Introduction
Binky: Frozen in Time is a newly released single-screen platformer for the Commodore 64 published by Thalamus Digital and developed by Snowball Games.
Embracing classic C64 arcade sensibilities, the title is distributed now as a .D64 image and targets fans who prefer original hardware or the VICE emulator for authentic playback.
Gameplay and structure
Players control Binky, an ice-breathing dragon whose primary mechanic is freezing platforms with each step.
Levels require the player to freeze every platform in a cavern to open an exit portal and progress.
The game contains 20 stages, each with increasingly complex layouts and a variety of hazards and enemies that demand careful navigation and timing.
Developer credits and soundtrack
Binky: Frozen in Time was designed and coded by Chris Shrigley and Terry Lloyd under the Snowball Games banner.
The project features cover art from veteran artist Simon Phipps and a SID-style soundtrack composed by Tomas Danko.
Shrigley and Lloyd are credited in association with a number of classic-era titles, bringing their retro development experience to this new C64 release.
Rewritten developer statement
Chris Shrigley said he has a long-standing fondness for classic platformers and welcomed Terry Lloyd's suggestion to build a deliberate homage to the games they enjoyed in their youth.
He described the finished product as a compact, nostalgia-driven platformer that the team enjoyed making and that they hope players will enjoy as well.
Availability and formats
The release is available now as a downloadable .D64 file from Snowball Games.
The developer recommends playing on original Commodore 64 hardware or via the VICE emulator for the best experience.
Snowball Games has announced plans for an upcoming physical release and indicated an intent to pursue ports to other classic platforms, including Amiga, Atari ST, and ZX Spectrum.
Why this matters
The launch of Binky: Frozen in Time underscores ongoing interest in new releases for retro platforms and highlights the continuing role of specialist publishers such as Thalamus Digital in bringing fresh C64 software to market.
The project also demonstrates collaboration between veteran creators and contemporary retro developers, with period-appropriate art and SID composition supporting the gameplay.
For collectors and players interested in retro releases, Binky: Frozen in Time is available now as a .D64 image, and further release details will be provided by Snowball Games as the physical edition and potential ports move forward.
Binky: Frozen in Time is a newly released single-screen platformer for the Commodore 64 published by Thalamus Digital and developed by Snowball Games.
Embracing classic C64 arcade sensibilities, the title is distributed now as a .D64 image and targets fans who prefer original hardware or the VICE emulator for authentic playback.
Gameplay and structure
Players control Binky, an ice-breathing dragon whose primary mechanic is freezing platforms with each step.
Levels require the player to freeze every platform in a cavern to open an exit portal and progress.
The game contains 20 stages, each with increasingly complex layouts and a variety of hazards and enemies that demand careful navigation and timing.
Developer credits and soundtrack
Binky: Frozen in Time was designed and coded by Chris Shrigley and Terry Lloyd under the Snowball Games banner.
The project features cover art from veteran artist Simon Phipps and a SID-style soundtrack composed by Tomas Danko.
Shrigley and Lloyd are credited in association with a number of classic-era titles, bringing their retro development experience to this new C64 release.
Rewritten developer statement
Chris Shrigley said he has a long-standing fondness for classic platformers and welcomed Terry Lloyd's suggestion to build a deliberate homage to the games they enjoyed in their youth.
He described the finished product as a compact, nostalgia-driven platformer that the team enjoyed making and that they hope players will enjoy as well.
Availability and formats
The release is available now as a downloadable .D64 file from Snowball Games.
The developer recommends playing on original Commodore 64 hardware or via the VICE emulator for the best experience.
Snowball Games has announced plans for an upcoming physical release and indicated an intent to pursue ports to other classic platforms, including Amiga, Atari ST, and ZX Spectrum.
Why this matters
The launch of Binky: Frozen in Time underscores ongoing interest in new releases for retro platforms and highlights the continuing role of specialist publishers such as Thalamus Digital in bringing fresh C64 software to market.
The project also demonstrates collaboration between veteran creators and contemporary retro developers, with period-appropriate art and SID composition supporting the gameplay.
For collectors and players interested in retro releases, Binky: Frozen in Time is available now as a .D64 image, and further release details will be provided by Snowball Games as the physical edition and potential ports move forward.
