The Commodore 64 was big. It had hundreds upon hundreds of games and was popular enough to warrant a recent PC re-run that looks similar to the old one, but with the amenities of a modern machine. Its popularity also warrants an occasional homebrew offering.

The Adventures of Jim Slim in Dragonland is not Protovision’s first C64 homebrew title, but it is their latest. It is also what amounts to their first platform game. Jim Slim in Dragonland requires the gamer to roll around several levels…fifteen in total, each bearing three stages…and make your way through both puzzles and enemies. Jim is, after all, a ball.

There will be many tools you can use as you travel and part of the game is figuring out what to do when you are seemingly stuck. For example, the trampoline might be a good way to bounce a little higher than usual. At any rate, this is a slick offering from the makers of the “It’s Magic” series and Metal Dust. Check it all out on their site or read the press release here. This is a can’t miss stop for fans of the C64.

Jim Slim Trailer

The Adventures of Jim Slim in Dragonland, 4.1 out of 5 based on 8 ratings

Tags: Commodore 64

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