Plus/4 (and C16/C116) News
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21.03.2023 - 'Cracky' - game for Plus/4 and C16 (32k) released
Cracky is a new platformer game written by Japanese developer Inufuto. He writes his games using his own C compiler and assembler, and releases them on a multitude of 8-bit platforms (35+ and counting). Cracky is his 13th release. Your task is simple: clear each level by collecting all the stars, while avoiding the baddies. The title refers to the floors, some parts crack when you walk over them once, creating holes in the platforms. Since there's no jumping, on most levels you must use this to your advantage to reach otherwise unreachable stars.
Cracky is a new platformer game written by Japanese developer Inufuto. He writes his games using his own C compiler and assembler, and releases them on a multitude of 8-bit platforms (35+ and counting). Cracky is his 13th release. Your task is simple: clear each level by collecting all the stars, while avoiding the baddies. The title refers to the floors, some parts crack when you walk over them once, creating holes in the platforms. Since there's no jumping, on most levels you must use this to your advantage to reach otherwise unreachable stars.
14.03.2023 - Plus/4 game 'Sumplete' released
'Sumplete' is a Sudoku like math puzzle. Delete numbers so each row/column adds up to the target number at the right/bottom. The game is free for download.
'Sumplete' is a Sudoku like math puzzle. Delete numbers so each row/column adds up to the target number at the right/bottom. The game is free for download.
11.03.2023 - Multi platform adventure game 'Memory Lane' released and free for download
This game is a story-based text adventure made with Ozmoo, where you can explore the town and discover mysterious places. Collect multiple items and interact with other citizens. There's just one hook... they no longer seem to remember you. Supported Systems: C64, C128, Plus/4, C16,VIC-20, PET, MEGA65, Amiga and several other non-Commodore 8-Bit systems.
This game is a story-based text adventure made with Ozmoo, where you can explore the town and discover mysterious places. Collect multiple items and interact with other citizens. There's just one hook... they no longer seem to remember you. Supported Systems: C64, C128, Plus/4, C16,VIC-20, PET, MEGA65, Amiga and several other non-Commodore 8-Bit systems.
09.03.2023 - Plus/4 port of 'Galaxian' released
Galaxian is a 1979 fixed shooter arcade video game developed and published by Namco. The C64 version, this Plus/4 port is based on was made by Atarisoft in 1984. As the C64 version does not use any HW sprites at all, everything runs in multicolor bitmap mode, which made a plus/4 port quite straightforward.
Galaxian is a 1979 fixed shooter arcade video game developed and published by Namco. The C64 version, this Plus/4 port is based on was made by Atarisoft in 1984. As the C64 version does not use any HW sprites at all, everything runs in multicolor bitmap mode, which made a plus/4 port quite straightforward.
28.02.2023 - New version of the Flicker-free 'Elite' for C64 and Plus/4 released
There is a new patched version of Elite for C64 (PAL/NTSC) and Plus/4 ready for download that drastically improves the quality of the graphics. It does this by removing most (but not all) of the flicker from the ship-drawing and planet-drawing routines.
There is a new patched version of Elite for C64 (PAL/NTSC) and Plus/4 ready for download that drastically improves the quality of the graphics. It does this by removing most (but not all) of the flicker from the ship-drawing and planet-drawing routines.
25.02.2023 - Redux version of 'Sir Knight' released for Plus/4 and C16
Sir Knight is your noble knight who has been asked by King Arthur to rescue the beautiful Princess Ethel imprisoned in Black Skull Castle. Original game written by Chris Robbins for Tynesoft Computer Software. This redux version now fits into 16K and will run on a stock Commodore 16 (the original was 32K) and is available as free digital download. It also includes the following new features: - Screen flicker/raster fix. - All new music and sfx. - Overlapping soft sprites. - Number of levels extended from 14 to 30. - Level names and numbers. - Checkpoint at level 16. - New, extended hi score table and screen. - NTSC fixed. - Cheat modes included. - Joystick control and choice of keys. - New graphics and end screen. - Reason for death shown. - Extra life every 20,000 points
Sir Knight is your noble knight who has been asked by King Arthur to rescue the beautiful Princess Ethel imprisoned in Black Skull Castle. Original game written by Chris Robbins for Tynesoft Computer Software. This redux version now fits into 16K and will run on a stock Commodore 16 (the original was 32K) and is available as free digital download. It also includes the following new features: - Screen flicker/raster fix. - All new music and sfx. - Overlapping soft sprites. - Number of levels extended from 14 to 30. - Level names and numbers. - Checkpoint at level 16. - New, extended hi score table and screen. - NTSC fixed. - Cheat modes included. - Joystick control and choice of keys. - New graphics and end screen. - Reason for death shown. - Extra life every 20,000 points
17.01.2023 - 'RetroMagazine World #17' - December 2022 issue released
Retromagazine World is an Italian/English retro computer magazine that is made by enthusiasts. And the best thing: it's free for download! This issue covers (besides many, many other topics): - Commodore 64, 40 years and counting… - A500 MINI – My time machine in miniature. - The Appointment (for C64 and beginners). - RetroFighter engine for Commodore 64 – pt. 2. - Eye of the Beholder (C64). - Luykia the Lost Island (Plus/4). - Knights & Slimes (C64). - Impossible Mission (Plus/4). - Jungle Joe (C64). - 180 (C64)
Retromagazine World is an Italian/English retro computer magazine that is made by enthusiasts. And the best thing: it's free for download! This issue covers (besides many, many other topics): - Commodore 64, 40 years and counting… - A500 MINI – My time machine in miniature. - The Appointment (for C64 and beginners). - RetroFighter engine for Commodore 64 – pt. 2. - Eye of the Beholder (C64). - Luykia the Lost Island (Plus/4). - Knights & Slimes (C64). - Impossible Mission (Plus/4). - Jungle Joe (C64). - 180 (C64)
14.01.2023 - 'The Dragnet Case Re-Release' - A Sam Boon adventure for C64 and Plus/4 released
You play the role of Sam Boon, an L.A. Private Detective. Ask anyone around here and they will have heard of you, however, most of them will question if you are still in business. Times have been hard the last 10 years, cases are fewer, pay less, and mostly involve finding lost cats. There are two version for the C64, one is full screen text only, the second is half screen and uses high res graphics in key locations. The Plus/4 release is only available as graphic version. The game, which is furthermore available for several other systems such as Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST and DOS, can be obtained as digital download for small money (name your own price).
You play the role of Sam Boon, an L.A. Private Detective. Ask anyone around here and they will have heard of you, however, most of them will question if you are still in business. Times have been hard the last 10 years, cases are fewer, pay less, and mostly involve finding lost cats. There are two version for the C64, one is full screen text only, the second is half screen and uses high res graphics in key locations. The Plus/4 release is only available as graphic version. The game, which is furthermore available for several other systems such as Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST and DOS, can be obtained as digital download for small money (name your own price).
12.01.2023 - Plus/4 game 'Wizard Of Wor Classic!' released
TCFS is back with another classic game port: Wizard Of Wor Classic! If that name plus game combination rings a bell, no wonder: he has ported this game before, back in 1990. However, that port is not very faithful to the C64 original. This one however, is. Great care has been taken to ensure the game looks, plays and sounds just right. The cherry on top is a cool new intro by Murphy and a hand-pixelled title screen from Unreal.
TCFS is back with another classic game port: Wizard Of Wor Classic! If that name plus game combination rings a bell, no wonder: he has ported this game before, back in 1990. However, that port is not very faithful to the C64 original. This one however, is. Great care has been taken to ensure the game looks, plays and sounds just right. The cherry on top is a cool new intro by Murphy and a hand-pixelled title screen from Unreal.
02.01.2023 - Plus/4 game 'T-Rex Run' released
This is another take on the Dinosaur T-Rex Easter Egg Game, which is hidden in Google's Chrome. This time for Plus/4, equipped with nice graphics. The game is available as digital download for free.
This is another take on the Dinosaur T-Rex Easter Egg Game, which is hidden in Google's Chrome. This time for Plus/4, equipped with nice graphics. The game is available as digital download for free.
02.01.2023 - Plus/4 emulator YAPE 1.2.2 released
YAPE is a decent no-nonsense Plus/4 emulator thats being developed for 10+ years. It is available in Windows as well as multiplatform editions. After more than a year of hiatus, there is now a new release. These are the most important new features and bugfixes that made it into it: - SID card mouse emulation (in DirectInput mode). - manufacturer dependent RAM powerup patterns. - copy emulator window to the clipboard as a bitmap. - the 32-bit build has now an opcode track window. - quotation mark printing bug (MPS-803). - drive VIA emulation accuracy improvements
YAPE is a decent no-nonsense Plus/4 emulator thats being developed for 10+ years. It is available in Windows as well as multiplatform editions. After more than a year of hiatus, there is now a new release. These are the most important new features and bugfixes that made it into it: - SID card mouse emulation (in DirectInput mode). - manufacturer dependent RAM powerup patterns. - copy emulator window to the clipboard as a bitmap. - the 32-bit build has now an opcode track window. - quotation mark printing bug (MPS-803). - drive VIA emulation accuracy improvements
30.12.2022 - Plus/4 game 'The Two Rogues' released
'The Two Rogues' (A Két Zsivány) is a single-screen maze game, where the player has to control two characters alternately. Toggle between them with the SPACE key while trying to steer both characters through the maze and reach the exit spots.
'The Two Rogues' (A Két Zsivány) is a single-screen maze game, where the player has to control two characters alternately. Toggle between them with the SPACE key while trying to steer both characters through the maze and reach the exit spots.
27.12.2022 - 'WhirlyBirds' for C64 released
'WhirlyBirds' was recently released for Plus/4. Now the Puls4r Team (maker of Lykia) also ported it to C64. WhirlyBirds is a first person 3D game in the vein of the Freescape engine. Move around with joystick or cursor keys. Explore the level and find the three Christmas elves. The game is available as free digital download. The archive contains different versions (fullscreen, faster paced windowed version and one for the SCPU).
'WhirlyBirds' was recently released for Plus/4. Now the Puls4r Team (maker of Lykia) also ported it to C64. WhirlyBirds is a first person 3D game in the vein of the Freescape engine. Move around with joystick or cursor keys. Explore the level and find the three Christmas elves. The game is available as free digital download. The archive contains different versions (fullscreen, faster paced windowed version and one for the SCPU).
26.12.2022 - Plus/4 game 'Stick Man' released
'Stick Man' aka Stickman is a single-screen platformer. Collect relics and escape the labyrinth. The game is released as digital download for free. A game editor also available: Plus/4 Platform Game Editor.
'Stick Man' aka Stickman is a single-screen platformer. Collect relics and escape the labyrinth. The game is released as digital download for free. A game editor also available: Plus/4 Platform Game Editor.
24.12.2022 - 'Dizzy Three and a Half' for Plus/4 released
'Dizzy Three and a Half' (aka Dizzy 3 + a Half, Dizzy 3.5, Dizzy III.V) was a minigame teaser for Magicland Dizzy, originally released for the Spectrum on the covertape of Crash magazine in January 1991. Now it got ported to Plus/4 and is free for download.
'Dizzy Three and a Half' (aka Dizzy 3 + a Half, Dizzy 3.5, Dizzy III.V) was a minigame teaser for Magicland Dizzy, originally released for the Spectrum on the covertape of Crash magazine in January 1991. Now it got ported to Plus/4 and is free for download.
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