Space Taxi - An Iconic Commodore 64 game arrives on the Atari XL/XE and it's pretty decent!

Here we are with another interesting story that's just been sent to us by Saberman and F. Santellocco, and it's the latest release of the iconic C64 game 'Space Taxi' for the Atari XL/XE. As in the words of the email we've recently been sent " Many years ago we talked about a game release, I don't remember which one ah ah. An Italian friend of mine, Andrea Cucchetto, former A8 and Atari ST coder, worked for years on an A8 conversion of the iconic 1985 C64 game Space Taxi by John Kutcher (I helped a bit in testing and gave some advices). I am glad to inform Indie Retro News that the first public version of the game has been released, together with interesting documentation, in the Italian language website dedicated to Atari 8 bit computers"

Aliens NeoPlasma - A great Aliens themed ZX Spectrum game that should be experienced on a ZX Spectrum Next!

It wasn't long ago now that we had the pleasure of playing the awesome game 'Aliens NeoPlasma ' on the Spectrum which was developed by Sanchez crew (Russian Federation); a horror platformer as their own take on the Aliens movie theme complete with friendly face-huggers. Well fast forward to this month however and as a great heads up by Liqmatrix in our inbox, we've been told this great game has been uploaded to itch.io for both the ZX Spectrum and ZX Spectrum NEXT. Although do be aware these are not NEW games, I just didn't get the chance to feature the NEXT version until now.

Galaxian500 - This Arcade conversion by JOTD and team for the Commodore Amiga looks super cool!

Quick Boxart by Mrv2k

It was only just the other day that we announced that JOTD was working on an Arcade to Commodore Amiga conversion of the classic game of 'Galaxian'; a game that was regarded as an Arcade hit from all the way back to 1979-1984. Well we have some interesting news that's just been sent to us by Saberman, as JOTD and team have made available a brand new beta play test; a downloadable version in which you too can experience this work in progress title that's in development for the Commodore 500 and above. 

PETSCII Bros - A Commodore PET homage to Mario Bros, a 1983 arcade game!

Fancy another quality release for the Commodore PET, then you've come to the right place! As thanks to another heads up by a good friend of ours on both Facebook and Twitter, we've just learnt of a new game that you can play right now called 'PETSCII Bros' by Jimbo; an Arcade homage to that classic game of Mario Bros which was released way back in 1983. To coincide with this news, the creator has also provided a video showing the game in action.

Ooze: The Escape - A great ZX Spectrum game by Andy Johns gets a Haplo C64 port release!

If you have a Commodore 64 you are going to love this news update that's been sent to us early this morning, as if you remember our previous announcement of Ooze which was released for the ZX Spectrum by Andy Johns. Then you maybe interested to know that as of today, you can play the final version of the Commodore 64 conversion/port by Haplo! To coincide with this news, Saberman has also provided a video of the game in action below.

Tapper - Arcade beer drinking classic on the Amiga gets a final release and it's GREAT!

We've featured the 1983 game of 'Tapper' a number of times now, as throughout these last few months we've been telling everyone, that the beer serving Arcade game originally by Marvin Glass and Associates released by Bally Midway, was coming to the Amiga as an Arcade port. Well today we have another Tapper news story for you all, as Old_Bob has told us that the previously mentioned in-development Amiga version has been finished and is now available for download. As in the words of the creator "Ok, dudes. After 3 years, 4 months and 17 days since the day I began the thing, the finished game is now, at last...Time here, for a celebratory beer, or three!"

Galaxian is being developed for the Commodore Amiga as a great conversion by JOTD

Galaxian has appeared on Indie Retro News many times over the years, especially as it is one particular Arcade classic that homebrew developers love making clones of with special effects and bonus power ups added. Well this time we are going back to the original hit from 1979-1984, as we have recently been informed by Saberman through Facebook, that if you loved this game back in the day, then at some point in the near future you'll be able to play Galaxian on the Commodore Amiga thanks to JOTD!

Devwill Too ZX 2.0 - Version 2.0 of a great ZX Spectrum game by Amaweks!

Another retro gaming news update today, as if you enjoyed the ZX Spectrum release of Devwill Too by Amaweks, then as of today you can also play the latest version 2.0 which is available below. This game available for purchase from itch.io, is not only an Arcade game based on the Mega Drive/Sega Genesis version, but in the game you must traverse multiple levels, avoid deadly traps or falling to your death, and get cool combo points for jumping on multiple enemies in each level. 

Silent Hill 2 - Cola Powered Gamer reviews a classic Horror game!

It’s not often that a genre-defining game that’s also a sequel becomes such a massive success. You might think of games such as DOOM 2 and Street Fighter II, but when it comes to horror, one title will always come up, Silent Hill 2. After the success that was Silent Hill on the Playstation 1, Konami quickly decided to create another game in the series. You will probably notice that I didn’t use the word sequel because SH2 isn’t exactly a direct sequel to the first game.

Developed by Team Silent, immediately after the completion of Silent Hill, in June 1999. The story was written by Takoyashi Sato, with the help of Hiroyuki Owako who wrote most of the lore and dialog. Silent Hill 2’s story was inspired by Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment and elements of it, can be seen throughout the game. The budget for the game was small compared to today’s standards, and according to Sato, the budget was around 7-10 million dollars.

Mega Man: The Sequel Wars - A top quality fan-made homebrew remake of Mega Man 4, 5 and 6 for the Sega Mega Drive

It's amazing to think that Megaman also known as Rockman, is one of Capcom's most famous game franchises and one of the most renowned games of all time. It was first released in 1987 on the NES and has spawned many other Mega Man games in the series including games made by the fans. And it is this fan game ' Mega Man: The Sequel Wars ' which aims to impress. It doesn't just have high grade retro visuals, but fantastic gameplay, new characters to play with and smooth controls for the Sega Mega Drive. 

Tapper - Arcade beer drinking classic on the Amiga gets a near final update

We've featured the 1983 game of 'Tapper' a number of times now, as throughout these last few months we've been telling everyone, that the beer serving Arcade game originally by Marvin Glass and Associates released by Bally Midway, was coming to the Amiga as an Arcade port. Well today we have another Tapper news story for you all, as Old_Bob has told us that the in development Amiga version has not only been updated with a play test download, but at some point very soon the game will be released as a fully complete Arcade experience!

Aqua Ippan - This love letter to Metal Slug by Division 六 looks fantastic!

I can say for sure there's probably not many of you that haven't heard of 'Metal Slug', a game in a series of games that are well known in the gaming community, going back to the days of the Neo Geo system. This game has plenty of humor, while remaining action packed throughout. In fact it was so much fun and still is, that a team of fans by the name of Division 六 is developing a love letter to Metal Slug called 'Aqua Ippan'. An in development game that can be experienced right now, in the very first demo release.

Dragonwood - A lovely looking WIP game by Steril707 for the Atari XL/XE, first alpha download!

Another retro gaming article to keep you company and yes we've certainly had a crazy week of it, is a brand new game (alpha) for the Atari XL/XE called 'Dragonwood. This latest addition to a long list of enjoyable games that we have seen for this system. Is a new game from Steril707 in which you have traverse deadly locations, while avoiding nasty traps and enemies that will deal you harm. To coincide with this news, Saberman has also done a video showing the game in action.

Skinvaders (Prototype) - Yet another Space Invaders clone for the Commodore Amiga

We've seen lots of Space Invader variants over the years, from Havie's Blitz Basic version of the game on the Amiga, to our personal favourite from Pink/Abyss called 'Tiny Invaders'. Well yet again we've been sent another version of Space Invaders for you to download and try out, and it's Electric Black Sheep's latest update of Skinvaders'; A game in which the creator says is a simple game as a small size simple code developed prototype. To coincide with this news, Saberman has done a short gameplay video of the game in action.

Fix it Felix Jr - A Commodore 64 hit from 2020 gets a very special update!

I still remember how good Wreck it Ralph was, a cartoon which follows the journey of a villain from an old 1980’s arcade game that at the time in reality never actually existed. Well not until a real online, a mobile based game, a homebrew Sega Genesis emulated version, a Commodore Amiga and C64 version came about anyway! Well it's the C64 version that is getting a mention today, as we have just found out that the 2020 hit game by Antonio Savona, Ste86, and Saul Cross has been updated with a very special 1.1 release!

Spellbound - An Iconic game by David Jones arrives on the MSX!

For those of you looking for some great MSX news, then look no further! As just moments ago we were contacted by one of our friends in the MSX community, that the iconic 1980's game of Spellbound by David Jones, which is the prequel to other great games such as 'Knight Tyme' and 'Stormbringer'. Has been released for the MSX via the Mastropiero itch io page. As in the words of the website "The day has come. Spellbound for MSX has been released (as a Release Candidate, though)". To coincide with this great news update, we also have some footage of the game in action below.

Impossamal - A very challenging and rather green ZX Spectrum game by The Mojon Twins

We were a bit late on this one but it's still worth mentioning, as thanks to another heads up by Saberman who has just posted a gameplay video, he has told us The Mojon Twins has released the ZX Spectrum game of Impossamal. This game available as a name your own price, puts you in the boots of Led Baratas, a famous pilot and bounty hunter on an impossible mission. To coincide with this news, Saberman has also done a video showing the game in action.

Deathflood Dungeon of Doom looks stunning on the Commodore 64!

We've had some pretty decent games lately, from the more recent Ooze: The Escape and Cursed Tomb on the Commodore Amiga, to Fantasy World Dizzy 2023 edition and Speccy Soccer Community Edition 2023 for the ZX Spectrum. Well if you're looking for even more cool news to keep you company throughout this weekend then make sure to check out WindigoProductions awesome looking Commodore 64 game of 'Deathflood Dungeon of Doom'. A new game that you can check out in the latest footage provided by Saberman below.

Fantasy World Dizzy as a much improved 2023 Classic Edition for the ZX Spectrum!

We've just come across another great news story especially if you have a ZX Spectrum, as we've been told through our Dizzy RetroGaming Facebook group and by Saberman, that the classic game of 'Fantasy World Dizzy', which was released back in the 1980's, has been re-released as a classic edition. A new edition of the game which doesn't just feature fixed graphics, but improved colouring of the forest and so so much more. To coincide with this news story, Saberman has also done a video of the game in action.

Ooze: The Escape - A great ZX Spectrum game by Andy Johns is getting a Haplo C64 port!

If you have a Commodore 64 you are going to love this retro gaming news update that's been sent to us early this morning, as if you remember our previous announcement of Ooze which was released for the ZX Spectrum by Andy Johns. Then you maybe interested to know that as of today you can play the preview of the Commodore 64 conversion/port by Haplo. A game which will feature when complete, vastly improved graphics, sprites and sprite overlays, tons of new animations, improved screens and game-play and even a minimap!

Sword & Sorcerer - A new Zelda like game teased for the Commodore Amiga

The Amiga news just keep on coming, as thanks to another heads up earlier today from a good friend of ours, we have been told that Pixelplop has teased a new Commodore Amiga game of Sword & Sorcerer; A Zelda like game in which you have to traverse dangerous dungeons to find loot and keys! To coincide with this new Amiga news story, the creator has also shown some early footage of the game with the hero battling some of the enemies found in one of the many levels.

SUPERMiniJu - A new Commodore Amiga game teased by Yoz Montana, Demo soon?

Even more Amiga goodness to get through! As if you have a Commodore Amiga at hand, or an emulator installed, you might like this latest game that's been sent to us as a tease, and it's 'SUPERMiniJu' by Yoz Montana. A fun for all the family game in which you have to avoid the nasties and free the Rabbits from their cages. To coincide with this news, not only is there some footage of the game, but we've also been informed the demo will be unlocked from the 100th comment post below the original video.

Vexed - A new Puzzler by Under4Mhz for the Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum and many other systems!

Under4MHZ is certainly no strangers to Indie Retro News, creating fabulous Puzzle games such as Pillars and even Pitman. Well here we are with another retro gaming shoutout, as we've been informed that if you have a ColecoVision, MSX, Sega SG-1000, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear, ZX Spectrum 48/128, SpectraVision SV-318/328, Memotech MTX 512, Gameboy Classic or Amstrad CPC, you can now play "Vexed". A new and original puzzle game. Match the blocks, reach par, but make sure no block is left behind.

Danterrifik IV - An insanely difficult game by TokuSoft for the ZX Spectrum

Welcome to a new week, a new week full of awesome retro games for a multitude of systems. The first one to experience and straight out of the TokuSoft headquarters is a sequel to their previous game called ' Danterrifik  IV '; a new ZX Spectrum game which doesn't just feature lots of insanely difficult levels, but there's deadly enemies and even nasty traps to avoid too. As one user puts it "It's so difficult ....its ridiculous!". To coincide with this news, Saberman has done a new video showing the game being played.

Space Cavern Blaster - A highly challenging tech demo for the Amiga 500, Atari ST, C64, DOS and Sega Megadrive!

It's not often we feature games that are being created for a multitude of different systems, so here's one I think that might be worth a try, is the latest tech demo of Space Cavern Blaster by Dotmos. A highly challenging tech demo entered into the Retro Platform Jam #6. A game which isn't just being created for the Amiga 500, but other systems such as the Atari ST, C64, DOS and Sega Megadrive. To coincide with this news, we have some new footage of the game by Saberman 

Rigor Mortis (Amstrad CPC)- An 8bit computer game based on the comic book character by the same name

Another Amstrad news story has hit our inbox, as XeNoMoRPH was kind enough to let us know through our email the other day, that if you're looking for a new game for your Amstrad CPC, then it might be worth checking out Rigor Mortis by Churrosoft. A game according to XeNoMoRPH, is a conversion from the Zx Spectrum to CPC developed using the Mojon Twins MK1 engine. To coincide with this news, we also have some footage of the game being played below.

Speccy Soccer Community Edition 2023 - Sensible Soccer for your ZX Spectrum 128k?

I'll be straight with you, I can't stand football, I never liked it as a kid and I don't like watching it as an adult, even if it is the in thing for most sports watchers. However if you do like playing Football or Soccer games on your home computer, more especially retro ones, then it might be worth checking out Voxel Towers latest game for the ZX Spectrum called 'Speccy Soccer Community Edition 2023'. As in the words of the creator "a complete soccer/footy simulator for your zx spectrum 128kb".

The Last Defender - An addictive action blaster by LC-Games for the Commodore 64

If the latest release of Cursed Tomb wasn't enough to satisfy your Commodore 64 needs, there's another game you might like to play that was released just recently, and it's LC-Games new game of 'The Last Defender' for the C64! A game in which you not only need to blast away a hostile Alien race with only your laser rifle at your disposal, but you must also keep an eye on your energy supply while avoiding missiles and floating mines that are used by the enemy as a deterrent to prevent you from freely shooting at them. To coincide with this news, there's a new video uploaded which shows the game in action.

Cursed Tomb - Enter an ancient grave of unknown origin in this C64 game by Protovision

This week we've been flooded with ZX Spectrum games, so to change all that, here's a new(?) release that is sure to be enjoyed by many, and it's Protovision's latest game of 'Cursed Tomb'; a game which as you guessed it isn't going to be a game of pretty flowers, unicorns and love hearts! To coincide with this news story not only do we have some screenshots from the game, but at some point later today Saberman is also going to upload a video showing the game in action.

Undrium - A fast paced, action packed, retro styled 2D platformer that's worth checking out!

If you're looking for a new indie game for your PC(Windows/Mac/Linux) with great retro vibes, then we might have found just the game for you! As if you head on over to BitGlint page below, you'll be able to play their latest game of 'Undrium'; a super cool looking game in which the creator says is "A fast paced, action packed, retro styled 2D platformer". To coincide with this news, make sure to check out the new gameplay trailer below, it might just make you want to play the game right now!

Chloe Learns to Recycle - A new Amstrad CPC game as a conversion from the Zx Spectrum release!

If you have an Amstrad CPC and looking for a new game to play, then thanks to a heads up via our good friend XeNoMoRPH, we've been told that Francisco José Poyato Falero has released a new game for the Amstrad CPC called 'Chloe Learns to Recycle'; A new Amstrad CPC game as a conversion from the Zx Spectrum version which was awarded with the 2014 Onubenses of the Year award in Art and Culture. To coincide with this news, we also have some new footage of the game being played below.

CyberPunks 2 by Mutation Software for the Commodore Amiga, will be released today! [UPDATE]

It was only just the other day that we featured the demo of Mutation Software's latest creation of 'Cyberpunks 2'. The sequel to a top down shooter that was also released for the Amiga developed by Mutation and published by Core Design way back in 1993. Well if you've been following all of our previous announcements for the sequel with inclusive screenshots and videos, you'll be pleased to know that at some point during today, Cyberpunks 2 by Mutation Software will be released for the Amiga AGA and CD32! To coincide with this news story, you can see some footage of the demo being played by Saberman.

Ziona Quest - Another quality game released for the ZX Spectrum 128k

With all the games I've featured you'd think the news would slow down, but not so! As after already featuring a number of games for the ZX Spectrum since Monday, along comes 'Ziona Quest' by IAMAI Creation to keep you company. A frantic platformer where skill, strategy and quick reactions are essential if you are to complete your mission! To coincide with this news, thanks as always goes to Saberman who has done another video showing the game being played.

GOBLiiiNS 5 - The retro classic GOBLiiiNS are back with a brand new game!

If you remember playing the comical puzzlers of Gobliiins, Gobliins 2: The Prince Buffoon, Goblins 3 and then the 3D variant of Gobliiins 4, which had it's first release as Gobliiins back in the 90's. Then you are going to love this latest news story that has just been sent to us through our email! As we have been informed that as of right now, you can download and play the latest release of GOBLiiiNS 5; L'Invasion des Morglotons. A brand new game which was unofficially announced by one of the founders of Sierra in a Youtube video and the creator Pierre Gilhodes.

Inertia - An Atari XE/XL conversion from the BBC Micro version by Fandal and Buddy

Here on Indie Retro News we do love writing about the Atari XL/XE, I mean seriously we can't stop featuring the latest games released for this system. Well here we are with another story sent to us by Saberman, and it's the latest game of 'Inertia'; An Atari XE/XL conversion from the BBC Micro version by Fandal and Buddy! To coincide with this Atari XL/XE news update, Saberman has also done a video showing the game being played.

7.7.7.7 - A new monochrome game for the ZX Spectrum by Anhot Studio

We've been flooded with awesome news this week, from SERAPHIMA for the ZX Spectrum, to Zeta Wing II on the C64, and International Karate RCX/RC 2023 for the Atari XL/XE. Well once again we are going back to the ZX Spectrum for some more gaming news, as thanks to Saberman contacting us recently, he has told us that Anhot studio has entered their latest game of 7.7.7.7 for the ZX Spectrum into the Yandex Retro Games Battle. A monochrome game in which you must descend into the underworld to strike at the very heart of evil.

COINZ are Mine! - Another enjoyable ZX Spectrum game entered into the Yandex Retro Games Battle Compo!

Another game entered into the Yandex Retro Games Battle 2023 that took us completely by surprise, is Drunk Fly's fabulous arcade platformer of ' COINZ are MINE! '. This game that is available to play right now, doesn't just feature lovely speccy graphics, but from the video below, looks to have great character animation, a cool soundtrack, plenty of deadly enemies on screen, and an ever increasing challenge as you try to grab the coins and bring them back to the gate. To coincide with this news, Saberman has also done a video showing the game in action.

BORSCH (BETA) - Welcome to a DOOM like experience on your ZX Spectrum 128k

It was only just the other month that we showed you an eye opening Quake engine created by Alone Coder together with Dragons' Lord, that was running at an impressive speed on a standard ZX Spectrum 128k. Well fast forward to today and if you thought that was indeed impressive, then as of right now you can try out Vladimir Zubarev's (Dragons` Lord) latest Yandex Retro Games Battle entry of BORSCH. A beta version of a new game engine which aims to bring a Doom like experience to the ZX Spectrum 128k running at an impressive frame rate. 

A Collection of Four Adventure Games - Play the latest MSX/2 games entered into the Yandex Retro Games Battle!

Even more awesome retro game news to get through, as thanks to another heads up earlier today from our good friend Tom, he has told us that Andrey Rodionov has entered into the Yandex Retro Games Battle competition 'A Collection of Four Adventure Games' for the MSX/2. Basically different games such as a space adventure game with some arcade elements or a maze adventure all belonging to the roguelike genre. To coincide with this news story, Oleg Sen!n and Saberman have done a 15min+ video of all the MSX/2 games being played!

Welcome to Adventure Life - A Dizzy like fan game released for the ZX Spectrum by Free Pixel Studio

We've featured many Dizzy fan games over the years, games such as Adventure Land Dizzy, Dizzy The Last Hero, Sunken Castle Dizzy and even the brilliant Dizzy The Last Hero v2 to name but a few. But now there's a new Dizzy styled game that caught our eye, and that's 'Welcome to Adventure Life' by Free Pixel Studio. A new ZX Spectrum game in which you play as an inquisitive cyclops who embraces the thrill of adventure! To coincide with this news, Oleg Sen!n and Saberman have provided a video showing the game being played.

SERAPHIMA - An impressive looking game released for the ZX Spectrum by Zosya Entertainment

ZOSYA entertainment have made some great games for the Yandex Retro Games Battle over the years, what with games such as Drift! and Valley of Rains announced by us previously. Well it looks as if they haven't finished with the speccy community just yet. As thanks to another heads up by Saberman, we've been told they've also released a high quality game for the ZX Spectrum called 'SERAPHIMA'. As one user puts it "Wow, just love that massive sprite/single sprite collection, incredibly well done! I wish more games had done similar, just looks so impressive... this is great."