Developed and published by TAD, Toki was released on arcade terminals in 1989. The game was then ported to the Commodore 64 in 1991, an adaptation by Ocean. Although this port was generally appreciated, it was not without its faults. Today, a team of enthusiasts is working to produce a remaster of the Commodore version.

In Toki, you play as a monkey in a horizontal scrolling game. The controls allow you to jump and spit fireballs. Throughout the levels, you can collect invincibility items as well as various bonuses to improve your shooting: double shot, extended shot, flame thrower, and much more.

David Bottino, head of the remastering project, published a video on X on 21 November revealing the progress of the work. The video shows completely redesigned and recoloured sprites, from the protagonist to the bosses. This visual facelift gives the game a much more polished look than the 1991 edition. The scenery has also been reworked, bringing it closer to the original 1989 arcade version.

As well as the improved graphics, the project includes new music and sound effects faithful to the arcade version, as well as optimised gameplay for greater fluidity.

The first images have been very well received by the community, who praise the care and dedication shown by Bottino and his team.

The remaster does not yet have an official release date, but it is scheduled for the first half of 2025. The game will be available for free, a gesture that reflects the community's commitment to preserving and sharing retro games.

This initiative offers gamers the chance to rediscover an iconic title from the early 90s. Newcomers, meanwhile, will be able to test themselves against the demanding gameplay: one hit and your character is sent back to the beginning of the board. The game has six levels, each culminating in a battle against a boss.