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Paul Koller

@paulko64.bsky.social

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Writes #C64 games in his sparetime. Made C64anabalt, SuperBreadBox, MicroHexagon, LuftrauserZ, and Spelunky64.

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Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Nov 16

You can find the latest released versions of my #c64 games on paulko64.itch.io

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Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry for the lack of updates on my #c64 #gamedev recently. However, this doesn't mean there is no progress. Working on an original concept means some ideas just don't work out as intended and need to be scrapped again, slowing progress somewhat...

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Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Aug 3

There are various shoptypes. Some only sell ropes and/or bombs, but others also sell usefull items! Shoptypes are random, so you could have been unlucky so far...

Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Aug 3

Thanks for the nice Spelunky64 review! Do note that the shotgun, as well as the other items you mentioned, ARE included in the game! They are available to be bought in the shops :)

Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Mar 24

Found this nice site for people getting back into #C64 gaming. It even mentions 3 of my own games 😀
retrogamestart.com/answers/get-...

Download New (Homebrew) Games Onto Your C64 Mini, C64 Maxi or Commodore 64 | RetroGame Start

Did you know you can download new (homebrew) games onto your Commodore 64, or C64 Mini/Maxi? The C64 continues to enjoy real popularity, and is seeing new development on great new games you can downlo...

retrogamestart.com

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Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Mar 22

Amazing #Spelunky64 playthrough with some narrowing escapes. Too bad my Finnish is not very good 😀
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzFc...

Jakestation's Easter Challenge 2025 - Spelunky64 - C64 (Playthrough)

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Breathing Retro @breathing-retro.bsky.social · Mar 14

Great game! There is also an official conversion for #Commodore64! rgcddev.itch.io/luftrauserz

#c64 #commodore #retrodev #retrogamedev #homebrew #retrogaming #indiegamedev

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Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Mar 8

Thanks @retro-gamer.de for the nice words on #Spelunky64 😀

Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Feb 24

It looks like there is a review of #Spelunky64 in the latest German edition of Retro Gamer. I need to get me a copy. 😀

Retro Gamer @retro-gamer.de · Feb 23

Das erwartet euch in Retro Gamer 2/25 🤩

Das Heft gibt's im Handel oder auf der Retro-Gamer-Website.

Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Feb 24

I'd like to be on it 😀

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BastichB64K @bastichb64k.bsky.social · Feb 13

A little video I put together for "Spelunky 64" on the #C64 , a great New Wave release . Check out my full review & developer interview below 👇
youtu.be/ck5DDAJqDw8?...

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Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Feb 11

Implemented player "eye blinking idle animation". Although it only changes two pixels for a few frames, it makes all the difference! 😀

Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Feb 9

For my new #c64 game I'm again going for a "single-button multi-purpose" control scheme. I was quite happy with how this turned out in #Spelunky64 :)

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Vinny Mainolfi | FREEZE64.com | Commodore 64 @freeze64.bsky.social · Jan 10

FREEZE64 TOP 5 #C64 GAMES OF 2024
In no particular order:
- Gridlock: megastyle.itch.io/gridlock
- Timo's Castle: romwer.itch.io/hc
- Good Kniight: psytronik.itch.io/good-kniight
- Spelunky 64: paulko64.itch.io/spelunky64
- infeZtation: monteboyd.itch.io/infeztation
THANK YOU to the developers.

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Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Jan 4

#Spelunky64 received a nice score of 88% in issue #4 of @brewotaku.bsky.social 😀

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Paul Koller @paulko64.bsky.social · Dec 13

WOW! #Spelunky64 is at #4 of the top 10 #c64 games of 2024 according to @bastichb64k.bsky.social !

BastichB64K @bastichb64k.bsky.social · Dec 13

New #C64 video with my rundown of the Top 10 best Commodore 64 games of 2024 + many honorable mentions .
Full video link below 👇

youtu.be/lUuEh0t1CBE

@everythingc64.bsky.social @c64discord.bsky.social @c64audio.bsky.social @monteboyd.bsky.social @commodore64c.bsky.social #top10

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Dave Kosak @thefargo.bsky.social · Dec 2

Happy Monday, #GameDev crew! Nestled on my bookshelf is this treasure from #Spelunky dev Derek Yu ( @mossmouth.bsky.social ), published in 2016 by Boss Fight Books ( @bossfightbooks.com ). A short thread 🧵 about why I love this book and reference it often: