SKATE CRAZY
Back when computer games did not need huge maps, realistic graphics, or hundreds of hours of content, the idea itself was what mattered most. SKATE CRAZY is a good example of a retro game built around a simple but engaging concept, with skateboarding at its core. Today, its presentation…
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Mouse Trap – The Era of Simple and Addictive Games
Retro games have something special about them. They didn`t need sophisticated graphics, thousands of visual effects, or complicated mechanics to keep players entertained for hours. A good example is "Mouse Trap" – a game inspired by classic productions where reflexes, agility, and the ability to react quickly were what…
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CHIPWAR
"CHIP-WAR" is one of those unassuming games that perfectly demonstrate just how creative the era of 8-bit computers could be. The game was released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 and published by Rainbow Arts as part of the "ANTICS" compilation, which contained four small games: CHIP-WAR, Elvin, Mini-Boulder, and…
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Barbarian – Sword, Blood and a Retro Legend
"Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior" is one of the most iconic games of the 8-bit era. Released in 1987 by British company Palace Software, it quickly attracted attention. The reason was simple – players took on the role of a warrior armed with a powerful sword, and during combat they could,…
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Total Eclipse – Journey into the Heart of a Pyramid
Before fully 3D worlds became a standard feature of video games, simply moving through a three-dimensional environment could feel like a technological miracle. One of the games that attempted to achieve this on 8-bit home computers was "Total Eclipse", released in 1988 by British developer Incentive Software. The game used…
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Recreating Atari Pong 1972 - The Heart of the Machine and H-Timing
Imagine you have to create a video game. A moving ball, two paddles bouncing it back and forth, scorekeeping, the sound of the ball being hit, and an image displayed on a television screen. The first thought of a modern programmer? Python, C++, Unity, or perhaps a simple JavaScript script…
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How to Connect a Commodore 64 to a TV
You`ve rescued your Commodore 64 from the attic or basement, plugged in the power supply and joystick, and now there`s one question left: how do you get a picture on your TV? The answer depends on the inputs your television offers. Fortunately, the C64 can be connected in several ways,…
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The Twilight of Games: AI Changes the Rules
For several decades, the development of video games seemed relatively predictable. Each new generation of hardware offered greater computing power, graphics engines became increasingly sophisticated, and development teams grew to the size of small companies. The tools changed, but the underlying logic of game development remained the same. A good…
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