Rodman (Thefuturewas8bit) (Amstrad/C16/C64/Vic-20/Spectrum/MSX/Oric/Atari)

All formats of RodMan play very close to each other... I would say that the graphical full screen charm of the Commodore Vic-20 version is the best one though.

Organism (Psytronik) (Commodore 64/128)

The atmosphere is excellent and the challenge deep... Expect to be searching the corridors of the UTS Heracles for some time.

Pains 'N Aches (Psytronik) (Commodore 64/128)

There's a massive map to explore and some interesting puzzles to overcome, with a lot of depth and playability.

Sydney Hunter And The Sacred Tribe (CollectorVision) (Commodore 64/128)

This is quite a demanding game, with good timing and careful jumps needed to traverse the many screens.

Mono (Clay Spoerri) (Commodore 64)

The boss fights at the end of each of the six levels are nicely done, but the biggest drawback is how easy the game is.

Shadow Switcher (Dr. Wuro Industries) (Commodore 64/128)

I cannot put this down... An amazingly simple platform game so well thought of and implemented, it actually makes the ordinary C64 colour palette look cool.

Aviator Arcade II (Psytronik) (Commodore 64/128)

A very impressive game let down by the difficulty curve.

L' Abbaye Des Morts (Double Sided Games) (Commodore 64/128)

Another high-quality release from Antonio, and a great debut from Double-Sided Games. Although the number of rooms is quite small, the challenge is quite high.

Space Moguls (Protovision) (Commodore 64/128)

A superb tribute to the classic M.U.L.E., with modern presentation and brilliant multiplayer fun just like a classic board game.

Counterweight Kate (Cogitare Computing) (Commodore 64/128)

This is a sweet and charming platform game with a hard edge. It may lack longevity but the price of just $1 is very attractive.

Farming Simulator C64 (Giants) (Commodore 64/128)

Although the boxed edition is very well presented (including the CD sleeve looking like a floppy disk), the price is very high for such a limited game. That said, collectors have already made this highly sought after.

Steel Ranger (Psytronik) (Commodore 64/128)

Another stunning release from Lasse, building on the impressive Hessian to create another thrilling game world to explore.

Hunter's Moon Remastered (Thalamus Ltd) (Commodore 64/128)

Thalamus Digital starts off with an exceptional release, a superb update to a great game.

Rocky Memphis And The Legend Of Atlantis (Psytronik) (Commodore 64/128)

The sprites are huge...! It looks terrific and in perspective throughout the entire game.

Arhena The Amazon: Special Edition (The New Dimension) (Commodore 64/128)

The cave sequence is good, but there are times when lots of sprites on screen causes slowdown. There are also areas where sections of the map are repeated. That makes the game feel more repetitive.

Portal (Jamie Fuller) (Commodore 64/128)

The spirit and humour of Valve's Portal is still alive in this C64 conversion. It's just a shame there are not more levels to get your teeth into.

Digger (Hokuto Force) (Commodore 64/128)

A fairly competent conversion of a very old game, which will not last a long time in the memory. The official C64 Mr. Do conversion remains at the top of its class.

Single Button Games Collection (K&A Plus) (Commodore 64/128)

There's fun to be had with the selection on this tape - whether or not you have the SiBUGA controller they were designed for.

Iceblox Plus (Psytronik) (Commodore 64)

A fun diversion... It compares well with other "Pengo style" games on the Commodore 64, with a cute graphical style.

International Karate Ultimate (CSDB) (Commodore 64/128)

This is a superb update of a brilliant fighting game, adding more than just new backgrounds. So much has been packed into it that it feels like a new game, and the many options prove to be fascinating.

Rent-A-Cop Reloaded (Achim Volkers) (Commodore 64/128)

A tough game for tough gamers.

Sky Diving (Hokuto Force) (Commodore 64/128)

After a nice loading screen and well-presented title sequence, the game itself is nicely drawn, although needing to use Fire and Space is a little awkward.

Soccer War (Commodore Spain) (Commodore 64/128)

I had many a laugh while playing, the concept is bonkers for sure, but I love football so I had a great time playing this game.

Tetris MP (MP Software) (Commodore 64/128)

It's Tetris, so you already know if you will like playing it. A decent effort all round.

Speedball Duology (Excess) (Commodore 64/128)

This is the definitive version of Speedball 2 for the C64 and a clever technical achievement too.

Tower Of Rubble (Tomxx) (Commodore 64/128)

An impressive debut game that is fun to pick up and play.

Trolley Follies (Black Castle) (Commodore 64/128)

A clever idea that will grow on the player, with lasting appeal in the form of the Level editor.

Yoomp! 64 (Psytronik) (Commodore 64/128)

A highly enjoyable game that will challenge the dexterous player.

Super Mario Brothers (Zeropaige) (Commodore 64/128)

A technically impressive port that provides a very faithful recreation of the original title.

XXV (Hokuto Force) (Commodore 64/128)

It falls short of being a "must play" game, but try it and see! How long you'll enjoy it will depend on how hooked you become.

Party Games () (Commodore 64/128)

Mancave (Psytronik) (Commodore 64/128)

Stylish but tricky fun from Megastyle. It makes a great first impression, with its tiny animated characters and superb soundtrack filled with great covers.

Mah (RGCD) (Commodore 64/128)

A game that takes time to master and will not appeal to everyone.

Commodore 64 Short Reviews (Commodore 64/128)

The Dawn Of Kernel (usebox.net) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

A game that simply demands to be played, so get blasting...! It's just a shame you only have one life to work with.

Top Top: Revised 2018 Edition (Rantan Games) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

The tune might be basic in nature but it is incredibly catchy even the birds outside my window started to sing. 20 levels of wonderful platforming co-op puzzle fun.

Pinball Dreams (Batman Group) (Amstrad CPC464)

A great technical achievement while, at the same time, providing a wonderful quick pick-up-and-play experience... Never really feels tiresome at any stage.

The Shadows Of Sergoth (Kukulcan) (Amstrad CPC464)

I was totally mesmerised right from the moment I booted this up... The graphics, the title music and gameplay are all unbelievable.

The World War Simulator Part 2 (Retrobytes) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

This is quite an easy game to complete, but there is enough here to keep you entertained for some time.

Galactic Tomb (Artaburu) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

Sure, you will love this shoot-'em-up, but I feel it is lacking the elements of fun and challenging battles that would take it from a fab game to an absolutely epic one.

Robbie Strikes Back (Playonretro) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

There is much to like about developer Salvador Cantero's fun and very cute looking homage to the original ZX Spectrum game Pssst.

Ghosts 'N Goblins: 2018 Remake (Xifos) (Amstrad CPC464+/GX4000)

Highly enjoyable... It's certainly a game where the desire to play just one more time is strong, just to get a little further.

Operation Alexandra (4MHz) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

The winner of CPCRetroDev 2018 is truly the greatest accomplishment on the CPC for years... Deserves to be played by as many people as possible.

Jarlac (Retrobytes) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

Not hack 'n slash platforming at its best, but Jarlac has some awesome tunes, colourful large sprites, is a lot of fun and sure is a cool game to play.

Legend Of Steel (TOD Studios) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

A highly enjoyable game for sure, challenging and frustrating at the same time.

The Adventures Of Timothy Gunn (CNGSoft) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

A lovely bit of shoot-'em-up, mobster-blasting fun.

OPQA Vs. QAOP: The Final Battle (Manuel Sagra) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

Excellent graphics, a great soundtrack, varied options, responsive controls, and good lastability make this a super effort all around.

77 Attempts (Unknown Designs) (Amstrad CPC464/664)

This is a fine example of what can be accomplished in terms of platforming greatness on the CPC.

Earth Defender (Carlos Perezgrin) (Amstrad CPC464/664/6128)

For a first time homebrew game on the CPC for this developer, it's such a cool idea and very well executed.

Ninja Gaiden: Shadow Warriors (Yuri Potapov) (Spectrum 128K)

The game does not push the Spectrum to its limits or offer a great deal more than the original Gameboy title but it is fantastic fun while it lasts.

Gimmick! Yumetaro Odyssey (Matra) (Spectrum 128K/+2)

A triumph in both design and execution... It unashamedly pushes every nostalgia button and is all the better for it.