Modern ZX-Retro Gaming
SABOTEUR 2 48K (2024 Edition / Bugfixed / INSANE speed improvement) ZX Spectrum
updated
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
Huge playlist archive with games from 2023: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3tifbfdE3mgtIgpBmpij6qp
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
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
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
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
An invitation for Chaos Constructions 2024. It was made by Undefined Admins / nikhotmsk. Download tap file here: pouet.net/prod.php?which=96535
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
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
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
Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE
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/
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
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
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
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
Huge playlist archive with ZX81 games: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3uwm41hIxxc812cexbMfdEQ
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
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
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
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
«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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE
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/
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
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/
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/
«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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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/
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
Huge playlist archive with games from 2024: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxOanVBhqd3v4iOX8AVEg3LVN97GGcUeE
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/
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/