Toki, an arcade shooter platformer from the late 1980s-early 1990s, created by Akira Sakuma, is now being remastered for the Commodore 64 by Davide Bottino and team. A level 1 demo of the remastered version is available for play. The remastered version aims to completely overhaul the original conversion released in 1991, with new graphics and sound.
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The remastered version of Toki for C64, started in February 2023 by Davide Bottino, aims to recreate the original arcade experience with enhanced graphics and sound. The project includes a complete redesign of sprites, touch-ups to backgrounds, restoration of original music, bug fixes, and gameplay optimization.
- Key Enhancements
- Complete redesign of all sprites to match the original arcade version.
- Enhanced backgrounds to replicate arcade aesthetics for CRT and modern displays.
- Restoration of original arcade music.
- Bug fixes and improvements to gameplay mechanics.
Demo Notes:
- The demo with level 1 will be released on December 24, 2024, featuring completely redone sprites.
- The new version is compatible with real hardware and can be enjoyed on CRT monitors.
- Playing Toki on a vintage monitor brings a nostalgic experience.
Exciting times ahead for fans of Toki as they await the demo release!
Original article by www.indieretronews.com
