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BRE4KOUT RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT

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Date: 2026-04-15

Platform: CP/M

BRE4KOUT is now available.

BRE4KOUT is a fast, text-mode brick breaker game written in Pascal for CP/M systems and emulators. 

KEY FEATURES

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- Multiple brick patterns across progressing levels

- Paddle angle bounce control for skill-based shots

- Score, lives, level, and high-score display banner

- Persistent high-score table stored in BSCORE.TXT

- Tunable gameplay speed in source for different systems

CONTROLS

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- A / a : move left

- D / d : move right

- SPACE : launch ball

- Q / q : quit game

SCORING

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- Brick hit: +10

- Paddle hit: +1

- Level clear bonus: +200

FILES

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- Source: BREAKOUT.PAS

- Documentation: BRE4KOUT.TXT

- High scores: BSCORE.TXT

THANKS

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Thanks to everyone testing on real CP/M hardware and emulators.

Feedback and patches are welcome.

https://andre4s.itch.io/cpm-bre4kout

Yeah, that’s definitely bad news about the CP/M cartridge. Sounds like you really gave it a thorough test across a whole lineup of machines, too. At that point it does seem pretty likely the cartridge itself is the culprit.

On the bright side, it really sounds like you’ve got an impressive retro collection there—five breadbins, a C64C, a C64U… that’s seriously cool.

Trying it on a Commodore 128 makes a lot of sense, and honestly the Osborne 1 would be a great option as well. That one especially feels like a natural fit for CP/M, so it’d be fun to see it running there if you can get it set up.

I have uploaded a new version of the game that you can try to compile on your c64. I have added constants for the screen width that you need to set. Let me know if you get it to run. 

Some exotic hardware you managed to get hold of 👍

I think you need to do some modifications of the code. The rendering to be more specific.  I think the source code assume it is running on a screen with 80-columns and it use a lot of fixed screen positions. But give it a try, let me know if you succeed.

New Update Released!

We’ve just rolled out a fresh update with a couple of improvements to make the game better:

New Settings Menu You can now access a settings menu to customize your experience more easily.

More Colorful Visuals The game has been updated with brighter, more vibrant colors to make everything feel more lively and fun.

Thanks for playing and supporting the game! More updates coming soon 

Download the latest version here: https://andre4s.itch.io/eremit-c64

Eremit is a  Peg Solitaire single-player puzzle game played on a board with holes and pegs. The goal is to remove pegs by jumping one peg over another into an empty hole, similar to checkers. The jumped peg is removed from the board. Moves are allowed only horizontally or vertically, not diagonally. You continue making jumps until no more moves are possible. The challenge is to finish the game with as few pegs left as possible—ideally just one.

Homepage

Version 1.3 – Performance Update

We’re excited to release Version 1.3 of the game!

This update is a 1:1 port of Version 1.2, meaning the gameplay, features, and overall experience remain exactly the same. However, under the hood, major technical improvements have been made.

The game has now been fully ported to Vision Basic, allowing it to be compiled directly into a binary executable. This transition significantly improves performance across the board.

What This Means for You

• Faster execution

• Smoother gameplay

• Improved overall responsiveness

• Better system-level efficiency

While you won’t see visible gameplay changes in this version, you should definitely feel the difference in performance.

Peg Solitaire is a single-player puzzle game played on a board with holes and pegs. The goal is to remove pegs by jumping one peg over another into an empty hole, similar to checkers. The jumped peg is removed from the board. Moves are allowed only horizontally or vertically, not diagonally. You continue making jumps until no more moves are possible. The challenge is to finish the game with as few pegs left as possible—ideally just one.

I have added a Tape version of the game. You can now create and lod your own boards. 

https://andre4s.itch.io/eremit-c64

This game is great c64 game. Good work!! I would be nice with printable tape sleeves covers also. 

Practice math skills. A new version has been uploaded.

Updates:

• Enhanced table formatting for result displays.
• Improved table formatting for printed test outputs.

https://andre4s.itch.io/math-test

🚀 Time for a new update!

At first glance, it might look like the same old program… but don’t be fooled. Under the hood, a lot has changed! This update brings major improvements, optimizations, and new features that make the whole experience smoother and more powerful.

✨ What’s New:

• ⚡ Performance Enhancements – Faster, smoother, and more responsive.

• 🖨️ Printing Support – Send your work directly to the printer.

• 💾 Save & Load Configurations – Store your setup and reload it anytime.

• 🔧 Major Code Overhaul – Large parts of the program have been rewritten for better stability and future updates.

This release lays the groundwork for even bigger things ahead. Thanks for sticking with the project—and as always, feedback is more than welcome!

Link to project: here

Can I move the highscore table from the old version to version 1.1?

good work! 

I have uloaded new image files. 

Thanks for reporting the issue. I do only have VICE 3.7 installed and that have been working for me before. I will remove the disk image for now as I don't have time to look into the problem.  

Thanks for reporting the issue. I will remove the tap file as I don’t have time to look into the problem at the moment.

Math Test v1.0 is an educational software designed specifically for kids to enhance their basic arithmetic skills. Developed by Team Tomato, this program offers an interactive and engaging way for children to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through a series of customizable tests. The software is user-friendly, making it ideal for young learners to navigate and use independently or under guidance.

Download at:

https://andre4s.itch.io/math-test

I have created a new version of Joystick tester for C64. It does now support the 4-player adapter connected to the userport on your C64. 

Download the new version https://andre4s.itch.io/joystick-tester

I have created a new version of Speed snake for the C64. You can download it at https://andre4s.itch.io/speed-snake.

This is a classic snake game for your C64 home computer, but with a twist that makes it intentionally challenging (and no, this is not a joke).

 The changes in this version is that I have added 4 player support by using 4 player adapter. 

Good work! This is a really good game. I hope we can see Space Station 24 one day ;)

I hope you consider doing a sequel to this game!

A very good game for the C64. Good work!

Experience the ultimate challenge with this classic snake game for your C64 home computer. Featuring a twist that renders it almost unplayable (no, we're not kidding), this game pushes your skills to the limit. With lightning-fast gameplay, a minimalistic monochrome design, and hair-pulling frustration, it's unlike any other snake game you've encountered. Prepare for a battle against yourself as every point becomes a struggle. And just when you think you've started, it's already over. With support for multiple modes and a high-score table to track your agonizing achievements, this game will push you to the edge. 

Are you ready for the most maddening snake game of all time?

https://andre4s.itch.io/speed-snake

This is a small tool I created some time ago primarily to learn assembly programming for the C64 home computer. It has been sitting on my hard drive for several years, and now I've decided to upload it to itch.io. Perhaps someone will find it useful.

I've encountered numerous issues with my joysticks, which led me to rely heavily on this tool following my attempts to service them.

Download your copy at:

https://andre4s.itch.io/joystick-tester

This is the best missile command game I have played on the c64. Close to being as good as the Atari version. The mouse support works so good in this game. Wish more c64 developers add support for mouse. The only thing missing is a high score table saved to disk. Good work! 

This is great! Thanks!

is it possible to save progress in this game?

I AM looking forward to play this on my c64 when I get back Home! Looks like a very nice addition to the C64 game library.

haha.. me to

This is a great game. Maybe the best shoot em up for C64. Very good work Sarah! Graphics is great, movement smoth, sound effects and music is good. Co-up 2-player mode is the only thing I can think of that would improve the game at the moment.

I will test that! Thanks!

I am playing the game on a Ultimate 1541-II using the easy flash cartridge. Is it possible to save progress somehow? I don’t want to start from the beginning all the time.

Thanks, I will test it. 

Yes, pls! :)

Yes, I can do that, I should have one.

I use a real C64

Really nice game! but I agree with rodoherty1. I would prefer some kind of checkpoint system so that you don't start from the beginning all the time. 

Explains a lot. Let’s hope Gideon’s Logic will add support for it then.

Why is there no .crt file for download?