SCARTARIX: WORLD EATER is a shoot-em-up developed by first-time programmer SHORIONTEA for the Commodore 64. The project has been in development for roughly a year and has now reached its first playable beta, marking a significant milestone for the indie effort.
The game has already begun circulating among players and garnered positive early reception despite still being in work-in-progress status. As a debut project from a solo developer, it represents an interesting case of modern hobbyist development targeting classic hardware, rather than a contemporary release on mainstream platforms.
via Indie Retro News
Welcome to SCARTARIX: WORLD EATER, an anticipated shoot-em-up (SHMUP) for the Commodore 64 by SHORIONTEA with the launch of the first playable beta. Developed over the course of a year by a passionate first-time programmer, the project has gained some very positive feedback despi…