For an older generation of gamers, theres little need for an explanation of why the remake of Speedball 2 should be so exciting (and yet so terrifying). But why should a younger generation be interested in the return of such an ancient title?
For Mike Montgomery, the veteran developer who created the 1990 future-sports masterpiece Speedball 2, there are two reasons: instant accessibility and internet
Speedball 2 is nothing short of an all-time 16-bit classic, from the glorious reign of the Bitmap Brothers. It was back in the day when eight-directional scrolling was something to splash on your box, and the Bitmaps delivered not only a technically impressive game, but one with gameplay that felt so natural and balanced that manuals, and a life outside your bedroom, became immediately unnecessary. And now, with Mike Montgomery of the Bitmaps in a supervisory role, Kylotonn is remaking the
