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Press release:
Arnstadt, Germany — August 13, 2026 — Independent studio Fancy Factory today released KABOOMANIA, a fast-paced retro maze bomber that spans an entire era of gaming in a single launch: available now on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iPhone and iPad — and, remarkably, on authentic Commodore Amiga hardware, including the Amiga 500, Amiga 1200, and CD32.

KABOOMANIA is neither a remake nor a clone, but a brand-new interpretation of the classic maze-bomber formula: 1,000 handcrafted levels across five themed worlds, dozens of quirky enemies with distinct behaviors, explosive power-ups, and a chaotic 4-player local couch battle mode. The game is rendered in authentic 320×256 pixel art using the 128-color AGA palette of the Amiga 1200, with a dedicated 32-color version for the original Amiga 500.

One Soundtrack, Every Platform — From PS5 to a Real Amiga from 1992

At the heart of KABOOMANIA is an exclusive original score by Chris Huelsbeck, the composer whose music defined the sound of the Amiga generation with Turrican, The Great Giana Sisters, Apidya, and Katakis. The soundtrack ships in two technically distinct renditions of the same composition: a fully produced version for modern platforms, and a hardware-faithful ProTracker MOD conversion for original Amiga machines, handled by longtime Huelsbeck collaborator Fabian Del Priore (Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, Giana Sisters DS). The result sounds period-perfect on real 90s hardware and cinematic on a modern console — without compromising either world.

Built on Amiga, Ported Everywhere

KABOOMANIA was born on real retro hardware and then expanded to every modern platform. The project was successfully funded on Kickstarter, and a physical boxed Amiga edition with a real box, real manual, and real disks will follow for collectors (release details to be announced).

Early reactions have been enthusiastic: Amiga community icon Amiga Bill called the game “…it’s rad! Triple A quality!”

KABOOMANIA is available now for €9.90 / $9.90. A free demo is available on Steam (modern version) and itch.io (authentic Amiga 1200 version). The official soundtrack — 14 tracks including both the arranged and original sound versions — is also available on Steam and itch.io.

About Fancy Factory
Fancy Factory is an independent game studio based in Arnstadt, Germany, founded by Axel Friedrich in 2008. Across more than 15 years, the studio has shipped a diverse portfolio of indie games — from mobile titles and casual puzzlers to 3D adventures and retro-flavored arcade experiences — united by accessible, character-driven design and a distinct love for gaming history.