Amiga & Retro News

Here we are with another rather impressive looking homebrew, and it's 'Zak McDruken Saves The Chickens' from RetroSouls Team for the ZX Spectrum. A game that not only has fantastic graphics while also having a clever use of color attributes, but it's also very enjoyable while also remaining a challenge as you try to solve some of the puzzles throughout each of the many levels. Certainly >>

Only just recently I was talking to a few friends about the original David Braben's 8-bit space combat trading simulator of Elite, and how we've seen a few fan based remakes appear as well as improvements and ports to different 8bit systems. But this latest news may interest you, if you have an Atari XL/XE however, as Rensoupp has released an early beta of a port from the BBC Micro to the >>

If you remember the 1980's hit game of Tetris then you'll be pleased to know that as of this morning, we have been informed that JOTD has released an update to the 1988 Arcade version of Tetris for the Commodore Amiga 1200. As in the words of the creator "A transcode of Atari Tetris arcade version for 68020/AGA amiga, music is kind of emulated, missing some drums & sfx but it's still really >>

Another banger of a weekend news story for you all! As looking through the C64/C128 Facebook group earlier today, I've just found out that the team behind the incredible C64 game called 'A Pig Quest', is working on a sequel that may be called 'Another Pig Quest - The Last Pig'. This game which is still in development, will not only be a horizontal scrolling platformer but, according to Alain >>

I've just found out by looking through the itch io website, that OzzyOuzo is currently working on a new remake of Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja (a.k.a. Dragonninja) by Data East for the NEO GEO. In fact they have stated that this isn't just a remake, but a tribute to a cult classic, that would take the over-the-top and the cheesiness to the next level on a 16bit system. This could allow them to >>

The day has only just begun and already Indie Retro News is on the case with the latest news! As we have just found out through the Lemon64 forums, that aNdy_AL_C0S is working a PETSCII edition of Outrun called 'OutRun PETSCII' for the Commodore 64. A soon to be released variation of a classic game, that has been designed in a PETSCII style also known as CBM ASCII. If you haven't heard >>

If you're stuck indoors because the weather is rather grim, how about playing this new game for the Atari ST/STE called 'Hero Fantasy: The Kings Sword'. A game where you play as a mighty knight that must traverse multiple levels of a dangerous dungeon to recover a sword to defeat an evil necromancer. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest gameplay footage provided by our good >>

Sometime back we mentioned the classic game of H.E.R.O was being overhauled for the C64 as a vastly superior version of a classic game that was first released way back in the 1980's for the Atari 800/2600, 7800, ColecoVision, C64, C128, and ZX Spectrum. Sadly it looks as if that version of the game isn't going to see the light of day, but not to be too despondent, as we've just been informed via >>

The OutRun Amiga Edition and The Gate weren't the only additions to the Amiga this month, as we've just learned through Saberman that Zener has made available through itch io, an update to his previously released arcade puzzle game called ' Mirror ' from 2023. A RedPill puzzle created game that has graphical artwork by Sandman and music by Estrayk/Capsule. Originally presented at Capacitor Party >>

It feels like it was only just yesterday that I announced the release of 'Hexapucchu' by Titan. A game that in my opinion, was one of the nicest games that I'd seen for some time as an adventure game for the Amstrad CPC. Well fast forward to today and another amazing looking adventure game has made an appearance, and this one is called 'The Secret of Anubis' by TITAN with music by  >>

What did you get if you mix up the isometric style of The Last Ninja and blend it altogether with a bit of cat complexities? Probably this game! A new Commodore 64 project by Polytricity called 'CityCat Prowl'. This game created by Robert Ramsay, will have you not only playing as a friendly feline, but you'll be prowling through dynamic environments both above and below ground, while also >>

If you have a ZX Spectrum or ZX Spectrum Next, chances are you're looking for even more games to play. Well here at IndieRetroNews we have you covered! As looking through the itch io website, I've come across a new arcade platformer for the ZX Spectrum by JuanGM called 'Rebearded Fantasy'. A game in which you play as Sir Paintalot and his giant paint brush, on a personal quest to restore a castle >>

Fancy playing a new ZX Spectrum game that isn't just very challenging, but it also features some pretty decent levels, nasty enemies, traps and an upbeat soundtrack by Mast, David Whittaker and Karbofos. Then come and check out SteveTyson's new ZX Spectrum game of 'Boni 2 - Return to Bat Hell!'. A game in which the developer describes as a tribute to the great Danterrifik games done by TOKU Soft. >>

Throughout this year I've been writing about many of the games that were announced and entered into the SEUCK competition provided by The New Dimension. Games such as Star Skimmer, Spy Kombat and Poltergeist Hellschool. Well fast forward to today however, and with the competition over. The New Dimension has released the SEUCK Compo 2025 prize package. A package that contains all >>

Fancy playing a game that people have given feedback such as "very addictive, it retains the essence of old-school gaming" and "Great fun! Good controls, simple but very colourful, attractive graphics in a classic style", then come and check out KabutoCoder's single screen Commodore 64 game called 'Umi Bombs'. A game in which you play as Umi and must defuse bombs across the city that have been >>

Don't worry, ZX Spectrum owners. I haven't forgotten about you! As I was informed earlier today through Facebook, that I should give a mention to AmikoES's latest arcade platformer for the ZX Spectrum called 'Ecclesia'. A new game in which you play as intrepid Amisko Jones on a quest to show off all your skill as a true explorer. To coincide with this news, we've got the latest info about the >>

From the latest Arcade like experience of Wonder Boy on the Amiga, to the more modern spiritual successor of Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, this game series is certainly a fan favourite. Well here with another Wonder Boy story, as we have been informed that Sam Soft has released a new demo for his unofficial Wonder Boy sequel for the Atari 520 ST called 'Miracle Boy in Dragon Land'. A game >>

Some time back we mentioned Richard Bayliss's Space Invaders game with a twist ' Let's Invade 2 '; a C64 game which takes the original Arcade 1978 Shooter Space Invaders by Tomohiro Nishikado and adds psychedelic moving backgrounds with upbeat trance music. Well fast forward to this month and we've been informed by Saberman, that a new sequel has been created called 'Let's Invade 3'. A new game >>

Throughout these last few months, I've been keeping you in the loop about the latest developments of Turrican for the MSX by TheGeps, Bitcaffe, and Toni Galvez. Well, if you're hoping for some more news on this game, then as of today some new footage has surfaced, showing just good this work in progress Turrican looks on the MSX. For those of you that haven't heard of this all time classic before >>

JOTD is full steam ahead with another Amiga development, as I've just found out via the Amiga community, that after finishing his Arcade to Amiga conversion of a 1981 game called 'Lock n Chase' by Data East, he's now working on bringing Technōs Japan volley ball game called ''U.S. Championship V'Ball' over to the Amiga. A 1988 beach volleyball sports game that was released for the arcades by >>

Trawling through Facebook looking for some fresh Wednesday news, and I've just found out through the Scorpion Engine Facebook page, that RetroRic (Wardner) is working on a Mortal Kombat II AGA project. A new development that is being created using Earok's Scorpion engine. Although this sounds like awesome news, it's still going to be difficult to top the original, however! As one person puts >>

Here on Indie Retro News we do like to amaze our readers with everything going on in the scene, especially when we announced games like Leisure Suit Larry: In the Land of the Lounge Lizards, and Toki Remastered coming to the C64. Well it looks as if another game is set to grace our Commodore 64 screens, as we've recently come across a new update from Marcos Healey, that he is still working >>

Looking for a family friendly game, while still having a challenge? Then come and check out ArugulaZ's latest ColecoVision and MSX game called 'Operation Hibernation'. A game in which you play as the character Byron J. Lennox, and must stock up on fruit for the approaching hibernation season. Just watch out for all those falling barrels! To coincide with this news, Saberman has provided a video >>

Zooperdan is no stranger to us on IndieRetroNews, as although he runs a brilliant website called dungeoncrawlers.org, he has released a number of puzzles games for the Amiga, such as Luma, Yawoffa and Pjusk. While I'm not a fan of puzzlers and miss a good crawler however, I thought it would be worth mentioning his latest release called 'AmiKlotski'. A game in which he describes as, a very >>

Well this is great news if you have a ColecoVision, as I've been informed through Facebook, that the classic World War 2 game called ' Beach Head ' by Access Software from 1983, is coming to the ColecoVision by Shaoth. According to the developer, not only is all the gameplay there for testing, but while a thread has been created for player feedback, there may be improvements to come, such as >>