SPACE FLEET (2024) ZX Spectrum @MZX-RG

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming Space Fleet is a ZX Spectrum Chaos Inspired W40K Type-in - A discontinued Warhammer 40,000 board game from the early 90s has now been implemented in Sinclair Basic for 2 to 4 players.

Author's notes: "Back in the early 90s I was a member of a “wargames” club, in another town, being something that you had to seek out in those days, particularly in towns like the one I grew up in. I happened to come across a hobby shop on a family holiday in the midlands at the turn of the decade and was fascinated. I didn’t even really understand it all properly being a bit too young but It was all I could think about after that for months until eventually I became a subs paying wargamer after finding a club a short bus ride away from home. There were all sorts of table top role playing games, wargames, and board games in circulation and for a couple of years it was how I spent every Saturday and Thursday evening. I still have a real soft spot for all things TTRPG, their rule books and lore, which I'll happily read like someone else might read a good book.

I got older and became interested in other things and spent more time with my more conventional school friends, but towards the end of that time I remember a board game called Space Fleet that I got for Christmas but never got the chance to play. I had friends interested in computers but had stopped going to “wargames” by that point and had always been slightly embarrassed of my hobby even among my nerdier school friends. I did always think that it would make a good computer game however. It reminded me of Chaos on the ZX Spectrum which I had on a cover-tape and played to death. I still had a ZX Spectrum at this point along side my Master System, and it felt like it would make a great speccy game along the same lines as Chaos. I did dabble with programming back then but this would have been beyond me.

Thirty plus years later and I’ve now given it a go after the resurgence of the speccy thanks to the ZX Spectrum Next, although I've stuck to 48k basic so it will run on any ZX Spectrum. In the style of a ZX Spectrum type-in, written in Sinclair Basic for old times sake. I started off using Boriel Basic, which is great, but the more I got into it the more it felt it would be more fun to create a type-in that could have existed back then. Perhaps even published in a supplement or magazine somewhere. So I have. The restrictiveness of the language and slowness of Sinclair Basic in particular created some fun problems to solve and some frustrations. BBC Basic is a much better and faster period appropriate Basic with named procedures, parameters, and else statements but a bit middle class like the hobby itself, unlike me and my ZX Spectrum, so I've had to eat the GO SUBs and GO TOs as best I can. And actually it is incomplete when compared to the board game but I think it plays well all things considered. There are no critical rolls or collisions, which I have coded around and may revisit in a future version but for now I will call this version 1. If you don't really fancy typing it all in you can download the .tap file here. There's also a github repository which I may develop further, although I definitely feel like I've scratched this particular itch for now."

The game was made by Belmeister in 2024.

Download here: belmeister.itch.io/space-fleet

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

updated 7 months ago

SPACE FLEET (2024) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-19 | Space Fleet is a ZX Spectrum Chaos Inspired W40K Type-in - A discontinued Warhammer 40,000 board game from the early 90s has now been implemented in Sinclair Basic for 2 to 4 players.

Author's notes: "Back in the early 90s I was a member of a “wargames” club, in another town, being something that you had to seek out in those days, particularly in towns like the one I grew up in. I happened to come across a hobby shop on a family holiday in the midlands at the turn of the decade and was fascinated. I didn’t even really understand it all properly being a bit too young but It was all I could think about after that for months until eventually I became a subs paying wargamer after finding a club a short bus ride away from home. There were all sorts of table top role playing games, wargames, and board games in circulation and for a couple of years it was how I spent every Saturday and Thursday evening. I still have a real soft spot for all things TTRPG, their rule books and lore, which I'll happily read like someone else might read a good book.

I got older and became interested in other things and spent more time with my more conventional school friends, but towards the end of that time I remember a board game called Space Fleet that I got for Christmas but never got the chance to play. I had friends interested in computers but had stopped going to “wargames” by that point and had always been slightly embarrassed of my hobby even among my nerdier school friends. I did always think that it would make a good computer game however. It reminded me of Chaos on the ZX Spectrum which I had on a cover-tape and played to death. I still had a ZX Spectrum at this point along side my Master System, and it felt like it would make a great speccy game along the same lines as Chaos. I did dabble with programming back then but this would have been beyond me.

Thirty plus years later and I’ve now given it a go after the resurgence of the speccy thanks to the ZX Spectrum Next, although I've stuck to 48k basic so it will run on any ZX Spectrum. In the style of a ZX Spectrum type-in, written in Sinclair Basic for old times sake. I started off using Boriel Basic, which is great, but the more I got into it the more it felt it would be more fun to create a type-in that could have existed back then. Perhaps even published in a supplement or magazine somewhere. So I have. The restrictiveness of the language and slowness of Sinclair Basic in particular created some fun problems to solve and some frustrations. BBC Basic is a much better and faster period appropriate Basic with named procedures, parameters, and else statements but a bit middle class like the hobby itself, unlike me and my ZX Spectrum, so I've had to eat the GO SUBs and GO TOs as best I can. And actually it is incomplete when compared to the board game but I think it plays well all things considered. There are no critical rolls or collisions, which I have coded around and may revisit in a future version but for now I will call this version 1. If you don't really fancy typing it all in you can download the .tap file here. There's also a github repository which I may develop further, although I definitely feel like I've scratched this particular itch for now."

The game was made by Belmeister in 2024.

Download here: belmeister.itch.io/space-fleet

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

SHOVEL DUCK II - DIG DUCK! (2024) Preview, ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-04-02 | An early Proof of concept showing some of the moves and one of the core 'levels'. Off course, the first Shovel Duck didn't actually have a huge amount of digging going on (despite there being two shovels ... you did find both of them right? One was deliberately easier to find than the other). I always mock up and make proof of concepts for levels and things I'm aiming to do before building the actual game. No point in imagining a level that is a hybrid of Space Panic and Mr Driller if you can't deliver something close to what you're imagining...

In developement by io.rrwm in 2024.

Download here: ktbproductions.itch.io/shovel-duck-ii

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

TOBIT (2023) Walkthrough, ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-04-02 | This game is inspired by The Book of Tobit. It offers a good variety in the design of the levels and also has great music. It was made by Rafal Miazga in 2023. Download here: sendspace.com/file/o7oqyv

Huge playlist archive with games from 2023: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3tifbfdE3mgtIgpBmpij6qp

ZX Spectrum 48k: Truchet Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-04-02 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
This is an intro demo for 48k in the 4k category and it was made by Kaszi75 in 2024. Download here: pouet.net/prod.php?which=96607

ZX Spectrum: Cheetah Midi interface and Casio CZ-101 synthesizer in Micro Live (UK 1986)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-04-02 | Cheetah Midi interface in action in an episode of Micro Live from 1986.

PENGUIN ATTACK 128K (2024) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-04-01 | The "Black Pingus", a gang of thugs, are terrorizing the lands of Pinwiland with the help of other evil associates. As part of their plans, Pinwi's girlfriend, Ninwina, has been kidnapped and hidden somewhere in the country. Pinwi is an expert snowball thrower and is willing to fight to get his love back, are you going to help him?

Available in both 48k and 128k versions.

The game was made by the Pat Morita Team in 2024.

Get it here: patmorita.itch.io/penguin-attack-zx-spectrum

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

ZX Spectrum Monthly Roundup - MARCH 2024

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-31 | We are back with the March roundup, and this month some big titles came out. Dr. Acula, the sequel to Frank N Stein from 1984, was finally released. Cesare The Somnambule, an impressive looking game in the horror genre. Sheepish, a fun and colourful game. Nectar, a game that has similarities with the old Ultimate titles. Dungeons & Dragons - Computer Fantasy Game, a conversion of a popular LCD game. Shoplifting Boy, the very first stealth game. Some huge and great looking illustrated text adventures and many more interesting titles came out.

JANUARY 2024 Roundup: youtube.com/watch?v=oip8PMutL-w
FEBRUARY 2024 Roundup: youtube.com/watch?v=dMfNYCMK26M

00:01 NEW GAMES MARCH 2024
00:03 Cesare The Somnambule youtube.com/watch?v=4srRD2wk1UY
00:33 Dr. Acula youtube.com/watch?v=1eXNEfJVkic
01:03 Sheepish youtube.com/watch?v=D-yXt22uYRM
01:33 The Elves of Maroland youtube.com/watch?v=etZV-SQGe9A
02:03 Area 51 - Roswell Incident 128k youtube.com/watch?v=mhdFiV5kYRQ
02:33 Nectar youtube.com/watch?v=mtpydoqGn3c
03:03 Pac Mine youtube.com/watch?v=5hvKbCgpnNQ
03:33 Antiair youtube.com/watch?v=y5n-_zXxxug
04:03 The Valley youtube.com/watch?v=6zyXB-DtsfE
04:33 Pac-Man youtube.com/watch?v=aCqYrxjC8JE
05:03 Dungeons & Dragons - Computer Fantasy Game youtube.com/watch?v=htCiL2UsH2M
05:33 Zzznake youtube.com/watch?v=DBliyHixuAw
06:03 Big Head youtube.com/watch?v=gyIXnCIcyKU
06:33 La Escalera youtube.com/watch?v=_7sLMqnzdTI
07:03 Shoplifting Boy youtube.com/watch?v=69C6wmGjsXY
07:33 Memory youtube.com/watch?v=kXop9jRwe0w
08:03 Fair Shares youtube.com/watch?v=KCoxeuUAlT4
08:33 Mimex - Micro Stock Market Exchange youtube.com/watch?v=onXdZfLG6HQ
09:03 Lanzamiento de boina youtube.com/watch?v=iLqY7GIgypY
09:33 Space Fleet youtube.com/watch?v=XfNQZo8zo-s

10:03 NEW MODIFIED RE-RELEASES MARCH 2024
10:06 Vixen youtube.com/watch?v=oSxJ3vhc9kM
10:46 Saboteur 2 youtube.com/watch?v=aQ3njlXMZQk
11:54 Airborne Ranger https://zx-pk.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=80543&d=1711223674
15:36 Los Angeles SWAT youtube.com/watch?v=ymq6JpluzGI

16:38 NEW DEMOS MARCH 2024
16:41 Kebugaruha youtube.com/watch?v=0DtZglSfTwc
20:27 Synergy youtube.com/watch?v=6gWQ5KeMNMk
22:42 Tritone youtube.com/watch?v=dU2ghxaQZAU

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Other compilation videos with the latest in games and demos:
2017 - Best games: youtube.com/watch?v=ciY0-rYXXKA&t=204s
2018 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=x6FckGQTRII
2018 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=LUl8spXdmBA&t=939s
2019 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=Bo6o-y6i1fU
2019 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=JpvUgvH0HPQ&t=834s
2020 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=MIoUXNtd6QA
2020 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=IVJUx9VXtIo
2021 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=7LSKBVmJFaU
2021 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=0yN1qfviaUk
2022 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=_oIToHrr7M4
2022 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=5Uo2Dg2kNWg
2023 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=PLXSzE7UYkk
2023 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=tozZvpRSTuI

BUGGERCODE (2024) ZX81

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-31 | This game works on an unexpanded ZX81 (1K). This is a 1K version of MICROMOUSE GOES DEBUGGING. In BUGGERCODE bugs are walking around and taking parts of your code. You need to repair the code before the bugs take parts out of it again. After starting the game with NewLine you see a small program. The bug(s) immediately take out some code. The code can be taken from the bugs by meeting a bug. You then take over the code and you need to place it on the right place. Make sure your code is complete before the time runs out. After 3 programs the first program comes back but with an extra bug running around. A maximum of 4 bugs will run in the game.

It seems like the bugs succeeded in messing up the code, and some debugging / bugfix is needed in this game for the final levels to work...

The game was made by Johan "Dr Beep" Koelman in 2024.

Download here: sinclairzxworld.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=552&sid=859ed5a186b7a315d79319c477895f7d&start=360

Huge playlist archive with ZX81 games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uwm41hIxxc812cexbMfdEQ

ZX Spectrum 128k: Another Inv Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-31 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
An invitation for Chaos Constructions 2024. It was made by Undefined Admins / nikhotmsk. Download tap file here: pouet.net/prod.php?which=96535

ZX Spectrum: PIXEL ART from MARCH 2024

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-31 | See some fantastic ZX pixel art from March 2024. Missed out on previous collections? Subscribe so you don't miss out anymore, and catch up in our huge playlist archive with Pixel Art / Graphics: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v2QJiIDK26ymJNTgn5CclK

This is a big March collection (but not a complete collection of all released March art) of high quality 2024 pixel art graphics made by modern artists, accompanied by modern AY music from 2024:

00:00 Intro Screen
00:03 White Night - Art-top
00:33 Nintendo's lawyer looking at a kid named mario - Grongy
01:03 In the underground metro - CVM
01:33 In the underground - CVM
02:03 Kolotoc - Jaroslava DR
02:33 Lifeform Found - Aki
03:03 Ashot - FOYM
03:33 ＳＥＧＡ　１６－ＢＩＴ - Grongy
04:03 Krtek Monty - Jaroslava DR
04:33 Nova Zeme - David DR
05:03 Cartman - David DR
05:33 Sonic 2 Casino Night Zone - Grongy
06:03 Volcano - Grongy
06:33 Cat and spider - Grongy
07:03 Steep range - Free_Wind
07:33 In fools - Free_Wind
08:03 Shark finning - UriS
08:33 Keep quiet - there are sick people here - Art-top
09:03 City? -Grongy
09:33 Face off - Free_Wind - Grongy
10:03 Garth Marenghi's DARKPLACE - Grongy
10:33 Medniy$ - Grongy
11:03 March 8 - UriS
11:33 Journey - Trixs
12:03 Orc warrior - Free_Wind
12:33 The little dragon - Free_Wind
13:03 Royal Tea - DimWiddy
13:33 Unicorn Meat - UriS
14:03 Samovar - UriS

The AY music used are "Eighty Four" from 2024 by Aki: youtube.com/watch?v=lp-idArfcE0

All pictures are standard loading screens and can be downloaded here along with the music tracks: https://zxart.ee/eng/mainpage/

Other compilation videos with the latest in games and demos:
2017 - Best games: youtube.com/watch?v=ciY0-rYXXKA&t=204s
2018 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=x6FckGQTRII
2018 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=LUl8spXdmBA&t=939s
2019 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=Bo6o-y6i1fU
2019 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=JpvUgvH0HPQ&t=834s
2020 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=MIoUXNtd6QA
2020 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=IVJUx9VXtIo
2021 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=7LSKBVmJFaU
2021 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=0yN1qfviaUk
2022 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=_oIToHrr7M4
2022 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=5Uo2Dg2kNWg
2023 - Best games and demos: youtube.com/watch?v=PLXSzE7UYkk
2023 - Best modified re-releases: youtube.com/watch?v=tozZvpRSTuI

MEMORY (2024) Walkthrough, ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-31 | Memory is a puzzle game where the objective is to select pairs of cards. It's a simple single-player puzzle. This is a compiled version of a game made in Pascalated BASIC on the ZX Spectrum. Compared to the previous contest version, no changes were made - it was just compiled.

It was released by Starsoft in 2024.

Read more and get the download link here: planetasinclair.blogspot.com/2024/03/concurso-basic-apascalado-compilado_01994340246.html

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

ZX Spectrum 48k: Prelude Beeper Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-31 | Huge playlist archive with BEEPER chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uSP_gBFdIkEvPxwuQr7DvA
Beeper rendition of prelude.mod made by dworkin a. in 2024. Read about the engines / software used and get the download link here: youtube.com/watch?v=RFJooCUfuFk

CATTIVIK (2024) Walkthrough, ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-30 | This game is based on Cattivik, an Italian humoristic comic book character. Your coins were stolen by the Sewer Rat Gang and you have to get them back. The game was made in AGDx-mini and released in 2024 by Gabriele Amore. Download here: dropbox.com/sh/tfo83j5lzwmhole/AADkLDo3WAo4fbpCyKc6Kkk7a?dl=0

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

ZX Spectrum 128k + Turbo Sound: Poets of the Fall -My Dark Disquiet 2 x AY 6 channels Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-30 | Huge playlist archive with TURBO SOUND chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3tocIHzLSlJDPPpr9AOF2sg
Made in Pro Tracker 3.7 with ABC stereo channel layout. It was made by Bonysoft in 2024 and PT3 or MP3 files can be downloaded here: https://zxart.ee/eng/authors/b/bonysoft/poets-of-the-fall---my-dark-disquiet/

FAIR SHARES (2024) Walkthrough, ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-30 | Can you solve this classic puzzle game where the goal is to divide the milk into two equal amounts? It's a simple single-player puzzle that you can solve in just seven moves. This is a compiled version of a game made in Pascalated BASIC on the ZX Spectrum. Compared to the previous contest version, no changes were made - it was just compiled.

It was released by Starsoft in 2024.

Read more and get the download link here: planetasinclair.blogspot.com/2024/03/concurso-basic-apascalado-compilado_01107357929.html

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

CESARE THE SOMNAMBULE 128K (2024) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-29 | This game is a tribute to the expressionistic master piece from Robert Wiene: "Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari". A fair comes to town: You are 'Cesare The Somnambule', who is the big attracion of the show. The illustrious Dr. Caligari is the one who controls your life (awake and asleep). You want to escape from this constant nightmare and break teh hypnotic influence of the evil doctor.

You will start in a room within the Asylum. Try to stay awake and find a way to escape. Next find the newspaper to get updated and follow your plan to expose Dr. Caligari to the authorities. Don't fall asleep or you will be lost forever!

Navigate through the woods! This is not that easy as the mysterious forest pathways change between day and night. Can you escape the evil?

Follow the voice in Cesare's head, his thoughts are displayed and will guide you through the game (Press 'L' to display Cesare's latest thought!).

Made in 2024 by these people:

Game Design & Concept: Sebastian Braunert aka MORITZ
Game Design & Coding: Jorge Gonzalez aka ZXjogv
Games Design & Art work: Lobo
In-game graphics: Lobo and PiiiXL
Intro graphics: ZXjogv
Intro music: Rich Hollins
In-game music: Pedro Pimenta
Game fonts: Damien Guard

Download here (Remember to donate): zxamaze.itch.io/cesare-the-somnambule

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

DR. ACULA (2024) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-29 | As well we know, our old friend Prof. Frank was a keen bone collector. With most of his work done in a graveyard, in the grounds of a nearby castle, owned by the vampire Dr. Acula.

And Dr. Acula wasn't very happy about that...

One night, Acula captured Frank and locked him away in his castle. But Frank hatched a cunning plan to escape by constructing a coffin, knowing that it would be impossible for Dr. Acula to resist clambering into it and, once Prof. Frank had nailed down the lid, he would be trapped for all eternity!

Unfortunately, Dr. Acula managed to escape, destroying the coffin and unleashing his hoard of bats on Prof. Frank. The only hope would be to grab a crucifix and send Dr. Acula back into the shadows, while trying to build another coffin...

Colin Stewart (who made Frank N Stein in 1984 and Frank N Stein Re-booted in 2011) recovered the unfinished 1984 game files from cartridges in his loft back in 2011 and intended to complete it, and this has now finally happened. So 40 years later the sequel to Frank N Stein has now been released!

Made in 1984/2024 and released by Colin Stewart in 2024.

Download here: colinstewart.co.uk/playdracula

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

SAM Coupé: Samyth Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-29 | Huge playlist archive with SAM Coupé demos: youtube.com/watch?v=tHkh6RYhe10&list=PLxOanVBhqd3sRsfll7RIMFVY0l4wXOZl1
This 256b Coupé intro demo was released in the 8bit 1k category by Optimus in 2024. smooth big plasmas with sound! There are 8 plasma and sound patterns before it loops. Running time around 1 minute and 20 seconds before it repeats.
Download here: pouet.net/prod.php?which=96463

SNAKE GAME (2024 / Forth-79 game) ZX81 + ZXpand

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-29 | This game works on a ZX81 with ZXpand (32K RAM, Zon-X sound card and SD card) and the Toddy Forth-79. It is a classic Snake game made in the Toddy Forth-79 language by Kelly Murta in 2024. Full guide in typing the game in, and a finished version made by Moggy is available here: sinclairzxworld.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5443

Huge playlist archive with ZX81 games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uwm41hIxxc812cexbMfdEQ

MIMEX - MICRO STOCK MARKET EXCHANGE (2024) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-28 | MIMEX is a complete Micro Market Stock Exchange for ZX Spectrum computers based on BOVESPA/B3 (Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão) of São Paulo, founded on August, 23, 1890. MIMEX is a game inspired by the Magnavox Odyssey 2 Strategy Series.

Basic Game:

Players: 1 to 4 ;
Game length: 1 - 5 years
Buy and Sell Stocks;
Buy and Sell Treasure Bills;
Buying on Margin;
IR (Investor Relations Events) - 1:2 splits, 4:1 grouping, dividends, judicial recoveries and bankruptcies;
Market Engine, written from scratch;
Benchmark Market Index (iMimex);
Tickers (some real brazilian B3 stocks) - 10 companies;
News headlines;
Play against the Game (iMimex index);
Quotron Terminals;

The game was made by Rogerio Biondi in 2024.

Read more and get download link here: rbiondi.itch.io/mimex

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

ZX Spectrum 48k: Nike #1 Beeper Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-28 | Huge playlist archive with BEEPER chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uSP_gBFdIkEvPxwuQr7DvA
Beeper rendition of dsx_nike1.mod made by dworkin a. in 2024. Read about the engines / software used and get the download link here: youtube.com/watch?v=PKDMHVykX9A

PAC MINE (2024) Longplay, ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-28 | You control a pacman going down in a mine, avoid the ghosts! Use Q or A to control the pacman. The scroll effect is created changing only the attributes with LPRINT Hack.

This game was released as participant in the Basic 10Liners 2024 competition.

The game also works on Zx Spectrum 16k models!

It was made by Lupoman in 2024.

Download here: bunsen.itch.io/pacmine-sinclair-zx-spectrum-by-lupoman

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

ANTIAIR (2024) Walkthrough, ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-27 | A shoot'em up where yo have to avoid blocks and bombs. You have to calculate on the enemy bombs to destroy the block, else you will get caught and destroyed. It is a multi platform game and the Japanese developer has made it available for several different home computers, mostly Japanese machines, but also some others, including the ZX Spectrum.

The game can run on 48K + AY interface.

This walkthrough ends when the game loops.

The game was made by Inufuto in 2024.

Download here: http://inufuto.web.fc2.com/8bit/antiair/#zx

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

THE ELVES OF MAROLAND (2024) ZX Spectrum Next

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-27 | A new era begins in Maroland… The Ancient Talking Dragons have nearly all been annihilated… The Elves hide in their ancient mansions. The future belongs to humans… However, naive human wizards long for immortality. It’s only a matter of time before one of them finds something they can’t control.

«Remember, Ged, the power of an entity lies in its true name. Those who know the true name of a being can dominate it, even if it is a fearsome Dragon.» Your master Ogion was powerful, but one night he summoned an evil creature, a Shadow that escaped his control, mortally wounding him.

«The Shadow must be destroyed, Ged. Look for the Elven Wizards, only they have the wisdom to stop her.» Ogion died that night, and, with regret, you direct your steps towards Goil, the capital of the island, in search of the Elven Wizards…

In this adventure you will take the role of Ged, the wizard’s apprentice. After the death of Ogion, his master, Ged must find the Elven Wizards of Maroland, and obtain the knowledge to be able to defeat the Shadow invoked by Ogion, and which killed him. If the Shadow is not defeated, darkness will soon reign over all the islands of Maroland…

Originally this adventure was made in Spanish language with PAWS for the ZX Spectrum in 1993. This is the port / remake made with DAAD between 2022 and 2024. An attempt has been made to improve the literature, correct bugs, add new puzzles, etc., but preserving the original story, development and setting.

Available in both Spanish and English versions.

This ZX Spectrum Next English DAAD version was made by Dwalin in 2024.

Download here: rudolphinerur.com/blog/2024/03/09/the-elves-of-maroland

Huge playlist archive with ZX Spectrum Next software: youtube.com/watch?v=DKP7wRcJgS0&list=PLxOanVBhqd3sDNyPQ49hgs2jGSjqDIpWg

SOLITAIRE (2024) Playthrough, ZX81 2K + Chroma + QS UDG

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-27 | This game works on a standard ZX81 1K (b/w and low res), but also has support for enhanced 2K version, Chroma colour interface and Quicksilva character board.

This is a challenging version because it is based on the "Solitaire Turn 3". Turn 3 is a version of Klondike Solitaire where 3 cards are drawn from the stock pile at once. Only the top card of the 3 can be played. Once that is played, you can you can play the next card of the 3 that have been dealt.

In normal Solitaire (Turn 1), you have the option to play every card from the stock pile. In Turn 3, you can only play every third card dealt from the stock pile, limiting your options and naturally making the game harder. The odds of winning is 11.1%. Turn 1, on the other hand, has a win rate of 33.0%.

The game was made by Johan "Dr Beep" Koelman in 2024.

Download here: sinclairzxworld.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=552&sid=425b9160ac1334403d10a8a9f6bef544&start=360

Huge playlist archive with ZX81 games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uwm41hIxxc812cexbMfdEQ

SABOTEUR 2 128K v.1.0.2 (2024 Edition / Bugfixed / INSANE speed improvement) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-26 | SABOTEUR 2 128K v.1.0.2 with further improved performance (it is now 5.6 times faster than original on average at max speed). This is a new 128K version with a lot of bugfixes and fantastic speed improvement. We play on speed 9 (maximum) to show the speed improvement, but the author of the mod do not recommend to play the game on speed 8 and 9.

Changes:
-Bugfixes
-Performance optimizations and adjustable game speed
-Double buffering with vsync (with limitations)
-Added some visual elements from 2019 remake
-Added new sound effects
-Added game pause
-Improved game balance
-And more...

Fixed bugs:
-Android receives damage when ninja hits the flame of his flamethrower
-Ninja receives damage when flame covers a projectile(even one shot\thrown by enemy)
-The lift bug
-Slow climbing up \ lifting up
-The fall damage bug
-No 'bike arrived' message when using teleport
-The flame clipping bug
-The Infinite tape pieces bug - now this stash has 2 pieces of tape
-The walking underwater bug
-The throwing objects trough the wall bug
-The glitchy android bug - now he looks different and is stronger
-Fence terminal no longer controls lifts in missions without the fence
-Single fire key press on the terminal could cause several activations
-Throwing projectile at electric fence could kill ninja
-Puma on the left side of the screen could damage ninja at the right side of the screen.
-Lift position now resets when starting new game
-Enemy status \ position now resets when starting new game
-'Health' is now properly stored for each enemy and is not reset when the ninja leaves the room
-The androids misalignment bug

Game speed is adjustable ranging from 0 to 9:
0 - 5 fps,
1 - 5.5 fps - very close to the original,
2 - 6 fps,
3 - 7 fps,
4 - 8 fps,
5 - 10 fps,
6 - 12.5 fps,
7 - up to 16.7 fps,
8 - up to 25 fps,
9 - up to 37 fps, no delays and no vsync, about 4.7 times faster than original.

Game balance changes:
-Ninja's kicks and throwables deal more damage:
Throwables and kick make 2 damage points, flying kick - 2-3
-Remaining HPs are now properly stored for each enemy. Also enemy 'health' now slowly regenerates.
-Reduced bat damage by 1 damage point
-Ninja takes less damage when falling from a small height:
no damage if height is less than 15 tiles, half damage if less than 2 floors (36 tiles)

Original 1987 game by Clive Townsend.
Modified 2024 re-release by theALFEST.

Download here: https://zxart.ee/eng/software/game/arcade/action/saboteur-2-mod-by-thealfest/

The project's YouTube playlist:
youtube.com/watch?v=7h8YiVQ1kU0&list=PLJ1LBGJTfyba45Q2zKjpUzS2Q08EspbJ-&pp=gAQBiAQB

Huge playlist archive with AY / GFX improved games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3t74YnYAJA9p4vMQYZYCJWX

ZX Spectrum 48k: Cyberpunk 2077 / Edgerunners Beeper Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-26 | Huge playlist archive with BEEPER chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uSP_gBFdIkEvPxwuQr7DvA
Beeper rendition of "I Really Want To Stay At Your House" made by dworkin a. in 2024. Read about the engines / software used and get the download link here: youtube.com/watch?v=1AQGruKJhO4

ZX Spectrum 48k: BooMfire Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-26 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
BooMfire is an implementation in ugBASIC for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum of the well-known DOOM Fire effect. It runs on 48K and If you have AY-interface there will also be AY support.

This is an entry to the "BASIC 10 Liner contest" 2024 edition, SCHAU category.

The downloadable version includes the source code and documentation. It was made by Marco's Retrobits and can be download here: bunsen.itch.io/boomfire-sinclair-zx-spectrum-by-marcos-retrobits

Los Angeles SWAT 128K (2024 Edition / Music from C64) Walkthrough, ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-25 | Huge playlist archive with AY / GFX improved games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3t74YnYAJA9p4vMQYZYCJWX
Updated 2023 version with new features:

- New loading screen by Grongy added (originally there was no loading screen).
- Added in game music converted from C64.

It is a Beta Disk version made by Tiboh and trd and scl files can be downloaded here: https://vtrd.in/release.php?r=662e91b0e53dd38f9880bcb985484f78

This game has no ending and the walkthrough ends when the game does not get any tougher.

The aim is to save the hostages being held by the gangs. To reach them you must steer your squad through the streets defending yourselves against attack until you reach the junctions where the gang leader is holding the civilians. Try to stay alive, wipe out the terrorists and not shoot the victims or civilians. Couldn't be easier.

On the way up the street you may just happen to notice that the gangs have grenades, which they keep lobbing at your team leader. Try to anticipate where it will land and move him away. Everything keys off the leader. Gang members will go for him, snipers take pot-shots at him and the grenades always fall his way! Once he gets taken out, another team member will take over.

Keep going forward and don't let the baddies get behind you. They have a particularly nasty way of neutralising SWAT teams if they get too close...

ZX Spectrum Classics #14 : ALL the Games by DIGITAL INTEGRATION

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-25 | Series with focus on releases from the 80s software houses. Playlist with all videos here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uG1f7Vq3__n05kaeOKF4gt Digital Integration Ltd. was based in Camberley, Surrey, in the United Kingdom and was founded in the 1980s. The company was best known for creating flight and racing simulations for the Amiga, Amstrad, Atari, ZX Spectrum, Commodore and PC platforms. Action Sixteen, Action Replay and Dream Factory were three of the publishing labels used by the company in the early days, especially for 16-bit releases.

In 1998 Digital Integration became a wholly owned subsidiary of Titus Games plc, the holding company for Titus Interactive, and continued to operate as usual using its own name and identity. In 2001, Digital Integration released Top Gun: Combat Zones, their first game for the GameCube and PlayStation 2 as well as Windows.

When Titus Interactive went bankrupt in 2005, it supposedly did not effect Titus' international subsidiaries which included Digital Integration. However, nothing has been heard from the company since that time and it appears to have faded into the woodwork.

By 2012, Digital Integration's IP is owned by iEntertainment Network.

List of releases for the ZX Spectrum:

0:05 1983 Night Gunner
0:35 1983 Taxi!
1:05 1983 Fighter Pilot
1:35 1985 Tomahawk
2:05 1986 TT Racer
2:35 1987 Bobsleigh
3:05 1988 ATF
3:35 1991 Extreme
4:05 1991 F-16 Combat Pilot

SHEEPISH 128K (2024) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-24 | SHEEPISH - So much violence in the world of hearding! Catch the sheeps, throw them in the truck, drive the truck to the next level. A challenging and fun game! It was made in AGDx mini by Gabriele Amore IN 2024. Read mor and get the download link here: spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11202

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

ZX Spectrum 48k: Conways Game of Life Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-24 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
A demo in the 1K category for 48K and If you have AY-interface there will also be AY music. This intro demo was made by Busy (Coding), Noro (Music) in 2024. Download here: https://zxart.ee/eng/software/demoscene/intro/1k-intro/conways-game-of-life/

CELESTE OLD SITE (2024 Mod / New version) ZX Spectrum Next

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-23 | Celeste Classic is an iconic platform game, originally developed by Maddy Thorson and Noel Berry, for the Pico-8 fantasy console (Also converted to the Next by David Programa - see here: youtube.com/watch?v=cIpIvIkFu18) They later developed Celeste, a highly acclaimed game that any platformer lover should play. This game is a mod by Amegpo. It incorporates some elements from the full Celeste game, such as tokens, dreamblocks and Badeline.

The ZX Spectrum Next version was made by David Programa in 2024.

Download here (Remember to donate): davidprograma.itch.io/celeste-old-site

Huge playlist archive with ZX Spectrum Next software: youtube.com/watch?v=DKP7wRcJgS0&list=PLxOanVBhqd3sDNyPQ49hgs2jGSjqDIpWg

ZX Spectrum 48k: 8volution 2 Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-23 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
A demo in the 1K category for 48K. This intro demo was made by Busy in 2024. Download here: https://zxart.ee/eng/software/demoscene/intro/1k-intro/8volution-2/

ZX Spectrum 128k: Timer 1703 AY Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-23 | Huge playlist archive with AY chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3s-6c4Mz7h9NWFgKRvq_ipz
Made in Pro Tracker 3.7 with ABC stereo channel layout. It was made by Romancha in 2024 and can be downloaded here: https://zxart.ee/eng/authors/r/romancha/timer1703/

THE ELVES OF MAROLAND (2024 +3/ DivMMC version) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-22 | A new era begins in Maroland… The Ancient Talking Dragons have nearly all been annihilated… The Elves hide in their ancient mansions. The future belongs to humans… However, naive human wizards long for immortality. It’s only a matter of time before one of them finds something they can’t control.

«Remember, Ged, the power of an entity lies in its true name. Those who know the true name of a being can dominate it, even if it is a fearsome Dragon.» Your master Ogion was powerful, but one night he summoned an evil creature, a Shadow that escaped his control, mortally wounding him.

«The Shadow must be destroyed, Ged. Look for the Elven Wizards, only they have the wisdom to stop her.» Ogion died that night, and, with regret, you direct your steps towards Goil, the capital of the island, in search of the Elven Wizards…

In this adventure you will take the role of Ged, the wizard’s apprentice. After the death of Ogion, his master, Ged must find the Elven Wizards of Maroland, and obtain the knowledge to be able to defeat the Shadow invoked by Ogion, and which killed him. If the Shadow is not defeated, darkness will soon reign over all the islands of Maroland…

Originally this adventure was made in Spanish language with PAWS in 1993. This is the port / remake made with DAAD between 2022 and 2024. An attempt has been made to improve the literature, correct bugs, add new puzzles, etc., but preserving the original story, development and setting.

You need +3/ DivMMC for version with pictures. However, there is also a tape version without graphics.

Available in both Spanish and English versions.

This +3/ DivMMC English DAAD version was made by Dwalin in 2024.

Download here: rudolphinerur.com/blog/2024/03/09/the-elves-of-maroland

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

ZX Spectrum 48k: Forever 2024 1k match Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-22 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
A demo in the 1K category for 48K and If you have AY-interface there will also be AY music. This intro demo was made by diZZy128 in 2024. Download here: https://zxart.ee/eng/software/demoscene/intro/1k-intro/forever-2024-1k-match/

ZX Spectrum 128k: Frozen Bits AY Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-22 | Huge playlist archive with AY chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3s-6c4Mz7h9NWFgKRvq_ipz
Made in Pro Tracker 3.7 with ABC stereo channel layout. It was made by JosSs in 2024 and can be downloaded here: https://zxart.ee/eng/authors/j/josss/frozen-bits/

ZX Spectrum 48k: TriTone Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-21 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
A demo in the 1K category for 48K and If you have AY-interface there will also be AY music. This intro demo was made by Joker in 2024. Download here: https://zxart.ee/eng/software/demoscene/intro/1k-intro/tritone/

ZX Spectrum 128k: Alive AY Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-21 | Huge playlist archive with AY chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3s-6c4Mz7h9NWFgKRvq_ipz
Made in Pro Tracker 3.6 with ACB stereo channel layout. It was made by LaesQ in 2024 and can be downloaded here: https://zxart.ee/eng/authors/l/laesq/alive1/

LANZAMIENTO DE BOINA (2024) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-21 | In this town the people are very fond of throwing sports. Throwing recruits from the bell tower, throwing slaps at tourists and beret throwing. These people are training hard to the Olympic Games.

Press the space key to release the beret when the power is correct, so it can land on the red target.

This game was released as participant in the Basic 10Liners 2024 competition.

The game also works on Zx Spectrum 16k models!

It was made by Xave in 2024.

Download here: bunsen.itch.io/lanzamiento-de-boina-sinclair-zx-spectrum-by-xave

Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

ZX Spectrum 48k: Synergy Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-20 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
For 48k and If you have AY-interface there will also be AY music. This invitro demo was made by LoadZX / Inercia in 2024. Download here: https://zxart.ee/eng/software/demoscene/invitation/synergy-2024-invitation/

ZX Spectrum 128k: Transaction declined AY Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-20 | Huge playlist archive with AY chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3s-6c4Mz7h9NWFgKRvq_ipz
Made in Sound Tracker with ACB stereo channel layout. It was made by Gasman in 2024 and can be downloaded here: https://zxart.ee/eng/authors/g/matthew-westcott/transaction-declined/

TEMPEST (2024 Edition) Longplay, ZX81 4K + CHR$128 Hi res

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-20 | This game works on a ZX81 + 4K RAM, but there is also a version that supports CHR$128 Hi res. This is a fast "Shoot'em Up" by S.P. Kelly originally published by Micro-Gen. Despite the name this is NOT a ZX81 version of the arcade classic.

This is actually a pretty intense shoot'em up game. I'm not quite sure how the scoring works though as far as, "sectors captured" and "entering sector" goes. A sector seems to be based on your survival time.

The "Liner Lazers" are the most dangerous objects. Don't get trapped by them, leave a trail if missles so that they run into them and then get out of the way as they approach, from above or below.

2024 version by Greg Harder.

Read more and get download link here: sinclairzxworld.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5450&sid=40695942b2ae4bce6633d12f10166ac3

Huge playlist archive with ZX81 games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uwm41hIxxc812cexbMfdEQ

ZX Spectrum 128k: Akivision Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-19 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
Produced by: CI5 The Amaters
Authors: Noby (Coding), Aki (Music, Graphics)
Download tap file here: https://zxart.ee/eng/software/art-pack/graphics-collection/akivision/

ZX Spectrum 128k: 30 years with AY AY Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-19 | Huge playlist archive with AY chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3s-6c4Mz7h9NWFgKRvq_ipz
Made in Pro Tracker 3.7 with ACB stereo channel layout. It was made by X-Agon in 2024 and can be downloaded here: https://zxart.ee/eng/authors/x/x-agon/30-years-with-ay/

CITY OF ALZAN (2024 Edition) Walkthrough, ZX81 16K

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-19 | This game works on a ZX81 + 16k RAM. The game takes place in a fictitious city named Alzan, which is built on top of the sea cliffs and is inhabited by thiefs and cut-throats. Your quest is to find a way out of the city before they grab you, or before the plaque takes hold of you. Unfortunately, the city is surrounded by extremely high walls and so you must find a way to scale them.

A 1981 game by Trevor Toms released as type-in in "The ZX81 Pocket Book", and re-released with new BASIC/ASM routines and graphics by XavSnap in 2024.

Download here: sinclairzxworld.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5444&sid=9cf1b1e579049daa2f6242055aa474bb

Huge playlist archive with ZX81 games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uwm41hIxxc812cexbMfdEQ

THE VALLEY (2024 Edition) ZX Spectrum

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-18 | A great old school RPG game where you have to find treasures and fight monsters. This game is based on a type-in game from the April 1982 edition of Computing Today. A ZX Spectrum 48k / Timex 2048 version was made by Pete's Hobby in 2024. Download here: peteshobby.itch.io/the-valley-tc2048
Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE

ZX Spectrum 128k: Kebugaruha Demo (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-18 | Huge playlist archive with high quality demos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uvbm6zFvcoyecpU-6qzb1v
Produced by: MB Maniax, CI5 The Amaters
Authors: Noby (Coding), Busy (Coding), Aki (Music, Graphics)
Download tap file here: https://zxart.ee/eng/software/demoscene/demo/kebugaruha/

ZX Spectrum 128k: Eighty Four AY Music (2024)

Modern ZX-Retro Gaming 2024-03-18 | Huge playlist archive with AY chiptunes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3s-6c4Mz7h9NWFgKRvq_ipz
Made in Pro Tracker 3.7 with ACB stereo channel layout. It was made by Aki in 2024 and can be downloaded here: https://zxart.ee/eng/authors/a/aki/eighty-four/