A Playable Demo for the Fan Made Re-Imagining of Sonic Chaos is Available

An exciting entry into this year's SAGE event is a hot re-imagining of the 1993 Sega Game Gear and Master System platform game, Sonic Chaos. Based on the current style of 2D classic Sonic games inspired by Sonic Mania, Sonic Chaos updates the 8 bit visuals of the original and adapts a play style more closely resembling the classic 16-bit games.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World remake is progressing well!

As we said before in 1987 Sega released the great side-scrolling platform game ' Alex Kidd ' for the Sega Master System console. Although it was first released in Japan in 1986 but internationally in 1987, it was one of the most well known games as it was also built into most Master System II's. As such it came as no surprise to us that when we mentioned this game being remade not only did it go crazy on our twitter feed, but users demanded more info. So here we are with a screenshot and a new animated gif, showing just how good it actually looks.

Prisonnier II - A New Game for the Sega Master System

Prisonnier II is a new homebrew puzzler game by Offgame, released on March 17th, for the Sega Master System, Master System II and Megadrive/Genesis with Master System/Power Base Converter.

Space Harrier on the Sega Master System featuring Arcade Samples!

@matteusbeus the creator of the upcoming Crypt of Dracula is on the ball for the Sega Master System, as once again he has just tweeted us a rather special update that is sure to excite even the hardiest of Sega gamers.  Unlike the previous video we showed in relation to high fidelity audio, this one is downloadable as a patch that replaces the voice samples in Space Harrier with data taken from the original arcade game!

Sega Master System high fidelity audio!

Trippy!

On the topic of the Sega Master System as we were discussing it earlier in regards to the Alex Kidd remake, @matteusbeus of the upcoming Crypt of Dracula, has just tweeted us a rather special Audio video that relates to high fidelity audio being played on the Sega Master System. In fact it isn't just any high quality audio, as this is an upcoming hi-fi sample player that is currently in development by SMS Power!'s Maxim.

Cimmerian - Graphically impressive 'Barbarian' coming to the Sega Master System and Mega Drive

I have decided to save the best till last, as during our trip through Twitter we've come across what looks to be a graphically impressive "pseudo" port of the famous Barbarian, which originally appeared on many different systems including the Amiga, Amstrad CPC, C64, ZX Spectrum and  Atari ST. Titled as 'Cimmerian' and developed by Ichigobankai, with its first showing for the SMSPower! Competition in 2016. This updated development looks better than ever with stunning high quality detail, which will not only be coming to the Sega Master System but also the Sega Mega Drive too!

1980's Sega Master Game 'Transbot' remade in HD!

Way back in the mid 1980's Sega released the sci-fi themed Transformers inspired shoot 'em up ' Transbot ' for the Sega Master System, a game in which you play as the CA-214, a starfighter that could transform from a space ship into a large mech robot that could also destroy waves of enemies while also picking up power ups to enable you to use a variety of six weapons. If you've never heard of this game before and want to play it right now, it might be worth your time checking out the latest HD remake which has been released by Kristian Hawkinson!

SMS Power! Competition 2018 - The Sega Master System comp finished with cool stuff to play!

During the early part of this year one of our most favourite sites for the Sega Master System called SMS Power! Ran a competition with multiple categories for users around the world to come together to make hacks, music and new games, as a way to show off their talent but also to win one of the competitions areas. Thankfully lots of people got involved which means loading up your old retro SMS was well worth doing.

Silver Valley - Multi-genre game released for the Sega Master System

If you have a Sega Master System or running an emulator, then you might be interested to know a developer by the name of Enrique Ruiz has released the first version of a multi-genre game for the SMS called  ' Silver Valley '. A game which has been in development for some months now, looks to be a mash of other games such as Castlevania or Wonderboy and features not just platforming but also flying, shooting and even sailing through 64 or more levels, all contained with a story driving the action.

Silver Valley - Multi-genre game is in dev for the Sega Master System

If you have a Sega Master System or running an emulator, then you might be interested to know a developer by the name of Enrique Ruiz is working on a multi-genre game for the SMS that is currently known as ' Silver Valley '. A game which has been in development for some months now, looks to be a mash of other games such as Castlevania or Wonderboy and will feature not just platforming but also flying, shooting and even sailing through 64 levels, which will also have a story driving the action.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World 2 - A fan sequel to a classic Sega Master System game you've just got to play!

In 1987 Sega released the great side-scrolling platform game ' Alex Kidd ' for the Sega Master System console. Although it was first released in Japan in 1986 but internationally in 1987, it was one of the most well known games as it was also built into most Master System II's. For anyone that has played the rather enjoyable original, will be pleased to know that a creator by the name of Ian has released ' Alex Kidd in Miracle World 2 ', which is a direct fan sequel to the original Alex Kidd in Miracle World and features more than just a new title screen!

Indie Retro News celebrates over 5 years of gaming news!

View count going up!

Indie Retro News is not only very close to our new first huge milestone of 40 million views, but today is our 5 year anniversary since our gaming creation in the late part of 2011! Over many years of posting the latest gaming news on certain forums, (originally just quotes) I had a dream to create my own gaming website, one that would suit both fans of the Indie scene and the Retro scene and would reach out to as many people as possible, which includes those of you in the Amiga, Amstrad, C64, ZX Spectrum, Sega Master System and even the BBC Micro scene. Thus in late 2011 Indie Retro News was born and over time has seen a huge surge in views to the point of even making the top 100 for the best gaming websites on the planet.

Sydney Hunter & The Sacred Tribe - A new Adventure Platformer is coming to classic systems!

In the early 80's many of us had the pleasure of playing the adventure platformer 'Montezuma's Revenge' on the Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Apple II, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, IBM PC, Sega Master System, or the ZX Spectrum (as Panama Joe). It combined treasure hunting, lots of rooms, puzzle solving and deadly traps and enemies that needed to be avoided almost as if you were playing as Indiana Jones himself. But now we look towards a new game that's coming later this year, 'Sydney Hunter & The Sacred Tribe', which looks every bit as good as that game but coming to the ColecoVision, Intellivision, Sega Master System and perhaps the MSX too!

Astro Force - Another worthy contender for the SMS Coding Competition 2017

The Sega Master System homebrew scene is certainly giving me goosebumps this month, as another decent looking shooter known as 'Astro Force' has appeared via the SMS Power - SMS Coding Competition 2017 forums. Once again a high grade development, this one is an inspiration of other games such as RSG, Thunder force, Gaiares, Aleste,  R-type and MSX nemesis and features plenty of action to keep you busy!

Mecha-8 Demo - Mech based shooter aims to impress via SMS Coding competition 2017

Even more retro goodness made available as a demo on the SMS Power forums, is the recently shown  'Mecha-8 demo' for the Sega Master System "SMS Coding competition 2017". Developed by Nanochess this game is a high grade sneak preview of a top scrolling shoot em up that according to many, features top quality and polished gameplay, intro and cutscenes that set the mood, and plenty of in game blasting action!

Alex Kidd 2 - Curse In Miracle World - High grade SMS Demo Hack reaches version 3!

As we said before, in 1987 Sega released the great side-scrolling platform game ' Alex Kidd ' for the Sega Master System console. Although it was first released in Japan in 1986 but internationally in 1987, it was one of the most well known games as it was also built into most Master System II's. In actual fact it was so well loved that a fan by the name of Yeti Bomar (aka Watain) is still working on his latest rom hack 'Alex Kidd 2 - Curse In Miracle World', which is now at demo version 3.

Alex Kidd 2 - Curse In Miracle World - SMS Demo Hack looks seriously cool!

In 1987 Sega released the great side-scrolling platform game ' Alex Kidd ' for the Sega Master System console. Although it was first released in Japan in 1986 but internationally in 1987, it was one of the most well known games as it was also built into most Master System II's. For anyone that has played that great game, will be pleased to know Yeti Bomar (aka Watain) has released the Alex Kidd 2 - Curse in the Miracle World demo, which is an eye popping Sega Master System hack of the original game made with KiddEd.

Sonic 2 ReMastered - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 enhanced on the SMS by MrCat

Do we have some great retro gaming news for you, as that legendary game character Sonic from the Sonic the Hedgehog game series, which appeared on multiple systems, especially the Sega Master System based in our feature today has been given a short enhanced release by MrCat. Released via the SHC2016 website, this remastered hack takes the original Sonic the Hedgehog 2 game from 1992 and instead has 3 all-new zones, complete with new layouts and artwork!

Space Hawks - Amsoft Amstrad game ported over to the Sega Master System

Going back even further in time now, right back to the 1980's. As KanedaFr has released the Amstrad to Sega Master System conversion ' Space Hawks ', that was built for the SMS Power! devkitSMS Coding Competition 2016. Now if you've never heard of this game, it was released in 1984 by Amsoft/Durell software and is classed as a Space Invaders, Galaxian , Pheonix clone with multiple enemy types in close formation, moving left to right that need to be blasted. The difference being in this one, destroyed enemies fall towards you like bombs!

Tails Adventure SMS Deluxe - GG2SMS patch overhauled on the Sega Master System

It's time for the Sega Master System to shine, as a user by the name of freezingicekirby is overhauling the original GG2SMS patch for the Sonic the Hedgehog game spin off 'Tails Adventure'. First released in 1995 for the Sega Game Gear with platforming and role playing elements, was later unofficially ported over to the Sega Master System via a rom patch. The problem was the game ended up looking glitchy and generally unfinished, at least until now. Welcome to Tails Adventure - SMS Deluxe.