What was the Commodore 64?

The Commodore 64, introduced in 1982, was one of the best-selling home computers of all time, with estimates of its total sales ranging from 17 million to 30 million units.

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I spent years on this computer as player 2, gamers know what I mean as my cousin who owned the console had a tonne of games and joysticks, oh the good old days!

Rock’n Wrestle
Break Fever
Souls of Darkon
Football Manager
Decathlon
Pitman Typing
Sea Wolf
Star Ranger
Hacker
Strip Poker 11 Plus
Raid 2000
Flying Shark
Little Computer People
Donald Duck’s Playground
Arcade: Hall of Fame
The Quest of Merravid
The Sentinel
Nemesis
Best of Elite Vol. 1
Hyperforce
Gauntlet: The Deeper Dungeons
Driller
Eagles Nest
Demons & Drivers/Ghouls ‘N Ghosts
Superman the Game
Out Run
Weird Dreams

The following are some of the best-selling games for the Commodore 64:

Summer Games – Epyx, 1985
Winter Games – Epyx, 1985
California Games – Epyx, 1987
Paradroid – Hewson Consultants, 1985
Boulder Dash – First Star Software, 1984

These games were popular due to their high-quality graphics and gameplay, as well as the ease of use and accessibility of the Commodore 64.

How many Commodore 64 games are there?

As many as 10,000 commercial games may have been released during the C64’s life, and the catalogue is further swelled by homebrew and indie titles including

What other games do people still remember?

Bubble Bobble – Released: 1987

There have been plenty of classic coin-op conversions on Commodore’s mighty 8-bit, but Bubble Bobble ranks as one of the best. From its cute, vibrant – if slightly squashed looking – visuals to the outstanding, bouncy music, the C64 perfectly captured the spirit of the original arcade hit and proved to be the perfect game to show-off to your Spectrum and Amstrad owning mates. It might not feature all the secrets that appeared in the original arcade game and having to press up on the joystick in order to jump is no substitute for a proper fire button, but if you’re looking for an extremely competent conversion of a classic arcade hit, look no further. A superb conversion that shouldn’t be missed.

IK+ Released: 1987

There had been previous games involving the slamming of bodily appendages against each other, in a sweaty contest of stamina and skill, but it was Archer Maclean’s IK+ which was first to ménage-à-trois with the concept – metaphorically speaking. It revolutionised the mechanics of games like Way Of The Exploding Fist and Karate Champ, and also incredibly well on the humble C64. Music was by Rob Hubbard and while there was only one background, it was filled with many clever Easter Eggs (those joyous bonuses you could spend months discovering). The fluidity of control made it easy to initially play, but this was backed-up by a complex system which rewarded continued practice. A classic.

How much was a Commodore 64 in 1984 UK?

During 1984, I remember the C64 being sold for £229 here in the UK, which was a tantalisingly low price.

The Commodore 64 is often considered to have played a major role in starting the home console revolution, as it popularized home computers and paved the way for the development of other home video game consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and the Sega Master System. The Commodore 64’s popularity and affordability made it accessible to a wide range of consumers, including families and casual gamers, which helped to establish the home video game market.

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