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Randoom - A challenging yet enjoyable Commodore Plus/4 game has been released! ( Previously for the C64 and MSX )
The new Commodore Plus/4 game Randoom, developed by Csabo, Epy, SukkoPera, and Unreal, has been released. This arcade puzzle game features 31 levels where players must clear all squares by catching them in the correct order, with the challenge stemming from the chaotic movement of the squares.
Cold Blood - An action Pac-Man clone makes an appearance on the MSX
Cold Blood, an action-packed Pac-Man clone developed by Paxanga Software, has been released for the MSX. Players control PacSnake, a member of the PacHound group, tasked with navigating the Ghost Heaven fortress to eat all the dots while avoiding evil ghosts. The game mixes arcade-style dot chomping with action elements.
Space Bash: Contact!! - A spiritual sci-fi sequel to Jaleco’s classic RodLand is coming soon to the MSX
Space Bash: Contact!!, a spiritual successor to Jaleco's RodLand, is set to release on March 15, 2026, for the MSX platform. Developed for the MSXdev’25 competition, this new title features a faster, crazier, and more challenging experience with a space-themed alien world, designed for MSX computers with at least 16 KB of RAM.
Congo Bongo: The Isometric Edition (MSX) - This version of Sega's Congo Bongo looks incredible on the MSX!
A new version of Sega's classic isometric arcade game Congo Bongo has been released for the MSX, developed by Mastropiero. This port is based on the ColecoVision version and aims to replicate the original arcade experience with features like true isometric perspective, arcade fonts, and an animated title screen.
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.
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.
