January 2019 – Page 2 – The Retro Gaming Treasury

Bosconian – 1980’s multi-directional scrolling shooter gets a great Atari 8bit 64KB port!

On January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 By Neil G

It’s the Atari’s time to shine as another game has been given the port treatment and it’s the Arcade game ‘ Bosconian ‘ developed by Namco all the way back in 1981. Currently available as a 64KB final version 1.2f for the Atari 8bit by shanti77. Bosconian is a multi-directional […]

Kodak DisplayMaker: $2,000 Video Graphics System from 1988

On January 24, 2019January 25, 2019 By LGR

Black Crypt: Won! (with Summary and Rating)

On January 24, 2019January 25, 2019 By CRPG Addict

The box prominently featured the Ram Demon, the easiest of Estoroth’s lieutenants. Black Crypt United States Raven Software (developer); Electronic Arts (publisher)Released 1992 for the Amiga Date Started: 27 December 2018 Date Ended: 20 January 2019 Total Hours: 29 Difficulty: Moderate-Hard (3.5/5) Final Rating: (to come later) Ranking at […]

Elfie the Unicorn Chapter 1 – Amiga Jump and Run for kids with a new EASY EDITION

On January 23, 2019January 24, 2019 By Neil G

Last year we gave you the heads up of a brand new game released for the Amiga, that wasn’t just cute, but it was released mainly for Kids who wanted to experience the Amiga way of life. This game called ‘ Elfie the Unicorn Chapter 1 ‘, was developed by Twin […]

CD32 and Beer multiplayer compilation January 19 edition!

On January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 By Neil G

Another month and another CD32 and Beer Multiplayer compilation, and unlike the previous ones we mentioned featuring platformers, racers, vehicular shooters, sports and fighters this one is for the people who like strategy and even RPG’s! Yes indeed Earok is back with another great Amiga CD32 pack and for those […]

LUNARK – Flashback and Prince of Persia homage aims for Kickstarter success

On January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 By Neil G

If you thought Another World, Heart of Darkness or Flashback was bloody brilliant, then wait till you see Lunark by developers Canari Games which is a new 2D Cinematic Platformer that has just appeared on Kickstarter. Featuring high quality art work, a fabulous story line, uniquely designed levels with gorgeous […]

An unofficial It Came From The Desert Remake project shown

On January 22, 2019January 23, 2019 By Neil G

Back in 1989 Cinemaware released one of the greatest action-adventure games ever made. It had a strong Hollywood B movie vibe as you tried to prove that giant ants were real and convince the mayor to call upon the national guard to fight. Featuring a mix of adventuring, arcade and […]

Ghostbusters and Sequel Suckage

On January 22, 2019January 23, 2019 By Rampant Coyote

Last week, Sony released a teaser of a Jason Reitman-helmed Ghostbusters. Not a reboot like the lame 2016 film, but a direct sequel. Like the lame 1989 sequel. For the record, I had high hopes but only moderate expectations for the Ghostbusters 2016 film. I was only somewhat disappointed. The […]

Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade: The Graphic Adventure BIG review

On January 22, 2019January 23, 2019 By Neil G

Like I said in another review, today let’s steer clear from action titles and into one of my personal favorite graphic adventures. And since I failed to review a Star Wars themed game this month’s fifth, let’s remedy that with another George Lucas’ former intellectual property. I’m talking about Indiana […]

The Age of Heroes – Upcoming C64 game by Legend of Atlantis creators gets new footage!

On January 22, 2019January 23, 2019 By Neil G

The T Storey, G Rottensteiner, A Volkers and S Collier Facebook group has been a buzz of likes and shares this today as according to the team behind the fantastic game of Argus and the Aliens vibe of Organism. They have recently done a big heads up with new footage […]

Infocom Marathon: Fooblitzky (1985)

On January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 By Ilmari Jauhiainen

Written by Joe Pranevich When it came to text adventures, Infocom appeared to have the golden touch. And yet, there were dark clouds looming if you knew where to look. The earliest “Zork” games still sold like hotcakes, regularly appearing on top sales charts, while newer releases packed a punch […]

Lords of Bedtime

On January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 By CRPG Addict

The game requires sleep but at least offers several types of locations where you can sleep. This entry represents an accomplishment that many people wouldn’t see as much of an accomplishment. I’m writing it on 18 January and scheduling it to post on 22 January, which means that I’ve […]

On January 21, 2019 By ciathyza

Awaken – Oniric Factor teases a new Action Adventure game for the MSX2

On January 21, 2019January 22, 2019 By Neil G

For those of you looking for some great MSX 2 news, then look no further! As just moments ago we were contacted by one of our friends in the MSX community of a brand new game coming to the MSX 2 called ‘ Awaken ‘. This very early tease showing […]

Mike The Guitar – The Shooter addition appears on the ZX Spectrum!

On January 21, 2019January 22, 2019 By Neil G

Bit of a late heads up on this one as we weren’t expecting it to be released so soon, but thanks to a friendly email we were told Sebastian Braunert and team’s SEUD developed title ‘ Mike The Guitar – The Shooter ‘, has finally made an appearance on the […]

Tales of Gorluth III (Amiga) – The Third and Final Chapter with new dev videos!

On January 21, 2019January 22, 2019 By Neil G

As many of you are aware by now AmiWorx, who were behind the rather cool Amiga games Tales of Gorluth and Heroes of Gorluth, are currently working on the final chapter in the series with the upcoming Amiga game Tales of Gorluth III. Well if you have been following our news, […]

Neutron – Awesome looking C64 Shoot em up in dev by Sarah Jane Avory

On January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 By Neil G

As many of you know by now, the ex-SEGA game developer and author: Sarah Jane Avory is working on a fabulous RPG for the C64 called ‘ Briley Witch Chronicles ‘, which by all accounts isn’t just a good looking game, but will have lots of interesting features that is […]

Cruising for a Bruising

On January 20, 2019January 21, 2019 By Richard_of_TND

20th January 2019 Well, 2018 sure has been a bit of a roller coaster of a ride, where C64 productivity and time was concerned. I mainly have been busy on SEUCK projects, but finally I have got time to do what I want. I will be on an Assemble It […]

Black Crypt: Core of Corruption

On January 19, 2019January 20, 2019 By CRPG Addict

The game’s take on “Medusa.” What I surmised in the last entry turned out to be the case: Level 13 was a hub, with four teleporters leading downward to four collections of levels, each culminating in a battle with one of Estoroth’s lieutenants. Defeating each lieutenant provides the keys […]

Skyrim Day 093 – Taking Fort Dunstad

On January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 By Raifield

25 Sun’s Dusk, 4E201 Solitude ~~~ I knew the Imperial Legion’s garrison for the Pale lay directly west of Dawnstar, having stumbled upon it earlier, which meant I was either in for a very long walk along the roads or a long walk across the swamp of Morthal and the […]