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Why the Spectrum?Of all the 8-bit [I]microcomputers[/I] that were around in the 80's, why did you choose the Spectrum and not another one?
... time, he was designing acoustic target acquisition systems for torpedoes - so ... -
Favourite Speccy Game baddiesJust wondering what game villains (major or minor) are your favourites. Mine would include: The "hooded" guys from "Soldier of Fortune" The wee hel…
... the shopping centre level of Target Renegade.
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Favourite Speccy Game baddiesJust wondering what game villains (major or minor) are your favourites. Mine would include: The "hooded" guys from "Soldier of Fortune" The wee hel…
... some reason, the baddies in Target Renegade stick in my mind ... -
Favourite Speccy Game baddiesJust wondering what game villains (major or minor) are your favourites. Mine would include: The "hooded" guys from "Soldier of Fortune" The wee hel…
They certainly were a 'curvy' bunch, those infamous Target: Renegade hookers from level 2. Vicious, too.
But my vote has to go to The Sentinel. -
did anybody program games for their spectrum?did anybody make games for their spectrum and have you still got them in tap/z80 format. i once attempted to make a side scrolling game but it didn…
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hidden classicshi all , weve all got our favourite games and a lot of answers are very similar when topics such as " best game ever on speccy " are posted , can i a…
While I'm on the subject (on another thread) Renegade and Target Renegade were both excellent - I'm still to complete the first game.
And I was strangely adicted to SuperKid. Not sure why, but I thought it was a good game and I still play it. -
The Spectrum and it's rivals...This has no doubt been posted and debated many times before, across hundreds of messages boards and across hundreds of playgrounds before that, but h…
What MattLamb says about Robocop, Target Renegade and Batman are exactly ... -
Easiest game everMy nomination for the easiest game ever is: FA Cup Football by Virgin. 8 Players each choosing 8 teams from a possible 124, leaving about 60 teams to…
... game.
Speaking about practice, Chuckie Egg (much better then ... -
The Spectrum and it's rivals...This has no doubt been posted and debated many times before, across hundreds of messages boards and across hundreds of playgrounds before that, but h…
... to sacrifice the FX (ie Target Renegade) whereas on the Speccy ... -
MM - 20 Years Too LateWow! After 20 years I have finally completed Manic Miner (bit lame I know) and of course without using any cheats! Strangely after all this time try…
... want to 'cheat' and just practice that level over and over ... -
Z80 AssemblerSome of you may know that I'm working on a Z80 assembler. I thought I'd start a thread so I can see what people think and what they might want to see…
... @@1,@@2,@@3 ; copy source,target,size
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The first 3 games you bought or were given..?The first 3 gems in my collection were Space Raiders, Hungry Horace and Frenzy i still have nighmares about that little white head in frenzy, the pan…
I thought Fighter Pilot was brilliant, but I did graduate to it from the original Flight Simulator.
I could land Fighter Pilot, but only on the practice mode, where you are already lined up with the runway. -
Brand New Software House - Retro games wanted...Hi All, I'm looking to start a new software label for older 'retro' computer games, CRONOS software. I'm looking for people that have written games …
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Help! Name this western game?Hi folks, Wouldn't normally do this but this is driving me mad. Can anyone remember the name of this (excellent) cowboy game...features were :- * Y…
Spectrum v Amiga : The Final starts.The final has begun, just in case you didn't know. The old Speccy is getting a bit of a kicking at the moment, so get those votes in!
... I still haven't mentioned Target Renegade.
Come on ...List some of your most favorite games.There are thousands of games that I dont even know which to download first. Would you please list your favorite games for speccy.
... choice for many.
[B]Target Renegade[/B] Easy but impressive ...[ANN]: Spectaculator 5.0 available for downloadHere we go again... *deep breath* ;) Spectaculator is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for PCs running Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, 2000 and XP. Specta…
Speccy +2 loading problemI've just purchased a Spectrum +2 off Ebay & noticed an error when loading some titles, particularly Knightlore & Jetman. Whilst there appears to be …
Thanks for the advice, I had a feeling I may have to adjust the tape head, just like on the C64 Data Corder on which I've had plenty of practice. I just need to get a small enough screwdriver now.The Good, the Bad & the UglyWhich games, in your opinion, were better on the Commode 64 and Amsad CPC than the Speccy? And vice-versa? I ask because I believe that many Speccy g…
... emulator!), Hang On, Quazatron (hehe), Target: Renegade, Bombjack 1 & 2 ...Tales of hate and despair in 8-bitsThis topic seeks to shed some light on one of the most obscure questions a spectrum user can ask. Why do we hate Commodore?
... satisfying than on Spectrum (check Target Renegade). In terms of what ...Tales of hate and despair in 8-bitsThis topic seeks to shed some light on one of the most obscure questions a spectrum user can ask. Why do we hate Commodore?
... satisfying than on Spectrum (check Target Renegade). In terms of what ...ELITE HELP!I start playing Elite (first part). And I have some problems. I need any documentation on this game. Can anybody help me?
... in controls, and still cant target a missile.Who want to remake Double Dragon?Seeing as the Speccy version was crap (see my review: [url="http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article=31"]http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article…
It's doable, as Target Renegade proves, but it would take real skill to pull it off.Who want to remake Double Dragon?Seeing as the Speccy version was crap (see my review: [url="http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article=31"]http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article…
It would be nice to see a bit of colour on the walls etc. Target Renegade had some and even though it clashed, it didn't do any real harm. Besides, I like a bit of clash in games. ;)Speccy machine code info where is it?Recently I've been trying to learn Z80 and I've managed to make limited progress (some of my routines even compile now!) but I seem to be having trou…
... Z80 is a matter of practice once you've familiarized yourself ...Who want to remake Double Dragon?Seeing as the Speccy version was crap (see my review: [url="http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article=31"]http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article…
... . Flick screen as seen in Target: Renegade or normal scrolling seen ...Who want to remake Double Dragon?Seeing as the Speccy version was crap (see my review: [url="http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article=31"]http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article…
Flick screen would be best, in my opinion. It doesn't affect the gameplay, as Target Renegade showed, and it is less processor intensive, leaving you more options elsewhere.Who want to remake Double Dragon?Seeing as the Speccy version was crap (see my review: [url="http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article=31"]http://www.gamestyle.net/retro.php?article…
Flick screen would be best, in my opinion. It doesn't affect the gameplay, as Target Renegade showed while obviously being less processor intensive, leaving you more options elsewhere.