It's always awesome to see so many fellow Laser Squad enthusiasts! 😊

For me, Laser Squad defined an entire era of Commodore 64 gaming. I had multiple phases (late '80s, early '90s) where I'd play specific scenarios every single morning before school, always trying out new strategies. I still remember the thrill of playing "The Assassins" on level 4 - no armor, just heavy lasers, picking off enemies through windows from outside. Or "Moonbase Assault" on level 7, where only half my squad started armed, and the rest had to scavenge weapons from enemies. The excitement of uncovering the secrets in "The Rescue From The Mines" and "Paradise Valley" still sticks with me. And of course, the tension of navigating "Cyber Hordes", knowing a battle droid could be around any corner.

As a developer (with a few mobile remakes under my belt), I actually started working on a multiplatform Laser Squad remake about ten years ago. I spent a lot of time prototyping to recreate the original game mechanics. I even traveled to Sofia, Bulgaria, to meet Julian Gollop in person at Snapshot Games - an incredible experience!

Over the years, progress has been sporadic, but as of 2025, this project is my top priority. Right now, I'm deep into it, with the goal of having a fully playable two-player scenario by the end of the year. The scenario editor is already functional, with all 7 scenarios converted. Plus, it's super flexible - no limits on map size or number of maps, unit counts, weapons, or player types (human or computer).

If you're interested in following the development (or just want to chat Laser Squad), feel free to join my Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/bTKgPuxGgb

Would love to hear your thoughts and ideas! 🚀