Crystian and the Lost Crystals - An incredible Commodore 64 game has made an appearance!

A new hero has emerged in the 8-bit world. Developer ntpr has officially released Crystian and the Lost Crystals, a visually stunning platform adventure for the Commodore 64 that proves even a solo developer can release an incredible homebrew game. Crafted with impressive technical polish by Marcel Sásik (Code, Gfx, Sfx, Concept) and featuring a hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack by Hans Svala, the game offers a classic maze-exploration experience with modern depth.

Crystian and the Lost Crystals is more than just a maze crawler; it’s a story about the strength found in sentimental value. With its fluid motion and detailed scenery, it is a testament to the enduring power of the C64 homebrew scene that continues to dominate even during the early part of 2026. The game features 3 detailed, graphically rich locations filled with traps and dangerous enemies, fantastic animations and motion, gradual exploration of the entire maze, over 60  enemies in each location, various types of enemies with different damage levels for the player, and so much more.

Links :1) Source 2) Development Notes