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$10K Stretch Goal - Achieved!
Skull Island Reviews
Mentions
About Skull
Kickstarter Special
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More details will soon follow regarding shipping and the drawing for the Ultimate Apple //e bundle.
$10k Stretch Goal—ACHIEVED!
The project funding reached a perfect $10,112!
ALL BACKERS will receive an entry into the drawing for a chance to WIN an Apple //e Enhanced Computer! .
The Ultimate Apple //e Enhanced computer comes with:
➽ a 100-240v Reactive Micro Power Supply
➽ MacEffects Modern Alps Keyboard
➽ Dan ][ HDD Emulator Card.
With the entire 8-bit Shack collection pre-loaded.
➽ VGA Card
➽ MegaAudio Card
➽ Disk I/O Card with Apple 5-1/4" Floppy Disk UniDrive
➽ Apple //e Mouse Card and Mouse
➽ 64k/80-column Card
➽ A Mach II Joystick
Skull Island Reviews
Greg and Ron had a chat about the new game “Skull Island”. A history of the company, a show and tell of what is in the box set and a trial and error of Ron learning how to play or not to play.
Check out Episode Seven of the Retro RPG Roundtable that features Greg Jewett explaining how he became involved in 8-Bit Shack, explains the game-play behind Skull Island and some of the hurdles and surprises along the way!
Watch Episode Seven here.
Megan Lemmert (AKA Nox Ffredrika), the founder of 6502 Workshop, reviews our new game "Skull Island".
Watch the video review here.
Mentions
Chris Torrence from his YouTube Channel CT6502 mentions Skull Island (the alpha version) in his video about his Apple2TS TypeScript Apple IIe Emulator at KansasFest 2025. He is demonstrating the save game feature of the game utilizing the save to cloud feature of the emulator.
Check it out here: 164: Apple2TS: Back to the Future in your Browser (KansasFest 2025)
Retro computing on the Apple II computer! Reviews of new Apple II hardware and software, interviews with retro computing luminaries, and tips on writing 6502 assembly language and creating your own emulator!
The company and game had a mention within the “Old School Gamer Magazine”, on page 28, first column, 2nd paragraph…
”8-Bit Shack has an immense catalog of new Apple II games, with a new one, Skull Island, being released shortly! There’s a lot more, too.”
Learn more about the magazine here.
About Skull Island
A true open world “role playing game” set in a completely self-contained world with fantastic game play with over 90 individual hand drawn screens and 48 hand drawn Islands complete with fantasy characters and interlinked back stories.
We have incorporated true point and click control, for a more modern feel, with the authentic immersive experience you associate with an 8 bit era game. Navigate your way across the perilous Sea of Bones, where you will meet fellow sea captains and encounter unpredictable storms which can wreck your ship.
Battle other captains, both friend and foe, in the realistic mini-game which will test your mettle and your ship. If you make it to port then you can trade goods to accrue gold, repair your ship, build your arsenal of weapons or meet the island leader and learn something of the islands uniqueness.
As you progress you can choose to trade or become the pirate you always wanted to be!
Computer
Apple //e (with Rev B motherboard)
Apple //c or //c+
Apple //gs (any ROM version)
RAM (Memory): 128K or better
CPU: 65C02 or better
Hardware Requirements
Mockingboard: Optional. If present, a changing soundtrack will play in the background.
Joystick / Mouse: Highly recommended.
You can use the arrow keys to move the cursor and space bar to select or fire. Most joysticks or mice will work.
Digital Content
as part of purchased download link or USB drive
An Apple ][ compatible disk image of the Skull Island game.
Color PDF versions of the 28-page manual and 11x17 map.
Island Info tracking sheets.
A PDF that can be printed to help you track island ship and trade items across islands.Pirate Name mini-game
This little mini-game will help you generate a silly or semi-serious pirate name based on your initials. Menu driven and easy to use fun for all those eye-patch wearing pirates looking for a nickname to be known as!
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