The arcade Robocop game, by Data East is getting a remake for the Commodore Amiga. A fan is remaking the arcade game for fans. Graphically, this is an impressive port. There are many corrections are planned in this fan remake. Fans of 80s arcade games will be right at home with this port if the video is anything to go by.
Robocop a product of the age of licenses
2D action games were the big genre for licensed properties in the 80’s. Robocop is no exception. Data East were quick on the release of this arcade title. Released the following year after the movie, Robocop the arcade game did not follow the movie too closely. Mainly some characters make appearances, such as ED-209.
The gameplay here is set on one plain. This means your only way to dodge bullets or other projectiles is to jump or duck. That means a lot of unfair hits. This raises the difficulty quite a bit.
Graphically, Data East had a hit on their hands. Fans were able to get past the difficulty due to the license and visuals. If you are financially capable, you might be able to see the ending to this classic arcade title.
Just be warned there is no tutorial, there is no hand holding, this is classic hard as nails action.
Coming home to Commodore Amiga
According to Indie Retro News, Robocop for the Commodore Amiga currently features 64 colors, 64 pixel wide sprites and more. They go on to say there is no information on whether this will ever be a full-on release or not. Hopefully it will be because what is shown is impressive.
Head over to English Amiga Board to follow the development of this port of Robocop more closely. There is a ton of information on how this port was developed over there. While there, you can even chat with the developer.
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This article was originally published on Retro Gaming Magazine.