A Look At The Amiga Game Worthy – And Worthy It Is!

Worthy was first revealed back in 2017, and the hype skyrocketed almost immediately. Between its technical achievements and striking visuals, it seemed almost unbelievable that someone would dedicate so much effort to an Amiga game of this calibre in today’s era.

Within seconds of playing, it’s clear that PixelGlass Games poured immense time and care into this project. They set their sights high—and impressively, they managed to deliver.

Worthy was released back in June 2018, and normally, we would have published a review right at launch. However, we opted for the retail big box version—and little did we know it would take over two months to arrive. By the time it finally showed up, the initial hype had long faded.

We could have reviewed the downloadable version in the meantime—and we did play it extensively, getting stuck around level 28—but our focus was on doing a full box + game review. The irony is that now, five months after release, this article might reignite some of that hype and hopefully drive a few more sales for PixelGlass Games.

Alright, enough of the background—let’s get to the good stuff…

What really stands out about Worthy is how polished it feels. The colour choices, the sound design, and—most importantly—the gameplay all come together beautifully. It honestly feels like something that could have been produced by Team17 or even Psygnosis back in the golden days of the Amiga—and that’s no small feat.

PixelGlass Games has released several high-profile titles so far (1)(2)(3), and we’ve covered most, if not all, of them. While all of these have been free under the Reimagine label, the consistent quality has been genuinely impressive.

The goal of Worthy is simple: impress a girl by collecting diamonds, slaying monsters, and flicking switches to prove you’re worthy of her heart. You can’t move on to the next level without showing your skills.

At first glance, Worthy might seem simplistic—it’s a single-screen, top-down maze game—but once you get hooked, it quickly becomes one of those “just one more go” experiences. Each level feels deceptively easy, which lures you in, and that’s exactly why the game is so addictive—it always feels possible to beat.

I have to admit, I haven’t finished it yet. I made it to level 30 earlier this week and decided to take a break before going completely crazy. Sure, walkthroughs exist, but I’d rather tackle it on my own—I’m determined to beat this game someday!

Here’s the spoiler-free launch trailer for Worthy. I’ve chosen this one over others because, in just one minute, it does an excellent job of showcasing both the game and its core concept.

Worthy is packed with puzzles that will twist your brain, and there are likely multiple ways to tackle each level. With a total of 40 levels and even multiple endings—a rarity for Amiga games—there’s plenty of challenge and replay value.

To play Worthy, you’ll need an Amiga (or an emulator like FS-UAE, E-UAE, or WinUAE) with at least 1MB of RAM—something most of you already have, right? The game comes in all three formats: Floppy, CD32, and HDD, so there’s really no excuse not to try it.

There are three different packages available, all of which include the Floppy, CD, and HDD versions:

1. The Digital download version is 9 EUR.
2. A physical release containing both the CD and Floppy release for 19 EUR.
3. A physical release containing both the CD and Floppy release, including the big box (see below for more info) and poster for 23 EUR.

Edit: The links and info above, as the shop that sold these, have vanished, and the owner seems to have scammed a lot of people on the preorder for another upcoming game.

Worthy also comes in a full-size big box, which is a huge plus for collectors. That said, the front cover design doesn’t quite capture the stunning visuals of the game itself—it honestly deserves something more eye-catching.

The rest of the box, however, is well-designed. The sides are printed in a way that makes it look great on the shelf alongside other titles. Interestingly, the box is the same size as last year’s SOLID GOLD collector’s edition, meaning it’s unlikely you’ll have any other game in your collection that matches its dimensions.

Why the publisher, Amiga.pl.net, chose this unusual box size remains a mystery, but here’s hoping they stick with it—so one day we might line several of these beauties up side by side.

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The manual is surprisingly excellent, with a layout and print quality that feel truly top-notch. A few years ago, I thought I’d seen the last of brand-new, professionally printed manuals.

It’s only a few pages long, but for a collector and fan like me, it’s absolutely worth having.

The floppy disk features a really cool label, and I’ll admit—I haven’t actually tried it yet, as my go-to setup for this game is the CD32.

Still, it’s a fantastic collectable, and it’s amazing to think all of this fits on a single floppy in this day and age.

 

The CD-ROM version is fully compatible with the CD32, and if you pop it into a computer, you’ll find several bootable versions for different setups. The cover art matches the big box edition.

That’s not all that came in the box—there was also an A3 poster. For some reason, I forgot to take photos of it, but the artwork is identical to the front cover, which you’ve seen by now.

Worthy is, without a doub,t one of the best retro games I’ve played this year and a serious Game of the Year contender. It’s the kind of game that will never be forgotten and deserves a place in every Amiga owner’s collection. An instant classic, it’s a bold reminder that the Amiga isn’t dead. If there’s one new Amiga game that’s truly worth your money, this is it. So what are you waiting for? Go get it now!

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