Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I first discovered Apidya through a tiny five-minute videogame segment on Portuguese television. No internet. No YouTube. No gaming websites.
Just five minutes that stayed with me for more than three decades.
In this video, I'm revisiting one of the Commodore Amiga's most unique shoot 'em ups, exploring its history, its incredible soundtrack by Chris Hülsbeck, and finding out whether Apidya still deserves its legendary reputation.
If you love retro gaming, the Commodore Amiga, classic shoot 'em ups, or simply discovering forgotten gaming history, this one's for you.
🎮 Game: Apidya Special
🖥️ Originally released on the Commodore Amiga in 1992
🎵 Music: Chris Hülsbeck
👍 If you enjoy documentaries about retro gaming and gaming history, consider subscribing for more videos every week.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3956980?utm_source=CP
More info: iningames.com
Official Release Date & Platforms:
• Release date. August 25, 2026
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC
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0:00 Apidya Special: A 1992 Legend Returns
2:12 Gaming Culture and Piracy in Portugal
3:44 The Iconic Soundtrack of Chris Huelsbeck
5:05 Hands-On with the Remastered Experience
6:39 The Dark Souls of the 90s
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I first discovered Apidya through a tiny five-minute videogame segment on Portuguese television. No internet. No YouTube. No gaming websites.
Just five minutes that stayed with me for more than three decades.
In this video, I'm revisiting one of the Commodore Amiga's most unique shoot 'em ups, exploring its history, its incredible soundtrack by Chris Hülsbeck, and finding out whether Apidya still deserves its legendary reputation.
If you love retro gaming, the Commodore Amiga, classic shoot 'em ups, or simply discovering forgotten gaming history, this one's for you.
🎮 Game: Apidya Special
🖥️ Originally released on the Commodore Amiga in 1992
🎵 Music: Chris Hülsbeck
👍 If you enjoy documentaries about retro gaming and gaming history, consider subscribing for more videos every week.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3956980?utm_source=CP
More info: iningames.com
Official Release Date & Platforms:
• Release date. August 25, 2026
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC
#Apidya #Amiga #RetroGaming #ShootEmUp #GamingHistory #ApidyaSpecial #Shmup
● Subscribe: youtube.com/c/itsapixelthing?sub_confirmation=1
● Support: patreon.com/ItsaPixelTHING
● Send a donation to the show via Paypal: https://rb.gy/zclb6f
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● All my other Social Media: https://linktr.ee/itsapixelthing
● Merchandising:
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Chapters:
0:00 Apidya Special: A 1992 Legend Returns
2:12 Gaming Culture and Piracy in Portugal
3:44 The Iconic Soundtrack of Chris Huelsbeck
5:05 Hands-On with the Remastered Experience
6:39 The Dark Souls of the 90s
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Video games at the best price on the market!
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instant-gaming.com/?igr=itsapixelthing
Online shopping for smart and comfortable life. Cheaper prices, save more!
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CLONERALLIANCE: https://www.cloner-alliance.com?sca_ref=8309019.d4TLlsC7h8&utm_source=affiliate-itsapixel-thing&utm_medium=program-standard-affiliate-program&utm_campaign=affiliate
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● A huge shoutout and special thanks to my PATRONS and MEMBERS (in alphabetical order):
• @fmt
• Deckard Games
• Fábio Domingos
• Johannes S
• Malamute
• Nostalgia Nerd
• Robin Gruoner
• Rui Caneira
• Silicon Siren
● O meu outro canal (em Português) "Clips do P/XEL": youtube.com/@ClipsdoPIXEL
P/XEL
it's a P/XEL thing
it's a p/xel thing
p/xel
It's a Pixel THING
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