Over 40 years after the birth of an arcade legend, a groundbreaking new release is redefining what the humble Commodore Plus/4 can achieve. Coded by retro-development maestro Epy (Géza Eperjessy), Scramble Arcade has officially landed on the system, delivering a breathtaking 1:1 conversion that matches the original 1981 coin-op machine pixel for pixel and collision for collision. To coincide with this news, while we wait for Saberman's updated video, there's further details below.
The achievement is a technical marvel. The original Konami classic—which famously birthed the iconic Gradius series—is a horizontal shoot 'em up that uniquely played out on a vertical "tate" monitor. Epy has masterfully replicated this exact screen ratio and game environment on the Plus/4, utilizing high-resolution graphics to ensure the gameplay runs flawlessly. While the core game remains perfectly faithful to the original "Scramble System," this home conversion packs some incredible bonus features. The package is bolstered by a stunning title screen designed by Csaba "Unreal" Kemeri, alongside authentic sound effects and a title track crafted by Csabo, heavily inspired by the ancestor's legendary jingles. To top off the arcade-at-home experience, hardware guru Sukkopera (Giorgioggì Moscardi) contributed a special feature: full compatibility with a two-button SNES controller layout.
The retro community has already taken notice of this monumental effort. Scramble Arcade recently locked in a spectacular second-place finish in the GameDev competition at the Arok Party 2026. Beyond being a flawless tribute, it sets a brand-new benchmark for arcade fidelity, unlocking an exciting future for classic coin-op ports on retro gaming hardware such as the Commodore Plus/4. If you want to experience an absolute masterpiece of retro coding, it is time to load up Scramble Arcade—a truly Epy-c release!
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This is incredible. I've never seen anything close to this kind of performance on the Plus/4.
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