In the world of retrogaming there is a name that in recent years has stood out for its originality and artistic care: Amaweks, alias Paulo Andrés de Matos VillalbaAfter a series of successful indie projects, the Brazilian developer surprises again with its most ambitious title: Bruxólico. Born as a dark fairy tale for the ZX Spectrum, the game is now preparing to land on MSX, with an enriched and improved version.

A folklore transformed into pixels

Bruxólico has its roots in Brazilian folklore and pays homage to artistic figures such as Franklin Cascaes And PeninsulaThe result is an enchanting yet disturbing universe, populated by legendary creatures reinterpreted in a video game style. The graphics, colors, and episodic narrative help transform the game into a true cultural journey as well as a playful one.

A platform game full of challenges

The Spectrum version, released in 2023, has already demonstrated the potential of the project:

• a structured soundtrack, with tracks for the levels, for the bosses and an ending theme.
• 5 levels full of detail and environmental variety;
• 10 boss charismatic and challenging; a mix of forced, manual, and flip-screen scrolling, for dynamic and nostalgic gameplay;smooth animations and expressive sprites;
• a structured soundtrack, with tracks for the levels, for the bosses and an ending theme.

Amaweks Confirms: MSX Version Will Be Enhanced

If until recently, an MSX release seemed like just a possibility, now it's a reality. In a recent tweet, Amaweks announced:

“Bruxólico EP1 de MSX tem várias melorias in relation to the ZX, approving the expanded capabilities of the hardware.”

Translation: “Bruxólico EP1 for MSX has several improvements over the ZX version, taking advantage of the expanded capabilities of the hardware.”

It is therefore not a faithful porting, but a new optimized edition, which promises:

• a richer color palette;
• a PSG sound more incisive and atmospheric;
• smoother scrolling and superior performance;
• a gaming experience that takes full advantage of the strengths of the Japanese system.

Early Access and Distribution

Amaweks has chosen a symbolic day to announce the news: the August 22, Folklore DayOn this date, supporters through Apoia.se And Patreon (Amaweks and Mais Odiados) have received early access to Bruxólico MSX Ep1.

The game will be divided into 3 episodes, each with improved graphics and extra content. Once all episodes are completed – expected within a month or two – the full version will also be made available on Itch.ioIn the meantime, supporters will continue to have early access to individual episodes.

A demonstration video is already available on YouTube: Bruxólico MSX Ep1.

Beyond the Game: A Cultural Project

With Bruxólico, Amaweks not only offers a well-packaged arcade platformer, but also a work that mixes tradition, folkloric imagery and retro technologyIt's an example of how the contemporary homebrew scene manages to blend nostalgia and innovation, offering new experiences on historic machines.

Conclusion

The arrival of Bruxólico on MSX is not only good news for fans of the Japanese computer, but a sign of the creative ferment that still animates the 8-bit scene today. Amaweks, with its unique style, demonstrates that retro computers are not just tools of the past, but fertile lands for new digital stories.