SuperHair 2 Revenge of the Wizard - For the first time Super Hair goes Isometric in this new ZX Spectrum game from MicroChops

With all the news that's been posted this week you'd think I'd take a break, but not so! As Micro Chops has announced the release of the eagerly awaited ZX Spectrum game called Super Hair 2 : Revenge of the Wizard. A game which doesn't just star the character Super Hair, but unlike all the previous platformers we've featured with this character, SuperHair 2 Revenge of the Wizard has gone isometric. In light of this news, provided below is a new screenshot, as well as gameplay footage from Saberman.

Batman - A great MSX2 remake of a classic Isometric game by Ocean Software

There are a lot of readers on our site that remember the 1980's Isometric games of Batman and Head Over Heels by Ocean Software: two great games for systems such as the Amstrad, ZX Spectrum, MSX1 and Amstrad PCW! So here's a great news story for fans of those games! As we have recently been told by Saberman, that the MSX 2 remake which was announced back in 2014 by AAMSX and FX Software, was released as a ROM file at some point in July 2023! A remake of the game of which we have never featured before, and can be seen in this new footage and related info below.

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!

Hexed - This upcoming isometric C64 game by SyntaxErrorSoft looks fab!

Another retro gaming news story has appeared in our inbox and one I think you'll be playing more than just a couple of hours when it gets an eventual release for the C64, is the upcoming game of 'Hexed' by SyntaxErrorSoft; An isometric Arcade Puzzler that pits your bouncing hero against the evil Stalker and the Eye of Yi Yi, as you must clear every game screen of a set amount of colours throughout many different and challenging levels.

Inspector Inch - Unreleased Isometric ZX Spectrum game sees the light of day

There are a lot of readers on our site that remember and have enjoyed the 1980's Isometric games from Ultimate Play the Game, such as Gunfright, Pentagram and even Knight Lore on systems such as the Amstrad, C64 or ZX Spectrum. So you can see why I just had to mention this cool little game that has just been lost and found, and that's Inspector Inch; an isometric ZX Spectrum game created by Jeffrey Fuge in 1989 that is now available to play!

Westen House - A charming isometric game as a nod to classic titles such as Batman and Head Over Heels

There are a lot of readers on our site that remember and have enjoyed the 1980's Isometric Ocean games such as Batman and Head Over Heels on systems such as the Amstrad or ZX Spectrum. So you can see why I just had to mention this cool little game that has just been recommended to us through Twitter, and that's Westen House; an isometric MSX1 game created by Santiago Ontanon 2021 that is available to download and play via github.

Gangsters 1920 - An isometric adventure game now available on Steam

If you are a fan of Isometric games such as Pentagram, The Great Escape, Nosferatu the Vampyre or even Cadavar, then you might be interested to know that thanks to a heads up by the developer, we've been told Gangsters 1920 has been released through Steam for Windows. This game regarded as a retro style adventure in an Isometric design, puts you in control of detective Lake in the 1920's to hunt down the gangsters responsible for the national bank robbery.

Zoinho - Isometric styled ZX Spectrum game previewed

There are a lot of readers on our site that remember and have enjoyed the 1980's Isometric games from Ultimate Play the Game, such as Gunfright, Pentagram and even Knight Lore on systems such as the Amstrad, C64 or ZX Spectrum. So you can see why I just had to mention Ricardo Calaça Nunes latest ZX Spectrum game of ' 'Zoinho' ; an Isometric styled game, that is currently available to download as an early alpha preview for the ZX Spectrum 48k and above.

Viva Mortis - This Isometric ZX Spectrum inspired game looks super duper!

The last post for this evening and wow is it a good'n! As we've recently been informed through Facebook that AdamStrange has released his ZX Spectrum inspired game ' Viva Mortis ', for PC, MAC and Linux. What makes this game rather special isn't just the fact it is a ZX Spectrum graphical inspired game, but if you loved isometric games from Ultimate Play the Game, then you'll know what to expect from this fast paced isometric retro-fest feast for the eyes and ears.

Lacim's Legacy - In development RPG for Atari Lynx looks sublime

Welcome to our very first Atari Lynx news submission, a brand new game announced by Martin Wendt of PriorArt, that is sure to excite many who had this hand held released way back in the late 80's to early 90's. This game known as ' Lacim's Legacy ' is a work in progress isometric RPG by Dan 'Zooperdan' Thoresen and Martin Wendt, where quality excels and gameplay is in abundance.

Ultimate Play the Game 'Atic Atac' remake is in the works and it will be free!

Ultimate Play the Game released many incredible titles in the 80's, games such as Knightlore, Jetpac, Sabre Wulf and Gunfright to name but a few. But today's news is something of a special announcement for fans of Ultimate Play the Game, as their top down arcade adventure game ' Atic Atac ' released in 83, is being remade but this time as an unofficial free isometric game, taking it back to the true roots of many of Ultimate Play the Game's titles of the 80's!

Topo Mix Game - An Isometric ZX Spectrum game in celebration of Topo Soft

I know many of you are sick of the constant flood of platformers for the ZX Spectrum, as we've heard your complaints, so here we are to mention an isometric game called 'Topo Mix Game', which was recently released as a 30th celebration of Topo Soft; a Spanish publisher who released games such as Top By Topo, Desperado 2 and many others in the late 80's. This game for all to enjoy, stars the characters of Topo Soft and was created using 3D Game Maker.

Jilly's Farm Volume 1... SokoBAArn - 48K ZX Spectrum game inspired by Isometric classics

There are a lot of readers on our site that remember and have enjoyed the 1980's Isometric games from Ultimate Play the Game, such as Gunfright, Knight Lore and even Sabre Wulf that were released on multiple systems such as the Amstrad or even the ZX Spectrum. In fact one such coder by the name of BobsStuffGames remembers them so well, that as of today he has released as a game called 'SokoBAArn' for the 48K ZX Spectrum.

Organism - Isometric Aliens C64 game gets a new tease and it looks fab

During this year we've constantly kept you up to date with Trevor Storey, Achim Volkers and Saul Cross's C64 game ' Organism ', which has that Aliens vibe but looks fantastic as an Isometric action game that is due to be released next year via Psytronik. Well as of today the same game is in the news again, because the team behind the game have announced it as not only 95% complete, but they have released a new teaser to the upcoming release showing not just the intro but in game footage as well.

Organism - Isometric Aliens C64 game is in the works

We've certainly seen some damn fine looking C64 games being teased lately, what with the more recent Argus getting a hearty mention on our website, but there's another C64 game you should be keeping an eye on, and that's Organism by A Volkers and S Collier. Announced in May of this year, this game looks to be a high quality Isometric action game with a strong vibe to that of Aliens.

Fairlight - A brilliant 8-bit Isometric Adventure gets an Atari XL/XE port!

We have just had a really good bit of info in our email box thanks to Bartekh84, as the 8-bit Adventure classic ' Fairlight ' which appeared on the Amstrad CPC, C64 and ZX Spectrum has been converted over to the Atari XL/XE by Mariusz „mariuszw” Wojcieszek, José Pereira, and Bartłomiej „Wieczór” Wieczorkowski. First released in 1985 on the ZX Spectrum and selling over 50,000 copies with awards given by Crash Magazine for best adventure, graphics and music of the year, you play as Isvar, on his quest to find the Book of Light for the court sorcerer, in order for them to escape Castle Avars.

Pentagorat 2016 - An isometric adventure launched for the Commodore VIC-20

We are turning back the clock even further now away from the Amiga and looking towards the Commodore VIC-20 for our gaming fix, as Misfit has made available his homebrew isometric adventure game ' Pentagorat 2016 ' for the VIC-20. Released as a short game with a similar design style to that of Head over Heels. You play as a strange looking black creature who wakes up and can't remember exactly where he is, although all we know is he is a prisoner of the castle of Pentagorat!

Hire Hare - CPCRetroDev 2016 second place PRO award winner is now available for the Amstrad CPC

If you are a fan of the Amstrad CPC or have been following our news stories, you've probably already heard of the in development isometric game Hire Hare for the Amstrad CPC. But if you haven't, Hire Hare was made by Cesar Nicolas Gonzalez ( CNGSOFT) with cover art by DracuOfTheFuture, also coming second place in the PRO awards at the CPCRetroDev 2016. It puts you in control of the sorceress Hecatia who has to collect nine black lamps, through a dungeon to defeat the evil warlock Lycurgus with a secondary goal to collect keys and unlock ten treasure chests. Sound like your sort of game? Good! Because just moments ago the first version was made available for download!

Hire Hare - A lovely isometric Amstrad game is in development

The Amstrad scene has really kicked it up a notch, what with the recent preview release of the jaw dropping Amstrad port version of Pinball Dreams from the Amiga. But now another game is in development, and this one is an isometric adventure game by CngSoft and is called 'The World Of Hire Hare' or 'Hire Hare' for short. Although not much is known about the game as it will be previewed at RetroDev2016 in Madrid, a short video teaser has been released which shows great isometric graphics, smooth animation, magical based shooting, different enemy types and a great soundtrack.

Gunfright - Another Ultimate Play the Game Atari 8bit port (WIP)

If you were an Ultimate Play the Game fan in the 80's, then this year has gone over the retro scale in awesomeness. First we had the Ultimate Play The Game : Pentagram port for the Atari 8bit, then we had Pentagram ported to the C64, a Knightlore early version on the Amiga and then there was Alien 8, which again was for the C64. But now here we are again with another port, as this time Gunfright from 1985, which appeared on the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and MSX is coming over to the Atari 8bit by mariuszw!