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 by DefenceForce Elvin Atombender is seeking world domination again. This time through an Oric near you! Impossible Mission was an absolute classic game on the Commodore 64 with conversions for most other micros of the era. The aim of the game is to locate puzzle pieces hidden in furniture spread across all the rooms in a large underground complex then assemble the pieces into punchcards that will form letters for the final Passcode into the Control room to finally foil Elvin's plans. Is that enough? Oric Impossible Mission differs and is easier than other versions to play as follows No robot sensors/limited robot patterns The length of the robot plasma is much shorter than other versions lifts in rooms always move in half height steps Fewer puzzle pieces to find and match. 28 versus 36 on C64 version Shorter password. 7 versus 9 letter on C64 Version Ethan jumping arc is much more acute allowing him to somersault when the robot is adjacent to him Download, here Source: https://def...

 by Frederick352 In this version of Cursed Skull, you need to avoid or shot ghosts, complete dungeon and take the skull. Skull1 - version with 3 lives. Skull2- version with 50 lives (acorn atom version much harder than zx spectrum or vz200 version). Download, here Source: https://frederick352.itch.io/cursed-skull-acorn-atom

 by GameSoft Los chicos de EMS (El Mundo del Spectrum) nos dejan, en primicia, esta demo de Sir Fred 2, por la gente de GameSoft y que sirve para resucitar un grupo de desarrollo, grande, de la época dorada de los 8 bits patrios. De momento, se trata de un arcade de 12 pantallas, aún a poco "cocer", pero que a buen seguro, nos deparará grandes momentos a los amantes del original, clásico, seminal y atemporal, Sir Fred . Descarga demo, aquí Fuente: EMS

by rickyrodecher   Take on the role of Iowa Jack - adventurer, tomb raider and pilot for hire - and head off in search of a legendary treasure in this old school text adventure game.  This C128 version is for 80 columns. This is a nice adventure in that there are no deaths or dead ends (soft locks). This is an easy game overall, so it’s perfect for newcomers to the genre, or advanced players who want a quick adventure break. Download, here Source: https://rickyderocher.itch.io/iowa-jack-and-the-crystals-of-chaos-commodore-128

La brasileña TecToy (conocida por sus asociaciones con SEGA) está desarrollando dos consolas portátiles (tan de moda ahora mismo) para bajos presupuestos, es decir, personas que no quieren gastar demasiado dinero.  La diferencia entre los dos modelos (Lite y Pro) serán las especificaciones técnicas de cada consola. La Zeenix Lite tendrá una prestaciones más humildes que su hermana la Zeenix Pro , con mucha más potencia.  Cabe destacar que los dos modelos llegarán con Windows 11 Home preinstalado, y que todavía no se sabe nada del precio. Mas información, aquí Fuente: tectoy-consola-portatil

New Shootem'up for the Sega genesis by weapon121 Inspired R-Type and UN Squadron The kickstarter for this game is here Download demo Source: https://weapon121.itch.io/project-mega-skiff

by Factum Solus Studios Put your driving skills to the test with this old skool top down racing game as you drift, slide, and power your way through 10 increasingly more difficult circuits that span the entire globe. If you are a fan of the original Micro Machines, the original GTA games, or even radio controlled cars - then you'll love Mini Rally.  Download, here Source: https://factum-solus-studios.itch.io/mini-rally

 by Toolzzi In this new Amiga Game a hungry Cat will hunt chubby rats. The game is based on the mechanics of the famous Sokoban, but with entirely new levels, aesthetics consistent with the game's proposal, and a very interesting dynamics. Download, here Source: cat-hunts-rats-amiga-game

Duck Made Of Wood ha publicado  The Day Of The Jellyfish , una aventura gráfica de estilo clásico para PC (Windows), que recuerda a las grandes aventuras de LucasArts  y con pixel art . Podemos elegir entre dos personajes, lo que recuerda mucho el estilo de juego de Manic Mansion. Esta versión está disponible con subtítulos en Inglés. The Day Of The Jellyfish  se puede descargar aquí . Source: https://duckofwood.itch.io/the-day-of-the-jellyfish

Make your own retro video game by Tony Cruise About the book:  Classic Game Programming on the NES  distills the scattered secrets of NES development into clear instructions for building your first games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. You’ll learn about the NES’s unique design, the surprisingly simple 6502 Assembly language, and more. As you go, you’ll create a simple space-based shoot-em-up that gives you a pattern you can follow to build anything you can dream up on your own. Source: https://www.manning.com/books/classic-game-programming-on-the-nes

Made by  Vivid Image, Activision Inc'90 Release by  Monsters Productions, tiboh'22-24 Game type:  English General sound:  Absent Size in sectors:  779 Details: - 6 AY-Musics from Atari ST - Alternative Loading Screen - Instructions Source: https://vtrd.in/release.php?r=5e3f92f80e53905fe5bc66f4ac4c99cf

  by michaelwave1997 Kobold Kastilla is a game inspired by La Mulana, L'Abbaye dels Morts and ZX Spectrum games. 43 screens to explore and one amazing platform game. Video:  Download, here Source: kobold-kastilla

 by retrotechtive This is a 100% assembly version of Colin The Cleaner, rewritten completely by retrotechtive using the BASIC original as a reference for ZX Spectrum Download, here Source: https://retrotechtive.itch.io/colin-the-cleaner-turbo-edition

 by Snauts Protect herds of grazers by hunting them Grazers is a puzzle game for ZX Spectrum 48k Download, here Source: https://snauts.itch.io/grazers

 by NICKMANN Studio Fundado en 2005, este estudio de desarrollo húngaro crea videojuegos para ZX Spectrum, entre otros sistemas. Y ahora, nos llega este The Aventures of Kid the Goblin, una aventura de un joven Gnomo para el ordenador Sinclair. Se trata de un juego de exploración y laberintos, en un bosque en el que la llave oculta es la de vital importancia. Comprar juego, aquí Fuente: https://nickmann-studio.itch.io/the-adventures-of-kildu-the-goblin-the-new-home

 mod by Rockersuke Elvisandro el Rockabilly es un mod del juego Evaristo el Punky, lanzado originalmente en 1988 para ZX Spectrum. Evaristo el Punky es recordado como uno de los juegos más transgresores de la Edad de Oro del Software Español. Además, sus autores Konstandin Igor Ruiz, Antonio Ballesteros y Patxi Lecumberri lo desarrollaron con la herramienta 3D Game Maker, un engine  cargado de bondades y... Ahora, Rockersuke cambia el prota por un rocker que debe recorrer la ciudad, y lucha contra los punkyes.  Si os apetece saber más sobre como se hizo este mod, podéis consultarlo en la página web del autor. Es buen momento para cambiar un punky... por un rocker, ¿o no? Descarga, aquí Fuente:  https://zonafi.es/elvisandro/

El profesor Douglas McGregor, lo ha vuelto a hacer... y es que sus alumnos realizan, cada curso, un juego para ZX Spectrum. ¡Y vaya juegos! Este año son 14 títulos los títulos realizados por los niños de 10/11 años: Dungeon Escape de Jai e Robbie Timothy’s Late for Dinner de Jack, Spencer, Archie e Aaron. Barbara’s Run de Kori e Beth Top Hat Timmy de Ruaridh e Cameron Bunnies Vs Bears de Jessica, Eve S, Eilidh, Marie e Freya Piggy Adventures de Lara, Eve M, Yasmin e Eda Space Adventure de Ellie e Lottie. Timmy’s Dessert de Stuart e Harris Timmy’s Adventure de Sophie e Isabella Tommy’s Crazy Adventure de Rowen e Colette Smiley Man de Alayna Catjanice’s Adventure de Angus Taylor Swift’s Era de Grace e Alice Egg Run de Theodore Se pueden descargar, aquí Fuente: https://dougie9mcg.itch.io/zx-spectrum-games-coded-by-pupils-of-beasden-primary-aged-10-11

 Estará disponible para PlayStation, Switch y PC Figthing Force Collection llegará a PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch y PC el año que viene, e incluye las dos primeras entregas lanzadas en 1997 y 1999, dos juegos de "mamporros" al estilo Final Fight. Limited Run Games en colaboración con Square Enix son los encargados del proyecto. Más información y fuente: VANDAL

A cozy 2D metroidvania game about an Onion trying to escape to the surface world. Source: KICKSTARTER

Title: Chimney Man Genre: arcade Author(s): Gamecast Medium: Disk 720KB Hardware requirements: MSX, 32KB Drawing inspiration from classic arcade games, this MSX1-based game entry tests your joystick skills. Brought to you by the Italian studio Gamecast, meet Chimney Man. In previous MSXdev editions, the brain behind Gamecast Entertainment has taken us an many adventures. Among many things, we’ve been a demolition expert, tasked with defusing bombs. We robbed banks like a contemporary Robin Hood. Even being responsible for seemingly mundane tasks such as collecting clothes to wash, keeping the urban streets clean was never below us, thanks to this developer and their varied settings and plots. We’ve crawled into the skin of a rat in the woods, teaching us many things about wildlife, and the comparative state of the human condition, and as such daringly posed existential questions to us. The latest creation from this MSXdev stalwart is Chimney Man. This time around, we’re to don our blue...

A game using Timex Hi-color mode for the TC2048, TS2068, and ZX Spectrum Next computers by Pete's Hobby There are 10 waves featuring 5 unique targets. Each wave contains 20 targets. Written in C and assembly using  z88dk . Download, here Source: https://peteshobby.itch.io/hi-color-hero

 by Wizbit Games La opera prima de Wizbit , va cargada de cosas curiosas como poder ver el estudio donde se ha desarrollado su primer trabajo, Secrets o los bocetos que han permitido su finalización. Además, podéis adquirir una versión física del juego o digital. Secrets derrocha amor y cariño al Spectrum, por todas partes, para conseguir un juego de plataformas muy arcade y cargado de aventura, que seguramente se va a convertir, por méritos propios, en uno de los juegos más destacados del año. Comprar (físico o digital), aquí Fuente: https://wizbitgames.co.uk/shop.html

True Football Manager Game On Your Sinclair by Goliat eXperience Games -In a Spirit of 2024 UEFA Euro Cup here comes the ZX Spectrum game TS Manager Road To Glory which is basically Track Suit Manager but now with ALL changed and Updated Team and players names with all National European Teams that currently compete in the Euro 2024. Buy, here Source: https://goliat.itch.io/ts-manager-road-to-glory-24

by DefenceForce   Featuring fast real time 3D, action, simulation, resource management, full support for your Microdisc (loading and saving of your game sessions), and even a complete tutorial to allow you to discover the game progressively without even having to read the exhaustive manual. Awards 1337 won the 2010  Oldschool Gaming Game Of The Year Award  despite a very strong competition. Thanks to everybody for your support! Download, here Source: https://defenceforce.itch.io/1337

 by 21bloques Trasgo es un fantástico juego de plataformas, obra del prolífico autor 21bloques En un mundo fantástico dominado por la magia, un joven elfo llamado  Trasgo  se embarca en una búsqueda para rescatar a su familia de una maldición ancestral. Con la habilidad de controlar la naturaleza,  Trasgo  debe atravesar bosques encantados, cavernas misteriosas y ruinas antiguas mientras esquiva trampas y derrota enemigos. A lo largo de su viaje, descubre antiguos cofres que le otorgan nuevas habilidades, lo que le permite enfrentarse a enemigos cada vez más poderosos. Con determinación y valentía,  Trasgo  se convierte en la última esperanza de su familia. Descarga, aquí Fuente: https://21bloques.itch.io/trasgo

 by DeSchuurr This Game is in BETA, version 0.9.5 Thunder Dynasty is a vertical shooter game for web browser or PC! Buy, here Source: https://deschuurr.itch.io/thunder-dynasty

 by CHUSO GAME Immerse yourself in SUGAMENIA, a 2D action platformer, where you'll have to solve puzzles in an epic adventure. Sugamenia has surprised us with brilliant pixel art and solid gameplay Buy and demo, here Source: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2342390/SUGAMENIA/

  by  Rajcsányi László (WLS) A classic Zx-Spectrum game rewritten on Nintendo's Gameboy handheld console by WLS. This is a homebrew game, run on Gameboy Color. Based on the original game by: Adrian Sherwin - Bug-Byte Software Ltd. - Zx-Spectrum,  1984.  Download, here Source: https://lacoste42.itch.io/antics

  Broke Studio : " S teel Legion is a   NES homebrew metroidvania 2D platformer   set in a cyberpunk universe where you play as a cyborg commando. Get ready to test your skills to the limit with the intricate level design and advanced gameplay that earned us the mention of   “NES hard”   by several fans of the game! The game is 100% finished  and works on the real NES console. We are running this crowdfunding campaign in order to raise funds for physical production and offer a collector limited edition that won't be available once the campaign is over ". More information, here Source: KICKSTARTER