Amigos: Amiga Game Reviews

Aaron and Boat
  • 4.6 (14)
  • Video Games
  • Updated weekly

Do you have memories of all-night gaming sessions, falling asleep at the keyboard? Do you remember the thrill of calling into a local or (if you could intercept the phone bill before your parents saw it) long-distance BBS to chat or "acquire" some new software? Are you still part of the Amiga scene, and keep buying new hardware upgrades as soon as they come out, regardless of cost? Amigos: Everything Amiga is the show for you! Each week, Boat and Aaron run down the latest Amiga community and scene news and review a game chosen by our Patreon Game Selection Committee.

  1. 3 days ago

    Hyper Sports - The Joystick Killer of 2026! Amiga Review | Amigos 557

    On this week's Amigos, we stretch our muscles and test JOTD’s phenomenal new arcade transcode of Hyper Sports on the Amiga, a pixel-perfect recreation of Konami's button-mashing classic. 🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast! / amigospodcast More Amiga Game Reviews: • Amiga Game Reviews | Amigos: Everything Amiga Subscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... 0:00 The ultimate test of button mashing 0:11 Haunting Love Theme 0:35 One of the last golden age arcade games 1:10 USA vs JP name differences 1:25 Arcade developer and publisher info 4:00 Arcade hardware info 5:24 Arcade control panel 6:57 Arcade chart performance 9:07 Swimming 10:46 Skeet Shooting 12:54 Long Horse aka Vault Vault 16:21 Archery 19:31 Triple Jump 21:32 Weight Lifting 24:05 Pole Vault 27:17 Current eBay Arcade Machine price 28:44 Amiga Developer Info 30:35 Differences between versions 35:23 Arcade vs Amiga Side By Side Comparison 38:44 Listener Reviews 40:51 Coming Up Next Week! #Amiga #Retrocomputing

    42 min
  2. Roadblasters: Is History Wrong About This 1989 Port? (Amiga) Review | Amigos 556

    26 Jun

    Roadblasters: Is History Wrong About This 1989 Port? (Amiga) Review | Amigos 556

    On this week's Amigos, we review Roadblasters on the Amiga, Probe’s impressively fast arcade port that blends precision driving with vehicular combat as you blast through 50 stages of post-apocalyptic mayhem.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Hi-Speed Hi-Way Combat0:14 Haunting Love Theme0:36 Arcade Developer Info2:26 Arcade Hardware Specs3:23 It's a yoke not a wheel4:05 Aaron owned 2 Roadblasters8:10 Game Concept9:23 The premise is mind-blowingly stupid18:18 Arcade Production Numbers19:37 Amiga Developer Info21:29 Other Home Versions22:15 Weirdness right out of the gate22:59 Mouse controls?24:03 Boat's Impressions25:17 Aaron's Impressions27:33 Amiga vs. Arcade Comparison32:02 Magazine Reviews35:09 Listener Review36:23 Current eBay Price37:37 Would you own a third Roadblasters?38:23 What stand up racer would you own?41:53 Coming up next week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    43 min
  3. Elevator Action 500 - The Port We Deserved in 1989, Fixed in 2026! Amiga Review | Amigos 555

    21 Jun

    Elevator Action 500 - The Port We Deserved in 1989, Fixed in 2026! Amiga Review | Amigos 555

    On this week's Amigos, we review JOTD's incredible Amiga transcode of Elevator Action, a modern technical marvel that brings the authentic arcade gameplay and iconic 80s spy atmosphere to the system with flawless precision.Download here:https://jotd666.itch.io/elevator-action-500🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Most cinematic game of 1983?0:30 Arcade Developers17:13 Amiga Developers20:39 Amiga vs. Arcade Side by Side Comparison27:43 Hate in an Elevator34:05 Coming up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    35 min
  4. Race Drivin': The Infamous 3 FPS Arcade Port! (Amiga) Review. Amigos 554

    12 Jun

    Race Drivin': The Infamous 3 FPS Arcade Port! (Amiga) Review. Amigos 554

    On this week's Amigos, we review Race Drivin' on the Amiga, the technically daring sequel to Hard Drivin' that brings authentic polygon-based stunt tracks and realistic driving physics to the 16-bit home computer.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!0:00 New host!1:30 When is the sequel superior?3:20 Arcade Release3:40 Sales figures4:15 Arcade features6:28 The appeal of Hard Drivin'10:18 Arcade chart performance11:50 Ports to other systems12:48 Amiga port history19:48 Brent's take on the Amiga version29:49 Test Drive vs. Race Drivin'30:11 Amiga vs. Arcade side by side comparison31:32 Magazine Review Scores32:39 Listener Reviews36:20 Coming up next week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    36 min
  5. Donkey Kong 500 Review: Arcade Perfect on an A500! Amigos 553

    5 Jun

    Donkey Kong 500 Review: Arcade Perfect on an A500! Amigos 553

    On this week's Amigos, we review Donkey Kong 500, the incredible transcode by JOTD. Download the game here:https://jotd666.itch.io/donkey-kong-500🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcastAmigos: Everything Amiga is a weekly, wacky exploration of the Amiga scene, current news, and a look at the games we all remember--even those we'd like to forget!0:00 From Cards to Carts1:10 Arcade Developers4:55 Cab Internals8:15 Cup the stick in your hand17:30 Game Story and Level Design25:30 Amiga Developers32:15 Arcade vs. Amiga Side by Side Comparison35:34 Aaron's Middle School Dance Experiences40:07 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    42 min
  6. Fiendish Freddy: Evil Circus Sabotage! Amiga Review | Amigos 552

    30 May

    Fiendish Freddy: Evil Circus Sabotage! Amiga Review | Amigos 552

    On this week's Amigos, we jump through flaming hoops and dodge flying sawblades to review Fiendish Freddy's Big Top O' Fun on the Amiga, Mindscape's chaotic 1989 multi-event classic that blends circus showmanship with murderous dark humor.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 Fiendish Freddy Theme Song0:55 Development History5:01 Plot summary9:03 High Dive13:34 Juggling17:34 Flying Trapeeze21:29 Knife Throwing24:16 Tightrope Walking28:28 Human Cannonball 31:34 Here come the judges!35:32 Boat's thoughts37:00 Aaron's thoughts37:34 Listener Reviews40:38 Magazine Reviews42:11 Amiga vs. Amstrad Side by Side Comparison43:11 Super Xevious Final Version Released45:48 The Adventure of Node Zelda Homage47:44 New Amiga Web browser Amelinium50:32 Pimiga on a Trashcan Mac Pro55:19 New Commodore OS59:09 2026 Vampire 12001:01:54 New Double Dragon Transcode1:03:40 Circus Memory Banter1:07:41 Coming Up Next Week!1:09:10 Thanks to Our Supporters!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    1hr 10min
  7. SimAnt (Amiga) Review | 1991's Most Polarizing Game? Amigos 551

    23 May

    SimAnt (Amiga) Review | 1991's Most Polarizing Game? Amigos 551

    On this week's Amigos, we lay down our pheromone trails and avoid the jaws of the local spider to review SimAnt on the Amiga, Will Wright’s wonderfully eccentric backyard colonization simulator.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast#Amiga #Retrocomputing0:00 Be the king of the yard!1:21 Game development team3:18 Other ports3:48 Game overview5:32 In praise of the tutorial6:51 Lo-res vs. hi-res version7:20 Game mechanics9:15 In praise of tooltips10:10 Game manual11:50 Control of the ants12:19 Turn on Silly mode13:20 Perspective of the yard14:58 The animation is not spectacular16:21 Multiple game modes19:01 Boat's criticism21:40 Complexity vs other sim games22:46 The source code almost burned in a house fire24:30 Sound effects (bleugh!)25:28 Magazine reviews26:02 Will Wright on the game27:45 Magazine reviews, cont29:00 Listener reviews31:53 Amiga vs Super Nintendo side by side comparison33:30 Aaron's final thoughts34:18 Compute Gazette Correction36:02 Ecliptic - New tactical turn based RPG37:59 Arc4nerd - Arkanoid clone with deluxe packaging40:17 Roc n Rope - New JOTD Transcode41:52 Amiga Addict - Syndicate Cover Story44:15 Coming Up Next Week45:54 The absolute garbage sold in the back of Boy's Life50:00 Thanks to our Patrons!

    51 min
  8. Dangerous Streets (Amiga) Review | The Game That Killed the CD32? Amigos 550

    16 May

    Dangerous Streets (Amiga) Review | The Game That Killed the CD32? Amigos 550

    On this week's Amigos, we suffer through Dangerous Streets on the Amiga, Gremlin’s infamously broken fighting game that somehow became the pack-in face of the CD32 console launch.🏆 Support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcastMore Amiga Game Reviews:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaD3XRYu1lQRUrXT5aRTSNL5wMCkMOVlBSubscribe to the podcast version of the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodcast0:00 This is really the dirt worst.0:45 Multiple terrible flavors1:45 Publisher and Developer Background3:33 Throw the ECS version in the ditch3:45 Amiga's troubled history with fighting games4:58 Boat's opening take6:57 Satanic Fonzie and the rest of the cast12:52 Modes of Control13:07 How special moves work13:29 Dangerous Streets vs. other fighting games15:59 Boat's in depth thoughts21:53 Aaron's in depth thoughts26:07 Boat defends Dangerous Streets28:19 Aaron hates every part of this game31:45 Magazine Reviews33:46 Listener Reviews37:01 The DOS version is worse37:53 It's hard to find this for sale38:50 Portable Vampire II A600 Build40:24 We appear in Compute! Gazette41:31 Double Babboon Ninja44:05 Our favorite fighting games48:10 Aaron's most dangerous street50:38 Coming Up Next Week!#Amiga #Retrocomputing

    52 min
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4.6
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About

Do you have memories of all-night gaming sessions, falling asleep at the keyboard? Do you remember the thrill of calling into a local or (if you could intercept the phone bill before your parents saw it) long-distance BBS to chat or "acquire" some new software? Are you still part of the Amiga scene, and keep buying new hardware upgrades as soon as they come out, regardless of cost? Amigos: Everything Amiga is the show for you! Each week, Boat and Aaron run down the latest Amiga community and scene news and review a game chosen by our Patreon Game Selection Committee.

Information

  • Creator
    Aaron and Boat
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    473
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aaron and Boat
  • Show Website
    Amigos: Amiga Game Reviews

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