Lemmings Reloaded - This enhanced version of a classic looks awesome for the C64 and it's coming next month!

Ask anyone about Lemmings, and their first memories, would probably be about a bunch of blue and green haired Lemmings that could be blown up, ripped apart and dropped from the highest of points before they even hope to reach that exit. So why is that great game getting another mention on Indie Retro News? Well late next month it looks as if Jörg Karwath and team will be releasing an enhanced version of Lemmings for the C64. A new version that can be seen in the very latest footage provided below.

Deathchase for the VIC-20 - A port of the classic Spectrum 3d forest chase game has arrived on the VIC-20

Well this is glorious news for an early morning heads up, as the classic ZX Spectrum 3D forest chase game Deathchase has been successfully ported to the Commodore VIC-20 (8K RAM expansion) by Kweepa, the talented creator behind the VIC-20 Jet Set Willy port. To overcome the VIC-20's lack of per-cell background colours, Kweepa implemented a clever raster split technique to dynamically change the background from sky to ground colour mid-frame. Furthermore, the game optimizes performance by ditching the original Spectrum version's slow two- or three-pass rendering system. Instead, it utilizes a custom lookup table that scans ahead in the map to pull trees forward and outward. This mathematical approach speeds up gameplay significantly while ensuring highly accurate 3D perspective scaling.

A Street Fighter project by msmalik681 gets another Amiga teased [UPDATE]

The Scorpion Engine is one of the best development tools for the Amiga, as not only can you create some pretty decent looking games, but unlike other software creation tools such as BackBone they don't run at a snails pace on anything but a power house of an Amiga. Thankfully one such creator shows what could be possible, is msmalik681's upcoming Street Fighter. A game which originally appeared on the Arcades, and was then ported to pretty much every system you could think of, including such systems as the Amiga (poorly), Atari St and even the ZX Spectrum.

Lemmings Mega Edition v2.0 Final - Brand new levels never seen or played before via the Sega Master System

It's time we look towards The Sega Master System for a decent update, as there has been a surprise release of Lemmings Mega Edition version 2.0 final. Developed by the prominent romhacker behind Alex Kidd In Miracle World Extended Edition, this massive fan-made project expands the original 8-bit game into a rather epic console release. The creator returned to the SMSPower community after a two-year hiatus to unveil the culmination of an intense eight-week development cycle injecting a whopping 120 brand-new stages into the game, doubling the original count to a staggering 240 levels.

THE SECRET OF BARRON WOOD - A supernatural short story text adventure for multiple systems including Amiga, C64 and more!

Developer Alan Pemberton has released The Secret of Baron Wood via itch io, an atmospheric text adventure that brings supernatural mystery to a massive lineup of classic 8-bit and 16-bit systems. Systems such as the Amiga, Amstrad, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum, and the modern ZX Spectrum NEXT are all featured that can play this game. Furthermore, The Secret of Baron Wood serves as an interactive supernatural short story. Players are tasked with journeying into the heart of a dense, shadowy forest to unearth a dark mystery that has remained hidden for over a hundred years.

ZPF - 16-bit SHMUP carnage for your Sega Mega Drive by Mega Cat Studios

Mega Cat Studios who is behind games such as Roniu’s Tale, Super Painter, Rocket Pander and Romeow & Julicat, has made available a demo through itch io called ZPF, an adrenaline-fueled horizontal shoot-’em-up designed for the iconic 16-bit Sega Mega Drive / Genesis console. ZPF transports players into a high-octane arcade experience that uniquely welds science fiction, dark fantasy, and body horror. Drawing heavy inspiration from legendary Sega Genesis shooters of the 1990s, the title captures the raw speed and relentless energy that defined the golden age of coin-op arcades and console classics.

Wings of Fear 3D Pistons at dawn - If you loved Wings on the Amiga, then this upcoming by SteveB and Roar Tjørhom might be worth checking out!

If you loved playing Wings by Cinemaware or Red Baron by Dynamix, then make sure to keep an eye out for the upcoming game called 'Wings of Fear 3D - Pistons at Dawn'. An ambitious flight combat title that aims to push classic hardware to its limits by blending two distinct gameplay styles into a cohesive World War I aviation campaign. To coincide with this news, we've got some more details about this game that is being developed by Microlyte TankZone creator Steve Birch, and Roar Tjørhom, the creator of the incredible Amiga Shoot 'em up Wings of Fear. 

The Rivenor Relic - A great ZX Spectrum adventure platformer has appeared via EdD

The Amiga wasn't the only system to get a brilliant-looking game today, as thanks to a heads-up from our good friend Saberman, we've been told that a worthy game to feature on IndieRetroNews is 'The Rivenor Relic', a stunning new adventure platformer for the ZX Spectrum by developer EdD. The game has instantly captured the attention of the homebrew community, receiving feedback such as, 'Looks and sounds awesome,' and 'Nice sound and graphics.' To coincide with this news, we have provided the latest gameplay footage below

Zepton - This upcoming Commodore Amiga Pico-8 port by BSzili looks fabulous

Well this is a bit of a surprise, as looking through the EAB forums this week, I've come across an early build of Zepton for the Commodore Amiga, a conversion of the popular PICO-8 voxel shoot-'em-up. Ported by developer Szilárd Bíró aka BSzili, the early version brings the fast-paced 3D scaling action of the original game over to classic Amiga hardware. However, its future remains uncertain as the developer seeks community input before committing to further updates.

Daimyo - Another WindigoProductions release for the Commodore 64!

It's roasting hot here in the UK but that doesn't stop the news flowing! As Windigo Productions—the prolific studio behind acclaimed Commodore 64 hits like Pharaoh's Legacy and Devolution—is back with an immersive turn-based tactical war game that transports players to the battlegrounds of feudal Japan. Their latest release, Daimyo, is officially available for the Commodore 64 via itch io. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest footage by Saberman.

The AmiGoonies (1986) - Iconic MSX game 'The Goonies' gets an in-dev Amiga port [AGA/OCS UPDATE]

Here's another great classic that wasn't just a movie, it had a game too! And that game, just like the movie was called The Goonies. Originally the game came out for the C64, Atari 8bit, Apple II, MSX, and was later ported to the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC by US Gold. This game follows very closely to the movie in the fact that many of the screens were largely inspired by actual sets and puzzles seen in the film. Play through the levels while using a member of the Goonies to solve puzzles, and finally reach the exit! As for this version, it is a heartfelt Amiga tribute to the iconic MSX game The Goonies (1986), and created in celebration of its upcoming 40th anniversary.

River Raid+ An upcoming, sped up remake of the classic retro shooter for the ZX Spectrum by thealfest

ZX Spectrum owners if you feel a little left out worry not, as I've just found out through Saberman that Activision's 1980's River Raid, which was one of the most legendary scrolling shooters for the ZX Spectrum 48K, has been unofficially re-released as a teased River Raid+. An upcoming, enhanced remake of the classic retro shooter for the ZX Spectrum. While the engine sound is ear bleedingly terrible and can be disabled with POKE 52160,0, it does however feature a significant performance boost (~70% faster) with fixed and cleaned-up sprites.

Chuckie Egg 3 - Henhouse Harry, star of ZX Spectrum classic Chuckie Egg is back via Langford Productions

Retro gamers rejoice, as Henhouse Harry is officially back in Chuckie Egg 3 by Landford Productions! A brand-new title that ditches the adventure mechanics of Chuckie Egg 2 to return to its high-speed arcade roots of the original. Not only that, but while the game has been highly modernized for PC, you can even play in a Spectrum Mode with authentic Spectrum‑style graphics and beeper‑style sounds. If that doesn't pull you in however, then it also features 10 distinct scenes spanning 30 levels, ranging from classic single-screen arenas to massive 3×3 grids and more!