C64 Round Up: April 2023 - Games, News, Pixels!

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  • The April 2023 edition of the RGN Commodore 64 (C64) Round Up featuring the latest game releases, pixel art, demo and add-on items.
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    - GAME LINKS -
    GP Cars: csdb.dk/release/?id=230694
    Cracky: csdb.dk/release/?id=230763
    Rambler: stepzc64.itch.io/rambler-free...
    Missile Command: drmortalwombat.itch.io/missil...
    Lost Realms of Murkasada 2: csdb.dk/release/?id=231232
    For Speed We Need 3: richard-tnd.itch.io/forspeedw...
    Space Station 23: vector5games.itch.io/space-st...
    Shinsen Sho: csdb.dk/release/?id=231088
    - PIXEL ART -
    Monkeys in Space Island (Pal / Finnish Gold): csdb.dk/release/?id=230356
    Elements (Leon / Chorus, Lethargy, Resource, Singular): csdb.dk/release/?id=230663
    Seeker of Lights (Axis / Onslaught): csdb.dk/release/?id=230656
    Destroy Him My Robots (Poison / Singular): csdb.dk/release/?id=230655
    Trip to Lhasa (Lobo / Atlantis): csdb.dk/release/?id=230752
    Escape From New York (Slaxx / Excess): csdb.dk/release/?id=231198
    Escape From Neon City (Sulevi / Extend): csdb.dk/release/?id=231286
    Cairo (Apollyon / Artline Designs): csdb.dk/release/?id=231285
    Easter Bunny 2 (Katon / Lepsi De): csdb.dk/release/?id=231283
    - OTHER LINKS -
    The CHIP SID Show: chipsidshow.co.uk/
    MW ULTRA: www.protovision.games/games/m...
    CHAPTERS
    00:00 - Intro
    00:15 - New Releases Pt1
    05:10 - Pixel Art
    06:55 - Latest News
    10:14 - Demo of the Month
    10:56 - Flashback
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  • @knifegrinder3729
    @knifegrinder3729 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks for featuring Bone Dry and for the kind words about Lester. I appreciate a lot your contributions to the C64 scene. Never missed a round up in years!

  • @granthoernke5444
    @granthoernke5444 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GP Cars reminds me a lot of Rally Speedway! Please take that as a compliment, as it was one of my favorite racing games. And you could build your own tracks with it!

  • @merman1974
    @merman1974 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I noted a lot of purple in this month's art - an underrated colour in the C64 palette.
    Infeztation definitely reminds me of Cyberdyne Warrior, and Bone Dry looks excellent.

    • @rwxdesigns
      @rwxdesigns ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Purple seems to be one of the most used colours in art on the C64, especially in the demoscene.

    • @RetroGamerNation
      @RetroGamerNation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey you're right Andrew, even my title page for the video exhibits a lot of purple - colour that would have been considered to be 'uncool' back in the day I think. But how about this scene, after Lester/A Pig Quest I thought things were going to cool off until the second half of 2023 but these solid titles keep on coming.

  • @Liquidcadmus
    @Liquidcadmus ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The C64 needs a turn based tactical game like final fantasy tactics/ogre tactics, etc. a game of that type would work really well on the C64

    • @bt3779
      @bt3779 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is.. Its called any SSI RPG (Pool of Radiance, etc).

    • @sebastianjurkiewicz1147
      @sebastianjurkiewicz1147 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      is it capable to run something similar to earliest command and conquer with lower graphs of course? i don't know how sophisticated is the cpu behavior.

  • @MentatOfDune
    @MentatOfDune ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Was that 600 sales for MW Ultra? That seems surprisingly low, like it's missing a zero at the end of the number. Easily one of the best C64 games ever made imo, up there with Sams Journey, Turrican etc.
    Lasse Öörni is easily my favourite C64 developer (love Steel Ranger) so selfishly I hope we see more titles from him. Can imagine it's especially tough to justify developing big games when you'll see them available on CSDB etc

    • @RetroGamerNation
      @RetroGamerNation  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep, it is only 600 in sales. I just can't really fathom why more people have not been drawn to MW Ultra as it has so much to offer.

    • @rwxdesigns
      @rwxdesigns ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The lack of appeal may stem from the Ultra tag which may put people off. I've not played it, only seen videos of it, seems a mix between Batman the Movie and Bionic Commando for the most part. However, what I will say is there are a lot of selfish people who think they can just wait for 12 months and then grab it as free download from some website, but there's no real justification for that. Why should it be deemed freeware after 12 months? The only person who can decide that is the author and it's their work and their copyright.

  • @75slaine
    @75slaine ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Louie, another great episode. Space Station 23 looks like a C64 remake of Alien Breed, I'm totally here for that, was one of my favs on the Amige.

    • @RetroGamerNation
      @RetroGamerNation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I was often reminded of Alien Syndrome as well even though Space Station 23 is a less arcade style. I would love a modern day adaptation of Alien Syndrome.

  • @RetroHenni
    @RetroHenni ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks RGN, many nice C64 titles coming up soon 🎉😊 have a nice weekend

  • @sebastianjurkiewicz1147
    @sebastianjurkiewicz1147 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    mw ultra is amazing! one part pretty similar to green beret but it's just a personal detail. well done!

  • @OperationPhantom
    @OperationPhantom ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Must try that Missile Command game, as the old conversion (probably unofficial) was pretty poor unfortunately. Lots of nice games to try out and look forward to this month for sure! Thanks again for the round up. Have also made a mental note to finally purchase MW Ultra asap.

    • @RetroGamerNation
      @RetroGamerNation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love it, I hope you do enjoy MW Ultra. Many hours of game play with lots of clever touches..

    • @OperationPhantom
      @OperationPhantom ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGamerNation Yes, it does look polished to perfection and a real labour of love!

  • @wlorenz65
    @wlorenz65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those games that you are a fan of are not true Mahjong games but Mahjong Solitaire versions. Solitaire means that you can play them solo, requiring no partner. What's funny about the gameplay is that one loses if one has chosen the wrong partner for a stone ;-)

  • @chrischris02
    @chrischris02 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent Round Up!

  • @MephProduction
    @MephProduction ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i like the look of GP Cars, tried to download it and just just gave a me a text file so i'll try again later. So many good stuff to catch up with.

    • @RetroGamerNation
      @RetroGamerNation  ปีที่แล้ว

      Direct link I used was csdb.dk/release/download.php?id=283564. Hope this helps.

  • @EllipticDawid25
    @EllipticDawid25 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    MW Ultra worth to buy !

  • @gabor222
    @gabor222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are there any story-rich games nowadays? I turned back to the C64 a couple of weeks ago and what I mostly see in videos are platformers (some are really nice) and viewed from above race games. Any new adventure or SCUMM games?

    • @RetroGamerNation
      @RetroGamerNation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Caren and the Tangled Tentacles would probably be at the top of your list. Awakening is another that would suit your need. Lykia would be a good story rich game and you also have Briley Witch Chronicles but you would have to deal the JRPG game mechanics.

  • @EllipticDawid25
    @EllipticDawid25 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Monty boyd ? any idea look good but where is it ?

    • @RetroGamerNation
      @RetroGamerNation  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Game not finished. Monte needs more time to make the game extra special.

  • @AnthonyFlack
    @AnthonyFlack ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For Speed We Need 3 might play better if all the other cars weren't driving at you head on...

    • @RetroGamerNation
      @RetroGamerNation  ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. I did want to mention this as well but didn't want to sound over critical. It really does not make sense for a racer to have all other cars go the wrong way.

  • @omnisense5052
    @omnisense5052 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rambler is Dinky Doo-like.