Magnussoft
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games, Software development |
| Founded | 1980s |
| Headquarters | Kesselsdorf , Germany |
Area served | Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, United Kingdom, United States |
| Products | Computer games, software programs, educational software |
| Website | magnussoft |
magnussoft Deutschland GmbH is a German-based developer and publisher of computer games, with its headquarters located in Kesselsdorf, close to the Saxon capital city of Dresden.
Dating back to the 1980s, magnussoft has produced software compilations for well-known 8-bit home computers such as the Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari 8-bit computers, and Atari ST. These titles remain playable on contemporary Intel-powered IBM PCs through the use of emulators. Prominent collections include Retro-Classix, which spans several platforms, along with platform-specific anthologies like Amiga Classix and C64 Classix.
The company’s portfolio features more than 160 releases covering genres such as adventure, board games, strategy, shoot 'em ups, and platformers. Beyond gaming, magnussoft develops computer programs and educational software distributed under multiple brands throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Benelux region, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
By 2008, magnussoft had established itself firmly within the budget and mid-range software markets. The firm maintains partnerships with prominent German companies including "ak tronik Software & Services," "KOCH Media," and "Verlagsgruppe Weltbild." While it operates subsidiaries in various European countries, magnussoft depends on local publishing partners for markets outside Europe.
A key aspect of magnussoft's identity is its publication of ZETA, a diverse collection of retro gaming titles, alongside classic games such as Aquanoid, Barkanoid, and Plot's.
Applications (selection)
- Dr Brain series
- Dr. Tool series
- Driver Cataloger
- Easy Bootmanager
- Typing Tutor
Educational software (selection)
- Deutsch, Englisch und Mathe für Zwerge
- Deutsch– und Mathe Compilation
- Fahrschule
Criticism
In 2007, magnussoft encountered criticism after discontinuing support and distribution of the BeOS successor Magnussoft Zeta operating system due to unresolved legal concerns.
Trademarks
- Amiga Classix
- Aquanoid
- Barkanoid
- C64 Classix
- Dr. Brain
- Dr. Tool
- Retro Classix
External links
- magnussoft – official website