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01.07.2024 - Plus/4 game 'Stick Man Arok Edition' released - free for download
Stick Man Arok Edition offer new levesl for the platformer Stick Man, where you have to collect relics to help the capture heroes and escape the labirynth.
Stick Man Arok Edition offer new levesl for the platformer Stick Man, where you have to collect relics to help the capture heroes and escape the labirynth.
30.06.2024 - Plus/4 port of 'Prince of Persia' released - free for download
Finally 'Prince of Persia', the famous game by Jordan Mechner, has reached the Plus/4!
Finally 'Prince of Persia', the famous game by Jordan Mechner, has reached the Plus/4!
29.06.2024 - 'PETSCII Wizard Of Wor' for C64, Plus/4 and PET released - free for download
As the name suggests, this a clone of Wizard of Wor, the old classic arcade video game from Midway, entirely made in PETSCII graphics. The game mechanics are very similar to the original, although slight differences are possible. The Plus/4 version can be downloaded here and the PET version here.
As the name suggests, this a clone of Wizard of Wor, the old classic arcade video game from Midway, entirely made in PETSCII graphics. The game mechanics are very similar to the original, although slight differences are possible. The Plus/4 version can be downloaded here and the PET version here.
29.06.2024 - 'Mystery Isles' - adventure for C64, C128, Amiga, Plus/4 and Mega65 (and even more systems) released
Mystery Isles is a text adventure game written in PunyInform for the ParserComp 2024 itch.io jam. You are stranded on a deserted island and must solve puzzles and figure out a way to escape. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
Mystery Isles is a text adventure game written in PunyInform for the ParserComp 2024 itch.io jam. You are stranded on a deserted island and must solve puzzles and figure out a way to escape. You can get the game as digital download for a bargain (name your own price) to support the developer.
28.06.2024 - 'Sire Fire' - Adventure for C64 and Plus/4 released - free for download
Today marks the release of Sire Fire, the 4th ZX Spectrum conversion by Carmine Migliaccio (TSM), which should also be the last one, closing a completed series, along with Bronx, Excalibur and La Casa. This adventure game was originally written by Gian Battista Aicardi and Tony Aicardi, featured in Load'n'Run 36 back in March 1987. C64 version can be downloaded here.
Today marks the release of Sire Fire, the 4th ZX Spectrum conversion by Carmine Migliaccio (TSM), which should also be the last one, closing a completed series, along with Bronx, Excalibur and La Casa. This adventure game was originally written by Gian Battista Aicardi and Tony Aicardi, featured in Load'n'Run 36 back in March 1987. C64 version can be downloaded here.
08.06.2024 - 'Orac Draughts' - game for C16, Plus/4 and C64 released - free for download
ORAC is a (fairly) strong 6502 checkers playing program. Its was originally written a long time ago for the Commodore PET, then later adapted for the Commodore 64 and C16. VIC20 version to come, hopefully...
ORAC is a (fairly) strong 6502 checkers playing program. Its was originally written a long time ago for the Commodore PET, then later adapted for the Commodore 64 and C16. VIC20 version to come, hopefully...
05.06.2024 - 'La Casa (The House)' - Adventure for C64 and Plus/4 released - free for download
La Casa is the third in the row, continuing the series of text adventures converted from ZX Spectrum which were created by Gian Battista Aicardi. This one was first released in the 47th issue of Load'n Run magazine, which was published in March 1988, and for us Plus/4 adventurers it follows Bronx and Excalibur. C64 version can be downloaded here.
La Casa is the third in the row, continuing the series of text adventures converted from ZX Spectrum which were created by Gian Battista Aicardi. This one was first released in the 47th issue of Load'n Run magazine, which was published in March 1988, and for us Plus/4 adventurers it follows Bronx and Excalibur. C64 version can be downloaded here.
18.05.2024 - 'Excalibur' - Adventure for C64 and Plus/4 released - free for download
Excalibur is the new text adventure from ZX Spectrum, originally made by Gian Battista Aicardi and published in the 43rd issue of Load'n Run magazine, November 1987. Just like the early released Bronx / Bronx64, first in this row, it features hires, slightly animated, graphics, and 80-column character set, and can be played both in the original Italian language and translated into English. C64 version can be downloaded here.
Excalibur is the new text adventure from ZX Spectrum, originally made by Gian Battista Aicardi and published in the 43rd issue of Load'n Run magazine, November 1987. Just like the early released Bronx / Bronx64, first in this row, it features hires, slightly animated, graphics, and 80-column character set, and can be played both in the original Italian language and translated into English. C64 version can be downloaded here.
29.04.2024 - Plus/4 and C16 game 'Sidelsa B' final version released - free for download
In 'Sidelsa B' (aka Sidelsa rev.B. Extended) for Plus/4 and C16 (16K) you have to to clean up all bricks/prizes in each level. Contact with aliens/bricks/prizes decresase your health, but aren't lethal unless you stay still in contact. There are 5 levels. Then restarts from level 1 but difficulty increases. There are three rounds of difficulty.
In 'Sidelsa B' (aka Sidelsa rev.B. Extended) for Plus/4 and C16 (16K) you have to to clean up all bricks/prizes in each level. Contact with aliens/bricks/prizes decresase your health, but aren't lethal unless you stay still in contact. There are 5 levels. Then restarts from level 1 but difficulty increases. There are three rounds of difficulty.
24.04.2024 - 'Bronx / Bronx64' - Adventure for C64 and Plus/4 released - free for download
Bronx is a text adventure for ZX Spectrum originally made by Gian Battista Aicardi and published in January 1988, more precisely in Load'n Run magazine issue 45. Today Bronx arrives on C64 (named 'Bronx64' - download here) and Plus/4 thanks to the faithful conversion made by Carmine Migliaccio also known as TSM, and it can be played both in the original Italian language and translated into English. It features hires, slightly animated, bitmap graphics, and 80-column charset.
Bronx is a text adventure for ZX Spectrum originally made by Gian Battista Aicardi and published in January 1988, more precisely in Load'n Run magazine issue 45. Today Bronx arrives on C64 (named 'Bronx64' - download here) and Plus/4 thanks to the faithful conversion made by Carmine Migliaccio also known as TSM, and it can be played both in the original Italian language and translated into English. It features hires, slightly animated, bitmap graphics, and 80-column charset.
07.04.2024 - Plus/4 game 'AntiAir' released - free for download
'AntiAir' is an oldschool arcade style shooter, where you have to annihilating all UFOs while avoiding falling bombs and blocks. The game was made by Japanese developer Inufuto and as always, there are several version for different computer systems, now including one for Plus/4 and C16 (32k). A C64 port might also happen the next days.
'AntiAir' is an oldschool arcade style shooter, where you have to annihilating all UFOs while avoiding falling bombs and blocks. The game was made by Japanese developer Inufuto and as always, there are several version for different computer systems, now including one for Plus/4 and C16 (32k). A C64 port might also happen the next days.
03.04.2024 - 'Kondi Krush' - game for Plus/4, C16, C64 and Amiga - free for download
'Kondi Krush' is a tile-matching puzzle game based on the good old Bejeweled. Swap candies to match 3 or more of the same color. The link above is for Plus/4 and C16 (with 64KB). Other download links: Commodore 64/128 (PRG) - Commodore 64/128 (D64) - Amiga (EXE) - Amiga (ADF).
'Kondi Krush' is a tile-matching puzzle game based on the good old Bejeweled. Swap candies to match 3 or more of the same color. The link above is for Plus/4 and C16 (with 64KB). Other download links: Commodore 64/128 (PRG) - Commodore 64/128 (D64) - Amiga (EXE) - Amiga (ADF).
31.03.2024 - Plus/4 game 'Bombtank' final version released - free for download
Bombtank' is a small Bomberman. clone for the Plus/4. In the standard version, up to 5 players can play at the same time. With the WheelOfJoy variant, up to 8 players can play at the same time; the WOJ from Sukkopera is required as additional hardware. Not all joysticks have to be equipped, the order doesn't matter at all. The minimum number of required player is 2. In the YAPE emulator there is a small problem with the standard version because there is no SID Joyport there. But it works perfectly on a Plus4. It was released in the Hungarian Game Development Compo.
Bombtank' is a small Bomberman. clone for the Plus/4. In the standard version, up to 5 players can play at the same time. With the WheelOfJoy variant, up to 8 players can play at the same time; the WOJ from Sukkopera is required as additional hardware. Not all joysticks have to be equipped, the order doesn't matter at all. The minimum number of required player is 2. In the YAPE emulator there is a small problem with the standard version because there is no SID Joyport there. But it works perfectly on a Plus4. It was released in the Hungarian Game Development Compo.
31.03.2024 - Plus/4 game 'Magic Dices' released - free for download
'Magic Dices' is a logic puzzle game by Zsolt Prievara based on 2048. It was released in the Hungarian Game Development Compo.
'Magic Dices' is a logic puzzle game by Zsolt Prievara based on 2048. It was released in the Hungarian Game Development Compo.
29.03.2024 - Plus/4 game 'Mad Pod Race' released - free for download
LBM is back (after a slight 31-year break) with a brand new game: Mad Pod Race! Up to three players can play this Star Wars-themed racing game. You get a top-down view of the race track, and you must reach the checkpoints as fast as possible while avoiding crashing into your opponents. There are 15 levels to play.
LBM is back (after a slight 31-year break) with a brand new game: Mad Pod Race! Up to three players can play this Star Wars-themed racing game. You get a top-down view of the race track, and you must reach the checkpoints as fast as possible while avoiding crashing into your opponents. There are 15 levels to play.
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