If you're looking for a new game to play over the weekend, then we have just been told by Saberman, that if you head on over to the link below, you can play Furillo Productions latest ZX Spectrum game of 'Cursed Demons Of Wallachia'. A new game in which the creators have said is a colourful platformer game homage to the classic Hammer's Dracula horror movies for the ZX Spectrum 48k! To coincide with this late hour news story, Saberman has also done a video of the game being played.
Another MSX news story to keep you company, as thanks to Tom contacting us this morning, we've been told that a brand new game for the MSX2 called 'Mad House', has been made available to download and play. This game developed by Gamecast Entertainment for the MSXDev 23 competition, is an arcade platformer in which you play as a nasty thief and must set out to rob a house! In light of this news, the file hunter was also kind enough to make the game completely playable in your browser!
While many of you have enjoyed playing KnifeGrinder's recent release of Lester; a high quality metroid-vania for the C64. It might be worth keeping an eye on KnifeGrinder's other game that has just been announced, and it's called 'BONE DRY'; An upcoming side scrolling action/adventure with RPG elements in development for the C64. A game which is also inspired by great Sega Genesis classics like Monster World III & IV. To coincide with this news story, the creator has also shown off some very early footage of the game which can be viewed below.
If you are looking for a new game to play throughout the weekend on your ZX Spectrum or through emulation, whereby you can kick the *bleep* out of many different enemies, then it might be worth downloading the latest release of Paulo Andrés(Amaweks) brand new ZX Spectrum game of Bruxólico. A rather unique game which we have featured before when it was first announced and is inspired by the folklore of Florianópolis, in particular the work of the artists Franklin Cascaes and Peninha.
If you remember playing the late 80's game of 'Rick Dangerous'; a very challenging platformer that made you feel like an Indiana Jones character traversing dangerous locations such as caves and temples while avoiding the bad guys and deadly boulders and spiked traps, then you might like this latest news story sent to us by Per Ola Eriksson. As he was kind enough to inform us earlier today, that the graphically overhauled version of Rick Dangerous by The Z-Team, has just been updated with a kick ass release for 2023!
Ever since the creation of Indie Retro News, we've always tried to keep you up to date on the latest games, either for the Amstrad, the C64 or even the ZX Spectrum. Well it's the ZX Spectrum that's getting another shoutout this week. As we've recently been informed this morning, that if you head on over to the link below, you can try out the latest game creation from SEQUENTIA SOFT called 'Storm Over Valhalla'; A high quality ZX Spectrum game with plenty of levels and enemies to defeat!
Move over MSX as it is time for the C16 and Plus/4 to get in on the retro gaming fun, as both the developer and Saberman have informed us about the latest release of Sir Knight by C64Mark and DMX87. A game in which playing as Sir Knight on a quest set by King Arthur, must rescue the beautiful Princess Ethel imprisoned in Black Skull Castle. To coincide with this news, Saberman has also done a video showing the game in action below...Although he has used cheats to play through the levels :p.
I may not have an MSX but there are certain games that have appeared over the years in the homebrew scene, that have really opened my eyes to just how good the system is. One such game that caught my eye that looks well worth a play is FranChesstein latest MSXDev23 entry game of 'Uchu Yohei'. A new MSX 1 game whereby playing as the protagonist, you must clear out the just inhabited planet of mysterious nuclear spheres that have a controlling feature on natural wildlife.
Something slightly different for this evening, as we've just been contacted by a good friend of ours through Facebook, that as of just recently you can download the latest release of The Brush Brothers for the Amstrad CPC by 21bloques. A new game in which you must rapidly traverse each of the many levels, painting all the platformers while also avoiding deadly enemies. In light of this news, you can check out the latest footage of the game by Saberman!
Way back in 2015 we announced the release of a gorgeous ZX Spectrum game by José Ignacio Rodríguez and powered by The Mojon Twins called 'Pentacorn Quest'; A platformer which was regarded as a highly recommended and fun for all the family game. Well fast forward to this week however, and we've recently been informed by ArnaudDeKlerk, that Pentacorn Quest has now been released for the MSX1 via the MSXdev23 competition by Robosoft.To coincide with this news, we have some further information about the game below including another screenshot and a video soon from Saberman.
If you're looking for a new(ish) game to play over the weekend, then we have just been told by Saberman, that the previously released ZX Spectrum game of ' Manic Mulholland' by Sloanysoft, has been revamp/updated by the same developer and called MEGA Manic Mulholland. In light of this although Saberman was kind enough to do a video of the game, below you can find some of the changes that are included within the game itself.
Fancy a new game for the Commodore PET, then read on! As thanks to a heads up by a good friend of ours on Facebook, we've learnt of a new game that you can play right now called 'PET Panic!' by Jimbo; a new platformer for the Commodore PET in which the creator says in an updated version of the classic game of Space Panic (Apple Panic). In light of this news update there's a video of the game which as ever can be viewed below.
Green Beret(Rush n Attack) was an action arcade game released by Konami in 1985. It is remembered for its Cold War setting and its reliance on the player using a knife or even a flame thrower to dispatch enemies. Well if you liked this game at the Arcades or any of the 8bit versions we've featured previously, then it might be worth checking out this game that's just been sent to us called 'S.A.K'. As in the words of @vidaextraretro "compressed versions for disk of the worthy homage to Green Beret by Konami, Stan the Dreamer and others for the MSX2."
Prepare yourselves to be challenged to the point of frustration, as one of the "most difficult games of Spanish Software History" has just been converted into a micro version for the ZX Spectrum by IvanBasic, it's 'Micro Profanation' aka Abu Simbel Profanation. The third in the Johnny Jones Saga which was originally released in 1985 for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and MSX. The game was developed by Victor Ruiz and released by Dinamic Software in Spain (and Gremlin Graphics throughout the rest of Europe).
Welcome to a fabulous release for the ZX Spectrum called 'Castle Escape' by IrataHack. In this game you play as a Knight struggling with the weight of his armor, as he must make his escape from a haunted Castle by collecting lots of loot and avoiding dangerous enemies! It's just a shame his armor gets in the way because without the purple eggs, which give him a limited amount of anti-gravity, he's just too damn heavy to jump high enough and may even be crushed as he falls from a great height.
Apogee Software certainly released some great games in the 90's, games such as Monster Bash, Bio Menace and even our personal favorite Duke Nukem. Well one game you've probably never heard of is the platformer version of Duke Nukem 4Ever. That's because while the game did start its life as a side-scrolling platform shooter in 1996 by 3D Realms, it was scrapped and became lost in the sands of time. We had the pleasure of playing Duke Nukem 3D in 1996 by 3D Realms and the misfortune of playing the first person shooter of Duke Nukem Forever by Gearbox Software in 2011.
Even more speccy goodness for you all to finish the week! As we've recently been informed through Planet Sinclair and via Saberman, that Jarrod Bentley has released the 30th Anniversary Edition of the classic game of 'TURBO THE TORTOISE'. A new version of the game by one of the original developers, which features graphics and a new loading screen modeled after the original cassette cover. In light of this news, Saberman has also done a video showing the graphical changes.
We've featured our fare share of Castlevania inspired games over the years, with our personal favourite being the excellent Castlevania Spectral Interlude on the ZX Spectrum. Well here we are with another shout out for this classic game series, as Saberman has informed us that Thelen has released an update to his work in progress Castlevania game for the Atari XL/XE called Castlevania VBXE. To coincide with this news, Saberman has done a new gameplay video which gives us another look at this early development!
If you are looking for a new game teaser to play throughout the weekend on your ZX Spectrum or through emulation, whereby you can kick the *bleep* out of enemies, then it might be worth downloading the latest demo for Paulo Andrés(Amaweks) upcoming game of Bruxólico. A rather unique game which we have featured before when it was first announced and is inspired by the folklore of Florianópolis, in particular the work of the artists Franklin Cascaes and Peninha.
I said to myself today, I seriously need a damn good entertaining indie game to play that would keep me occupied for more than just a few mins. Well the good news is, I've found it with 'Immortal Ka'. However Immortal Ka by Josyan is more than just an indie game, it's an indie game as a nod to the Arcade classics such as Ghosts 'n Goblins and even Super Big Karnak. Thankfully even though the game is just a prototype from a cancelled game, the team behind Immortal Ka has atleast made it available to play right now.