C64Reloaded

Welcome to March ... 1986!

40 years ago this month, Yie Ar Kung Fu punched, kicked and leapt its way onto the #C64

I thought you might like it! ;) I haven't done a fave 2-player C64 games list. It's an excellent suggestion! Will defo get on it. Thanks for idea!

The #C64 A-Z

My Favourite ‘B’ Games - No.1

Bubble Bobble

Pure arcade perfection. Fab graphics, irresistibly catchy music and superb two-player co-op combine to create an experience that’s endlessly replayable. Cute, colourful and utterly addictive, it’s one of the greatest C64 games ever made.

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My Fave 'B' Games - No.2

Boulder Dash

With clever level design, mounting tension & that ever-present threat of falling rocks, Boulder Dash is one of the most enduring & addictive games on the C64. Blending fast reactions with careful planning, it's an utterly compelling 80s classic.

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games No.3

Beach Head II

This superb sequel contains 4 fantastic sub-games, each packed with tension. Slick animation, awesome speech & fiercely addictive gameplay combine to make it an absolute standout — particularly when battling it out head-to-head with a mate.

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Give me a shout in October!

Very satisfactory facts! Thanks for that. :)

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games - No.4

Bruce Lee

Although graphics & sound are fairly naff, when it comes to gameplay, Bruce Lee is magnificent. Brilliantly designed, ridiculously addictive & endlessly entertaining, it’s a true C64 classic — especially when you’ve got a mate playing as Yamo.

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games No.5

Buggy Boy

It may not look like the original, but C64 Buggy Boy nails the feel of it. Blisteringly quick and with razor-sharp controls & courses packed with risk-and-reward moments that keep you coming back for more, it's one of the C64’s greatest racers.

One of my fave C64 arcade adventures. Brilliant game.

Yes - the sound effects defo deserve a shout. Clang! Clank! Urgh! Brilliant!

Now, that's a great fact!

Zip Stick is my fave joystick. Like many others, I had a few QS1 and QS2s BITD but they weren't very good and often broke. Also, nice calendar!

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games No.6

Barbarian

This brilliant beat-'em-up is best remembered for its gory decapitations & controversial ads. Easy to pick up & play, and with fab graphics & animation, atmospheric arenas & a fantastic two-player mode, it’s one of the best of its kind on the 64.

Yes, Go! games were generally crap, but this is a relatively unknown and underappreciated gem.

Totally get what you're saying. It's beautifully presented and technically awesome but something is lacking and its longevity is limited. And yes, it was defo overrated.

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games - No.7

Bombuzal

A clever and demanding puzzle game built around logic, forward planning and precise movement, Bombuzal features striking isometric presentation and fiendishly crafted levels. Original, absorbing and immensely rewarding to master.

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games - No.8

Bionic Commando

An excellent conversion of the Capcom arcade platformer that trades traditional jumping for an ultra-cool grappling arm. With excellent mechanics, a superb soundtrack and brilliant gameplay, it’s a fantastic title.

Yes, it was stunning at the time.

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games - No.9

Barbarian 2

The Dungeon of Drax ditches the one-on-one arena combat in favour of a sprawling fantasy adventure. More complex & ambitious than the original, it mixes exploration and brutal action, with gorgeous graphics and a suitably macabre atmosphere.

Yes, it does look similar. DD came first, and I'm sure it would've inspired the Batman game.

YouTube video by AL82 Retrogaming Longplays Batman: The Caped Crusader Longplay (C64) [QHD]

It is a bit like DD - an arcade adventure with puzzle and fighting bits in a comic-book style. What made this original was how the screens overlaid each other to give it the look and feel of a comic. Have a look at www.youtube.com/watch?v=znxv...

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games - No.10

Batman Caped Crusader

One of three Batman titles released by Ocean in the 80s, this excellent game is a two-in-one arcade adventure/beat 'em up, featuring a very cool comic-book style, easy pick-up-and-play controls and genuinely brilliant gameplay.

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games - No.11

Beyond the Forbidden Forest

Following a legend ain't easy, but Paul Norman rose to the challenge. Not quite matching the original, yet boasting suitably ghoulish graphics, spooky sound and absorbing, atmospheric gameplay, it remains a superb effort.

It was Paradroid`s 40th anniversary last Autumn, and already we are approaching Uridium`s 40th anniversary. I was always chasing arcade quality, and the mindset of the time was to see how far you could get, and have an exciting time doing it.

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My Favourite ‘B’ Games No.12

Bounder

This novel twist on the platformer is challenging but highly addictive. Brilliantly original, with excellent graphics and compulsive gameplay, it's a cracking title that earned Gremlin their only ZZAP! Gold Medal, scoring 97% back in January 1986.

I really wanted to like FBB as I loved Punch Out! in the arcades, but it was super glitchy, and the keyboard and joystick combination controls were terrible!

My Favourite ‘B’ Games - No.13

Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing

Easily the best boxing game on the C64, BMWCB is an absolute knock-out. With nice graphics, neat animation and management elements that add depth and longevity, it’s much more than just a simple fighting game.

My Favourite ‘B’ Games - No.14

Ballblazer

This Lucasfilm future-sport title was a technical showpiece in 1985. Fast, fluid 3D action and a cracking soundtrack deliver instant excitement, while its originality and addictive gameplay make it huge fun, particularly in two-player mode.