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Apotris by akouzoukos follows a game concept, everyone of us might be familar with. This is one of the better homebrew versions and is still regularly maintained. Give it a go if you like such games, you wont’t be disappointed.

Changes:

* Added Classic Mode (based on NES, has both A-type and B-type)
* Added sub-modes for sprint and dig (sprint attack and dig efficiency)
* Added the Skin Editor where you can create your own skins
* Added 2 new skins and a new palette
* Reordered the graphics settings
* You can now see your total playtime in the settings screen (starts tracking from this update onward)
* It is now possible to reset a scoreboard by pressing L + R + Select while viewing it
* Improved DAS/ARR making it more consistent, though DAS might feel a bit faster
* Improved the “disable diagonals” option. Now the second key-press causing the diagonal is pressed when the first key is released, instead of ignored completely. This makes “rolling” the d-pad possible
* You can now input hold or rotate the next piece while in the line clear animation

Tiny Dungeons by RetroSouls is a small roguelite game for ZX Spectrum.

The game is about an evil Necromancer who holds the land of Twilight in fear. To restore peace to the land, three brave heroes set out into the ancient dungeons to put an end to his evil deeds. You will be faced with challenges, evil traps and long deadly paths. Collect different inventory items on your way while restoring your health bar. You have a limited life and a long journey to survive through, so it’s better to be careful.

Turbo-Trex by Retro Programmers Inside is a MSX, retro T-Rex game.The game runs on MSX Turbo R but also runs on MSX2 plus.

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In a simple background setting, you play as a T-Rex using your cursor to jump the cactus and a space bar to launch the blaze at the bat when you have no way out. You will move fast so be careful not to get bumped by any object or its game over.​

TCQ by Amaweks is a puzzle platformer game made for ZX Spectrum.

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This game is a mix of both gaming and art. You can unravel an intriguing universe that mixes platforming, action and puzzles, and experience a unique aesthetic adventure. There will be many challenging levels and disturbing color sets but once you understand the question asked or the secret behind the puzzle, it’ll be a piece of cake to play it till the end.

Waking Nightmare by Polyducks is an interactive fiction game made for Game Boy Game.

The game is focused on having three different endings.There are elements of dialogue which are kind of random each playthrough, and a pattern is laid for the room layout generation which is possible to puzzle out. In the realm of waking nightmares, you explore and search for clues. Find yourself stranded in some places but never lost. You still have hope and your guide’s suggestions helps you to escape this wicked nightmare scene.​

Santiago wrote us to let us know about his The GBClock.

Features:

• Accurate time from the RTC
• Big numbers
• Vertical orientation
• Moving dot
• Hourly chimes
• It keeps the time even when powered off
• CC0 License

Turbina by Hollow Neko is a platformer game made with GB Studio.

The story of the game is about Turbina, who lives drowned in a toxic relationship with her husband, Baboso, when she finally realises she deserves freedom. She embarks on a journey to the sea, where she wants to learn to fly. On this journey, you travel around crossing roads, climbing the trees, meeting good fellows and discovering something new. Help Turbina escape her miserable life and let her enjoy her freedom.

Google Dino Advance by frzit is a homebrew game for the Game Boy Advance. This is an attempted 1 to 1 translation of the original.

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The game is quite simple and never ends. The more you run the more you gain high score. The ‘up’ button on the D-pad and the ‘a’ button make Dino jump and ‘down’ on the D-pad crouch or speed up Dino’s fall. The max speed was scaled down the same way the starting speed was scaled down in the original game.

Bolaut! by LaRetroCaverna is a short-puzzle, dark humor game made with GB Studio. The game is available in multiple languages; English, Spanish and Galician.

You are a crystal ball in a flame cabin and your mission is to humanely crush five scholars before they are burnt to death, and then escape. You have only 20 seconds (which is basically the theme of the jam). There are terrain obstacles, locked doors and other hidden stuff ready to difficult your task.​

Shark Attack by Rajcsányi László is a retro-shooter game made with GB Studio.

The seas are no longer safe, with hungry sharks and sea creatures roaming in the water, you can no longer enjoy the sides of sea shores. You as a shark hunter, is sent on a dangerous journey to swipe out these deadly creatures. Survive through these challenges and clear all 12 red alert locations full of sharks. Be careful, you only have three lives and a lot of circumstances to handle.