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Quake64 - Quake for the Commodore 64? Sort of!
An ambitious demake project, Quake64, is in development for the Commodore 64, aiming to bring id Software's iconic 3D shooter to the classic hardware. This project involves significant compromises, featuring a true 3D wireframe perspective, simplified enemy models, and wireframe weaponry. Development is currently focused on enemy and weapon behaviors, with level design being the most time-consuming aspect.
'Hopefully as many people as possible get to play it before Nintendo flips out': Fans spent 3 years secretly crafting a full Metroid Prime 2D demake, and it rocks
A fan-made 2D demake of Metroid Prime, titled Metroid Prime Origins, was secretly developed over three years and released to celebrate the Metroid franchise's 40th anniversary. Despite its polished presentation and gameplay, the game's trailer and download links were quickly removed from YouTube and Archive.org, though the developers stated they received no direct takedown notice from Nintendo.
Brutal Pico Race - Another Pico-8 game comes over to the Amiga via BSzili [WIP]
BSzili is porting the Pico-8 racing game Brutal Pico Race to the Commodore Amiga. Originally developed by Damien Hostin, the game features high-speed pseudo-3D visuals and split-screen multiplayer. The port is currently in development and may contain bugs or missing features, including sound.
Dune 2 - The C64 Demake - Arok Edition - Could Westwood's classic RTS hit be coming to the C64?
A fan project called Dune 2 - The C64 Demake - Arok Edition by Primal is bringing Westwood's classic 1992 real-time strategy game to the Commodore 64. This demake features scrolling, multicolor graphics, and supports up to 64 units and buildings. Future updates are planned to add more maps and units, with the current version already available.
Lemmings - An all time classic has arrived on the Pico-8 by Buzzard, and it's seriously good!
A demake of the classic game Lemmings has been released for the PICO-8 virtual machine and game engine by developer John Buise, also known as Buzzard. This non-commercial tribute features all 100 levels from the original NES release, with aesthetic inspiration drawn from the Amiga and SNES versions. The soundtrack was created by Eric Billingsley to emulate the NES score within the PICO-8's audio capabilities.
VVVVIC - A VIC 20 port of Markus "Notch" Persson's Java4K game VVVV
Developer lance.ewing has released VVVVIC, a port of Markus Persson's Java4K game VVVV, for the Commodore VIC-20. This homebrew title is a demake tribute to Terry Cavanagh's VVVVVV, featuring gravity-flipping mechanics and a 32-room world where players must rescue stranded crewmembers.
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.
