Category: Atari News
Embark on an exciting journey with «Ruff’n», the latest development by Janusz “Shanti77” Chabowski for Atari 8-bit computers. This platformer and shooter game pays homage to the beloved Amiga classic «Ruff ‘n’ Tumble» (Renegade Software, 1994) while offering a fresh gaming experience. In «Ruff’n», players navigate through thrilling levels filled with running, jumping, and shooting action. Armed with a multi-projectile…
NOMAM’s BASIC Ten-Liners 2024 is back with its thirteenth edition, featuring games programmed with just ten lines of code in BASIC for the cherished Atari 8-bit computers.
Two decades after saving Earth, the protagonist of “Cosmic Hero” makes a thrilling comeback in a sequel designed for Atari XL/XE computers. “Cosmic Hero 2” follows the tradition of its predecessor, released in 2004 by Zelax Group, and pledges to immerse players in an adventure brimming with logical and arcade challenges. It retains the core mechanics of the original, inspired…
In an exciting development for retro gaming enthusiasts, the beloved project “Goldorak” is now in the works for Atari 8-bit computers. Spearheaded by French enthusiast Eric Cubizolle, aka “Titan”, this game draws inspiration from the iconic Japanese anime and manga series “UFO Robot Grendizer”; a gem from the late ’70s that, despite its popularity in Japan and the West, remained…
PauLowRes (Paulo Garcia) recently released a new Atari 8-bit Tetris clone. The game was written in OSS Action. Gameplay is complete, a little rough around the edges, but this is an ongoing project so expect improvements in the near future. Head over to github to download the Source.
The wait is over! The Atari Bit Byter User Club (ABBUC) 2023 Software Contest results have been announced, and the captivating «Time Wizard» by amarok (Germany) has claimed the top spot. This annual event saw a plethora of talented Atari enthusiasts showcasing their outstanding games. Here’s a detailed rundown of the results, revealed by Holger “Holgibo” Bommer: «Time Wizard» by…
The update of “Der Schränker 1” for Atari 8-bit computers brings significant improvements in gameplay dynamics and difficulty. The game, whose name translates from German as “The Wardrobe”, places you in the role of a solitary thief tasked with breaking into a series of safes to loot all the treasure before advancing to the next level. Janko “Kveldulfur” Grewe, the…
“Slicks Racing,” the brainchild of Czech developers Vojta “nooly” Nedvěd (code, music) and Petr “Raist” Šťastný (graphics) offers a fresh racing experience on the beloved Atari 2600 console. Players step into the shoes of a retired race car driver who, throughout his career, lived in the shadows of more illustrious competitors. Now, in their grizzled years, a spark ignites –…
Developer Fabrizio Caruso (Italy) has unveiled his latest creation: “Stinger,” the eighth game developed using his own open-source framework, CrossLib. “Stinger” is a fast-paced vertical shooter where players must fend off advancing enemy tanks. It offers an exhilarating experience with six challenging levels and introduces five different types of enemies, ranging from nimble “light” tanks to powerful “howitzers.” One of…
You always hear about ASCII, ANSI and PETSCII. So why not a special competition for Atari’s ATASCII?Join this fun event! Create your own ATASCII Art and enjoy the limits of Retro Computing!This event is online only. Submission of entries starts from 1st October until the 19th October. For more details and prizes follow this link: http://logiker.com/ATASCII
