Category: Games
Paul Wasson, a notable figure among the Apple II Software Enthusiasts group on facebook, has once again graced the community with a new and thrilling creation. Following the success of the Apple II-based Double Hi-Res Graphics Toolbox and the ASCII-infused game “Where’s Askey,” Wasson introduces us to his latest masterpiece—ASCII Aliens. The ASCII Alien Invasion “ASCII Aliens” is not your typical alien invader game. Wasson takes a unique approach by utilizing the ASCII character set to deliver a high-speed, text-based…
A new alpha release of the Total Replay II gaming platform for the Apple II series computers is now available. This release addresses an issue with Formula 1 Racer demo which was crashing on the Apple IIgs. A2_4am, the developer for the Total Replay and Total Replay II platforms announced the release this morning on his Mastodon account. This is volume 2 of Total Replay, with a focus on sports and board games. This release features 47 Apple II games,…
A2_4am has announced through his Mastodon account that the Apple II gaming platform, Total Replay II: Instant Replay v1.0-alpha.2 has been released. This platform presents a rich collection of 47 Apple II games, all conveniently accessible from a single bootable 32MB hard disk image. This release officially marks the arrival of volume 2 of Total Replay, with a particular emphasis on sports and board games. Download Total Replay II v1.0-alpha.2 The release, available for exploration and download on Archive.org, is…
A2_4am just announced some exciting news for Apple II gaming enthusiast! According to his posting on Mastodon, Total Replay v5.0.1 has just been released. This latest release of the Total Replay platform brings a staggering collection of 484 Apple II games to the platform, including 182 new additions since the previous version. The entire collection is conveniently playable from a single bootable 32MB hard disk image. Download Total Replay v5.0.1 The release, available for exploration and download on Archive.org, is…
Apple II enthusiasts now have the opportunity to relive the thrill of old school high-speed racing with the port of the Commodore 64 classic, Stunt Car Racer. This technical feat, executed by Patai Gergely, brings the adrenaline-pumping action of the original game to the Apple II platform. The machine requirement is any Apple II computer with at least 48K of RAM. Streamlined for Performance Adapting Stunt Car Racer for the Apple II required strategic choices to fit within the hardware…
Fabrizio Caruso, author of the CROSS-LIB game library, has released a new multi-platform game for a number of 8-bit computers including the Apple II. Stinger is a Tank attack type game in which the tanks advance down the screen shooting at the player. The player must repel the tanks by shooting them and eventually eliminating them. Avoid the shots, the bombs and collect the crosses and the first aid packs. This is a fast paced game with exciting potential and…
Back in 1985, Transylvania was a popular adventure game written by Antonio Antiochia and published by Penguin Software. Henning Stams, a fan of the game, wanted a version in his native German language and created one! He dubbed the conversion “Transsylvanien: Ein Spannendes High-Resolution-Spiel” (a fascinating high-resolution game). Previously, I wrote about the Transsylvanien 5.25″ disk that I recovered in 2019, courtesy of Mark Pelczarski (Penguin Software president) who gave me a box of his disks to recover. Some of that…
If you need a really good run-through of the various Karateka versions and the different platforms it was produced for, Ernst Krogtoft, shared his collection this month with the world. In a wildly extensive posting on the Retro365 Blog at https://retro365.blog/2023/08/05/karateka-a-stellar-debut/, Ernst shares the various boxes as well as a ton of information and tidbits about Jordan Mechner’s extremely popular game.
A.P.P.L.E. has introduced a new Apple II series computer related Games release page which lists games introduced over the past several years. While still in the works, the game page now contains 2022-203 games that have been released by some of the great programmers of the Apple II community. This collection is freely accessible to everyone. The goal of the page is to be a one stop shop for recent game releases announced on the A.P.P.L.E. website or in Call-A.P.P.L.E….
An announcement in the Apple II Software Enthusiasts group by Fabrizio Caruso heralds the 7th game created with the CrossLib library that allows games to be written quickly for more than 200 retro computing platforms. This library was highlighted last year in Call-A.P.P.P.L.E. magazine and has been in the works for a number of years now. According to the announcement: Hi everyone! I present Shuriken, the seventh game I have written in C with my Cross-Lib framework (https://github.com/Fabrizio-Caruso/CROSS-LIB), which provides…
Seattle, Washington — June 20, 2023 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) is pleased to announce the immediate release of Space Intruder – a new, exhilarating arcade-style Apple II game developed by Raphael Rezende. It offers a captivating experience that puts players’ skills and endurance to the ultimate test. With fast-paced gameplay, endless levels, and challenging mechanics, Space Intruder promises to deliver an unforgettable odyssey through space. Availability To accompany the game, A.P.P.L.E. has published a Space Intruder manual – updated…
UPDATE: Now has 5 levels plus a challenge level with faster enemies! 25 May 2023: The Facebook Apple II Software Enthusiasts Group is buzzing with excitement as a new program takes center stage. Developed by programmer and group member Raphael Rezende, Space Intruder marks its grand entrance into the Apple II gaming world. This game promises an exhilarating arcade style space adventure that will put players’ skills and endurance to the ultimate test. Space Intruder’s initial release introduces players to…
Pitch Dark, the popular frontend for exploring and playing Infocom text adventures on the 8-bit Apple II, has just released Revision 5. Developed by famed Apple II hackers, 4am and qkumba, this latest update brings a host of new features and improvements, enhancing the gaming experience for Apple II enthusiasts. Pitch Dark serves as a user-friendly interface, specifically designed to navigate and play Infocom text adventures on the Apple II. Some of the changes included in Pitch Dark Revision 5…
The highly anticipated expansion pack for Nox Archaist, titled “Lord of Storms,” has finally arrived, bringing a wave of excitement among Apple II gaming enthusiasts. Developed by 6502 Workshop, this expansion marks a significant milestone as the first-ever expansion for an Apple II RPG released by the original developers. Available for purchase through one of the online stores, such as the Nox Archaist Shopify page, Steam, or GOG, this DLC offers an immersive gaming experience for both owners of physical…
Ted Thompson has announced the port of the TI-99/4a version of the lunar lander game, Planet Fall, to the Apple II series computer. According to his Planet Fall Github page: Planet Fall is a lunar lander genre game that was originally published for the TI-99/4a in the book “TI-99/4A: 24 BASIC Program” (SAMS presents #22247, ISBN 0-672-22247-7) by Carol Ann Casciato and Donald J. Horsfall. It is a largely typical example of the ‘Lunar Lander’ genre, but with a few…
Daniel F. Gordon has released an update to his adventure game “Realm – Rays of Nightmare”, bringing it up to version 1.5. While the gameplay in this version remains unchanged, the release adds a hard drive installer and better party import / export interface, making it easier for players to manage their characters. Additionally, the update includes a WOZ file for more realistic floppy emulation, as well as a ProDOS Order (.po) disk image for those who prefer a faster…
A2_4am, best known for his hack related items and Total Replay, has announced the release of Million Perfect Tiles, an implementation of the classic logic puzzle game Takuzu, for the 8-bit Apple II computer. The game boasts over 3000 original puzzle boards in six different sizes for hours of engaging gameplay. Million Perfect Tiles can be played on any Apple II computer with at least 64K of memory, and features optional support for Mockingboard for music and a mouse for…
David Schmenk, author of PLASMA for the Apple II Series, announced a new version of ROGUE for PLASMA. The disk image is downloadable for free in ProDOS Order format here. This disk image will work on Apple II emulators capable of emulating the Apple //e and is a fully self contained game disk. Introduction This version of ROGUE is somewhat different than others. It is very simple in most ways, but I have developed a (I think) unique visibility algorithm…
Snafaru, a retro computing enthusiast and developer, has announced the full release of Wizardry 3.0. This project is a faithful recreation of the classic game Wizardry Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, released more than 40 years ago. The full release of Wizardry 3.0 is now ready for distribution and includes over 100 fixes and enhancements from the original game. With the included 140K 5.25″ diskette images, the game can be played using an Apple II emulator or copied onto…
41 years after the release of Wizardry Proving Grounds 2.1 comes a new release of one of the best known games for the Apple II series computer. Wizardry Proving Grounds Version 3.0 is available in both DOS 3.3 and ProDOS disk formats on the Apple II and includes some of the following updates and changes: No more passwords! Something had to go to make room on the disks for all these fixes. We figured that nobody password-protects their characters any more,…
