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Orbital Mission - Battle a barbaric Atari Civilization in this upcoming Amiga game (Demo)
A demo has been released for the upcoming Amiga game 'Orbital Mission', developed by Tukinem. Players take on the role of an elite unit within the Commodore civilization to combat the barbaric Atari civilization in a distant galaxy. The game requires an Amiga-compatible computer with specific hardware specifications.
Deuteros Resurrected - Strategy PC remake of a classic Amiga/Atari ST game is in the works, first milestone reached!
A faithful, unofficial PC remake of the classic Amiga and Atari ST strategy game Deuteros, titled 'Deuteros Resurrected', has reached its first playable milestone. Developed by Tony Cheetham, the project aims to recreate the original game pixel-for-pixel with bug fixes and has received the blessing of the original creator, Ian Bird. The project is now open-source, with core systems like mining, training, research, and production implemented.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns - A Cinemaware classic is getting a modernized remaster via Black Tower Basement / Nordcurrent Labs
Cinemaware's 1986 classic 'Defender of the Crown' is receiving a modernized remaster for PC and PlayStation 5, developed by Black Tower Basement and published by Nordcurrent Labs. The remaster will feature a 'Retro Mode' preserving the original Amiga experience, a 'Classic Mode' reimagined for today with refined mechanics and visuals, and an entirely new 'Kingdom Mode' with procedurally generated maps and unlockable abilities.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns brings the absolute classic to a modern audience
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is set to launch in 2026, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original classic. Developed by Black Tower Basement and Nordcurrent Labs, the revival will feature three distinct modes: Retro Mode (original Amiga with enhancements), Classic Mode (reimagined visuals and mechanics), and Kingdom Mode (a new procedurally generated experience). The game will also be Steam Deck compatible.
Mappy - Bally Midway & Namco's Arcade mouse game is coming to the Amiga via JOTD [First Alpha Tease]
A new Amiga port of the classic 1983 arcade game Mappy is in development by JOTD. Originally developed by Namco and published by Bally Midway, Mappy is a side-scrolling platformer where players control a police mouse retrieving stolen goods from thieving cats. The Amiga version is currently AGA only and features sound effects but no music, with a full release planned once tunes are integrated.
The AmiGoonies (1986) - Iconic MSX game 'The Goonies' gets an in-dev Amiga port [Update]
An in-development Amiga port of the classic 1986 MSX game 'The Goonies' is being created as a tribute to the original title's 40th anniversary. This homebrew project, built with the Scorpion Engine, aims to leverage the Amiga's hardware for enhanced graphics, scrolling, and sound while retaining the adventurous platforming gameplay. An updated alpha version (v0.2.5) has been released, featuring recreated assets, improved color palettes, new screens, and functional gameplay systems like a score and experience bar.
Speedball Review | TheXboxHub
This review discusses the modern reboot of Speedball, a futuristic sports combat game. While it captures the fast-paced, brutal feel of the original Speedball 2 on Amiga, it doesn't quite replicate its magic. The game features engaging single-player leagues, team management, and varied arenas, but suffers from a sparsely populated online multiplayer. Despite its flaws, the core gameplay remains strong and respectful of the classic.
XZAP - A Commodore Business Machines game from 1984 arrives on the Amiga
A recreation of the 1984 Commodore game XZAP, originally released for the Commodore 16 and Plus/4, is now available for the Amiga. Developed by Electric Black Sheep, this version aims to faithfully recreate the classic shoot 'em up gameplay with improved graphics and audio while staying true to the original experience.
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.
The Gate - A WIP action-adventure game inspired by Impossible Mission and Project Firestart for the Amiga [UPDATE]
The Gate is an upcoming action-adventure game for the Amiga, developed by Allanon and inspired by classics like Impossible Mission and Project Firestart. The game features 64-color graphics, a dynamic dialogue system, puzzles, and an engaging story set in a dystopian world. Recent updates include new rooms, enemy variants, and interactive terminals.
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.
Wings of Fear II - Could this be another hit Shoot 'em up for the Amiga by Roartj? [DEMO UPDATE]
Developer Roartj has released a demo update for the upcoming Amiga shoot 'em up, Wings of Fear II. The sequel, which is a side-scroller unlike its top-down predecessor, is aiming for a November/December 2026 release. The developer has also shared new screenshots and mentioned the use of parallax scrolling.
DOUBLE BABOON NINJA - This upcoming Arcade game by Danlabg for the Amiga looks fab! [UPDATE]
Danlabg has released a new beta 2 demo for their upcoming Amiga arcade game, Double Baboon Ninja. This update introduces a second playable character, a new level, optimized graphics, and additional obstacles, building upon the game's premise of two warriors fighting an alien invasion.
Creepy Crawlers Goliath:Reloaded - An arcade inspired shoot em up for the Amiga by Digilicious Nibbles
Digilicious Nibbles has released Creepy Crawlers Goliath:Reloaded, an arcade-inspired shoot 'em up for the Amiga. The game, which was entered into the AmiGameJam2025 competition, features 10 levels, various enemy types and movement patterns, weapon upgrades, and high-quality sound. It was developed using Blitz Basic 2.1 and Deluxe Paint V, with all graphics being hand-pixeled.
Pauldron - A RedPill developed blaster for the Amiga that looks pretty decent!
Pauldron is a new Commodore Amiga game in development by Zener, Sandman, and Fireb0y, utilizing the RedPill engine. The top-scrolling blaster will feature AGA graphics with 64 colors, transparency effects, multiple songs, stages, enemies, and power-ups. Development began for AmiGameJam 2025, with plans for a non-AGA version in the future.
HOT NEWS : Terra Cresta Amiga AGA port discovered and released!
A previously unreleased Amiga port of the 1985 vertically scrolling shooter Terra Cresta has been discovered and released by Spreadpoint and the Swiss Cracking Association. This Amiga 1200 version, originally worked on around 1992 but never completed, has been restored with some glitches fixed and a new music track added. The game is now available for download, though it initially launched without music.
DISASTER STRUCK MY AMIGA MAGAZINE COLLECTION
A personal collection of Amiga magazines was damaged when a rack collapsed, causing a significant mess and requiring extensive reorganization. The incident was documented in a time-lapse video created with the help of the author's young son, Phillip.
Toobin’
Toobin’ on NES offers a simplified version of its arcade counterpart, featuring a unique control scheme and varied river courses. While the NES port attempts to improve controls, it loses the arcade's charm and suffers from dated graphics and slow pacing, making it a mediocre experience that struggles to hold player attention.
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.
Super Hang-On, Power Drift, Harley Davidson And SmashTV Reviewed.
This article reviews four Amiga ports: Super Hang-On, Power Drift, Harley Davidson: Road to Sturgis, and Smash TV. Super Hang-On is praised as a near-perfect arcade conversion, while Harley Davidson: Road to Sturgis is highlighted for its originality and immersive gameplay. Power Drift is criticized as an unplayable mess, and Smash TV is noted as a solid, fun port with good two-player support, despite not being the developer's best work.
