M.U.L.E.
In the realm of vintage gaming, few titles evoke as much fondness and nostalgia as MULE, the iconic game developed by Ozark Softscape for the Commodore 64. Released in 1983, MULE combined strategy, economics, and multiplayer dynamics into a captivating gaming experience that continues to resonate with enthusiasts decades later. Let’s embark on a journey […]
Beach Head
Released in 1983 by Access Software, Beach Head was a groundbreaking game that pushed the boundaries of what home computers were capable of. As the player, you took on the role of a lone gunner defending a beach against waves of enemy soldiers, tanks, helicopters, and battleships. The game featured various levels, each presenting unique […]
Blagger
“Blagger” is a classic platform game released for the Commodore 64 in 1983. The game follows the adventures of a thief named Blagger, who must navigate through a series of levels filled with obstacles, enemies, and treasures to steal. ‘Blagger’ is Cockney slang for robber, and thus makes sense as a title for this game, […]
International Soccer
There are a few sports sims for the C64 and all quite good, including this soccer game. As far as I can remember this is the only soccer game – if not it would be certainly the best. Released in 1983, it is a six-a-side game where you can play against a human or AI […]
Raid On Bungeling Bay
Raid on Bungeling Bay is a 2D shoot ’em up that is viewed from ‘overhead’. It looks like very SimCity- esque for the time. The player controls a helicopter launched from an aircraft carrier to bomb six factories scattered across islands on a small planet occupied by the Bungeling Empire (note: frequent villains in Broderbund […]
Radar Rat Race
Maze games have always been popular on computers and consoles games, and here’s a game that certainly was no no exception. Radar Rat Race was created on 1981, and converted for the ’64 i think in 1981 or 1982 (I have read conflicting stories on the release year). The game was based on Rally-X , […]
Commodore Computer Software Programs brochure
Here is something that iI have kept since the 80s. A thin, 71 page brochure advertising Commodore 64 software and hardware. I will get around to scanning the whole brochure/book when I get time.
How to change your THEC64 Maxi Carousel Games
What do think of the games that come with THE C64? Most are good and you can play your own off a USB, but how good would it be if you could change the default list (which is called the carosel)? Look no further. Check out this YouTube video below: Have you tried it? […]
Snokie
According to the story (ref: https://www.c64-wiki.com/) a strange species named “snowbird” lives up in the north far behind the polar circle. Snowbirds are likeable and inspring confident creatures that only get angry when they are compared to their distant relatives, the penguins. They are very intelligent and rather good in jumping, but they cannot fly […]
Epic C64 SID collection
The SID chip in the C64 was ahead of its time, and many games took the 6581 chip to its limit. What games do you remember has awesome sound and music effects? For a reminder , check out this 11 hour (yes thats right !) compilation: For a list of all the timecodes, go […]