«The 8Bit A/W/A Anthology» will be presented at PRGE 2024
The long-awaited collection of games “The 8Bit A/W/A Anthology” for Atari 8-bit systems and the Atari 5200 console will be one of the main attractions at the upcoming Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE), taking place from September 27 to 29 in Oregon, USA.
This anthology includes the 14 games developed between 2022 and 2023 by Robert Anschuetz, John Weisgerber and Eric Anschuetz, whose surnames form the initials "A/W/A".
The 8Bit A/W/A Anthology will run on any Atari 8-bit computer (NTSC/PAL) with a minimum of 48K RAM. The physical edition will come in a special box containing a 512K multicart cartridge with all 14 games, an instruction manual, an SD card packed with additional material such as notes from the authors, source code, and videos related to the A/W/A games.
Additionally, collectors will enjoy a 5 1/4" floppy disk, featuring the assembled versions of the 2023 games on one side, and the original 1980s BASIC versions on the other.
The games included in the anthology range in genre from shoot 'em ups to strategy, puzzle and action-adventure games:
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«Alien Assault»
Missiles rain down from space on satellites that must be protected by a laser cannon at a central base.
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«Kooky Diver»
Dive from your ship to the bottom of the ocean, retrieve a treasure from a giant clam, and return to your ship.
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«Kooky Klimber»
Climb skyscrapers avoiding closing windows, falling weights, and falling flower pots and signs.
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«Kooky’s Quest»
Trapped in an evil dungeon, your only hope is to fight monsters and collect treasures in the deepest level.
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«Night Rescue»
In a daring attempt to rescue civilians with your hot air balloon, prevent them from being taken prisoner.
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«Overflow»
You are a plumber trapped in the central conduit of a network of pipes. You must fight against the water with your plunger.
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«Piracy»
Collect treasures before you take damage in battle, get rammed, or run out of fuel.
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«Piracy II»
Sail the ocean, defeat ships guarding islands, and avoid pirates while collecting loot.
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«Ramses’ Revenge»
Race to the top of a pyramid to retrieve keys while avoiding monsters. For 1 or 2 players!
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«Robot Dungeon»
Avoid deadly robots, electric walls and teleporters as you navigate the maze of rooms and escape the dungeon.
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«Robot Dungeon II»
The sequel to Robot Dungeon, with more traps, more complex rooms, and an even greater challenge to escape.
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«Soko-Ban»
In this addictive puzzle game, move blocks to the landing zone. Each level is more challenging than the last.
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«Space Assailants»
Shoot all the invaders as they march towards your planet and avoid the star field descending on your ship.
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«Yahtzee»
Roll the dice and re-roll strategically to improve your scores. The best use of strategy wins!
For those looking to relive the nostalgia of classic titles, this collection offers just that, with games spanning different styles and difficulty levels, and even includes a two-player title, allowing for fun in company. Without a doubt, “The 8Bit A/W/A Anthology” promises to be one of the most notable releases of the year in the retro gaming realm.
With information from Atari Age
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