[Jonathan Cauldwell] has come up with just such a tool that lets you do just that, for a variety of 8-bit platforms. [Jonathan]’s project is called the Multi Platform Arcade Game Designer ...

but we’ve asked him to post code and schematics which he is currently cleaning up for mass consumption. Ah, the 8-bit sound in that game takes us back to the glory days of Atari and Intellivision.

Despite 8-bit limitations, titles like Just Breed and Shining Force showcased detailed sprite work and mechanical diversity. Despite the tactical role-playing game genre's plethora of legacy ...

8-Bit Armies is one of the most fun voxel style games I've played. This thing is really a blast, literally! The idea here is real time strategy, much in the vein as the old Command and Conquer ...