Hello,

I just can't resist sharing the current status of my work.

(Alpha screenshots of the older 32-color version)




What's it all about? Well, my game KABOOMANIA is going to be a new 128-color AGA retro maze bomber – with an exclusive, brand-new soundtrack by music wizard Chris Huelsbeck (Turrican, Giana Sisters, Apidya, Katakis, and many more)! After more than 30 years, Chris's music is finally back where it belongs: on the Amiga!

KABOMANIA comes with an old-school game concept, reinterpreted for the most modern computer in the world: Amiga 1200 (and better) . It's a new version of a classic concept, but above all with new and fresh ideas. In addition to the A 1200 (128 colors AGA), the game will (hopefully) be released for PC and mobile devices as well as all modern consoles. There will also be a Kickstarter campaign later this year. And it would be great to have YOU on board . Make a note of this link: KABOOMANIA Kickstarter

And here's what's on offer:

- 320×200 128-color pixel art
- Exclusive, brand new soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck
- Classic chaotic gameplay
- 5 beautiful worlds
- 1000 levels (!!)
- Password system
- BIG maps
- Dozens of enemies
- Crazy collectibles
- 2-player couch battle - 4 player mode planned

The game is still in development. I'm aiming for a Kickstarter campaign in Q1 of this year, with a release probably in the middle/end of the year. But there will be a first playable demo available by the time the Kickstarter campaign launches at the latest. Until then, I'll keep you up to date in this post and thread! And of course on https://www.kaboomania.com

And last but not least, here's a little preview of what you can expect. Since my graphic designer is still working on the AGA assets, here's an older Alpha Let's Play of the 32-color version (minor bugs included): https://youtu.be/DtR_RocusS8. So it's all going to be a bit more colorful. But at least you can already sing along to Maestro Huelsbeck's first track.


Greetings, Axel
https://www.fancy-factory.com/

And here's another Let's Play of my upcoming game KABOOMANIA. It shows the first 3 minutes of the game – this time with almost all of the AGA assets from the first world: https://youtu.be/JF4FXEqDvts
I'd also like to highlight what I think is a fantastic brand new title track by Chris Huelsbeck.



I've also added some brand new screenshots in my first post here.
So things are progressing. A first playable demo is also not too far away.

And finally some more screenshots of the current version.

Last edited by Flynn on 26-Jan-2026 at 07:22 AM.

Have you ever been trapped in a video game? No? Then go and find out for yourself! The KABOOMANIA demo is out now! 🥳
Blast your way through the first 10 levels of the single-player campaign and let me know what you think!🙂

The Kaboomania demo has been released for the Amiga 1200/4000, PC, Mac, and Linux. Here are the links:

Amiga 1200: https://fancyfactory.itch.io/kaboomania
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4355080/Kaboomania/

Have fun - and happy bombing! 💥 And don't forget - there will be a Kickstarter campaign soon to (hopefully) get the project over the finish line: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fancyfactory/kaboomania/

All the best,
Axel

@Flynn

How do you like Kaboomania so far? Please vote for the game as part of the itch.io Amiga Gamejam event! Thank you very much! 🙂

And yes - I also wonder why it says “2025� and not “2026.� �

KABOOMANIA Kickstarter launches on March 29! The official trailer is here!



Yes, the Kickstarter campaign to get my passion project KABOOMANIA over the finish line starts on March 29 and runs for 30 days. You'll have the chance to get your hands on an extremely high-quality boxed edition - including the game on a classic floppy disk or CD. You'll also have the opportunity to add a new monster to the game based on YOUR specifications. Do you have an evil mother-in-law? This is YOUR chance to throw a few sticks of dynamite at her pixelated version! 😉

The purpose of the campaign is (the game is coming out anyway) to finance the remaining work on the 4-player multiplayer mode, to release the game for Steam, iPhone, and consoles, and hopefully to add a few more Chris Huelsbeck tracks.
So, what do you say, are you in? I would be thrilled! 😃 Get on the waiting list today:

Oh, and please don't forget to vote for KABOOMANIA in the AmigaJam 2025 competition: That would be great. Thank you very much! 🙂

And last but not least - just a side note - the game will also be released for the Amiga 500. How cool is that? 😆 The demo will be available in a few days!

Have a great weekend,
Best regards, Axel

Since it was the most requested feature: The KABOOMANIA demo was released today for OCS systems (Amiga 500, 500 Plus, 600, and more)! 😀

But first of all - do you have an Itch.io account? If so, it would be great if you could vote for KABOOMANIA as part of the AmiGameJam event: [url]https://itch.io/jam/amigamejam/rate/4057083[/url]
Thanks so much! �

The Amiga 500 version is essentially the same as the AGA version, just with fewer colors. All you need is an A500 with 1MB of RAM to go on an explosive monster hunt.

@Flynn

The time has come - the KABOOMANIA Kickstarter campaign has launched!
If you’re also committed to helping the game cross the finish line in the best possible form, you now have 30 days to show your support with a small or large contribution. And for that, I’d like to thank you a thousand times over right now! �🙂



In addition to the game for the platform of your choice, numerous great rewards await you. And of course, there will also be a high-quality Big Box Edition! With the game on floppy disk, CD, or USB stick. Furthermore, in collaboration with Chris Huelsbeck Productions, there will be a brand-new Chris Huelsbeck audio CD - the composer of the KABOOMANIA soundtrack! Or have you always wanted to wreak havoc as a monster in a video game? That opportunity will be available too! 👻

So it would be really great if you’d join us on board.

Still not sure if the game is for you? Then try out the demo right away and decide for yourself: https://fancyfactory.itch.io/kaboomania
I’m sure you’ll like it. Or, to put it in Amiga Bill’s words: “…it’s rad!� �

I wish you a nice Sunday!

All the best,
Axel

Last edited by Flynn on 29-Mar-2026 at 08:20 AM.