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Commodore 64 platformer 'Surface (2026)' challenges speedrunners with shuffled rooms

Surface (2026) is a new platformer game developed by ditlew for the Commodore 64. Designed for speedrunners, the game features a built-in timer and dynamically shuffling rooms that change with each playthrough. The game emphasizes both speed and efficient memory usage, presenting a challenging experience with a distinct grey-shaded aesthetic. AI

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Commodore 64 platformer 'Surface (2026)' challenges speedrunners with shuffled rooms

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    Surface (2026) by ditlew for Commodore 64. A speedrunner's platformer with a built-in timer: rooms shuffle every run, so speed and memory both count. Not easy,

    Surface (2026) by ditlew for Commodore 64. A speedrunner's platformer with a built-in timer: rooms shuffle every run, so speed and memory both count. Not easy, and the grey-shaded look deserves a try. 🎁 https:// ditlew.itch.io/surface # ai # commodore64 # c64 # retro # game # sur…