Iridis Alpha - Hokuto Force cracked and fixed Jeff Minter's Terrifying Twitch Shooter

Iridis Alpha was the creation of Jeff Minter (Llamasoft) and published by Hewson in 1986.  Most cracked versions up until now have contained a bug which would crash the game on stage 4 under certain conditions.  Hokuto Force have fixed the bug for this release and also fixed the game for NTSC machines, as well as some very handy training modes, a high score saver and of course fantastic documentation.

Galactic Wars - Frenetic, pretty SHMUP on the Pico-8

We love the Pico-8 here at IRN. For a virtual platform with such limited capabilities, the community is producing some outstanding games and demos, even ones made in a month... Today we have Galactic Wars, an entry in the 2017 1GAM (One Game A month)  for January - With its title screen we see a blatant homage to Galaga before we even start. Self proclaimed as inspired by classics like Gradius, Galaga or R-Type, It's humble origin doesn't mean it's short on class.

Kingdoms of Steam - Amiga shoot em up new demo release!

After our recent announcement for the side scrolling shoot em up of 'Kingdoms of Steam', and then the 2 level demo release, the developers have improved the game even further by releasing a 3 level demo with some added fixes that were requested by the community. Developed by AmigaPD, Kingdoms of Steam was made in Reality and is inspired by the Megadrive game Empires of Steel but with the aim of the game to defeat the different steam fleets and return peace to the kingdom.

Kingdoms of Steam - Amiga shoot em up gets a demo

After our recent announcement for the side scrolling shoot em up of 'Kingdoms of Steam', the developers have now given us the heads up of a two level demo that is now available for the Amiga community to try out and give them your feedback. Developed by AmigaPD, Kingdoms of Steam was made in Reality and is inspired by the Megadrive game Empires of Steel but with the aim of the game to defeat the different steam fleets and return peace to the kingdom.

Kingdoms of Steam - AmigaPD announces a new shoot em up for the Amiga!

The shoot em up genre works really well on the Amiga, games such as R-Type, Apidya, Project-X and X-Out certainly come to mind. They have all the pace of the Arcade classics while remaining incredibly fun with waves of enemies, power ups and spectacular weaponry. So today's announcement from AmigaPD, the same team behind Dylan the Spaceman for 'Kingdoms of Steam', certainly got our attention. According to the developers, Kingdoms of Steam will have a powerful blimp fighting against 30 attack waves through each level and one end of level guardian event.

Jupistrike - C64 SEUCK shooter by Roberto Ricioppo

Another Release by Roberto Ricioppo for The New Dimension SEUCK compo is Jupistrike. Jupiter is under attack by rogue pirates. Your mission is to fly your interceptor MK72 into the depths of Jupiter and thwart the evil pirates, and restore what used to be a safe haven for yourself and your people.

Battle Ship 2045 - Multi directional shooter for the C64

Announced by The New Dimension, Roberto Ricioppo has now released Battle Ship 2045; a SEUCK developed game for the C64, that is available in both D64 and tape format. Playing as a powerful warship, you must wipe out the enemy spy ships which are attacking from above and below the ocean using your multi directional weapon. An ok release for a C64 game but not the best we've seen from Robert is available to play for free. Instructions : FIRE on its own or FIRE + LEFT: Fire missile  left, FIRE + RIGHT: Fire missile right and FIRE + DOWN: Drop depthcharge

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HAZEWALKER: Kickstarter And Steam Greenlight Campaign Launch + Demo Review

RPG, side-scroller and metroidvania fans rejoice! This could be the game you have been waiting for… A visually beautiful, brilliantly retro-but-modern game with an intricate, unique fantasy plot that is aiming to meet with the next generation of console technology! 

Black The Fall - Atmospheric shooter needs your Steam Greenlight votes

If you were a fan of the game Limbo with it's dark backgrounds and horror overtone, then this may be the next best thing. Welcome to Black The Fall, which is a side-scrolling shooter with puzzle solving elements that has just appeared on Steam Greenlight. According to the developer, the main focus when designing the game was to create a distinctive atmosphere and exploration, including characters and background elements to be an unforgettable experience. In my opinion, what can only be described as a grown up pissed off Limbo! There is a demo available for you to enjoy and the developers hope for a Steam Greenlight success

Black The Fall - Side-scrolling shooter with an eery atmosphere, new demo tease!

A new demo has appeared for Black The Fall, which is a side-scrolling shooter with puzzle solving elements. According to the developer, the main focus when designing the game was to create a distinctive atmosphere and exploration, including characters and background elements to be an unforgettable experience. In my opinion, what can only be described as a grown up pissed off Limbo! Now you can see for yourself. Will you defeat the dangers that lurk ahead or will you succumb to death itself.

Mercenary Kings - Tribute Games announces the release of a kick ass 2d action shooter

Tribute Games have announced the release of the kick ass looking 2D side scrolling shooter Mercenary Kings which is out now for the PC. A play solo or team up game with other player that's full of action! A game that is very similar to another classic title Metal Slug! Your task? Battle against the forces of CLAW across an island-wide top secret Laboratory Base with an arsenal of customized self-crafted weapons. Mercenary Kings can be purcased at a -20% discount for £11.99 via Steam. This is a game not to be missed!

Silence of the Sleep - Horror side scrolling 2D with unique, digitally drawn graphics (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Adventure Horror
Developer :  Jesse Makkonen
Game Quote : Silence of the Sleep is an upcoming psychological horror adventure game for the PC. You play as a man called Jacob Reeves. A man who has lost his reason to live. He throws himself into a blackness to end his misery, but instead of it being the end he wakes up without a memory of his life before. You will travel through the abstract world of Silence of the Sleep to find the very reason for your journey. Featuring :  Side scrolling 2D with unique, digitally drawn graphics, challenging puzzles and an original gameplay and twisting story.
Systems : PC
Release : October 2014

Enemy Mind - Recommended shoot em up, early access Impressions + early preview gameplay footage!

I'm not one for doing previews or even reviews for that matter, but I had to come out of my little journalist cave to talk about a shoot em up called Enemy Mind, by Schell Games! My first thoughts are, that even at this early stage it's very good and the developers are on to a winner. You start off in what seems to be a hulk of a ship that has no weaponry and is barely able to withstand a few shots, but that's the opening to this preview. Out comes a tiny ship, a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see ahead of you. No longer are the constraints of other shoot em ups with just the same type of ship over and over again, but the ability to take over other enemy vessels. It's incredibly addictive!

Zipping from one ship to the next, with excitement over which is the better ship to use, do you use the ship with fast speed or the powerful gun packing sloth ahead? That's your choice, with a touch of button a beam forces forward and that ship is yours. There are limitations to these ships, some have more ammo, some have more armor but again, the choice of which ship to take over is down to you. The developers mention the fact that this game will contain 20+ different ships, through 8 levels and 70 waves of challenges, more than enough as far as I'm concerned!

Enemy Mind doesn't just have great game play for the player to enjoy, but an added story and high quality graphics that really suit the style of game. It's an 8bit art style and what better way to improve upon the 8bit with a top quality chip emulated soundtrack from Rainbow Kitten.  I'll not yap on any more but check out the early teaser game play video from my 20 min play through, a game worthy of your time and a massive thanks to Schell Games for the chance to play this fine game. Steam Early Access on March 28, 2014!

Enemy Mind - A Shoot em up with the power to control other ships!

Every so often on Indie Retro News I get a game to write about that gives me that tingly feeling and here it is, it's Enemy Mind. But why does this game impress over all the other games we get, well for one it's a shoot em up and I love shoot em ups. But to you that might not be as important. Well ok then, how about the fact that in this game, you can actually control other ships in mid combat, Impressive.... I can't remember any game with that ability. Thanks to the developer Schell Games you'll be able to battle through over 70 waves of enemies, deftly maneuver over twenty unique ships, each with different abilities for you to harness, while listening to an all new chip-emulated soundtrack by the psychoacoustic artist Rainbow Kitten. Are you ready to unlock the secrets of Enemy Mind or are you here just to admire the classic 8-bit art-style? - Steam Early Access on March 28, 2014!

Fighting Street - Street fighter in a new style of game play!

Game Type : Beat em up,Fighter
Developer : SEEP
Developer Game Quote : The idea behind Fighting Street which can not be called a remake but a real parallel play that reflects the spirit of the 'original Street Fighter, with its settings and characters, music and sound effects, the flavor of the 80's and part of our childhood. However, it changes the alchemy transforming it from a normal beat em up to a beat em up action with strong colors and multiple styles. In fact the game is not the classic scrolling beat em up, but will boast very different missions, including platforming sections, and stage-style action. All this will be included in story mode with alternate phases in the two classic heroes Ryu and Ken.
Release : Now Free ( English/Italian)
Systems : PC

Flashback - HD Remake (Action Platformer) Update

Since our last article, I wondered if this was really true and yet it is, we are getting a Flashback HD remake/remaster, however.... It's going to be published by Ubisoft, so expect Uplay and most likely some form of DRM. This is 20 years after the original game's launch of the hit Amiga side scrolling platformer. Apparently the original Core-Team are behind this remastered version but with the latest generation detail, though remaining true to the classic, that made the original so great. However not one to be so negative, but as a huge fan of the original I'm not liking the remastered dark colours, nor the bad music and terrible voice over!

Wiggiy Wings - Puzzle Side Scroller

I must admit this is probably the strangest game we have ever mentioned on Indie Retro News. A game in which you need to collect wigs and travel as fast as you can while knocking enemies out of the sky. Now how many games have wigs that aren't related to hairdressing? Wiggily Wings was designed by a company called OriGaminc, and apparently this game came to the developer through a dream. ( Now that is even more strange! )

STORM :Neverending night - Foreword

This is STORM :Neverending night - Foreword, a side scrolling arcade, action, beat em up set in the nearest future. Looking as if it's a mash up between Metro, Stalker and Deadlight, you play as a character in a post apocalyptic ruin of a former megalopolis, filled with the nastiest of mutants. While trying to find the reasons behind this global disaster and from being a mutant yourself, you must head to the mutant city itself.

Ascension - Horror Side Scroller

Good morning viewers, it's me Neil, your lovable Indie Retro News poster, btw this Mac sucks! Well today we have a new Horror game on the scene and it's called Ascension. We've had a few games like this, with this particular play style, namely Home and Lone Survivor. You play as Atticus, a grounds keeper who has brought his sick daughter to work on the day of a horrible accident. Separated from her, you must find your way back before something else reaches her first.