The C64 demoscene is something we don’t feature on Retro Gamer Base, but this example is something everyone should check out. A 16-minute hardware workout for the Commodore 64 (or emulators), it features stunning visuals and music and in 2023 won the Siggraph Asia 2023 award for 8-bit demo. TheRead More →
C64 owners could get the chance to enjoy a 16-bit classic as The Chaos Engine is ported to the 8-bit system. 16-bit run-and-gun classic The Chaos Engine looks amazing on the Amiga. So how come it also looks so good on the Commodore 64? Set across four landscapes, the one-Read More →
The name Great Giana Sisters is synonymous with Nintendo’s litigious history, a game clearly inspired by Super Mario Bros., and which managed to sell a few copies before being pulled back in 1987. Over the years, various spin-offs and sequels have been issued, but none of them are as impressiveRead More →
As part of the July Evercade Showcase, the Home Computer Heroes Collection 1 has been announced. This collection features seven titles released on Commodore 64, MSX, and Amiga. Strictly speaking, these seven games span 28 years, although Citadel Remonstered is an update of the original game. Home Computer Heroes CollectionRead More →
Think the number of classic games you can play on current systems is good? Think again – we’re missing a lot of old titles. A recent study undertaken this month has highlighted the concerning ordeal of retro video games becoming increasingly difficult to obtain or access. We already know thatRead More →
When I first heard about this I was doubtful; when I saw this Theme Park clone for the Commodore 64 actually running, I still couldn’t believe it. First released in 1994 by Electronic Arts (developed by Bullfrog), Theme Park was one of the best strategy titles of the year. IRead More →
Retro systems developer Electron.Greg has released Super Star Trek for several 8-bit systems, including the C64 and VIC-20. On his Itch.io page for the Acorn Electron version, he says, “I have taken the original 1970s source code of the 80 column printer terminal based simulation and converted it for theRead More →
..Easily one of the most exciting flight sims on 8-bit systems, Project Stealth Fighter was the 1987 progenitor of f-19 Stealth Fighter and Night Hawk: F-117A Stealth Fighter 2.0, both of which were released on 16-bit systems. Released on Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, the game boasted missions to Libya,Read More →
A new retro puzzle game has made its way to a plethora of classic platforms. This block-matching, score-busting title provides that engaging challenge for the avid puzzle solver. Vexed created by Under4MHZ, responsible for Pillars and Pitman, has the following description on their itch.io page: “Vexed is an addictive puzzleRead More →
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