If you haven't already played The Mojon Twin's fantastic home computer hit, Sir Ababol, then get ready to experience the homebrew title elsewhere soon. Having recently posted early conceptual art of the game's mock-up Nintendo NES box on Facebook, it would appear that The Mojon Twins release is heading to the 8-bit console real soon.
Similar to the homebrew version of Angry Birds, another famous video game release has been de-made for the Sega Mega Drive. Play Novel: Silent Hill, the Game Boy Advance's visual storybook retelling of the PlayStation horror has crept on the 16-bit console in style with Silent Hill: Genesis.
Last year homebrew programmer Chris Spry managed to de-make Nintendo's Super Mario Bros for the Atari 2600. This ambitious effort and tribute to the Nintendo NES classic has now been released in physical cartridge form, under the all new name, Princess Rescue - a new release limited to just 100 copies.
Working as a graveyard keeper is supposed to be a relaxed, albeit eerie, way of life. Our tombstone-caring protagonist in Request In Peace, the ZX Spectrum's latest homebrew hit, however, has found himself in grave danger as the bodies below have grown hungry for mementos.
After having successfully sold out of their impressive Sega Mega Drive homebrew title, the team behind Oh Mummy have decided to make their work accessible to all. As of today you can now download a ROM of 1985 Alternativo's Oh Mummy via their sister site Fase Bonus.
Having recently released Oh Mummy on the Mega Drive, the homebrew heroes 1985 Alternativo have already returned to showcase their next game in the works. Although no release date has been set, Antarex, their all new scrolling shooter for the Mega Drive, has us anticipating the opening of pre-orders.
Everybody loves Rare's early output on the ZX Spectrum under their bygone 'Ultimate Play The Game' title, Jetpac being no exception. Some of the more dedicated fans of their space-themed-adventure have opted to revive the 1983 voyage on the Atari Jaguar CD, in an all new, coming soon, homebrew - Full Circle: Rocketeer.
Earlier last year a brand new Nintendo NES game burst onto the homebrew scene, showing great promise for those who prefer slowed paced action. Although still in development with no release date set, a new trailer has surfaced showcasing Armed For Battle in action.
If you've already exhausted your backlog of retro games this Bank Holiday weekend, then there's one more ZX Spectrum release to keep you occupied. Based upon the Italian humoristic comic book character created by Bonvi, Cattivik is an all new homebrew platformer just released for free for the timeless home computer.
Although few of us own the elusive Japanese exclusive MSX Turbo R home computer, we'll never turn down the arrival of another homebrew game - even if it means we can only watch from the sidelines. Talented French developer Eric Boez has just released his latest creation, a free to download arcade action title known as Treasures of Babylon.
With absolutely no ties to the current holders of the Rock 'N' Roll Racing IP, a team of fanatical indie developers have begun work on a modern remake of the isometric heavy metal racer from the 90s. Currently sourcing funds via the IndieGoGo platform, this unofficial update is showing great promise and faithfulness to the original title.
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