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The Last Ninja Construction Kit is an advanced development tool created by Luigi Di Fraia, designed to let users explore, edit, and even create new levels and games in the style of the legendary Last Ninja series for the Commodore 64. It builds upon Luigi’s Integrator 2012, a cross-platform GTK+ 2.x-based viewer and editor that …
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Wolfling Reloaded is a modern retro platformer developed by Matthias Bock (aka Lazycow) and published by poly.play for the Commodore 64. Originally conceived as a NES homebrew project, the game has evolved into a full-fledged cartridge release, complete with collector’s edition packaging. It blends gothic fantasy storytelling with smooth gameplay mechanics and technical finesse, offering …
A very rare and hidden gem I've found recently and recommend to all of you for the weekend to explore and enjoy. Its originally from the 90's years of the Commodore 64 life which is an adventure with trading/delivery elements. Gun Runner is one of those scrappy, late‑cycle C64 curios: a compact sci‑fi adventure that …
Jim Orlando, known as jimbo9757, has crafted a remarkable retro experience with Escape From PETSCII Castle, a first-person shooter inspired by Wolfenstein 3D and built for the Commodore 64. This game is a technical marvel, blending PETSCII graphics with a custom-built 8-bit ray casting engine to deliver a dungeon-crawling adventure unlike anything seen before on …
Danger Dennis is a vibrant and challenging platformer for the Commodore 64. Originally an Amiga title, this C64 port retains the spirit of the original while embracing the limitations and charm of the hardware. Devlab/TSA is very proud to present to you our Commodore 64 game Danger Dennis. Story Dennis is your everyday gamer, ready for a …
Aliens have invaded Florida, and only one man can stop them: Florida Man, accompanied by his trusty pet alligator. Play as Florida Man with his pet alligator Your mission is to escape the alien threat, collect nine mysterious artifacts, and confront Zadron, the alien overlord. The game blends absurd humor with retro charm, featuring bizarre …
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Pixel Prose isn’t just a nostalgic dive into the C64 era—it’s a lyrical experience crafted for those who remember when imagination alone could conjure entire worlds from a few lines of text. You awaken in a place “older than logic and stranger than myth.” The environment is surreal: Light filters through fractal leaves A paddle …
Metal Mayhem delivers an exhilarating tank combat experience with a nostalgic twist. What sets it apart is the rare vertical split-screen mechanic on the Commodore 64. Each battle has a limited duration, and the tank that collects more points will win. The aim of the game is to score more points under the time limit …
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 …
The newest instalment of Larry's game-style adventure game Herra 47 has been released, and this time it has a subtitle. Herra 47, a man recently facing the harsh reality of unemployment, finds himself in a predicament. The annual Midsummer Festival is fast approaching. 🎮 Game Overview Protagonist: Herra 47, recently unemployed. Objective: Determined to organize …
