Adrian and a Friend in Need - A direct sequel to the incredible C64 game 'Crystian and the Lost Crystals

Following the huge success of the 2026 platforming hit Crystian and the Lost Crystals, developer Marcel Sásik has now released a direct follow-up: Adrian and a Friend in Need. This Commodore 64 game has  reinvented the formula, introducing a brand-new, ultra-athletic protagonist to replace the slow, grid-locked exploration of the original game. While the art style intentionally mirrors the aesthetic of its predecessor to maintain continuity, every single mechanic under the hood has been entirely rewritten. The sequel introduces major technological advancements for the C64 hardware such as, fluid movements, high-resolution assets with a vibrant multicolor engine to deliver unprecedented screen detail, faster map scrolling with more deadly environments, a completely rewritten enemy architecture utilizing an "active enemy list, and so much more.

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 - This upcoming C64 game by Marcel Sásik looks fantastic

Fat Tarzan wasn't the only eye opening Commodore 64 game to be teased this month, as thanks to a heads up by the developer, we've been told that Marcel Sásik is working on a rather incredible looking Commodore 64 game called ' Crystian and the lost crystals '. A game in which you play as Crystian, and must traverse highly detailed underground areas avoiding dangerous enemies, while also collecting coins and looking for a special crystal. To coincide with this tease, the developer has posted the latest dev notes below the video.