vertical Scrolling Shoot-em-up is demo'd on the Amiga!
Developer lisoform2003, led by Michele Ferrigno, has released a Level 1 demo for ChromaBlast, a new vertical scrolling shoot-em-up for the Commodore Amiga. Developed through human-AI collaboration with Claude AI, the game targets OCS/ECS and AGA hardware and features a combo-driven evolution system. This demo showcases the first level and includes gameplay and boss fight music.
Stunt Car Racer running at a super smooth 60fps on the Amiga? [UPDATE]
A coder named Vesuri is developing a new version of the classic racing game Stunt Car Racer for the Amiga platform, aiming for a smooth 60fps frame rate. While the original game was released in the late 80s, this new version requires more powerful Amiga hardware, such as an Amiga 1200 with a 68040 processor, to achieve the desired performance.
Kaboomania - A bomberman clone is coming to the Amiga and PC, Kickstarter soon! [DEMO UPDATE]
Kaboomania, a Bomberman-inspired game developed by Axel Friedrich's Fancy Factory, is preparing for a Kickstarter launch. The game features retro pixel art, a new soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck, and will be available on Amiga (including Amiga 1200 and 4000) and PC. A demo featuring the first 10 levels of the single-player campaign is now available.
