Dungeon Raider Released as Free C64 Adventure Game
Developer chadlung has released Dungeon Raider, a free adventure game for the Commodore 64. The game uses AI-assisted code, graphics and sound. via itch.io
Homebrew & Indie
Pokemon Brisk Emerald Hack Gets Final Update
Pokemon Brisk Emerald is a fan-made ROM hack of Pokemon Emerald that aims to let players encounter every Pokemon. Its creator has released what is described as the hack's final update, adding more legendary, mythical and Ultra Beast encounters, hand-crafted trainer battles, improved Champion Archives sprites, new items in the Lilycove Department Store, and overworld Poke Ball catching. via pokecommunity.com
Dezaemon 2 ‘Special Edition’ Hack Compiles 267 Games on Saturn
KoolFiller has released a hacked "Special Edition" version of Sega Saturn shmup maker Dezaemon 2, published via SegaXtreme. The hack adds English menus and compiles all 267 games made with the tool onto a single disc. via segasaturnshiro.com
Futbolito Manager Released for ZX Spectrum 128K
Oblo's ZX Spectrum Games has released Futbolito Manager, a free sports game for the ZX Spectrum 128K that combines managing, coaching and playing a Football 7 team. The game's code and sounds were made with AI assistance. via itch.io
SOLDER Falling-Block Puzzle Game Released for C64
Developer str8games has released SOLDER, a name-your-own-price falling-block puzzle game for the Commodore 64. Same-colored blocks solder together as they fall, and joining four or more burns them away, with remaining blocks stretching to grab new neighbors. The game supports local versus multiplayer and is colorblind-friendly. via itch.io
PRISM Light-Puzzle Game Released for Commodore 64
Developer Konstantinos Patronas has released PRISM, a Commodore 64-style puzzle game for Windows and macOS priced at 4.99 euros. Players turn mirrors, slide prisms, aim lenses and drop filters to split and colour a beam of light so that each target ring glows in its matching colour. via itch.io
The Lost Remix Tapes Released as Free C64 Platformer
Developer TechnicianTed has released The Lost Remix Tapes, a name-your-own-price 20-screen platformer for the Commodore 64, created with AI assistance for code, graphics and sound. The game was made to promote the developer's YouTube channel and is intended to run on real C64 hardware as well as emulators. via itch.io
Pokemon Emerald Kaleidoscope ROM Hack Hits Public Beta
Pokemon Emerald Kaleidoscope is a fan-made ROM hack based on Pokemon Emerald that has now reached its version 1.0 public beta, making it available for players to try. via reddit.com/r/PokemonROMhacks
Pokemon Amethyst ROM Hack Released at Version 1.4.2
Pokemon Amethyst is a fan-made ROM hack built solo over five years, offering a traditional Pokemon story set in a new region called Kulure. The developer describes it as inspired by Pokemon Unbound while forging its own identity, and includes a number of modern quality-of-life features. The release is currently at version 1.4.2. via pokecommunity.com
Fortuna Core Released as Free Amiga 1200 Action Game
BlitterForge has released Fortuna Core, a free action game for the Amiga 1200. The project used AI assistance for its code, graphics, sound and text. via itch.io
Target Renegade Remade for ZX Spectrum Next
Developer jordi has released a name-your-own-price reimagining of the 1988 ZX Spectrum beat 'em up Target Renegade for the ZX Spectrum Next. The release keeps the original two-player mode, music and effects while adding detailed colour backgrounds, and uses AI-assisted code. Versions for the Sega Master System and Genesis are also available as download files. via itch.io
Crystal Caverns Released as Free Boulder Dash-Style Puzzler
Developer Tansel has released Crystal Caverns, a free browser-based puzzle game built in HTML5 with retro pixel art and chiptune music. Inspired by Boulder Dash-style digging gameplay, it features 30 levels of mining, collecting and escaping, and was made with AI assistance. via itch.io