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Painterboy
Commodore 64 · Action
Painterboy
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Chart Top Design |
| Publisher | Tikkurila |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Commodore 64 in 1986, Painterboy is an action game developed by Chart Top Design and published by Tikkurila.
It landed about 4 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1986 include Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, Cobra and Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle.
Painterboy is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Painterboy is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Painterboy walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Painterboy.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Painterboy FAQ
When did Painterboy come out on the C64?
Painterboy was released for the Commodore 64 in 1986.
Who made Painterboy?
It was developed by Chart Top Design and published by Tikkurila.
Is Painterboy multiplayer?
No. Painterboy is a single-player game.
How long does Painterboy take to play?
As an action game, Painterboy typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Painterboy on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.