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Reviews for Horizons (#9230)

Review by dandyboy on 09 Mar 2012 (Rating: 4)

Horizons was the first tape I ever run into a Spectrum ZX so my memories about it are magical . I was 7 then and my grandpa presented me this tape as a gift . I had never seen anything resembling a computer before so I was mesmerized .

It was love at first sight when I first stared at those flashing colors and heard those 8-bit beeping sounds .

The loading screen with the sun under the rainbow is quite memorable and an invitation to dream .

Horizons was a strange tape though . Many of the programs included were weird applications . I never got used to them .

I loved The Wall game though . I prefer it to Arkanoid , actually . : )

I give it a 4 for the memories .


Ps - Being a Psion production is a plus . I´m in love with Psion in a computational way .

Review by The Dean of Games on 10 Mar 2012 (Rating: 3)

1982 Sinclair Research (UK)
by Psion

I have exactly the same feelings about this cassette tape as dandyboy.
The only playable application was indeed 'Thro the Wall', the other programs were all odd to young kids and not that interesting. Still they managed to capture my attention if not for the BASIC programs access, giving me some clues and ideas to my own games.
The learning half of this pack is in fact quite good, with several tutorials useful for begginers.
Since it was one of my first ZX experiences it has a sentimental value.