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      Gaming News — Amstrad CPC

      WEEKY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: THE MANDARIN 2, DUCK HUNT, PALWORLD

      WEEKY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: THE MANDARIN 2, DUCK HUNT, PALWORLD

      We're all experiencing a steady change of seasons around the world, with things getting a bit warmer for everyone. Now, the same can be said when it comes to your old-school titles and consoles, which only get hotter each time we go out and check to see what's up.

      From remakes to demakes to updated releases for classics of the past. The choices one could have when it comes to sweet retro games just keep getting better. As you all know, the action never really stops whenever we bring you the news each week. So sit tight, brace yourselves, and enjoy what we've got in store for you all. 

      THE MANDARIN 2

      We have a sweet surprise for any Star Wars fan who doesn't mind a cheeky but cool little spin-off for the Game Boy Advance and MSX. Previously released on the Amstrad CPC, Mananuk's new game, The Mandarin 2, features five levels of varying themes, a whole lot of action, and a touch of The Force, if you will.

      It's a side-scrolling space shooter in which players take on the role of the Mandarin, a mysterious interstellar mercenary out for revenge. You'll be taking on the likes of General Limoncello, a bad guy with some really bad plans involving a new space station under construction. Now it's up to you to foil those plans with your ship, shoot everyone into deep space, and help the Rebels reclaim the galaxy.

      If you're looking to have a great time and don't mind going through outer space, you can check out The Mandarin 2 over at itch io.  

      DUCK HUNT

      Now let's take a look at an absolute classic that involves a bit of shooting but with a bit more audience participation. If you've ever owned a Nintendo and a light gun back in the 80s or 90s, then you've probably heard of a little game called Duck Hunt.

      Now, if you haven't, it's a fun old-school title where players fire a NES zapper at a CRT television. Yes, it doesn't get as old school as that. You have three attempts per round to shoot ducks and play pigeons. And if you farewell, that cute little dog will let you know. This time around, Marggines unofficially released the NES classic over to the Commodore Amiga. And as of today, you can play the 1.2 update

      Duck Hunt is one of the few fan favorites from the past that actually involved some light gun action. Nothing really came close. The hunting is fun and fast-paced. All you need to do is point and shoot. So, if you want to relive those Duck Hunt memories or want to try it for the first time, fire up the Commodore Amiga and get to shooting. 

      PALWORLD DEMAKE

      Now onto something fairly new, but with a sweet retro touch. Demakes are video game remakes or reimaginings of modern titles. But with most of it converted to an older graphical or gameplay style. It's one of the most charming creations of the gaming community, and helps in keeping the retro experience alive. That being said, have you heard of a certain title called Palworld? If not, just imagine Pokemon with guns. That's pretty much the gist of it. But a demake for the Nintendo DS? Now that's intriguing, and quite brave, to be honest. If only it were a real game. 

      Of course, this is but a tribute for entertainment purposes, courtesy of 64-bit. It comes complete with all the Palworld mechanics dialed down for the DS. It's a bit sad because if we get down to the nitty-gritty of things, there really is no way this could legally exist. I guess, for now, we can only dream. I mean, come on, it looks so good!

      WEEKY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: Shadow Maze, Tower of Evil, Analogue Pocket Classic

      WEEKY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: Shadow Maze, Tower of Evil, Analogue Pocket Classic

      Rest assured, we do what we can to comb through the updates and bring you the ones we deem fit to suit your cultured tastes. As such, we cap off the month with even more creepy unsettling retro games that pack the right amount of punch when it comes to action and new upcoming console that pays tribute to the classics the best way it knows how.

      If you're just about as ready as we are for the yuletide season, just around the corner, Stick around as we bid spooky November farewell and brace ourselves for the first days of snow. 

      Let's go! 

      SHADOW MAZE

      Now, the CPC Retro Dev 2023 brought us a lot of potential bangers, and Rayon Studio just might have a game you'll find quite interesting, especially if you own an Amstrad CPC. Shadow Maze is a game that finds players traversing a dark tomb, only illuminated by precious glowing stones. There's a lot of darkness and a lot of exploration. Two things that don't really mix, but make for a good game mechanic.

      In this title, you portray Gwydion, a young Celtic magician who finds himself in a temple to find a way to craft a potion of invincibility. Things won't be so easy, though. As Merlin, your rival looks to foil all your plans and transform the temple into a dark tomb, and seal you inside for all eternity, like all evil villains do.

      It's a race against time to escape the dark tomb, follow the luminous stones, and craft that badass potion as destiny foretold. If you're into finding your way out of the dark and enjoy exploring while you're at it, Shadow Maze is a game to get hyped for.  

      TOWER OF EVIL

      This time, we take a look at another title for the Commodore 64. It's a nice part of the old-school classic game Tower of Evil, a title which first came out on the Commodore 16, plus/4, ZX Spectrum, and VIC 20 way back between 1984 and 1985, thanks to Creative Sparks. This top-down action game sees you playing the role of Andross, a hero banished years ago by a terrible king and can only return once he rescues the kidnapped princess and finds the king's lost treasure.

      This would all seem nice and easy, but with an evil necromancer standing in your way, well, you'd be dead wrong. You explore the game by going through each floor, searching the rooms, looking for treasure, and battling various creatures until you manage to find the princess. It's an intense gauntlet of stages where you must be on your toes or fall flat on your face.

      Pretty intense, given how high the stakes are. You're saving the princess and saving the world, after all. Looking to climb the Tower of Evil? then check hitport out. 

      ANALOGUE POCKET CLASSIC

      Now we're looking at a classic design handheld that'll tug on your heartstrings and bring back many fond memories of childhood. Yes, Analogue just unveiled yet another special limited edition run of their insanely popular Analogue Pocket Classic.

      Last time, we had a glow-in-the-dark and transparent. Now, we're getting a variety of pretty colors. And by pretty colors, I mean red, green, blue, yellow, pink, orange, indigo, and silver. Yes, the Analogue Pocket Limited Edition is definitely a whole lot of eye candy, with a generous 3.5-inch LCD panel with a 1600x1440 resolution in a 10x9 format. You can see where this is going. 

      Yes, the sweet devices are all modeled specifically after your favorite classic Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Advance colorways. If you're a 90s kid, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. Aside from playing original game cartridges for Game Boy and Game Boy Advance, you can emulate using ROMs thanks to the dedicated FPGA chip and microSD card slot. Definitely a modern classic. As for pricing and availability, the limited edition Analogue Pocket Classic is now available with new colorways retailing for $ 249.99 each and limited to two per order. If you want to snag one of these colorful bad boys, best to check out Analog's official website. 

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      WEEKLY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: Gates to Heaven, Tiny Thor, Akumajou Dracula AGA

      WEEKLY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: Gates to Heaven, Tiny Thor, Akumajou Dracula AGA

      More games in June for everyone to enjoy. And yes, we’ll be switching things up in the following weeks, but hey, you’ll know we can’t just pass up the chance to bring you guys some awesome action, right? I mean, after all, it’s part of our overall unofficial theme.

      We all know your old-school badasses, so it’s all good. This week we’re going straight up supernatural and mythological, from castles in the sky to more familiar castles you’ve explored growing up. Best believe we’re bringing some high-octane fun that’s guaranteed to score higher on the retro action scale and, at the very least, pique your interest.

      GATES TO HEAVEN

      Now if you’re a proud Amstrad owner, it’s time to fasten your seat belts because we’re going up, and I mean up. We got a little something for all the fans of ESP Soft, previous titles like CPC Jewels and Red Sunset. A brand new game called Gates to Heaven isn’t exactly what you think it is, but it is what you’d expect.

      The game follows humanity’s saviour Ruperto González who went on to defeat the likes of Mr Gates. No relation to anyone and the insidious of Microchoft. Also, no relation to anything. Now this time, it looks like the big bad tech made a change of heart under the new name Amsoft + with different bases located among many unique museums. As Ruperto, it’s your task to ensure that  Amsoft + stays afloat as you take down a few revolutionaries looking to seize control and bring back the old ways, all the old, big, bad ways, of Microchoft.

      So if you’re into some heroism while being the standard bearer of good tech, it’s best to check out Gates to Heaven.

      TINY THOR

      Retro gaming is great on modern consoles, especially if it involves a familiar story but with a twist. It’s all about balance, right? So if we’re talking awesome, you have familiar stories; who better than a certain god of thunder but smaller and younger?
      Tiny Thor is a new title for the PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch with some very tasteful 16-bit pixel art from Henk Nieborg and a banging soundtrack by the legendary Chris Holsman. This jump-and-run title combines elements of both actions, puzzles and exploration, all with the capability to wield and throw your mighty hammer.

      As tiny Thor, you’ll use your hammer to beat up enemies, collect coins and jewels, solve puzzles, and explore a beautiful, detailed landscape with its mystery secrets. If you’re a fan of Epic Boss fights, lots of cool treasures, awesome special abilities, weapon upgrades, and massive levels, then you might wanna join Tiny Thor on his adventure.

      AKUMAJOU DRACULA AGA

      We don’t mind if you remember Castlevania Spectral Interlude by Sanchez on the ZX spectrum, you’ll be stoked to know that we have yet another Castlevania-like title called Castlevania AGA. It’s a work in progress for the AGA Amiga by Dante Retro Dev.

      You can’t deny Castlevania’s legacy and the awesome games that drew inspiration from it. Some even became spiritual sequels, which is awesome. Now thanks to Dante 3D dev, players can still get ahold of the playable prototype, featuring the whole first level with these playable sections right up to the boss.

      The basic framework for the game is good to go, so you can’t expect an awesome playable demo. Currently, progress is looking good with some new stages in development, so we might be getting a Dracula AGA a bit sooner than expected. Fingers crossed!

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      WEEKLY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: International Karate RCX/RC 2023, Sly Spy, Cyberpunks 2

      WEEKLY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: International Karate RCX/RC 2023, Sly Spy, Cyberpunks 2

      Another week, another trifecta of Action Pack games. Yes, we've had a bit of variety for the month of April. So to cap things off, we're featuring a more intense selection of titles for any retro gamer who prefers something a bit more high-octane. We got what you want, from old-school martial arts to modern spycraft, a futuristic cybernetics shooting! Let’s go!

      INTERNATIONAL KARATE RCX/RC 2023 by Homesoft

      We got a special treat for anyone who uses their bare hands to bring the action. And this time, we're looking at an Atari XL karate remake called International Karate RCX/RC 2023. A mouthful of a title by Homesoft and a game where you duke it out against the computer or another player in badass karate tournaments.

      There isn't much info on this upcoming remake, but we can expect a few changes to streamline this old-school game for more modern sensibilities. If you're unfamiliar. International karate was developed and published by System 3 for the ZX Spectrum in 1985. And then poured into various consoles over the following years.

      In the US, it was published by EPYX in 1986 as World Karate Championship, gained a following, and became a crucial part of fighting history. It was also the first European game to become a major hit in the US, selling 1.5 million copies. Given its popularity and legacy, you can say we're all hyped to see where this story goes.

      SLY SPY by Ocean 

      Now we're hopping over to the Amstrad CPC and catching wind of a new release. After quite a bit of time, It looks like we're getting an enhanced version of Ocean's Classic Game, Sly Spy, also known as Secret Agent. This remaster has a few improvements in the works, including brand-new in-game music, which is great.

      The old-school Sly Spy was a fun and challenging game for its time, bringing players across different stages and switching things up every time. From dodging enemy gunfire in the sky to battling baddies in ancient ruins, there's quite a bit of action in spite of the game's title. It's safe to say we're pretty stoked about any development that'll come our way, so stay tuned.

      CYBERPUNKS 2 by Mutation Software

      We've had our fair share of Amiga releases, and Mutation Software has been on a roll for the past few years, especially for the Amiga CD 32. We're discussing remasters of classics like Doodlebug, Tommy Gunn, Castle Kingdom, and Cyberpunks. Now speaking of the latter, Mutation Software announced an official release date for a cyberpunk sequel set to drop on May 5th, 2023. Yes, boys and girls, we're getting Cyberpunks 2

      If it's your first time hearing about this classic, Cyberpunks is a top-down isometric shooter game for the Amiga created by mutation software and published by Core Design way back in 1993. 30 years ago. However, this new game release is not only a direct sequel to Cyberpunks but also brings some cool new features.

      Get ready for some two-player fun, three playable characters, and a variety of playable levels with high-quality detail and kick-ass gameplay. You'll be battling deadly enemies and big bosses across some atmospheric retro maps, all to a kick-ass soundtrack. Honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way. Cyberpunk 2 will get a big box edition and a digital download. So if this is right up your neon vaporwave alley, it's best to check it out once it launches in May.

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      WEEKLY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: Breakthru, La Culotte de Zelda, Double Dragon

      WEEKLY DOSE OF GAMING NEWS: Breakthru, La Culotte de Zelda, Double Dragon

      As serious as a heart attack, we have the freshest news regarding retro gaming to satisfy those retrogaming needs. And speaking of blood pressure, we intend to bring action and adventure to your console of choice, regardless of the genre. So sit tight and kick off with some hot and tasty games.

      BREAKTHRU by AcidBottle

      If you’re into Amiga titles poured straight from the arcade machine, like Flying Shark, Green Beret, and Wonderboy, then we have news for you. AcidBottle is now working on the arcade to Amiga game of Breakthru, an Action-packed 1986 side-scrolling shooter by DataEast. The premise is simple. Drive through enemy territory and rescue your PK 430 aircraft. Easy peasy.

      Well, it may not be as bombastic as most titles. It’s an easy score-attack shooter that’s a lot of fun. So far, the game has a few bugs to work out, game mechanics to refine, and a few more things to work out to make sure the port comes out nicely. Still, there is lots of work to be done, but at least progress has been swift for now.

      Players can expect many bullets and explosions to go around once the game gets released. So if you’re into big machines with a minimalist yet badass aesthetic, keep your eyes peeled for Breakthru.

      LA CULOTTE DE ZELDA by Zisquier

      We’ve had our fair share of Zelda Re-releases, clones, and modern reimagining. This time it looks like we have yet another, but with a slight twist, at least by name. This version could be a welcome addition to any Amstrad Plus collection.

      La Culotte de Zelda is brought to us by the capable hands of Zisquire with graphics by BDCIron. So while the name may be in a different language, this title looks like a faithful adaptation of the OG Legends of Zelda, which came out on the NES. But based on the current info, it also seems to reference A Link to the Past and Link’s Awakening. Currently, the game is a work in progress at version 3.2 in the past six months.

      La Cullote de Zelda not only features graphics made by BDCIron with a wider spectrum of color but also smooth and fast animations with smooth gameplay. With atmospheric sound design and a soundtrack from the classic game, we can look forward to a nice modern version with a name that’s more open for interpretation for the more linguistically inclined. Muy Bien!

      DOUBLE DRAGON

      Time for an absolute arcade classic that might not be as popular as before but always brings us back to the good old butt-kicking days once it’s mentioned. We’re talking about the 1987 Classic Double Dragon.

      If you played it back in the day, especially on the ZX spectrum, you’d be stoked to know that it’s currently available for download as Double Dragon 128K. A 2023 edition with a few tweaks made specifically for the Amstrad CPC, MSX, and C64. There have been a few earlier conversions in ports of this game, but this version has a few more perks, like an intro screen with instructions and scrolling text trader options, AY music from Amstrad CPC and MSX, plus converted music from the C64.

      This version also includes an epilogue and game over screen, so you’re guaranteed a more complete experience this time around. Sweet. So if you have your trustees ZX spectrum and want to live an absolute action-packed classic, then make sure to check out a Double Dragon 128K.

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