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Super combat 3 - An Amiga multiplayer game was lost and now recovered thanks to emulation.
The lost Amiga multiplayer game Super Combat 3, originally developed in 1995, has been recovered and made public through modern emulation techniques. This intense two-player action title features local combat with objectives such as hostage rescue and base destruction.
Gem'X Lite - A fast-paced puzzle title for the Commodore Plus/4
Developer pzsolt has released Gem'X Lite, a fast-paced puzzle game for the Commodore Plus/4. The game challenges players to recreate target patterns by toggling colored diamonds, with each move affecting neighboring tiles. Gem'X Lite features 16 levels randomly selected from a pool of 32, drawing inspiration from the original Amiga and C64 title Gem'X.
Axis - Escape the Aliens in this new C64 port from AnyStone Games
AnyStone Games has released Axis, a new Commodore 64 port of Zsolt Bertók's original Videoton TV Computer game. This "escape" title requires players to navigate 10 sectors, collect key cards, and avoid faster aliens to reach the exit, with no combat mechanics involved. The game was developed using the TRSE tool, and the developer is considering an Amiga version.
Alien Breed as a demake demo for the ZX Spectrum 128k looks seriously cool
A demake demo of the 1991 Amiga shooter Alien Breed has been released for the ZX Spectrum 128k, aiming to replicate the fast, fluid gameplay of the original. Developed using the Ringo-8 engine, this adaptation focuses on delivering a full-screen scrolling experience for the 8-bit platform. The project is a loose adaptation rather than a direct port, capturing the sci-fi atmosphere of the classic title.
Kick Off 2 CV - 2026 GFX Restyle gameplay - KONEY-SCANLINES is working on a graphics fix/restyle of the Amiga Competition Version.
KONEY-SCANLINES is developing a graphics fix and restyle for the Amiga Competition Version of Kick Off 2, aiming to unify the game's visual identity. The update includes new pitch designs, restyled kits, and fixes for player skin tones, goalkeeper colors, and ball visibility to enhance immersion for Amiga players.
Dunjons - A small turn-based dungeon hack/slash from Zooperdan for the Amiga
Dunjons, a new turn-based dungeon crawler from developer Zooperdan, has been released for the Amiga. Created using AmiBlitz3, the game features a classic hack-and-slash premise where players retrieve a stolen artifact from four dungeons. It includes features like a line-of-sight system, A* pathfinding for enemies, and player stat upgrades.
Review - The NewZealand Story: Untold Adventure (PC) | WayTooManyGames
This review of The NewZealand Story: Untold Adventure suggests it is primarily for those who played the original Amiga port in the 1980s, as the remake retains most of its predecessor's elements with updated visuals. While not egregious, the game lacks memorable gameplay and suffers from significant framerate issues on PC.
Review - The NewZealand Story: Untold Adventure (PC) | WayTooManyGames
The NewZealand Story: Untold Adventure is a remake that retains all elements of its 1980s predecessor, updating only the visuals. While not egregious, the game suffers from shocking framerate issues and lacks memorable gameplay, making it primarily of interest to those who played the original Amiga port.
TapJewels - A Match-3 diamond/jewels style game is coming to an Amiga near you
Developers Thomas Claus and Frank Menzel of EntwicklerX have announced TapJewels, a new Match-3 game for the Commodore Amiga. This marks their second project for the classic platform, building upon their previous game 'Dodge These Balls' and featuring enhanced engine capabilities like sprites, copper effects, and MOD support. The game is described as a polished casual title, with the developers emphasizing their commitment to building everything from scratch without AI or third-party engines.
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.
Legendary fan translator is now officially helping bring back a mascot platformer that couldn't escape the…
The classic 1992 Amiga platformer Zool is being revived with assistance from fan translator Hilltop. Boutique publisher 33 Games and Umbra Dynamics are collaborating on a definitive physical release for the title. This new revival is separate from the previous Zool Redimensioned release.
Section Z - AcidBottle's Amiga Port of Capcom's Arcade Classic is in development!
Developer AcidBottle has announced an Amiga port of Capcom's 1985 arcade game Section Z, describing it as a "prequel, of sorts" to Side Arms. The game is being developed using the Scorpion Engine and is approximately 50% complete, with a playable demo expected soon. While it will run on OCS Amiga models, an 020 processor and fast RAM are recommended for optimal performance.
GlowPoint - An interpretation of the arcade game Flash Point for your Amiga! [UPDATE]
A work-in-progress version of GlowPoint, an interpretation of the arcade game Flash Point for the Amiga, has been made available by Retro Nanny. Developed by JMD and Hardwired, the game features 99 levels and has recently received an update with new game modes, controller options, and graphical enhancements. It requires an Amiga 68000+ with 1MB of memory and runs well on A1200 and above.
Arkamiga - Mainake Project revives classic Arcade action with this latest Arkanoid clone
The Mainake Project has released Arkamiga, a new Arkanoid-style action game for the classic Amiga platform. The game is distributed as a bootable ADF disk image and is designed to run on basic Amiga 500 configurations, with optional visual enhancements for AGA machines like the Amiga 1200.
Mappy - Bally Midway & Namco's Arcade mouse game has arrived on the Amiga via JOTD
The classic arcade game Mappy, originally developed by Namco and published by Bally Midway in 1983, has been ported to the Amiga by JOTD. This new version aims for arcade-perfect gameplay, featuring the original police mouse protagonist retrieving stolen goods from a gang of cats across six floors.
The Addams Family - An enhancement is in the works with backgrounds for the Amiga version [UPDATE]
An enhancement is underway for the 1992 Amiga version of The Addams Family, aiming to restore missing background details that were absent in the original release. Developer DJ Mike, with assistance from EAB members, is implementing these backgrounds and improving graphical features, including AGA parallax support in a new build. The project aims to restore elements that were disabled or removed before the game's initial release due to technical limitations and player feedback.
Games Inbox: Is Starfield a good game?
Readers express disappointment with Starfield's gameplay and its impact on Bethesda's development timeline, questioning its upcoming PlayStation 5 release. Concerns are also raised about Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology and its perceived negative effect on game art and visual quality, with some readers hoping for a more traditional approach from future consoles and developers.
Mike Mech - A fabulous C64 homebrew arrives on the Amiga via LC-Games
The puzzle-platformer Mike Mech, originally a Commodore 64 homebrew, has been ported to the Amiga by LC-Games. Players control Mike, a mechanic tasked with reactivating a spaceship's power by avoiding hostile aliens and environmental hazards within a time limit.
The Secret of Monkey Island project for the Commodore 64 looks incredible!
Developers Joachim Ljunggren and Andreas Larsson are working on a Commodore 64 port of the classic 1990 adventure game The Secret of Monkey Island. Ljunggren is handling the graphics conversion, meticulously hand-drawing all assets, while Larsson is coding the game. The release date and specific requirements are currently unknown.
Wizznic - An opensource puzzle game has arrived on the Amiga via Paulthetall
The open-source puzzle game Wizznic, originally created by Dusted for Windows and Linux, has been ported to the Amiga by Paulthetall. This demanding game is available for powerful Amiga devices and features arcade and career modes with 160 levels, as well as a level creator.
