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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 1d

Kien (2024): The 22-Year Resurrection. Not a remake,this is original GBA action-platformer from 2003, finally completed by @Incube8Games. Explore 23 non-linear, RPG-style levels.
Read on complete article here: www.brewotaku.com/2025/10/kien...

#Kien2024 #Incube8 #BrewOtaku #GBA

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After 22 years, Kien finally arrives on GBA. A tough action RPG platformer with 23 levels, two heroes, and nonstop retro challenge.

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 2d

BrewOtaku @ GameCity Vienna, co-hosted by Kautzner-Computer-Museum. Andreas will have a few issues at hand and our editor-in-chief will be also lurking around! See you in Vienna! 😎

#gamecity #wien #vienna #brewotaku

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 2d

Aliens, Plasma Guns & Chewing Gum is a smooth, challenging, and FREE Atari VCS shooter from Magovinna. It's tough, but the "charm" and great gameplay had us hooked!

Read the full take in BrewOtaku #003: www.brewotaku.com/2025/10/alie...

#AliensPlasmaGunsChewingGum #AtariVCS #IndieGame #BrewOtaku

Aliens, Plasma Guns & Chewing Gum (2024) Atari VCS » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Blast aliens on Atari VCS with plasma guns, upgrades, and even green chewing gum in Aliens, Plasma Guns & Chewing Gum.

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Orebody Inc. @orebodyinc.bsky.social · 5d

Fighting giant monsters in a soccer stadium? Sure, why not?

Mega Kaiju Boom Ball is now live on Kickstarter!

Re-posts and shares are welcome. :)

Link below.

#nesdev #neshomebrew #indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev #retrogames #videogames

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 4d

Ready for deep dive into high replayability? Streaming Ningami 2 on Game Boy! We've got 4 unique characters and 3 board types to master, but real mission is to find secret 4th board author hinted at!

Watch it here: youtu.be/dJR4v1FOpXg?...

#BrewOtaku #Ningami2 #Bownly #GameBoy

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 4d

Decathlon DX for GBC by Rajcsányi László, is an incredible homage to the 1983 Atari classic! You get 8 grueling events, like 100m dash and javelin throw that demand razor-sharp timing.

Read full online review:
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#GBC #DecathlonDX #BrewOtaku #Homebrew

Decathlon DX (2024) Game Boy Color » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Decathlon DX for Game Boy Color revives Activision’s classic with 8 athletic events, authentic retro visuals, and challenging gameplay.

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 8d

New GBC quickplay is live🕹️We're checking out Day of the Breach.A killer single-screen shooter with major Centipede vibes!

What's longest intro/splash screen you've ever sat through on GBC?
Live now: youtu.be/A7X42iZTo0Q?si…#GBCB#RetroGamingn#Homebrewe#DayOfTheBreachc#brewotakuku

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 9d

Grab your sword! In Mute Crimson DC, you must jump, climb walls, and defeat demons to save the world. It’s all about precise moves!

Watch our quick gameplay on YouTube and enjoy: youtu.be/lSJXjFKgWpY?...

#MuteCrimsonDC #DC #BrewOtaku #Homebrew #Dreamcast #gameplay #gaming #retrogaming

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Wesley Marques @handle.invalid · 16d

Hello everyone. It took a long time, but we finallyhave a Demo of NightVein. So if anyone can help test it and report bugs, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!!

Team

Programming: Wesley Marques
Pixel Art: Yargo @yarghu.bsky.social
Music: Diggo Silva

Download ROM:
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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 9d

Need a FREE, addictive puzzle game? Squirrel Domino for NES by 'Nova Squirrel'. is it. Great music, clean look, and super fun to play.
Read the full online review covered in BrewOtaku #003
www.brewotaku.com/2025/10/squi...

#BrewOtaku #Homebrew #Addictive #Retro #NESGaming #SquirrelDomino #gaming

Squirrel Domino (2024) NES » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Squirrel Domino for NES reimagines Dr. Mario with faster gameplay, new themes, and versus mode. A fresh puzzle tribute packed with charm.

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 10d

You're a battled-hardened bird fighting the undead in stunning gothic castle.🦇 Anzu Castle Gracula is challenging platformer by RainbowCemetery.Read
full online review in BrewOtaku #003
www.brewotaku.com/2025/09/anzu...
#Platformer #IndieGaming #BrewOtaku #AnzuCastleGracula #Homebrew #MSDOS #gaming

Anzu Castle Gracula (2024) MS-DOS » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Battle undead as a fierce bird in Anzu Castle Gracula for MS-DOS. Gothic visuals, flail combat, and retro charm make this a must-play platformer.

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 10d

#BrewOtaku #008 is in the layout and quality department!

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 11d

Lights out, brain on! 💡 BrewOtaku dives into “In the Dark 2” on Game Boy Color — a super pretty puzzler by Pearacidic Games with levels for daysss. 🔥🕹️

Watch our quick gameplay and have fun: youtu.be/ZL4m_Ss5BoU?...

#InTheDark2 #RetroGaming #BrewOtaku #PuzzleVibes #GBC #GamerLife #Homebrew

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 12d

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 12d

👾 Urok (2024) – A retro adventure by Tartessos Games for ZX Spectrum 128K.
Peril, mystery, and a demon to master. Are you up for the challenge?
Read our review covered in BrewOtaku 003:
www.brewotaku.com/2025/09/urok...

#Urok #ZXSpectrum #RetroGaming #TartessosGames #BrewOtaku #homebrew

Urok (2024) ZX Spectrum » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Urok for ZX Spectrum 128K is a tough retro platform adventure. Master flight, jumps, and demon powers in a classic trial-and-error challenge.

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 12d

Song of Morus: Gala of Battle 2024 from Sunny Chow & RetroRoomgames gives classic shooter genre a spiritual twist. Get ready for strategic boss battles!

Read full online review in BrewOtaku 003:
www.brewotaku.com/2025/09/song...

#SongOfMorus #GameBoy #BrewOtaku #SunnyChow #Homebrew

Song of Morus: Gala of Battle (2024) Game Boy » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Song of Morus: Gala of Battle brings intense boss fights, spiritual combat, and retro Game Boy charm in a unique action-packed adventure.

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 13d

Shadow Island: A GBC Stealth-Horror Adventure. Help Davey fund this new GBC game!Set in dystopian future shrouded in darkness,you must rely on stealth to survive as humanity's fears & phobias come to life.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sha...

#ShadowIsland #GBC #HorrorSurvival #Kickstarter

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A stealth, horror-survival adventure set in a dystopian future where the world is engulfed in darkness, fears and phobias

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 15d

Time to put your skills to the test! 'Nishiyama' by TRIADE is a challenging side-scrolling shooter for Atari Lynx that's a blast once you get the hang of it. Watch our quick gameplay and have fun:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM8C...
#RetroGaming #AtariLynx #Nishiyama #BrewOtaku #Homebrew

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 16d

Calling all Sega Genesis fans! Have you tried Snail Maze II yet? Avoid bombs, find banana, and race against time-slime. Read the full review covered in Brewotaku 003 now online: www.brewotaku.com/2025/09/snai...

#SnailMazeII #SegaGenesis #RetroGaming #Homebrew #SnailLife #BrewOtaku #gaming

Snail Maze II (2024) Sega Genesis » BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine

Snail Maze II for Sega Genesis revives the 1986 classic with new mazes, time-slime, bombs, and bananas in a fresh 16-bit challenge.

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 16d

Crypt Sweeper is free GBA game by Pocket Pulp that takes classic Minesweeper gameplay & adds thrilling RPG twist.Fight ghosts and level up to defeat Death itself.
Watch our quick gameplay & have fun: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxxP...
#CryptSweeper #GameBoyAdvance #GBA #Homebrew #BrewOtaku

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 16d

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Supper Mario Broth @mariobrothblog.bsky.social · 17d

In Yoshi's Island, a "tongue overflow" glitch exists whereby Yoshi's tongue is able to fly away and begin gaining infinite length, overwriting the game's memory. The tongue-based corruption can have any number of effects, including skipping to the credits and ending the game.

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 17d

Cindy Block is ZX Spectrum game by Grongy, Art-top & n1k-o, challenges players to navigate a spaceship & strategically fill in empty spaces to construct perfect rectangles.
Watch our quick gameplay & have fun: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK6J...
#ZXSpectrum #Homebrew #BrewOtaku #CindyBlock

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 17d

Bubble Code by meichnpp is MSX2 action-RPG with engaging gameplay. You'll play as Luna Chrom,an explorer who stuns enemies with bubbles.
Watch our quick gameplay & have fun: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z95x...

#Gaming #MSX2 #RetroGaming #IndieGames #meichnpp #BubbleCode #Homebrew #BrewOtaku

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BrewOtaku Homebrew Retro Gaming Magazine @brewotaku.bsky.social · 17d

Ever wondered what it’s like to survive brutal challenges of Squid Game with just 4 shades of gray? Watch our quick gameplay and find out the answer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH2o...

#Gaming #SquidGame #RetroGaming #GameBoy #Homebrew #BrewOtaku #indiegame

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