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Commodore 64 fans have had little to complain about in recent years, thanks to the increasingly talented developers offering a wide range of games. This time, we take a look at one of the biggest gaps in the market for this platform, the 3D FPS game category, which was originally inspired by the classic Wolf3D …
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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 …
A game developed by Karsten Senkel, which is very impressive in the space shooter category and should not be missed. Action-packed space spectacle that will keep you glued to the screen for hours. After starting you first have to navigate through an asteroid field defended by alien spaceships. Unlike other similar games, your spaceship has …
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A true gem for retro gaming fans has arrived: the legendary crossover makes its return on the Commodore 64 and C128. The Stronger Edition is not just an update, but a refined, faster, and more powerful experience that faithfully brings back the arcade spirit to the 8-bit era. The Stronger Edition includes a total of 32 fighters …
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Developed by Alberto (BCO) Sgaggero in 2024, The Slot-tastic C=64 Slot Machine is a compact slot machine simulation written in Commodore 64 V2 BASIC. Originally created for the VIC-20 as part of the “Slot Machine Game Simulation Challenge” organized by the Facebook group Retro Programmers Inside, it was later ported to the C64. Gameplay Start …
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OutRun PETSCII is more than a retro homage - it’s a technical and artistic marvel that reimagines SEGA’s iconic OutRun arcade racer using the Commodore 64’s PETSCII character set. Created by aNdy/AL, this project transforms the limitations of vintage hardware into a canvas of creativity, delivering a surprisingly dynamic and visually rich driving experience built …
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The Facebook group of the development team called PIGGY 18 discusses the development of several exciting new Commodore 64 games, especially the sequels to the iconic A Pig Quest. Here are the games with latest information. The Last Pig (working title) The sequel to A Pig Quest is officially in development. Tentatively titled The Last …
There are still many special titles missing from the ever-expanding Commodore 64 game line-up, so I've compiled a list of those that have started development at some point but are not yet finished. 8bit Civilizations Imagine blending the legendary Sid Meier’s Civilization with the nostalgic charm of 8-bit graphics—and voilà, you’re in the pixelated realm …
This game is an updated version of Professor Matsuoka's original PET game, designed to more closely match the gameplay of Taito's 1979 updated Space Invaders Part II. Taito updated the original arcade game in 1979 with the release of Space Invaders Part II. The updated game featured more aliens, spawning aliens and different UFOs. It …
To the surprise of many, a brand new action-packed arcade adventure from Psytronik Software is coming to our favourite platform. Story: Set in 17th-century France, the game follows the last loyal musketeer on a mission to rescue his comrades, retrieve the Queen’s stolen diamonds, and thwart Cardinal Richelieu. Gameplay: A fast-paced arcade adventure inspired by …
