How do I play Battle Island online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Battle Island in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Battle Island?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Battle Island?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Battle Island?

Battle Island was developed by Gary Walton & Paul Woakes in 1988 and published by Novagen Software.

Play Battle Island – Multi-Scrolling C64 Game (1988)

Game Information

Battle Island

Publisher: Novagen Software

Genre: Multi-Scrolling

Developer: Gary Walton & Paul Woakes

Year: 1988

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 2 Times

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About Battle Island

Battle Island is a multi-scrolling game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1988. The game was developed by Gary Walton & Paul Woakes and published by Novagen Software.

Now you can play Battle Island online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Battle Island

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Battle Island directly in your browser. This Multi-Scrolling game from 1988 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond