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Rotor Rampage is a helicopter-based action game released in 2024 for the Commodore 64. Building on classic gameplay principles, it offers modern-level stage design and technical execution. The player pilots a helicopter through a confined complex, tasked with rescuing trapped individuals while avoiding or neutralizing hostile entities. Multiple dangers and cunning traps to keep you …
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A brand new platformer game with very good relaxing atmosphere and tasks thanks for the works of Sandro 'Iapetus' Mestre. The nasty spiked snails with their poisonous slime have discolored the floor of the caves. Help zezito get the bucket and paint roller and restore the floor to its colorful original state. The game was …
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This year has brought many exciting developments for Commodore 64 enthusiasts, including the introduction of TurboMaster V3 by Thomas Christoph, developer of COREi64 – a 4 MHz accelerator card that has opened up new dimensions in the performance of this classic machine. The original TurboMaster was released in the 1980s by Schnedler Systems, designed as an …
Coman Castaway is an action-adventure game inspired by Gryzor (Contra) currently in development for the Commodore 64 by Andrzej Krawczyk (GED). Across 14 development diary entries at the moment, the creator provides a detailed, transparent look into the entire process: from early design ideas and gameplay prototypes to animation systems, optimization, and level construction. In …
Lunadia is an upcoming title for the Commodore 64, currently in development by Commodore Spain and scheduled for release in 2025. The game places the player in the role of an astronaut, clad in a white spacesuit, who drifts and maneuvers through a hostile cosmic environment. The setting is dominated by a mysterious purple celestial …
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Stirring Dragon Games has unveiled the latest progress on Unknown Realm: The Siege Perilous, an original role‑playing game in development for both PC and the Commodore 64. Designed as a complete, self‑contained experience, the project aims to deliver a fully realized RPG that stands on its own rather than relying on nostalgia. Unknown Realm: The …
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Vision BASIC is a commercial development environment for the Commodore 64 released in 2022, created by American programmer Dennis Osborn. His goal was to create a BASIC language that is not only easy to learn, but can also be compiled into machine code, thus maximizing the performance of the C64. C-64 BASIC might be your …
DotBASIC Plus is a powerful and elegant extension to the classic Commodore 64 BASIC language which introduces over 100 new commands. If you are interested in BASIC programming for the C-64, then you have probably used a BASIC Extension at some point. Other than Simon's Basic it offers a clean, unified command structure. Every new …
Video Chess 2025 is a direct port and reimplementation of Atari's original 4 KB chess engine, adapted for the Commodore 64 and VIC-20. It supports all chess rules, including castling, en passant, pawn promotion, and checkmate. Video Chess is a chess game released by Atari in November 1979 for the Atari VCS / 2600, programmed …
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Nikolav The Vampire is an atmospheric platform game currently in development by Patagonia, but you can try the demo now where Nikolav the brave vampire needs to rescue his beloved Lunara. The game is currently in its final stages of development. We have made a DEMO version available for testing. The story combines classic rescue …
