We've just been informed through Twitter, that the ZX Spectrum version by Sausageware Games, is not only available to buy as a tape through BitmapSoft, but as of today the game has gone completely free as a digital download. A much deserved and more enjoyable Knightmare inspiration for the ZX Spectrum, which in itself is based around a 1980's TV show in which children had to not only guide a friend wearing a "Helmet of Justice" – a headpiece that blocks their field of vision. But this had to be done through a very creepy medieval environment, using their wits to overcome puzzles, obstacles and the unusual characters they meet along the journey.
It felt like it was only just yesterday, that I spoke about SausageWareGames awesome reimagining of Knightmare for the ZX Spectrum. A much deserved and more enjoyable Knightmare game, which in itself is based around a kids TV show from the 1980's. Well this developer is back in the news, as after previously releasing S.C.I.O.N through BitmapSoft, which is an intense run and gun game. The developer has now made the game free as a digital download.
If you played ' Ghosts'n Goblins ' the first game in the Ghosts 'n Goblins franchise on systems such as the Amstrad, Amiga, Atari, C64 and ZX Spectrum, or the more recent arcade overhaul that was released for the Plus/4. You'll be interested to know that as of just recently, JOTD has started working on Ghost's'n Goblins for the Commodore Amiga as an AGA edition. Although he does state "This will be a AGA-only project I think. The original OCS version by Elite is already very good. Not sure it can be improved (apart from the reuse of the original code)"
Stephen Cakebread’s Geometry Wars originally started as a Project Gotham Racing Easter egg, but from then on turned into a fully fledged eye candy neon top-down multi-directional shooter, with appearances on the DS all the way up to Steam. Well it's time for the Amiga to enjoy this game, as NovaCoder has released 'G-WARS'. A Geometry Wars Clone that will require at least an RTG Amiga with a 68060 processor or better (PiStorm CM4 recommended). Don't believe me, then come and check out this footage!
From the creator of awesome Commodore 64 games such Battle for Cronos, Deathflood Dungeon of Doom, devolution, and the tribe, comes a new C64 game that blends a bit of micromanagement and city-building, called 'Rise of Babylon' by WindigoProductions. A game in which you must achieve the greatest possible population growth in the city of Babylon during your reign. As king, you will also have to make important decisions. Events and dangerous neighbors will complicate your task.
Go-Go BunnyGun wasn't the only decent game to make an appearance today, although that was for the ZX Spectrum, is Natthrafn's new Commodore 64 platformer called 'Vault of Seraphim'. A game described by the developer as, "a jump & run cave crawler like his predecessor 'Catacombs of Cherubim', but with four entire new caves and a complete new player movement!" If this sounds like your sort of game, make sure to check out the latest gameplay footage shown below.
Fancy playing a new game that's received very decent feedback such as "Like a cross between R Type and Lifeforce. Looks great" and "that's amazing, brilliant"? Then come and check out this latest release for the ZX Spectrum called 'Go-Go BunnyGun'. A bold and colourful new shoot-'em-up for the 48K Sinclair ZX Spectrum from Ionian Games. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest gameplay footage from the game.
Well this is fantastic news especially if you had either an Amiga or PC(DOS), as Mhatxotic is working on a remake of the classic strategy and puzzle-like game called 'Diggers'. A 90's title that was developed and published by Millennium Interactive for the Amiga and PC. A game in which the player takes control of a mining team excavating a planet for precious minerals. To coincide with this news, of which I'm excited to try out later, the developer has provided the full details below.
Fancy some new games for your Commodore 64 or Commodore 64 Ultimate, then you've come to the right place! As checking my emails, there's been an update via Itch io that KD Software has released the fast-paced, competitive platform game for two players called 'Robo Gems'. A digital and cassette release that the creator says "Get ready for an intense retro challenge on your Commodore 64 — fast, colorful, and full of arcade energy!"
We haven't featured many open source games lately, so here's an update you might be interested in, is the latest open source build for Transport Tycoon Deluxe ' as 'OpenTTD 15.0 '. Although this was released at the beginning of the month and didn't appear in our inbox, I thought it still worthy of a mention especially as Transport Tycoon Deluxe by Chris Sawyer was one of the highlights on the PC in the mid 90's. This open source version makes the game so much better especially if you enjoy running your very own transport company, such as bigger maps, stable multiplayer mode for up to 255 players in 15 companies and much much more.
When I was growing up there was a game I used to love playing with friends whereby your task was to drop bombs, and hopefully blow up other players in a maze like game screen. That game was none other than Bomberman also known as Dynablaster. A game which was actually first released way back in 1983 by Hudson Soft and then published by Konami. In fact the reason we are mentioning the game is at some point soon 'Axel Friedrich - Fancy Factory' will be launching a Kickstarter for Kaboomania. A Bomberman clone that is coming to the Amiga and modern systems
Putting aside the brawlers and side scrolling platformers, as thanks to a heads up by Saberman, he has told us that if you like Adventure games, it might be worth checking out Paul Golian's latest Amiga game of Geo's Quest 2 In Search of Queen Lorraine - Enhanced; A new version of a graphic adventure game that was originally released in 2023, and based on a game that appeared unfinished back in early 2002.
In the 1980s Ocean Software ( Imagine Label) released a fine beat 'em up for many different 8bit systems. It was a game that involved you as a street fighter, fighting gangs, in order to rescue his girlfriend, who is being held captive by a mafia boss. Sadly, however, when it comes to the Amiga version, it was pretty terrible! With one person on the Lemon Amiga site saying it's "pure crap." Well, fast forward to today, and thanks to Douglas letting us know, he has released the Renegade Amiga AGA edition. An overhauled version that should be as faithful as possible to the Arcade.