Aackosoft


Aackosoft International B.V. was a Dutch video game developer and publisher that exclusively developed games for the MSX home computer, becoming one of the biggest publishers for the MSX platform. It re-released some titles for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, for which it also distributed software in their early years. Aackosoft filed for bankruptcy in 1988.
Aackosoft released its software under multiple labels. Besides the Aackosoft brand name, software was also released as Aackosoft Edusystems, Eaglesoft, Eurosoft, Methodic Solutions and The ByteBusters. The latest was also the name of Aackosoft's programming team.
Many of Aackosoft's games are clones of more famous arcade games: Boom!, Hopper, MacAttack, Oh Shit!, Scentipede, Jet Bomber, Moon Rider, Space Busters, Break In, Time Curb and Robot Wars. Some more original games include Life in the Fast Lane, Kick It!, Drome, Skooter, North Sea Helicopter and Ultra Chess. In 1986 Aackosoft released Sprinter, featuring a 3D train simulation.
In addition to games, Aackosoft developed accounting and educational software for the MSX.