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TT-64 is a clean, speed- and reflex-based classic motorcycle racing game that brings legendary OutRun-style branching gameplay. Leave the city and make your way to one of the five goals before the time runs out. The game is non-linear, at checkpoints, the player decides whether to turn left or right, which determines the chosen route. …
This project is an early-stage first-person racing game engine for the Commodore 64, developed by Piotoor. The goal is to push the limits of the C64 by creating a technical foundation for 3D-style racing experiences on the classic hardware. Features Simple track with slopes and curves Basic driving mechanics such as acceleration and steering Horizontally …
OutRun PETSCII is more than a retro homage - itโs a technical and artistic marvel that reimagines SEGAโs iconic OutRun arcade racer using the Commodore 64โs 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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Over the years, countless game developments by talented Commodore 64 fans have been abandoned despite huge and unique ideas and initial implementations. In most cases, the knowledge and technical tools are available, but time or some support is needed to complete them properly. Let's take a closer look one of them: Overhead Racer Preview - …
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Autotest is an undeservedly forgotten gem in the Commodore 64 library, which was developed by Daisysoft and published by Byte-Back in 1990. This top-view driving game is not about speed, but precision and skill, offering a unique challenge to gamers of the time. Autotest is a top view driving game where the player has to …
After last year's recent great work - Night Mission Pinball Extended - another popular game has been selected for a revamp, and hopefully work will continue on many more. The gameplay consists of collecting items on the map, which upgrade your bike so you're ready for the drag race at the end of the game. …
One of the oldest car racing game which is originally known from Atari 2600 machines and now finally its in the making for the great Commodore 64 thanks to Alberto Luviano. Enduro is a racing video game designed by Larry Miller for the Atari 2600 and published by Activision in 1983. The game seems to be an ambitious creation so far, with a …
Motorman is an impressive clone of Excitebike from the NES, and looks really good at this early stage. This is an excellent demo version of the original game, where you can compete in split-screen mode on one of the maps alongside human and machine players. Controls are:firebuttonย - acceleratetap leftย - wheelie (to ride over logs)hold leftย - …
