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PunyInform Coding 3: Daemons and Describing Objects

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In this tutorial we use daemons to implement a microwave oven that can heat food and a plate of spaghetti that cools off over time. We also explore techniques to describe objects.

QIXSCII, Commodore 64

QIXSCII is a PETSCII version of Qix, a 1981 Arcade game by Taito where you have to draw lines that close off parts of the rectangle to fill in a set amount of the playfield. QIXSCII was made in BASIC V2 code and is available as digital download. Also a Blitz compiled version is available. Download: QIXSCII.d64Source: romwer.itch.io/qixscii, cascade64.de

Retro Scape 64 Preview 2, Commodore 64

Retro Scape 64 is a match-3 game that is largely based on the well-known and popular smartphone game HomeScapes. The goal is to complete certain tasks for each level with the specified number of moves. Download: RetroScape64 Preview 2Source: CSDb

Magic Math, Commodore 64

Magic Math is a small mathematical skill game, which is also suitable for two players. In this game you control a small rectangle with which you have to catch passing numbers. These are added to or subtracted from the value in your rectangle, and you have to make sure that this value never goes below 0 or above 9. The…

The Holy Cube, Commodore 64

One button action puzzler. Coded in kickassembler in the c64 game engine cry64engine.Try to catch all pixel stars, circles. Try not to lose too many lives and you might finish the game!Tested on the usual emulators and an original Commodore 64. Download: The_Holy_Cube_+3D_LAXITY.d64Source: lemon64

PunyInform Coding 2: Objects and Actions

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PunyInform is a tool for writing text adventures for 8-bit computers and newer computers alike. If you have already installed PunyInform and gone through the PunyInform Coding 1 tutorial, the time has come to learn more about objects and actions. This tutorial goes through the different parts of a simple game where there are two puzzles to be solved, you can score…

TwinTwin, Game Boy

Help the great explorer Zigmundo to find the magical relic, the Twin Stone! A multi-character Metroidvania adventure for Gameboy begins! A long time ago, a demon king invaded our land bringing an era of darkness. Two legendary brother warriors stood against him and defeated the whole army with their unparalleled power. The king swore to return. To prevent another era…

PunyInform Coding 1: The basics

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PunyInform is a tool for writing text adventures for 8-bit computers and newer computers alike. If you have already installed PunyInform, it’s time to start coding your first game. This tutorial will walk you through the first steps of writing a text adventure using PunyInform. The complete source code of the example game can be downloaded from this folder. I…

Booty The Remake, Amstrad CPC

Jim the Cabin Boy must make his way below decks to collect various items of booty (automatically picked up when he walks past it) strewn around the ship. When you have collected all the items from the Black Galleon’s 20 holds (screens), you will be given 45 seconds to locate the Bronze key to the next pile of booty. Clearing…

Firefighter, Atari XL/XE

Fires are breaking out at an industrial building. It’s your job to find and save the workers trapped inside, and put out fires along the way. You control a firefighter with an unlimited amount of fire extinguishing agent. Spray the fire to quench it, but beware because it spreads quickly! Find the workers trapped in the room, and help them…