Retro developer Jimo9757 returns with Preview #3 of his upcoming Commodore 64 project, Escape From PETSCII Castle. This latest PETSCII Castle preview offers a first-person shooter experience built on an 8-bit ray casting engine that feels both ambitious and delightfully old-school.
The video showcases twelve minutes of action-packed gameplay, where blocky enemies now roam the castle’s twisting corridors. Players navigate through walls, doors, hidden passages, and chambers packed with weapons, ammo, keys, and gold. Every level adds a new layer of intensity, transforming the PETSCII-based graphics into a lively and surprisingly immersive environment.
Inspired by Wolfenstein 3D, this PETSCII Castle preview highlights just how far creative coding can push the limits of the Commodore 64. The smooth motion and textured walls are impressive feats on 8-bit hardware, and the sense of exploration keeps the tension high as players hunt for keys and dodge pixelated foes.
Jimo9757 has already confirmed his next goals: refining enemy behavior, improving the sound design, and expanding the game with new levels. With each update, Escape From PETSCII Castle edges closer to becoming one of the most technically striking and entertaining projects in the modern C64 scene.
Anyone fascinated by inventive homebrew shooters or the artistry of retro programming will find this video an exciting glimpse at what’s possible when creativity meets the constraints of 8-bit technology.
