Sam's Journey
Quick Info
Genre: Scrolling Platform Game
Platform: Commodore 64 (PAL "Vanilla" or NTSC with REU)
Media: 5.25" Disk (PAL or NTSC) and Cartridge (PAL)
Status: Released on Christmas Eve, 2017
Distributor: Protovision
About The Game
Sam's Journey is a brand-new original scrolling platform game developed for the Commodore 64 home computer. It's about a cute little hero called Sam who finds himself on an unexpected journey in a strange world.
Guide Sam through many different locations such as deep forests, hot deserts or frozen mountains! Find hidden gems and discover secret passages, but beware of the creatures!
Sam can run, jump, climb and swim. He can pick up items, carry them around and throw them at enemies. And with the power of special costumes, Sam completely changes his appearance and gains additional skills!
Screenshots
Features
· Classic 8-Bit Platform Action ·
· Colorful Graphics ·
· Fast Free-Directional Scrolling ·
· Many Basic Moves Plus Climbing And Swimming ·
· 6 Special Costumes With Additional Skills ·
· 3 Overworld Maps ·
· 27 Huge Levels With Multiple Sections ·
· 2000 Screens To Be Explored ·
· 14 Different Graphical Settings ·
· 19 Beautiful Tunes ·
· Sound Effects ·
· Hidden Items To Be Found ·
· Secret Passages To Be Discovered ·
· Checkpoint System ·
· Savegame Option ·
See It In Action!
Watch the official release trailer here!
Sam's Journey (C64) · Release Trailer
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Get Your Copy!
You can now order Sam's Journey along with some additional goodies at the Protovision online store!
Sam's Journey Boxed Edition
Sam's Journey Digital Download
It's also available from itch.io:
Sam's Journey Digital Download
Updates on Sam's Journey
Sam's Journey: 1250 Units Sold!
2018-03-28
From its release on Christmas Eve 2017 until the end of March 2018, our C64 platformer Sam's Journey has sold an incredible 1250 units!
Sam Is Out!
2017-12-24
Sam's Journey for the Commodore 64 has just been released!
Sam's Travel Insurance
2017-11-24
Did you know? When you accompany Sam on his epic and exciting Journey on your C64, you don't have to be afraid of seeing a Game Over screen or having to replay the first levels over and over.
Sam In The Sky With Diamonds
2017-10-20
Did you know? As many as 40 diamonds can be found in each level of our upcoming C64 platformer Sam's Journey!
Sam's Journey: Box Content Revealed!
2017-10-01
You have already seen the beautifully decorated cardboard box of Sam's Journey from the outside - and now you'll get to know what precious items it contains!
First Glimpse At Sam's Journey Cardboard Box
2017-07-25
Protovision have just released the first pictures of their cardboard box for Sam's Journey - and it looks awesome!
Sam's Journey Ready For Pre-Order!
2017-07-01
You don't want to miss the game when it comes out? You can now secure your personal copy of Sam's Journey at Protovision!
Evolution Of A Title Picture
2017-04-10
See the stages of Sam's Journey's title picture from an all black-and-white drawing to a fully colorized picture!
First Boss To Await Sam - And A Very Froggy One!
2017-03-08
The hero of our upcoming C64 platform game Sam's Journey is approaching his very first boss fight, but many other things happened in the last weeks, too.
The World Of Sam - Now With Enemies!
2017-01-03
As a little New Year present and to shorten the remaining waiting time, we're now releasing the first two-minute gameplay trailer of Sam's Journey!
Season's Greetings
2016-12-24
The Knights of Bytes wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sam Reached A Big Checkpoint!
2016-12-03
We're happy to announce that our upcoming C64 platformer Sam's Journey has just achieved a very important milestone!
Memory Over Board!
2016-11-11
Phew, that was close! With virtually no memory left, it's time to freeze features.
REU Enables Sam's Journey On NTSC Systems
2016-11-02
Good news for NTSC users: With the help of a REU or REU-compatible device, Sam can start his journey on your NTSC C64, too.
First Batch Of Sam Cartridges In Assembly!
2016-10-10
The first batch of both boards and shells arrived at Protovision and is now being assembled to cartridges for Sam's Journey.
Sam Spotted At The RetroBarcelona 2016!
2016-10-07
Visitors of Barcelona's biggest game exhibition took a peek at Sam's Journey.
Sam Had A Great Time At The Gamescom
2016-08-23
Sam had a great time at the gamescom 2016 as many visitors stopped by to join his journey!
It's Gamescom 2016 - And Sam Will Pay A Visit!
2016-08-08
On 18 August 2016, the gamescom exhibition in Cologne, Germany will open its doors - and Sam will pay a visit!
Sam Going To Jump THE 64, Too!
2016-05-14
Have you heard of THE 64 yet? It's going to be a new interpretation of the Commodore 64 home computer - and Sam will be aboard!
Protovision To Distribute Sam's Journey
2016-05-04
It may not be the biggest surprise for those of you who followed our C64 history, but it's now officially confirmed: The Knights of Bytes teamed up with Protovision for the distribution of Sam's Journey!
Sam Made The Cover!
2016-05-03
Sam's Journey is going to be released in a decorated cardboard box. But what will be on the front? Take a first look at the current workstage of our cover art!
Sam's Perfect Pitch
2016-03-08
When you encounter stinging insects in a sea of flowers and they are out of reach, the special power of the green costume comes in handy!
A Special Cartridge For Sam's Journey
2016-02-01
Many people find that our current 8-bit platformer "Sam's Journey" for the Commodore 64 makes quite a consolesque impression. We're going to take this even further and put the game on a very special cartridge!
The Secrets Of Count Sam
2016-01-11
Sometimes, things are not what they seem to be. Behind an apparently solid wall, Sam discovers a secret passage and finds a new special item that gets him airborne!
Timing Is Crucial, Sam!
2015-11-25
In some situations, the key to success is to wait for the opportune moment. In other situations, however, a proper sprint is the way to go!
Sam's Disco Fever
2015-09-16
On his journey through the strange world, Sam discovers another costume, and this one comes with a twist!
Interview With Chester Kollschen By Dengeki Gamer
2015-08-16
On this year's Gamescom, Dengeki Gamer interviewed Chester Kollschen, head of Knights of Bytes, about retro gaming in general and Sam's Journey in particular.
Sam Is Back From The Gamescom!
2015-08-15
Many people stopped by at the stand of the German print magazine RETURN in the retro section of the Gamescom to give Sam's Journey a try.
Meet Sam At The Gamescom!
2015-08-06
This weekend, you can meet Sam at the Gamescom! The nice people of the German print magazine RETURN have a booth in hall 10.2 and invited us to show the game's current state of development.
Metamorphosis, Part 2: Sam In Black
2015-07-26
Remember Sam's transformation into a pirate? That was certainly very cool, but there's more! Let's see what the black suit has in stock for our hero...
Metamorphosis, Part 1: A Pirate's Life For Sam
2015-06-16
Never underestimate the cute and the tiny! Sam can be the common guy in one moment and a sword-swinging buccaneer in the next...
Play It Again, Sam!
2015-05-21
The world of Sam's Journey is not only visually appealing. There's also music in the air!
New Basic Moves For Sam
2015-04-30
After some days of running and jumping, Sam is now extending his skill set.
Welcome, Sam!
2015-03-31
Let's welcome Sam. This cute little fellow is the hero of our current indie game project for the Commodore 64 home computer.
New Indie Game For Retro Platform In Development
2015-02-19
One decade after their last game for the legendary Commodore 64 home computer, the Knights of Bytes now return with a brand-new original 8-bit production targeting this ever fascinating machine and its faithful fans.