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James Pond 2 (Recompile) - A platforming classic from the 90's goes ultrawide
Gary Riches has released a native C++ recompile of the 1991 Amiga game James Pond 2: Codename RoboCod, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck. This modern overhaul introduces widescreen support, smooth performance, controller rumble, and a save system, preserving the classic's legacy for contemporary hardware.
Maniac Mansion - A legendary adventure game has unofficially arrived on the ZX Spectrum 128k
The 1987 graphic adventure game Maniac Mansion has been unofficially ported to the ZX Spectrum 128k by developers at Outsoftware, utilizing AI-assisted tools. This conversion features translated English text, reworked graphics, and an AY sound chip soundtrack, capturing the essence of the original PC and Commodore 64 versions.
Sabre Wulf - Ultimate Play the Game classic gets a true C64 remaster and it looks sublime!
A new remaster of the classic 1984 game Sabre Wulf has been released for the Commodore 64 by Genesis Project. This version features significantly improved graphics and a new loader, bringing the Ultimate Play the Game title to modern audiences with a fresh coat of paint.
Steel Ranger 2 - An epic game for your Commodore 64 by Protovision
Steel Ranger 2, the sequel to the acclaimed 2018 side-scrolling action-adventure, has been released for the Commodore 64 by Protovision. Developed by Covert Bitops, the game features an overhauled engine, smoother performance, and new weapons, set in the year 2224 where players must investigate reactivated defense systems on Earth.
BRIGHTMOOR - An AI Ultima-style C64 game from GloomKeep II creator J5
BRIGHTMOOR is a new Ultima-style retro RPG developed in 6502 assembly on the GloomKeep II engine with AI assistance, created primarily by J5. The game features a dark fantasy world, tactical survival mechanics, roguelike elements, and a dynamic 64x64 tile world set on the Commodore 64.
The Greatest American Hero - A new shooter for the C64 by Commodore Spain
A new video game adaptation of the 1980s television series 'The Greatest American Hero' has been released for the Commodore 64 by Commodore Spain. The game celebrates the show's 45th anniversary and follows Ralph Hinkley's quest to retrieve the lost instruction manual for his superpowers.
Conan : Hall of Volta - 1984 Datasoft classic, now on the Amstrad CPC 6128 via AI and Oldschool Is Beautiful
An unofficial fan port of Datasoft's 1984 classic Conan: Hall of Volta has been released for the Amstrad CPC 6128, utilizing AI and reverse-engineering from the Commodore 64 version. This new port features re-engineered audio and visuals to take advantage of the Amstrad CPC's capabilities while maintaining the original game's logic and pacing.
Bruce Lee II - Bruno R. Marcos unofficial PC sequel comes to the Amstrad CPC via RetroReal Games
RetroReal Games has released an Amstrad CPC conversion of the fan-made PC sequel Bruce Lee II. The original Bruce Lee was published by Datasoft in 1984, and the sequel by Bruno R. Marcos in 2013 was inspired by the Amstrad CPC's aesthetic. This new port brings the game to original Amstrad CPC hardware with digitized audio and simulated graphical styles.
Arlasoft Soccer - A Sensible Soccer game has arrived on the C64 and it's GOOD!
Arlasoft Soccer, an unofficial port of Sensible Soccer, has been released for the Commodore 64 after five years of development. The project successfully replicated the game's physics and player movement by leveraging reverse-engineered code and extensive documentation. While some features were cut to fit the 64KB RAM limit, the core gameplay remains intact, with enhanced performance on Commodore 128.
Tenebris Somnia review: Horrors of the past
Tenebris Somnia offers a haunting horror story with a compelling narrative and unique full-motion video cutscenes, reminiscent of vintage Commodore 64 and MS-DOS games. However, the game is significantly hampered by clunky gameplay mechanics, including slow movement, cumbersome combat, and frustratingly illogical item puzzles, leading to a mixed experience.
The Best Gaming Options For Gen X
This article explores the best gaming options available for Generation X, highlighting how the hobby has evolved from arcade cabinets and early home computers to fit modern lifestyles. It covers retro classics that still hold up, modern adventures for longer sessions, family-friendly titles, and popular slot games.
Alien 3 - Probe Software's Alien platformer arrives on the Amstrad CPC Plus!
Probe Software's Alien 3, originally released in the 90s for the Commodore 64, has been ported to the Amstrad CPC Plus. This new version utilizes the Amstrad Plus's specialized hardware for improved sprites, audio, and smooth scrolling across fifteen action-packed stages. The port features enhanced gameplay mechanics, an adapted soundtrack, and advanced sound effects.
Steam Week in Review: The curious case of Wonder Boy in Monster Land's dubious PC debut
A PC version of Wonder Boy in Monster Land, released on Steam by Retro Maniac, is alleged to be an illegitimate ROM running in an emulator, lacking official licensing from SEGA or LAT Corp. The listing has been flagged for potential copyright infringement and is reportedly being processed for removal, highlighting issues with intellectual property rights and the availability of classic games on modern platforms.
Mappy - A C64 1 MB REU port of an Arcade classic
Developer charger0277 has released a new Commodore 64 port of Namco's 1983 arcade game Mappy. This conversion requires a 1 MB RAM Expansion Unit (REU) and features global compatibility, automatically detecting PAL or NTSC systems. The game involves navigating a mansion, collecting treasures, and avoiding cats.
Bruce Lee - A personal favourite of mine ;) arrives on the Amiga via Tim Kovack
The classic game Bruce Lee has been ported to the Commodore Amiga by developer Tim Kovack, translating the Sega Master System version directly into 68000 machine language. This port maintains the original game's logic and timing, offering 60 Hz on NTSC Amigas and 50 Hz on PAL systems, with visuals utilizing hardware sprites to match the Master System's color palette. The Amiga version lacks an exit to the Workbench GUI, requiring a system reset to quit.
NYBBLE & NIBBLE - An impressive AI Amiga game, that isn't actually AI Slop
NYBBLE & NIBBLE, a new Commodore Amiga port of the original Commodore 64 adventure, has been released by Gaboo Arts Entertainment. The game features reworked graphics, custom Amiga music, and advanced lighting effects, running on standard OCS Amigas with 1MB of RAM. It is praised for its modern indie game polish and inventive use of AI-assisted development.
Skool Daze - A classic school mischief simulator has finally arrived on the Plus/4
The 1980s school mischief simulator, Skool Daze, has received an unofficial debut on the Commodore Plus/4, thanks to Proky and Csabo. This new adaptation features completely refreshed graphics, an updated musical score, and lively sound effects, breathing new life into the classic open-world sandbox game originally released by Microsphere.
Labyrinth of Ur - An AI 3D dungeon crawler for the Commodore 64 by Ursimon
Ursimon has released Labyrinth of Ur, a new first-person 3D dungeon crawler for the Commodore 64, developed using AI assistance. Players control a warrior named Lance navigating procedurally generated floors, battling monsters, and collecting keys and potions to defeat the final boss, Pazuzu.
Doom64 - Doom for the Commodore 64? Well sort of.. But it's still impressive
Developer Kweepa has released the final version of Doom 64, an ambitious demake for the Commodore 64, marking the second entry in his planned id Software conversion trilogy. This impressive feat utilizes clever optimizations like dithered shading and custom lookup tables to recreate the classic Doom experience on the limited hardware, even featuring a native soundtrack and sprites sourced from the original PC release. The game is available in versions optimized for modern emulators and stock C64 hardware, with a splash screen illustrated by Paul Docherty.
Lemans 2 - An arcade racer, inspired by Lemans for the C64 by ZeroG Labs
ZeroG Labs has released version 1.3c of Lemans 2, a top-down arcade racer for the Commodore 64 inspired by the classic game Lemans. This update introduces a new full-screen title cover while maintaining the core gameplay, featuring challenging routes, dynamic environments, and SID engine sound effects.
