Veteran programmer finishes retro game sequel and publishes it after 37 years — Colin Porch started Head Over Heels home computer title in 1989, but it was shelved due to console pivot
Colin Porch, a veteran programmer, has finally released the long-awaited sequel to his 1989 game, Head Over Heels, after 37 years. The new game, titled Return to Blacktooth, is now available for Atari ST and Commodore Amiga platforms. This release comes as retro gaming experiences gain popularity among both older and younger audiences.
- ▪Return to Blacktooth was developed by Colin Porch, the original programmer of Head Over Heels.
- ▪The sequel was initially shelved in 1989 when Ocean Software shifted focus to console gaming.
- ▪The game features the same characters as the original and includes over 300 rooms with various puzzles and traps.
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Video Games Retro Gaming Veteran programmer finishes retro game sequel and publishes it after 37 years — Colin Porch started Head Over Heels home computer title in 1989, but it was shelved due to console pivot News By Mark Tyson published 27 May 2026 ‘New’ isometric arcade adventure now available for Atari ST and Commodore Amiga platforms, priced at $12.99. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Thalamus Digital ) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Head Over Heels was a hit isometric arcade puzzler adventure game originally published by Ocean Software in…
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