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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.
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.
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.
Fast Food Wars - Free Online Browser Based HTML5 Game
Fast Food Wars is a new browser-based HTML5 bullet-hell shoot 'em up game featuring procedurally generated levels, random power-ups, and intense boss battles. Players can collect buffs and weapons to create synergies as they fight to reclaim restaurant territories. The game is currently in development and available to wishlist on Steam.
Classic PS1 Shooter Gets Surprise PS5 Port, Release Date Set
The cult classic PlayStation 1 mecha shoot 'em up, Robot Anime Geppy-X, is receiving an HD remaster and will be released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 16, 2026. This marks the game's first release in North America, having originally launched exclusively in Japan in 1999. The remaster features HD visuals, upscaling, and restored 24fps animation.
Twilight Parade – Moonlit Monokoke Review
Twilight Parade – Moonlit Monokoke is a shallow anime-themed bullet hell shoot 'em up that struggles with a lack of challenge and progression. While the game features solid graphics, a unique rock soundtrack, and a low price point, its core gameplay loop feels repetitive and overly reliant on its visual presentation. The reviewer found the boss battles to be excessively long and the overall experience lacking substance.
