Novotrade International was one of Hungary’s pioneering software companies, and it played a key role in the early days of video game development—especially during the Commodore 64 era. Founded in the early 1980s, Novotrade quickly became a bridge between Eastern Europe and the Western gaming market, producing games that reached audiences far beyond the Iron Curtain.
Origins and Vision
- Founded: 1983 in Budapest, Hungary.
- Mission: To develop educational and entertainment software for emerging home computer platforms.
- Global Reach: Despite operating from a socialist country, Novotrade managed to export its games to Western Europe and the United States, a rare feat at the time.
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Most Popular Commodore 64 Titles
Novotrade developed and published a variety of games for the C64, many of which gained international recognition:
- Impossible Mission II (1988) – Sequel to the iconic platform-puzzle game, featuring improved graphics and new challenges.
- World Trophy Soccer (1989) – A classic football simulation with smooth gameplay and competitive AI.
Technical Innovation
- Novotrade’s developers pushed the limits of the Commodore 64’s hardware, creating games with impressive graphics, sound design, and gameplay mechanics.
- Many of their titles featured custom-built engines and algorithms developed by Hungarian programmers.
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