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The myth of Amiga It's back: 'Apidya Special' is now available on consoles and PC

Posted on By Amiga office 2 comments in The Myth of Amiga It's back: 'Apidya Special' is now available on consoles and PC

Just the other day we were emphasizing with this new of the multitude of ports for modern platforms that are being made lately of games from AmigaWell, wouldn't you know it, without going any further...

We talked to you about this a few months ago. this article that a special version of the legendary shoot 'em up insect-themed book that dazzled a whole generation in Commodore Amiga It's been over three decades, but the wait is over and it's officially back. Published by ININ Games, Apidya' Special It has arrived on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch in a version completely rebuilt from the ground up that dispenses with emulation to offer a purely handcrafted experience.

The title stands out for a 24-bit pixel art visual section Created entirely by hand—without 3D models or AI upscaling—it also features previously unseen graphics originally designed for a 100s console version that was never released. Accompanying the action is the legendary composer. Chris Huelsbeck It features a revamped soundtrack with new studio arrangements, which will be complemented in its physical editions with a historical art book and a music compilation on CD that includes the original tracks recorded directly from the chip of the Amiga.

New features and key characteristics

  • Without emulation: A development done entirely from scratch that keeps the playable spirit of the 1992 classic intact.
  • CRT screen modes and filters: Option to switch between modern HD widescreen format and classic 4:3 aspect ratio, plus optional shaders with effects bloom, scan lines (scan lines) and simulation of tube monitors.
  • Cooperative Mode: A second player can join the game by taking control of a support drone/bee with its own abilities and weaponry.
  • Expanded worlds and random events: 5 themed areas (Meadow, Pond, Sewers, Cybercave, and The Lair) with up to 5 levels per world and more than 20 bosses. Added surprises include "Night Mode" with enemy variations.
  • Accessibility: Difficulty options adapted to all types of players, from the most novice to the veterans looking for the original challenge.

The release marks the definitive return of one of the most revered gems of shoot 'em up games of all time, adapted to current screen and gameplay standards without losing a single drop of its 16-bit personality.

At this rate, there won't be any titles left in the catalog of Amiga To port it to modern systems, they're strangling it to the point of exhaustion XD. I suppose all these adaptations serve to enhance the reputation of the best retro computer of all time. And speaking of which… what will be the next game to fall?

Official page to purchase the game

Steam page for the game

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Plants vs. Zombies comes back to life on your MorphOS

Posted on By Amiga office No comments Plants vs. Zombies comes back to life on your MorphOS

Who doesn't remember spending hours defending their garden with sunflowers, peashooters, and walnuts? Plants vs. Zombies (Game of the Year Edition) is one of the most iconic and beloved titles in the history of casual gaming. However, over the years, getting the original game to run on modern operating systems has become quite a headache.

Fortunately, the open-source community has come to the rescue. Developer wszqkzqk leads a fascinating open-source project on GitHub called PvZ-Portable . What exactly is it, and why should every fan of the game know about it?

What is PvZ-Portable?

PvZ-Portable is a cross-platform re-implementation of the Plants vs. Zombies: GOTY Edition engine , programmed from scratch in C++ by the community.

It is important to clarify that It is not a pirated version and does not include the full game.To protect the copyrights of PopCap Games and EA, this project only provides the executable code (engine). To play, the user must use the original resource files (main.pak and the folder properties/) of your own legal PC copy (e.g., from Steam or EA App).

Its main objective is to offer a 100% authentic experience to the original GOTY edition , but eliminating the technical limitations of the 2000s engine.

Main features and advantages of PvZ-Portable

The technical work behind this engine is astounding. Among its most notable improvements and features are:

1. True native and cross-platform compatibility

The original PC engine was tied to Windows and DirectX. PvZ-Portable uses SDL + OpenGL ES 2.0 . This means it runs natively on:

  • Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux (distributions such as Arch, NixOS, etc.) and Android.
  • Devices and Consoles: PortMaster-type laptops, Nintendo Switch, ARM devices (Raspberry Pi), among others.
  • Architectures: It supports x86, x86_64, ARM (aarch64), RISC-V and LoongArch processors.

2. Resizable window and modern graphics

Remember how the original game looked tiny or distorted when played in full screen on modern monitors? PvZ-Portable lets you freely resize the window and better adapt to current screens thanks to its OpenGL rendering.

3. Multi-device saving system (.v4 format)

One of its biggest new features is the introduction of the save format .v4. Unlike the original game (which stored memory dumps that were incompatible between different types of processors), the files .v4 are 100% portable. You can pause a game mid-game on your Linux computer, export the save (even edit it in YAML format if you want) and continue it on your handheld console or Android phone.

4. Official multi-language support

It directly accepts the official GOTY version translation files. You'll be able to play without problems in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, or Chinese.

5. Correction of historical errors

It fixes technical bugs such as the well-known "2038 Problem" (a date problem that will affect many 32-bit systems in the future) and optimizes RAM consumption by disabling unnecessary caches on devices with limited hardware.

6. The "Limbo Page" minigame unlocked!

PvZ-Portable includes the ability to natively unlock the famous "Limbo Page" , a screen hidden in the code of the original game that contains minigames, survival levels and puzzles not used in the final version.

MorphOS version

The version available for MorphOS is version 0.2.1 and was developed by BeWorld.

Requirements:

– The original game data for “Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition”
– SDL2 Library 2.32.11: Download here
– MorphOS 3.20

The language pack is available here (place main.pak inside the program directory)

Official GitHub page of the project

Download version for MorphOS

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Nelumbo – The Lotus of Amiga modernized for PC

Posted on By Amiga office 1 comment in Nelumbo – The Lotus of Amiga modernized for PC

1, 2, 3, …, 15, …, 68, …, 159, …, but how many game ports of Amiga How many have been made for modern platforms so far? I don't know about you, but we've lost count. And we're sure that number will continue to increase because the catalog of good games from Amiga it is abysmal.

Just the other day we talked about the latest port adapted for modern platforms in this article . This time it's the turn of…

Nelumbo (created by Almost There Games) is a modern PC reimplementation that pays homage to the legendary racing franchise from the era of Amiga, bringing together in a single release the content of its three legendary classic titles: Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, Lotus Turbo Challenge 2 y Lotus III: The Ultimate ChallengeThe game preserves the visual identity of pixel art Nelumbo retains the essence of the original releases while modernizing the gameplay experience to meet current standards.

Key aspects and features:

  • Complete trilogy: It includes all three original campaigns in a single package, offering three distinct driving styles with their own tracks, obstacles, and racing interfaces.
  • Classic and challenging gameplay: High-speed arcade racing where the player must navigate traffic, compete against demanding rivals, and overcome changes in weather and terrain (mountains, forests, cities, and night highways).
  • Visual and technical improvements: High-resolution display compatible with widescreen displays (widescreen y ultrawide), smooth frame rate, greater draw distance and crisp original pixel art creating more detailed environments.
  • Modern support: It offers compatibility with keyboards, analog controls, racing wheels, and haptic feedback (vibration).
  • Audio and extras: It allows you to listen to music and sound effects simultaneously, and includes additional features such as high score markers and achievements.
  • Three distinct driving experiences, each with its own tracks, obstacles, graphics and race screen.
  • Greater draw distance and richer road scenery without losing the original visual identity.
  • Scoreboard, achievements and other news.

Official project page

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Revive that old PC with Puppy-Miga

Posted on By Amiga office No comments Revive that old PC with Puppy-Miga

Puppy-Miga, a Linux distribution geared towards emulation of AmigaThe project has been developed and published since the end of 2023 by a member of the French-speaking Puppy Linux forum community known as "Bilou".

Puppy Linux It has specific community projects such as AmiPUP y Puppy-Myga, designed for transform old computers into operating systems that look like Amiga or on powerful retro emulation stationsBy combining the extreme lightness of Puppy Linux (which runs entirely from RAM) with emulators of the classic Commodore system, it is possible to revive any obsolete PC and transform it into a dedicated retro machine.

Puppy-Miga (or "Puppy-Myga") offers an emulator of Amiga It's almost ready to use and comes with pre-configured games, making it portable.

Puppy's main projects + Amiga:

  • AmiPUPIt's a classic remaster of Puppy Linux (based on Slacko). Its main focus is on aesthetics. It uses modified lightweight window managers and a custom icon pack ("Ken's Icons"). to identically replicate the Workbench desktop environment of Amigabut maintaining the Linux base and compatibility.
  • Puppy-MygaIt is a distribution packaged in lightweight ISO format that is optimized for direct emulationIt starts instantly and integrates quick selectors such as TinyLauncher o Xbench to run games and applications Amiga without configuring complicated commands.

Emulators used in Puppy Linux

If you prefer to use a standard, clean version of Puppy Linux, you can install the emulator of Amiga manually using two main software programs:

  1. FS UAEIt is the most recommended cross-platform emulator for computers with x86 processors (Intel/AMD). It includes a graphical interface (FS-UAE Launcher) very intuitive and allows mapping native Linux folders as if they were hard drives of the Amiga.
  2. amiberry: An ultra-optimized alternative (originally for ARM architectures like Raspberry Pi, but available on modern Linux) that features direct support for running game files in WHDLoad format directly.

Requirements for emulation

  • PC: With a 64-bit x86 processor and 2 GB of RAM, USB drive or DVD.
  • Kickstart ROMsThe original firmware of Amiga (the most common versions are 1.3 for Amiga 500 and 3.0/3.1 for Amiga 1200).
  • Game/software files: Floppy disk images in format .adf or rigid virtual file systems (.hdf).

The Taskbar

The taskbar offers several configurations, and that's its advantage: everything comes pre-configured for both the lazy and the busy: FS-UAE, the arcade version, but also CaffeineOS, CoffinOS, Amiberry, and Tiny Launcher. The directory structure is truly designed for users seeking simplicity, as the file explorer provides immediate access to the FS-UAE or Amiberry directories without having to navigate through the dozens of folders so common in typical Linux distributions.

It's also worth noting that the "host-run" functionality allows you to run Linux applications through the emulated Workbench. This is extremely useful for those who want to use modern programs through a Workbench.

The Speed ​​of Emulation

Selecting, for example, a 68040 processor with the "fastest possible" option yields around 277 MIPS according to SysInfo, which is more than enough for all games. Puppy-Miga offers seamless emulation without slowdowns in all tested games and applications, similar to WinUAE.

When you shut down your computer, you can create a directory on the host machine's hard drive to store session preferences, files, and so on. And here we encounter a somewhat limiting aspect of so-called "live" distributions. If you use it on your own computer, there are no problems in the next session: the files and settings will be there... but they will disappear if you use it on another computer.

In conclusion

Puppy-Miga is an independent distribution that allows you to have different emulators of Amiga Customizable to suit individual preferences, it's well-designed for almost immediate use. It's ideal for those who have a computer but don't want to add many emulators directly.

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