VIC-20 Software Releases of 2024

[fleischgemuese]

Name: FiZZ
Author: Andy Daumann
Genre: Puzzle Plattformer
Code: Turbo Rascal (TRSE)
Requirements: VIC-20, +35 KB RAM Expansion, Joystick, Floppy Drive



Description: "FiZZ" is a unique platform puzzle game for the Commodore Vic20. It offers mind-bending puzzles for single and two players.

Key Features:

• Gravity-Defying Gameplay: In "FiZZ", you have the power to switch gravity using gravity pods in all four directions. Outsmart laser obstacles with this unique mechanic.
• Many levels: 47 Single Player and 30 Multi Player levels
• Portal-Shooting Action: Harness the laser-powered portals to navigate through intricate mazes. Strategically place portals, use mirrors, and solve complex puzzles in both single-player and cooperative modes.
• Varied Difficulty: Whether you're a puzzle enthusiast or new to the genre, "FiZZ" offers a wide range of challenges, from brain-teasing puzzles to more accessible levels suitable for all players.
• Coop Mode: Team up an cooperative gaming experience. You can play the coop levels also as single player.

Download: https://fleischgemuese.itch.io/vic-fizz

This game is a port of my C64 version: https://fleischgemuese.itch.io/fizz

In-Game Screenshot:



Read more and discuss FiZZ here: New Game: FiZZ for Vic20 (35Kb).

[huffelduff]

Vic ToyBox
Platform: Commodore Vic 20 unexpanded and +8k
Written in: Assembler
Written by: W E de Villiers
Software type: Arcade game clones
Controls: Joystick only

Five games:
Chilopoda - Vic-20 unexpanded - A Centipede knock-off
Mars planet patrol - Vic-20 +8k - A Moon Patrol knock-off
Petscii Breakout - Vic-20 unexpanded - A Breakout knock-off
Railyard - Vic-20 unexpanded - Park some locomotives
Victris #64738 - Vic-20 unexpanded - A Tetris knock-off

Link: https://huffelduff.itch.io/vic-20-toybox

[Lechuck]

Name: Prince of Persia (well, kind of)
Author: Pedro Bermejo
Genre: Platforms
Code: Assembler
Requirements: VIC-20 PAL (NTSC with some restrictions) +35k, Disk Unit/SD2IEC, Joystick optional

Description: This is my try to provide a version of this great game for the VIC-20. You have 60 minutes to rescue the princess from the vizier's clutches. Control the 'Kid' (as Jordan Mechner used to call him) by using the JoyStick or following keys:
'O' / 'P' - Left / Right
'Q' / 'A' - Up / Down
'SPACE BAR' - 'Special' movement

Screen can be centered by using the cursor keys. Game uses 27 columns x 29 rows so, in NTSC, first/last columns won't be fully visible.

If trying in VICE, just drag and drop the D64 on the emulator. If using real hardware, you need to load the 'LOADER.PRG' (with "*",8,1) and then run the BASIC program (just one line with the SYS call).

Screenshots:





Discussion/Comments Here

[huffelduff]

Title: Formula V20 '85
Platform: Commodore Vic-20 +24k expansion
Language: Assembler
Media: Floppy Disk / Tape
Video: PAL/NTSC
Interface: Joystick
Software type: Arcade game - Poll Position / Pit stop II clone
Written by: W E de Villiers
Release date: April 2024

Formula V20 '85 is a racing computer game for the 24k expanded Commodore Vic-20. It has been crafted in the style of the classic Commodore 64 games Pitstop II and Pole position. Pick from seven different racing teams and four different circuits. Join a single race or compete in the world championship.

link: https://huffelduff.itch.io/formula-v20- ... -vic20-24k

[aeb]

Name: Hare Basic
Author: Aleksi Eeben
Genre: Programming, BASIC interpreter
Code: Assembler
Requirements: VIC 20 + 32/35k

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Description:
Hare Basic is a fast, limited instruction set, integer-only basic interpreter for VIC 20 and C-64. Hare Basic syntax is very similar to CBM BASIC, but there's quite a few restrictions and some critical differences. You should still feel like at home right away, just dive in!

It's just a rabbit, so don't expect too much. But when you get it running, it's fast!

A=USR(10) in CBM BASIC starts running a Hare Basic program (or subroutine) starting from line 10. If you're writing your entire program in Hare Basic, just type A=USR(10):END on the first basic line. This way you can start your program normally with a RUN.

See Hare Basic Handbook for details: https://bit.ly/harebasichandbook

Introduction & discussion : http://sleepingelephant.com/ipw-web/bul ... 84#p121184

8-Bit Show And Tell episode "10x Faster Than C64 BASIC? Hare Basic": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG60q4zWRqk

Download: https://bit.ly/harebasic or

Hare Basic.zip

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[Mike]

Name: MG ANIMATOR
Author: Mike
Released: May 20th, 2024
Requirements: VIC-20 with +35K RAM expansion, disk drive
Description: framework demonstrator for high resolution full screen animations

Screenshot:



Download: pancake.zip

Read more and discuss the release here.

[aeb]

Name: Tesla Frogger
Author: Aleksi Eeben
Genre: Arcade
Code: Hare Basic
Requirements: VIC 20, 32/35K expansion, disk drive (or sd2iec etc.)

Download:

Tesla Frogger.zip

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Welcome to the year 2024 on an alternate timeline! All the cars in the world are now Teslas. Something went wrong in a Neuralink experiment, and Elon has turned into a frog. Help Elon cross the road safely and guide him over a river of logs and tortoises to reach the Tesla HQ gardens. Use YJGB to move.

Collect all of T, E, S, L, A at top of playfield for extra bonus!

Created as a demonstration for Hare Basic, a fast integer-only Basic interpreter.

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[AndyH]

Name: Emu's Massive Hunt
Author: Andy Hewco
Released: 10th June 2024 *
Requirements: VIC-20 with +35K RAM expansion, disk drive & joystick
Description: Platform game with lots to discover over 64 locations, 4 areas and 255 items to pick up including power ups.

Screenshot:

Download: https://hewco.itch.io/emh

Read more and discuss the release here.

* note: download released on this day. A separate physical cassette was released earlier in the year and you can buy a copy here.

[AndyH]

Name: Bluevoution
Author: Andy Hewco
Released: 7th September 2024
Requirements: VIC-20 with +3K RAM expansion & joystick
Description: A shooter where you must blast away the clusters of Meanies who are intent to give you a bad day!

Download: https://hewco.itch.io/bluevolution

Bluevolution is my take if you cross Killer Comet and Blue Meanies from Outer Space. You've heard of bullet hell, this is meteor hell!

More information about Bluevolution.

[tokra]

Name: Green on Black 2
Author: tokra
Released: Oct, 1st, 2024
Requirements: 24K-expansion

Description: Recently I converted two old Commodore PET-games to the VIC-20 using the VIC-40 (or FAT-40)-program which provides 40 columns. A similar project has been done by orion70 in 2009. So to honour this I named my small collection "part 2".

The two games included are: Santa Paravia and Fiumaccio and Dungeon. The latter one is a Rogue-like before there even was the original "Rogue"-game. My conversion is based on the C64-port by Robin Harbron of "8 Bit Show and Tell" and uses the joystick to move the player.

The other game is one of the first "economic simulation"-games, originally published for the TRS-80 in December of 1978. You can see that this was clearly the inspiration for games like "Kaiser". After some searching and begging I got hold of the PET-copy of the game and only a few adjustments were needed to make this run using the 40-column-emulation.

Screenshots:




Download: http://www.tokra.de/vic/greenonblack2/greenonblack2.zip

Discuss: viewtopic.php?t=11119

[huffelduff]

Title: Jumpman Pete
Platform: Commodore VIC-20 +24k expansion
Media: Disk / Tape / .prg files
Video: PAL/NTSC
Interface: Joystick
Software type: Homage to early 1980s platform games
Written by: E W de Villiers
Release date: November 2024
Language used: Assembler

A platform game in the style of Donkey kong and similar early 1980s platformers.

download link: https://huffelduff.itch.io/vic-20-2fer-24k
discussion thread: viewtopic.php?p=122533#p122533

[huffelduff]

Title: Island Beach Head
Platform: Commodore VIC-20 +24k expansion
Media: Disk / Tape / .prg files
Video: PAL/NTSC
Interface: Joystick
Software type: C64 Beach Head homage
Written by: E W de Villiers
Release date: November 2024
Language used: Assembler

A Wargame in the style of the C64 game 'Beach Head'. It has 5 different mini game types and a total of 6 different stages in an Operation. There are four Operations in the Campaign.

download link: https://huffelduff.itch.io/vic-20-2fer-24k
discussion thread: viewtopic.php?p=122533#p122533

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[huffelduff]

Title: Vic Flood
Platform: Commodore Unexpanded VIC-20
Media: Disk / Tape / .prg file
Video: PAL/NTSC
Interface: Joystick
Software type: Puzzle game
Written by: E W de Villiers
Release date: November 2024
Language used: Assembler

Vic flood is a computer game for the unexpanded Commodore Vic-20. You need to flood the play area and to do this you select the color of the flood. Whenever an unflooded block which has the same color touches the flood with that color it will become a part of the deluge. At each turn the player gets to choose the new color of the flood. The player has to flood the play area before their turns run out.

download link: https://huffelduff.itch.io/vic-20-2fer-24k
discussion thread: viewtopic.php?p=122533#p122533

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[huffelduff]

Title: Vic Pipes
Platform: Commodore Unexpanded VIC-20
Media: Disk / Tape / .prg file
Video: PAL/NTSC
Interface: Joystick
Software type: Puzzle game
Written by: E W de Villiers
Release date: November 2024

Vic Pipes is a computer game for the unexpanded Commodore Vic-20. Connect the pipe exit to the pipe entrance. To do this use the pipe segments to connect the two ends. You have to complete this task in the allotted time or its game over.

download link: https://huffelduff.itch.io/vic-20-2fer-24k
discussion thread: viewtopic.php?p=122533#p122533

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[aitsch]

Title: Jumpin'Claus
Platform: Commodore Unexpanded VIC-20
Media: .D64 / .prg file
Video: PAL/NTSC
Interface: Joystick
Software type: Jump'n Run
Written by: Henner Kessler
Release date: December 2023
Language used: 100% BASIC v.2

In keeping with the start of the Christmas season, I would like to publish my contribution from 2023 to commodore magazine “Weihnachten auf dem Commodore - Das große Sonderheft”, a german magazine with basic listings for typing.
It's a classic platform game written 100% in Basic. i hope you have some fun with it.

Preview - click to start the video:

Download:

JumpinClaus.zip

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