8 BIT ISLAND

Devlog

• Save/Load fixed
  August 18, 2025 by gpowerf

  If the error message bothers you when loading a game please download the game again. I have just published a fix... Continue reading
• Save and Load
  August 17, 2025 by gpowerf

  I'm told that save and load is giving an error, but that the save and load features actually still work despite the error. I am looking into this. No work around needed, simply save and load normally... Continue reading
• V1.0 is live
  August 17, 2025 by gpowerf#c64, #vice, #text adventure

  v1 of 8-Bit Island is out! C64 text adventure, 8 endings, save/load, silly surprises. Play on real hardware or emulator... Continue reading
• Bug fixes
  August 03, 2025 by gpowerf

  Even though the game is fully playable and supports multiple endings, I’ve noticed a few lingering bugs. I’m gradually fixing these and pushing updates to GitHub. Once I’m satisfied with the imp... Continue reading
• Development environment
  March 25, 2021 by gpowerf

  I've uploaded a new file to github describing how to set up your development environment to work on this game, or any Commodore Basic game on a Debian based system. See: https://github.com/gpowerf/8bi... Continue reading
• New version
  December 12, 2020 by gpowerf

  I've changed it from a compiled version to the BASIC version, that way you guys can see the code if you want to. Enjoy and reuse it if you want :)... Continue reading
• Walkthrough and guide
  December 10, 2020 by gpowerf#playthrough, #guide

  Hi all, Someone suggested that every text adventure needs a comprehensive guide and walkthrough. This is something I will start working on this soon. Regards, GPOWERF ( https://mastodon.social/deck/@g... Continue reading
• I've uploaded the game
  December 08, 2020 by gpowerf#textadventure, #text adventure, #c64

  As far as I understand the game will become available for download in 15 days. This is v0.9, please report any bugs or typos that you find and I'll incorporate them into v1.0... Continue reading

  
• Busy, busy, busy...
  December 03, 2020 by gpowerf

  All I've done recently is added to the documentation, I've been very busy with work. I'm still inline to meet the deadline, all that I need to do is proof read all the endings and compile a final ve... Continue reading

  
• Typos, grammar, and synonyms.
  November 28, 2020 by gpowerf

  I've spent some time proof reading sections and correcting typos. I've also started to do some documentation... Continue reading

  
• Testing
  November 23, 2020 by gpowerf

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  I'm done with most of the coding, it has been a bit of an adventure to revisit Basic with no debugging tools. I'm currently testing the game and I aim to launch it before Christmas... Continue reading