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Step into a world of ancient mystery with Randoom Ancient Stones, a retro platformer crafted for the Commodore 64. Inspired by classic gameplay and pixel-perfect nostalgia, this title by Pícaro Games blends engaging mechanics, rich story, and authentic retro vibes into one unforgettable experience. Story In a time lost to legend, sacred temples made of …
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A fast-paced game for two players, where each player controls a robot. The goal is simple yet exciting: collect as many gems as possible before time runs out. The player with the highest score wins. Be quick, clever, and outmaneuver your opponent to collect more gems! Scoring Rules: +1 point for every gem collected –1 …
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 …
Since I wrote my article about the newly official Commodore 64 Ultimate, I have received a number of interesting and valuable comments thanks to my followers, from which I have now selected a question that others may later ask. Hardware Architecture Commodore 64 Ultimate The internal logic is implemented on an AMD Artix 7 FPGA, …
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A return from a parallel timeline where technology stayed optimistic, inviting, and human, the Commodore 64 Ultimate blends classic form with modern function. It’s the first official Commodore 64 in over 30 years, featuring several new tricks, and available for pre-order exclusively on Commodore.net. Honouring the past. Innovating the future. Without the distractions that stole …
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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 …
“Mad Moggy” is a quirky and fast-paced platformer game built specifically for the Platformer Jam #1. Cats running around and doing 180s do slide around quite a bit so I'd say it is a simulator. You take control of Mad Moggy (in British terms), a manic and determined cat whose mission is to collect every …
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 …
