Gino the Muncher - A simple maze arcade game for the Commodore 64, loosely inspired by early '80s classics

Gino the Muncher: A Retro Maze Escape Debuts on Commodore 64! Massimo Bonucchi has released a fresh homebrew title for the Commodore 64 titled Gino the Muncher, a charming arcade throwback that pays homage to the maze-running icons of the early 1980s. Designed with a "less is more" philosophy, the game tasks players with guiding the titular Gino through a series of winding corridors. The objective is classic arcade fare: consume every dot in the maze while dodging a relentless squad of hunting ghosts.

The gameplay introduces a unique twist on the "power pellet" mechanic. While munching enough dots in rapid succession grants Gino temporary invincibility, he doesn't actually retaliate. Instead of eating his pursuers, a powered-up Gino simply zips past them with a "smug look on his face," maintaining his pacifist streak—no ghosts are harmed during the experience. One moment of distraction and it's game over. Simple rules, pure arcade tension — nothing revolutionary, but hopefully fun.

• The game runs on real C64 hardware, relying on the trusty VIC-II for sprite animation and that unmistakable retro look.
• No grand ambitions — just 6502 assembly, a lot of patience, and probably too much coffee.

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