A Classic Returns

Developed by Team Apidya and published by ININ Games, Apidya’ Special delivers the intense side-scrolling action, imaginative biological environments, and memorable audio experience that made the original title stand out from its contemporaries.

Whether returning to a cherished classic or discovering it for the first time, players will soon be able to experience the legendary adventure across modern gaming platforms.

As hardcoregaming101.net mentioned in their huge database: “Apidya is arguably the best horizontal shoot-em-up ever released for the Amiga platform and remains enjoyable to this day.”

 

Key Features

 

• Authentic Remake – Completely rebuilt from scratch; no emulation.
• Two Visual Modes – Seamlessly switch between HD widescreen or original home computer 4:3 presentation.
• Exclusive Chris Hülsbeck OST – 2 CDs with the original and new studio versions of the iconic soundtrack, plus original Amiga recordings that helped define Apidya's legendary audio experience
• Retro Visual Effects – Optional CRT shaders, bloom, and authentic scanline simulation.
• First Time to Public – Discover enhanced graphics originally designed for an unreleased console version and never seen before.
• Expanded Worlds – 5 diverse themed worlds (Meadow, Pond, Sewers, Cyber, Lair), up to 5 levels each, 20 unique bosses, and hidden special stages.
• Fresh Surprises – Randomized in-game events like “Night Mode” with new enemy sprites.
• Co-op Mode – Team up in the all-new co-op mode, where player two controls a fully featured bee with its own weapons.
• Accessibility Options – Modernized difficulty settings to make the game enjoyable for all generations (including the original devs').

 

Pre-orders for Apidya’ Special are available now at ININGAMES.COM and Wishlist is open on Steam.

 

For more information, visit ININGAMES.COM.

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About The Developers

 

The Apidya Team is dedicated to preserving the magic of classic games while enhancing them with modern craftsmanship. The team blends veteran talent with new creative voices to deliver timeless experiences for both nostalgic fans and new players.

 

About ININ Games

ININ Games is a leading publisher of high-quality retro and arcade video games, bringing classics from the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s to modern platforms – faithfully restored, reimagined, or continued with brand-new sequels. Dedicated to preserving digital gaming heritage, ININ enhances titles with technical improvements, new features, and quality-of-life options while retaining their original charm. Collaborations with Sega, Taito, Irem, Natsume, and Yu Suzuki have revived legendary series such as Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble, Shenmue, and Turrican. Active worldwide, ININ releases both physical and digital editions, and is rated by Metacritic as Germany’s highest-ranked publisher for exceptional quality and cultural value.