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Here we are with another rather impressive looking homebrew, and it's 'Zak McDruken Saves The Chickens' from RetroSouls Team for the ZX Spectrum. A game that not only has fantastic graphics while also having a clever use of color attributes, but it's also very enjoyable while also remaining a challenge as you try to solve some of the puzzles throughout each of the many levels. Certainly

Only just recently I was talking to a few friends about the original David Braben's 8-bit space combat trading simulator of Elite, and how we've seen a few fan based remakes appear as well as improvements and ports to different 8bit systems. But this latest news may interest you, if you have an Atari XL/XE however, as Rensoupp has released an early beta of a port from the BBC Micro to the

If you remember the 1980's hit game of Tetris then you'll be pleased to know that as of this morning, we have been informed that JOTD has released an update to the 1988 Arcade version of Tetris for the Commodore Amiga 1200. As in the words of the creator "A transcode of Atari Tetris arcade version for 68020/AGA amiga, music is kind of emulated, missing some drums & sfx but it's still really

If you're looking for a peaceful life without blasting away waves of enemies or thinking how to solve that next puzzle to advance, then it might be worth checking out Tukinem's latest game called 'Farmiga'. A game we have mentioned before while it was being developed, as a Farming simulator for the Amiga. To coincide with this news story Saberman has also done a new video showing the updated

Another banger of a weekend news story for you all! As looking through the C64/C128 Facebook group earlier today, I've just found out that the team behind the incredible C64 game called 'A Pig Quest', is working on a sequel that may be called 'Another Pig Quest - The Last Pig'. This game which is still in development, will not only be a horizontal scrolling platformer but, according to Alain

I've just found out by looking through the itch io website, that OzzyOuzo is currently working on a new remake of Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja (a.k.a. Dragonninja) by Data East for the NEO GEO. In fact they have stated that this isn't just a remake, but a tribute to a cult classic, that would take the over-the-top and the cheesiness to the next level on a 16bit system. This could allow them to

The day has only just begun and already Indie Retro News is on the case with the latest news! As we have just found out through the Lemon64 forums, that aNdy_AL_C0S is working a PETSCII edition of Outrun called 'OutRun PETSCII' for the Commodore 64. A soon to be released variation of a classic game, that has been designed in a PETSCII style also known as CBM ASCII. If you haven't heard

If you're stuck indoors because the weather is rather grim, how about playing this new game for the Atari ST/STE called 'Hero Fantasy: The Kings Sword'. A game where you play as a mighty knight that must traverse multiple levels of a dangerous dungeon to recover a sword to defeat an evil necromancer. To coincide with this news, provided below is the latest gameplay footage provided by our good

Another new game to grace our retro computers, is Picaro Games newest of homebrews called 'Randoom Ancient Stones. An Arcade game in which you must embark on an epic odyssey through sacred temples and ancient sites to claim the ten vital keys, and unveil the secret that lies beyond the veil of fate. To coincide with this news, we've provided the full details, as well as footage from the game

JOTD is full steam ahead with another Amiga development, as I've just found out via the Amiga community, that after finishing his Arcade to Amiga conversion of a 1981 game called 'Lock n Chase' by Data East, he's working on bringing Technōs Japan volley ball game called ''U.S. Championship V'Ball' over to the Amiga. A 1988 beach volleyball sports game that was released for the arcades by

Sometime back we mentioned the classic game of H.E.R.O was being overhauled for the C64 as a vastly superior version of a classic game that was first released way back in the 1980's for the Atari 800/2600, 7800, ColecoVision, C64, C128, and ZX Spectrum. Sadly it looks as if that version of the game isn't going to see the light of day, but not to be too despondent, as we've just been informed via

The OutRun Amiga Edition and The Gate weren't the only additions to the Amiga this month, as we've just learned through Saberman that Zener has made available through itch io, an update to his previously released arcade puzzle game called ' Mirror ' from 2023. A RedPill puzzle created game that has graphical artwork by Sandman and music by Estrayk/Capsule. Originally presented at Capacitor Party

It feels like it was only just yesterday that I announced the release of 'Hexapucchu' by Titan. A game that in my opinion, was one of the nicest games that I'd seen for some time as an adventure game for the Amstrad CPC. Well fast forward to today and another amazing looking adventure game has made an appearance, and this one is called 'The Secret of Anubis' by TITAN with music by 

What do you get if you mix up the isometric style of The Last Ninja and blend it altogether with a bit of cat complexities? Probably this game! A new Commodore 64 project by Polytricity called 'CityCat Prowl'. This game, created by Robert Ramsay, will have you not only playing as a friendly feline, but you'll also be prowling through dynamic environments both above and below ground, while also

If you have a ZX Spectrum or ZX Spectrum Next, chances are you're looking for even more games to play. Well here at IndieRetroNews we have you covered! As looking through the itch io website, I've come across a new arcade platformer for the ZX Spectrum by JuanGM called 'Rebearded Fantasy'. A game in which you play as Sir Paintalot and his giant paint brush, on a personal quest to restore a castle

In the early 80's Nintendo released one of the most famous games of all time, and that game was ' Donkey Kong '. A game in which you played as Mario that had to avoid obstacles across a number of platforms, with sometimes a hammer in hand to save a damsel in distress from a giant barrel throwing ape called Donkey Kong. That same game which also appeared as a more recent Arcade to Amiga conversion

Fancy playing a new ZX Spectrum game that isn't just very challenging, but it also features some pretty decent levels, nasty enemies, traps and an upbeat soundtrack by Mast, David Whittaker and Karbofos. Then come and check out SteveTyson's new ZX Spectrum game of 'Boni 2 - Return to Bat Hell!'. A game in which the developer describes as a tribute to the great Danterrifik games done by TOKU Soft.

Throughout this year I've been writing about many of the games that were announced and entered into the SEUCK competition provided by The New Dimension. Games such as Star Skimmer, Spy Kombat and Poltergeist Hellschool. Well fast forward to today however, and with the competition over. The New Dimension has released the SEUCK Compo 2025 prize package. A package that contains all

Fancy playing a game that people have given feedback such as "very addictive, it retains the essence of old-school gaming" and "Great fun! Good controls, simple but very colourful, attractive graphics in a classic style", then come and check out KabutoCoder's single screen Commodore 64 game called 'Umi Bombs'. A game in which you play as Umi and must defuse bombs across the city that have been

Don't worry, ZX Spectrum owners. I haven't forgotten about you! As I was informed earlier today through Facebook, that I should give a mention to AmikoES's latest arcade platformer for the ZX Spectrum called 'Ecclesia'. A new game in which you play as intrepid Amisko Jones on a quest to show off all your skill as a true explorer. To coincide with this news, we've got the latest info about the