Showing posts with label GX4000. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GX4000. Show all posts

PINAUT GX - Version and adaptation by ShaCPC for the GX4000

We turn our attention to the Amstrad GX4000 for a new game, with the release of Pinaut GX, a new adaptation crafted by developer ShaCPC. A game which was originally coded by Minsoft and published in the pages of the Spanish edition of Your Computer magazine (Issue 7). In this resurrected Amstrad CPC title, players are thrown into the claustrophobic, maze-like depths of Tutankhamun's Great Pyramid. Survival depends entirely on your reflexes as you navigate treacherous screen layouts, avoid deadly traps, and outmanoeuvre aggressive mummies that relentlessly pursue you through every twist and turn.

Destroyer Ball - Another Arkanoid clone makes an appearance, and this time for the Amstrad CPC Plus/GX4000!

It's a double Arkanoid clone bonanza! As previously we had Brick Blaster by Issalig, and now we have Destroyer Ball GX, a new homebrew title developed by ShaCPC for the Amstrad CPC and GX4000. Based on an original BASIC block-breaker published in the Amstrad Personal magazine by Rubén and Jorge Rodríguez Rengel, this enhanced CPR version pays homage to the legendary 1980s arcade smash Arkanoid. Players navigate a transformable paddle through eight initial stages of increasing difficulty, featuring remarkably vibrant visuals for its class. Once the baseline levels are cleared, the action intensifies as the game randomly cycles through the map pool, challenging players to survive as long as their five-life reserve allows.

Panic! GX - A 1986 game by Roland A. Waddilove arrives on the Amstrad Plus/GX4000 by ShaCPC

While this might be the last news article for today as it's just too hot in the UK, ShaCPC has officially launched Panic! GX, an updated preservation of a classic 1980s retro title optimized for the Amstrad CPC Plus and GX4000. The project updates a vintage game originally created in 1986 by British programmer Roland A. Waddilove. Waddilove initially coded the title for the prominent UK publication Computing With The Amstrad. The game later reached international audiences when Amstrad Semanal magazine published a translated Spanish version in Spain.

Bomb Jack GX - If you loved this Arcade classic back in the day, then check out this new Amstrad Plus and GX4000 version!

Well this is fantastic news for the weekend, as homebrew developer AnthonyFlack has launched Bomb Jack GX, an incredible new arcade port specifically enhanced for the Amstrad CPC Plus and GX4000 console. This fresh release streamlines the experience compared to its predecessor, Bomb Jack Extra Sugar, by stripping away the lesser-used extra modes in favor of a pure, focused recreation of the original arcade classic. By targeting the unique hardware capabilities of the Amstrad Plus line and the GX4000, the game delivers massive technical improvements over standard CPC versions with rich visuals, fluid performance persistent highscores!

Sonic GX - HOT NEWS as Sonic the Hedgehog has arrived on the Amstrad GX4000 and Amstrad Plus!

When I was a youngster I had the pleasure of playing the fantastic platformer of Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Megadrive. A game which featured a ring collecting blue hedgehog, that could spin, run, jump and roll about, at the fastest of speeds in a battle against a number of menacing enemies and the main antagonist Doctor Eggman. So why is this game getting an mention on IndieRetroNews? Well, I've just been told by Xyphoe, that Norecess and team has released the impressive Amstrad GX4000 and Plus conversion of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Goldorak - A kick ass Shoot 'em up by Zisquier for the Amstrad CPC plus and GX4000!

Amstrad GX4000 owners might like this latest news story that's just been sent to us by Saberman, as if you're looking for a new Shoot em up to play, then Zisquier has you covered with his brand new Amstrad Plus and GX4000 game called 'Goldorak'; a new game which is a nod to the classic anime of Grendizer; a TV anime series produced by Dynamic Productions and animated by Toei Animation airing October 5, 1975 to February 27,1977. In light of this news, Saberman has also done a new video of the game in action .

The Heart of Salamanderland - Another fabulous Amstrad game has appeared, and it's by Juan J. Martínez (Reidrac)!

Thanks to a heads up by both XeNoMoRPH and Juan J. Martínez (Reidrac), we've been told that if you head on over to the link provided below, you can check out Reidrac's high quality action platformer for the Amstrad CPC, called 'The Heart of Salamanderland'. A game which was created by the same developer behind other great games such as Brick Rick, Magica and our personal favourite The Dawn of Kernel. To coincide with this news, you can check out the latest footage from Xeno below.

Galastrad - GALAGA-Like SHMUP Game for the Amstrad CPC and GX4000!


Arcade Shooters we just love 'em! From Galaga to 1942, to Xenon and even Swiv. But there's one Shoot 'em up that caught our eye this month, and that's the latest release of ' Galastrad ' for the Amstrad CPC and GX4000. As in the words of the website "GAME RELEASE AVAILABLE. GALAGA-Like SHMUP Game for the Amstrad CPC 464 / 664 / 6128 and GX4000, old-school design for memories". To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided us with a video showing some of the waves of enemies found in the game.

Flipull+ - An enhanced and hacked version of Plotting for the Amstrad CPC Plus and GX4000

Amstrad CPC Plus and GX4000 owners might like this latest news story that's just been sent to us by AngelSanchezTWI through Twitter, as if you're looking for a new(ish) game to play right now, then it might be worth checking out SyX and RedAngel's puzzler of Flipull+; a hacked version of Plotting, that now 50 levels taken from the NES version with new background graphics, data compression and other tweaks. 

Pang+ - An enhanced version of a brilliant Arcade game for the Amstrad Plus and GX4000!

In 1989 the Mitchell Corporation released the top of its class Arcade game ' Pang ', which was later ported over to a multitude of systems by Ocean including the C64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum Amiga, MS-DOS and Atari ST. In this up to two player game you had to destroy bouncing balloons terrorizing global landscapes, but had to be really careful as most of them when shot split off into smaller but even more balloons! Now thanks to SyX and RedAngel, an enhanced version of this classic game, has been released for the Amstrad CPC Plus and GX4000!

Octopus 21 - An improved 1981 Game and Watch Handheld game for the GX4000 and Amstrad CPC+

The 1980's Game and Watch Handheld throw backs just keep on coming, as we've recently been informed by our good friend XeNoMoRPH, that the previously released Amstrad CPC+ and GX4000 game of 'Octopus' by AYOR61 and team, has been improved with a fantastic intro, soundtrack and so so much more! To coincide with this news, both Saberman and XeNoMoRPH have provided a video, giving us a glimpse of this 1981 Game and Watch title for the Amstrad and GX4000.

Kung Fu Master GX4000 Reskin 2023 - A graphically overhauled Amstrad CPC+ and GX4000 version of a classic 80's game!

Those of you looking for some fresh weekly news for the Amstrad have come to the right place, as both Saberman and Xenomorph have informed us of a brand new remake/reskin that has been released for the CPC+ and GX4000 called "Kung Fu Master GX4000 Reskin 2023" Now if you remember the 1980's game of Kung Fu Master which was released in the Arcades and later the Atari 2600, C64 and other 8bit's, then you really should give this overhauled version a go! As in the words of the team "A GX4000 CPC+ game conversion and reskin as a nod to that classic Arcade game".

Space Cowboy in Lost Planet - A challenging game for the Amstrad CPC/GX4000 by Voxel Tower

We've mentioned a lot of games entered into the CPCRetroDev 2023 competition from Nuke Bug to Alloy Box and Paulina's Potions. But now as an early heads up and one I think that will challenge most of you when you come to play it, is Voxel Tower's rather unique game of Space Cowboy in Lost Planet: A game in which you need to bounce a strange vehicle around the level while both avoiding and shooting deadly objects. To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a video of the game viewable below.

Octopus Deluxe - A graphically superior version of the 1981 Game and Watch Handheld game for the Amstrad CPC 6128!

The 1980's Game and Watch Handheld throw backs just keep on coming, especially with a multitude of games released harking back to that great era with games such as Donkey Kong Jr Game and Watch, Parachute, Fire, Baby Monkey Alba, and yes even Hayesmaker's rather cool Mario's Cement Factory for the C64! Well todays news is pretty special for the Amstrad community, as thanks to yet another heads up by Saberman and XeNoMoRPH, they have told us that Team Galaxy has released a graphically superior version of the 1981 game Octopus for the Amstrad CPC 6128.

Yie Ar Kung Fu Turbo - A new remaster for the Amstrad CPC plus and GX4000

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Those of you looking for some fresh weekly news for the Amstrad CPC Plus and GX 4000 have come to the right place, as XeNoMoRPH has just informed us of a brand new remaster that is coming to the GX4000 and CPC Plus later today called 'Yie Ar Kung Fu Turbo'. Now if you remember the 1980's game of Yie Ar Kung-Fu, which was released in the Arcades and later the MSX, Famicom/NES, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro and Acorn Electron. Then you'll be pleased to know that this is a brand new remaster of the Amstrad version featuring much higher detail for the GX/Plus range.

Missile Command on the Amstrad CPC+ and GX4000 and it looks pretty decent!

The iconic Atari game Missile Command didn't get the best of ports even on the Amstrad, but that is about to change. As thanks to yet another gaming heads up from Saberman, he has told us that Ayor61 and team, have released a much improved version of the game over to the Amstrad CPC+ and GX4000. As in the words of Ayor61 "For 50th years birthday of Atari, and as a tribute to one of my first childhood game on Atari 2600, Here is Missile Command! An adaptation from scratch for the Amstrad GX4000 / CPC+"

Blinky's Scary School is now available for the Amstrad GX4000 and Amstrad 6128 Plus!

Once again we look towards the Amstrad for some great gaming news, as looking through the cpcwiki forums and thanks to XeNoMoRPH we have just found out that the classic game of 'Blinky's Scary School'; a game which was released for the Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, has now been released for the GX4000 and Amstrad 6128 plus by Zisquier and R.Beston. To coincide with this news story, not only do we know that it has been developed using the C64 palette, but it also features Atari ST sprites used for the character and the items.

Blinky's Scary School is coming to the Amstrad GX4000!

It's time to turn our attention towards the Amstrad GX4000 for our homebrew goodness, as looking through the cpcwiki forums we have just found out that the classic game of 'Blinky's Scary School'; a game which was released for the Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, is now being developed for the GX4000 by Amstariga. To coincide with this news story, not only do we know that it is being developed using the C64 palette, but it also features smooth animation and hard sprites!

Bubble Quest - A high quality Amstrad game was recently teased at the Eternal Amstdrad 2021 event

I was a bit late on this one as I'm still recovering from a stomach and kidney infection, but if you're looking to play a rather decent looking game on your Amstrad, then you might like to know as thanks to a heads up from XeNoMoRPH, that Édouard BERGÉ has recently teased a high quality Amstrad game called 'Bubble Quest'; A game in which you must guide your bubble around a maze like screen while avoiding everything that is deadly to reach the exit. Sound easy though? Probably Not!

Octopus - A 1981 Game and Watch Handheld game is coming to the GX4000 and Amstrad CPC+

The 1980's Game and Watch Handheld throw backs just keep on coming, especially with a multitude of games released harking back to that great era with games such as Donkey Kong Jr Game and Watch, Parachute, Fire, Baby Monkey Alba, and yes even Hayesmaker's rather cool Mario's Cement Factory for the C64! Well today news is pretty special for the Amstrad community, as thanks to yet another heads up by XeNoMoRPH, he has told us Eric "TiTan" Cubizolle, SuTeKH / EpyteoR and Cyrille "Ayor61" Gouret is currently developing the 1981 game Octopus over to the Amstrad GX4000 and Amstrad CPC+.