Operation Hibernation - A challenging single screen platformer for the ColecoVision and MSX

Looking for a family friendly game, while still having a challenge? Then come and check out ArugulaZ's latest ColecoVision and MSX game called 'Operation Hibernation'. A game in which you play as the character Byron J. Lennox, and must stock up on fruit for the approaching hibernation season. Just watch out for all those falling barrels! To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a video of the final version of Operation Hibernation for the ColecoVision, as well as for the MSX.

Beach Head - A classic WW2 game by Access Software(1983) is coming to the Colecovision

Well, this is great news if you have a ColecoVision, as I've been informed through Facebook that the classic World War 2 game called 'Beach Head' by Access Software from 1983 is coming to the ColecoVision by Shaoth. According to the developer, not only is all the gameplay there for testing, but while a thread has been created for player feedback, there may be improvements to come, such as sounds and graphics, as the ColecoVision is capable of doing so much more.

Solar Fox 2: Space Evaders - Bally Midway's Arcade speed runner gets a ColecoVision & MSX adaptation!

Fancy playing a rather unique game whereby quick reflexes and time isn't your friend? Then come and check out ArugulaZ's latest ColecoVision and MSX speed runner of 'Solar Fox 2: Space Evaders'. The sequel to an Arcade game that was originally released in 1981 by Bally Midway, with ports to the Atari 2600 console, and as a Commodore-published cartridge for the Commodore 64 computer in 1983. As ever, provided below is the latest footage and game description from the website.

Prince of Persia - A classic game as another tech demo for the ColecoVision, MSX and SG-1000

Remember when we said that the classic platformer of 'Prince of Persia' was getting a ColecoVision, MSX and SG-1000 port by Under4Mhz? A game which has been released for many different systems back in 1989 by Broderbund. Well there's some great news today! As thanks to another heads up from a good friend of ours, we've been told that the project is progressing well, with another tech demo for you download and play right now. 

Prince of Persia as a first tech demo for the ColecoVision and MSX!

Another interesting story for you all, as we have just been told through Saberman that the all time classic platformer of 'Prince of Persia'; a game which has been released for many different systems back in 1989 by Broderbund, may well be getting a ColecoVision and MSX port by Under4Mhz. While we don't know if this will be a fully featured experience, Under4Mhz has made available a simple technical demo of the first level downloadable below Saberman's gameplay 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.

Pitman 2 - A colourful puzzler that is coming to the ColecoVision May 2023! (Preorder Today!)

Another news announcement and yet again another upcoming release that will challenge your brains possibly to frustration, is Under4Mhz's new Puzzler called Pitman II: A colorful COLECOVISION game in which you need to collect all the diamonds in each of the many levels, while also trying not to be crushed by boulders, or getting stuck in a hole. So think of a puzzle game that has some similarities to Boulder Dash albeit with a lot more thinking required!

CASIMODO - Côté Gamers are now taking pre-orders for the Hunchback tribute for the ColecoVision!

Glorious news for fans of the Arcade days and retro gaming ports, as Côté Gamers has informed us that they are now taking pre-orders for the Hunchback tribute of CASIMODO! Originally developed by Century Electronics in 1983 and ported to other systems such as the Amstrad by Ocean, you once again play as Quasimodo and must rescue Esmerelda, while swinging over pits, the moat, avoiding arrows, fireballs and soldiers or you will fall off the walls!

Dracula - This upcoming ColecoVision game by CollectorVision looks stunning!

While many of you have enjoyed the brilliance of SYDNEY HUNTER by CollectorVision Games, there's another game you should keep an eye on that took us by surprise and that's 'Dracula'. Yes indeed from the same publisher who brought you the Sydney Hunter games, look to be working on a high quality isometric title that they say "is going to be the most ambitious ColecoVision game ever made, without using ANY special hardware". To coincide with this news story, the team behind the game have released some new screenshots!

Lunar Rescue - An upcoming Arcade conversion over to the MSX, ColecoVision and SVI

We always try to keep you up to date with the best in retro gaming news, but boy do we have a surprise for you. As if you were an Arcade gamer in the late 70's and into the 80's then you'll be pleased to know Electric Adventures is bringing the classic Taito game of 'Lunar Rescue' to the Colecovision, MSX and SVI as an Arcade conversion. To coincide with this news, the developer has released an early gameplay teaser, with an announcement that the game is currently in a beta state!

Zombie Calavera Prologue - Mojon Twins ZX Spectrum game gets an MSX Port by Oscar Toledo Gutiérrez

Are you wanting something a little more spooky instead of a text adventure jam created for Children. Then you might be pleased to learn, that as of today, Oscar Toledo Gutiérrez has released The Mojon Twins speccy game of ' Zombie Calavera Prologue ' over to the ColecoVision and MSX as a port that is completely free to play! This game originally released in 2010 puts you in control of Santos blinded with rage on a quest to chase Skinny to purgatory and if necessary, retrieve his beloved from the clutches of evil!

Risky Rick - Rick Dangerous port whips its way onto the Colecovision

Here on Indie Retro News we've always had a soft spot for the Core Design and published by Firebird in 1989 game 'Rick Dangerous'. It is a very challenging action platformer that made you feel like an Indiana Jones character traversing dangerous locations such as caves and temples, avoiding the bad guys and making sure you didn't get hurt by deadly spikes and rolling boulders. It was such a well known game it appeared on the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and DOS but there was a system it didn't appear on, and that was the CBS Colecovision, at least until now.

Sydney Hunter Preview + - A promising game has been teased for the C64

Last month we did a big article as an announcement that Sydney Hunter & The Sacred Tribe on the ColecoVision was coming to the C64 via Acclaim, which was being coded by Wanax with top quality graphics by Saul Cross. Well we are pleased to tell you that not only was Sydney Hunter and the Sacred Tribe made available a little while ago for both the ColecoVision and the Intellivision, but a port to the Sega Master System is also in development, and we now have a demo preview of the C64 version!

Multiverse - Hikaru Games is also working on an MSX and ColecoVision game

Hikaru Games isn't just working on the rather large RPG 'Children of the Night', of which we spoke about yesterday. But during these last few months they've also gone on to mention a game called 'Multiverse' published by Team Pixelboy, that isn't just coming to the MSX but has also been announced as coming to the ColecoVision. Unlike the other game this one looks to be more of a platformer but does still have elements of action as you shoot at baddies found on many of the screens found in the game.

Sydney Hunter & The Sacred Tribe - New ColecoVision footage and coming to the C64!

Many years ago, in the 80's in fact, some of us were found in front of our TV's playing the great adventure platformer ' Montezuma's Revenge ', which was released on multiple platforms. As we said before it combined treasure hunting, lots of rooms, puzzle solving and deadly traps and enemies that needed to be avoided almost as if you were playing as Indiana Jones himself. But now not only do we have new gameplay footage to show you from the previously released Sydney Hunter & The Sacred Tribe on the ColecoVision but Acclaim are bringing the game to the C64!

Sydney Hunter & The Sacred Tribe - A new Adventure Platformer is coming to classic systems!

In the early 80's many of us had the pleasure of playing the adventure platformer 'Montezuma's Revenge' on the Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Apple II, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, IBM PC, Sega Master System, or the ZX Spectrum (as Panama Joe). It combined treasure hunting, lots of rooms, puzzle solving and deadly traps and enemies that needed to be avoided almost as if you were playing as Indiana Jones himself. But now we look towards a new game that's coming later this year, 'Sydney Hunter & The Sacred Tribe', which looks every bit as good as that game but coming to the ColecoVision, Intellivision, Sega Master System and perhaps the MSX too!

Risky Rick - Rick Dangerous port in development for the CBS Colecovision

Here on Indie Retro News we've always had a soft spot for the Core Design and published by Firebird in 1989 game 'Rick Dangerous'. It is a very challenging action platformer that made you feel like an Indiana Jones character traversing dangerous locations such as caves and temples, avoiding the bad guys and making sure you didn't get hurt by deadly spikes and rolling boulders. It was such a well known game it appeared on the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and DOS but there was a system it didn't appear on, and that was the CBS Colecovision, at least until now.