Shahzad Sahaib's Articles

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Lucky Pub is a slot machine game for Android by w0lf. The game has been released at the demoparty Function 2016.

Pico Factory by caranha is a game with a small twist on the "factory" genre, you have a limited time to play, and must make as much money as possible in that time. What is the optimal build order?

BuzzKill by morningtoast is a classic arcade style shooter. Stop the onslaught of killer bees using your smoke and fireballs.

Thunder and Lightning is a futuristic action flight simulator and realtime strategy game that takes place in a large 3D environment. Jump into the pilot seat of your Lightning aircraft and fight against Thunder tanks in a fierce battle for control of the island! Apart from flight simulators, Thunder and Lightning takes inspiration from (but is not a clone or remake of) the 80's classic Carrier Command. This means that you will find yourself in control of a futuristic carrier with aircraft and amphibious tanks at your disposal. In the long run, there will be multiple Islands to conquer, each with its own defense strategy. Although Thunder and Lightning already supports missions, it aims to be an open-ended game with a dynamically developing world with scripted events on some occasions. Ported to Pandora by ptitSeb.

POGUE by PROGRAM_IX is a sort of roguelike where you have to collect coins and knives and hearts, while avoiding broken hearts.

In PicoFox by electricgryphon you need to fly your Arwing to victory. The game itself is a demake of a certain, iconic SNES game.

Onduck Games Super Plumber Run got an update! Collect coins and avoid enemies and obstacles in this Super Mario Run style game.

The Oliver Twins were profilic coders back in the day creating games for many platforms including the NES. Their most iconic games, of course, are those that included Dizzy as the main character. The Twins did now and again experiment with new franchises and Dreamworld Pogie for the NES was one of them.

Mountain King updated his new WIP Atari VCS game The Gizzle Wap and the Great Blizzard.