Nixy the Glade Sprite - A great ZX Spectrum game ported over to the C64 gets a re-release

We haven't finished with the great news just yet, as trawling through the itch io website, we've also found out that BubbleSoft has re-released their amazing game of 'Nixy The Glade Sprite' for the C64; A game that was released some time ago, in which Scotty did a big review of the game, stating that it was highly addictive, very entertaining, and full of beautifully crafted visuals throughout. To coincide with this news, you can view some footage of the game by Saberman which was done last year.

Nixy the Glade Sprite - A fabulous ZX Spectrum game has been released for the C64

In May of 2018 Scotty of Indie Retro News did a big review of the ZX Spectrum game Nixy The Glade Sprite, in which he said " It was a very fun and addictive game that casual and advanced players should try especially with its beautifully crafted visuals". So why is this game getting a mention yet again on IRN? Well it's time for the C64 to get in on the entertainment, as Psytronik Software in association with BUBBLESOFT has announced that Nixy The Glade Sprite has been released for the Commodore64!

Nixy the Glade Sprite - A fabulous ZX Spectrum game is coming soon to the C64

In May of 2018 Scotty of Indie Retro News did a big review of the ZX Spectrum game Nixy The Glade Sprite, in which he said " It was a very fun and addictive game that casual and advanced players should try especially with its beautifully crafted visuals". So why is this game getting a mention yet again on IRN? Well it seems as if the C64 is about to get in on the entertainment, as Bubble Soft Games has announced Nixy The Glade Sprite will soon be available for the Commodore64 as a digital download and also on Cartridge.

Captain MaCaw - A ZX Spectrum Inspired Retro Platformer Coming Soon to Steam

Captain MaCaw is the first commercial PC release from Auld-Games, an old school platform adventure in the style of the ZX Spectrum classics. The graphical style closely resembles but not 100% emulates the ZX spectrum resolution and palette. Expected release date is on or after February 18th, 2019.

Grab This Demo for the Incredible RPG Heartbeat - Full Release coming September 14th!

Chumbosoft may well be on their way to creating the next best thing in the RPG genre with Heartbeat! Soon to have a full release on September 14th, you can grab a work in progress demo now for Windows systems.

Introducing Foreign Frugglers - a Free Retro Pixel-Art Web Game

Ultimo Games has just released a fun retro-inspired shooter titled Foreign Frugglers. The masterful pixel-artist Timo Visser has created a simple yet fun arcade style game that's free to play in your web browser.

A Playable Demo for the Fan Made Re-Imagining of Sonic Chaos is Available

An exciting entry into this year's SAGE event is a hot re-imagining of the 1993 Sega Game Gear and Master System platform game, Sonic Chaos. Based on the current style of 2D classic Sonic games inspired by Sonic Mania, Sonic Chaos updates the 8 bit visuals of the original and adapts a play style more closely resembling the classic 16-bit games.

Heaven's Point - A Retro Adventure Brawler - Alpha Demo Now Available

Are you a fan of the classic River City Ransom game? Like a little adventure in your brawler? If so, you must check out the early Alpha demo from Digital Punch titled Heaven's Point. Just watch the short trailer video and you'll see why this vibrant 2D pixel art side scroller will quickly become your next gaming addiction.

Squidlit - A Gameboy Inspired Platformer Available August 17th

A fun looking "grellow"-colored platformer titled Squidlit will be available next week on August 17th for Windows systems via itch.io and Steam. Update: Squidlit is currently available on Steam. It will be receiving a wider release at itch.io on August 17th, with an eventual date for GOG to come soon.

The Indie Game Legend 3D - A NES Inspired Shooter-Vania - Alpha Version Available for a Limited Time

Progrium Games & Phubansoft have just released a free, limited-time Alpha version of their new game called The Indie Game Legend 3D. Available for both Windows and Mac OSX, the final version is expected to be released on Steam in early 2019 for ~$10.00.

Down Ward - A Gameboy Inspired Platformer is Available in Early Access

Created for the GameBoy Jam 4, Down Ward is a glorious black & white side scrolling platformer by Fisholith. Available now as an early-access release, it is available for Windows and HTML5 In-Browser form, and will have an eventual Steam & Mac OSX release.

Chasm - A 2D Action Platformer - Launches Tomorrow July 31st - Discount Coming Soon!

It is with a combination of pride, exuberance, relief, and fear that Bit Kid is hereby officially announcing that Chasm will be launching tomorrow July 31, 2018 for $19.99! They will be doing a week 1 discount on Steam, so keep an eye out for it.

Carpathian Night - A Retro Tribute to Horror Platformers - Demo now Available

A demo is now available for Carpathian Night by Tezcatek for Windows and MacOSX platforms. A retro side-scrolling action game in the vein of Castlevania/Dracula X games, it features gorgeous 8-Bit pixel graphics and a fantastic NES style chiptune soundtrack.

Dead Man Shooting - A Retro Side Scrolling CGA Game for Windows

Dead Man Shooting is a fast-paced action game with small roguelike elements, and Metal Slug inspired controls, developed for the 2017 Itch.io CGA Jam. Created by MontyDrake, it now has an official final release for Windows.

Prisonnier II - A New Game for the Sega Master System

Prisonnier II is a new homebrew puzzler game by Offgame, released on March 17th, for the Sega Master System, Master System II and Megadrive/Genesis with Master System/Power Base Converter.

Black Paradox - A Retro Inspired Side Scrolling Shooter Available July 27th with Demo Downloads

Black Paradox is a fast paced rogue-like shoot 'em up game with amazing pixel art and a Synth-Wave soundtrack by Fantastico Studio. The game will be released on Steam July 27th, with Xbox One, Ps4 and Nintendo Switch releases by end of September.

Demo versions are now available for Windows and MacOS (HERE)

Coffee Crisis from Mega Cat Studios is getting a Super Update!

Released just two months ago, Coffee Crisis from Mega Cat Studios is back with an incredible update due to be released on Tuesday, July 24th! We wrote about the Steam release here, and it's shocking how quickly they turned out this feature packed update with 40+ additional streaming interactives for Twitch & Mixer, 4 new levels, additional enemies and more!

Risk One's Neck - A Retro-Inspired Beat 'Em Up Now on Kickstarter

Risk One's Neck is a modern take on our beloved 16-Bit style Beat 'Em Up games of the past and is now actively seeking funding on Kickstarter. The team's distinctive take on the genre attempts to focus on the inherit feel of previous classics while infusing a realistic impact into the fight actions and not over complicating the gameplay.

Retro Reboot - Tempest 4000 Available Very Soon on Xbox One & PS4!

Here it is, an announcement of epic proportions packed with legend after legend; Atari will proudly be releasing a Retro Reboot of the epitomized arcade game Tempest, developed by the esteemed game designer Jeff Minter of Llamasoft fame! On July 17th, Tempest 4000 will officially be available for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles for $29.99.

Super Dangerous Dungeons - Coming Soon from Adventure Islands

Get ready for a new retro-inspired platformer game, Super Dangerous Dungeons by developer Adventure Islands! The official Steam release will be on July 2nd for Windows systems.