Revolution
Release Date  1986
Original Publisher  U.S. Gold Ltd (UK)
Min. Hardware  ZX-Spectrum 48K
Language  English
Genre  Game: Puzzle
Max. Players  1
Original Price according to SPOT/SPEX  9.95
*** Data provided by SPOT/SPEX is unconfirmed. Please help us validate this information!
Graphical Views  Isometric 3D Graphics
Controls  Cursor, Interface 2 (right), Kempston Joystick
Other Platforms  Amstrad CPC
Average mag. score  92.20% (5 reviews)
Martijn's WoS score  79.5% (21 votes)

Standalone re-releases
     #1 - Erbe Software S.A. (Spain)(1986)

Authors/Contributors
     Costa Panayi (UK)at Vortex Software - ?
     Des Fildes (UK) - Inlay/Poster Art

Review Awards
     "Crash Smash"at Crashissue v.1 #33 - 1986/Octpage 16
     "Sinclair User Classic"at Sinclair Userissue #55 - 1986/Octpage 49
     "Your Sinclair Megagame"at Your Sinclairissue #11 - 1986/Novpage 27
     "ZX Computing Monster Hit"at ZX Computingissue #31 - 1986/Novpage 31

Known Errors
     Bugfix provided by Mr. Anonymous:
  • The game cannot be completed due to this problem:
    $8DAC LD A,R                ;register 'A' is never greater than $7F in practice
          SLL A (undocumented)  ;thus carry flag is never set
          JP NC,$8C53           ;following code (to restart game) is never reached!

    This problem can be avoided replacing 'SLL A' with 'SRL A'.
    Fixed using POKE 36271,63

Modified "BUGFIX" file provided by Einar Saukas.

Compilations
     Full version in10 Computer Hits 4(1987)by Beau-Jolly Ltd (UK)
     Full version inSinclair User issue 112: Twelve Pack 1(1991/Jun)by Magazine Sinclair User - covertape from issue #112 - 1991/Jun
     Full version inThe Best of 3D(1987)by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK)
     Unauthorized version inLoad 'n' Run issue 61(1989/Jun)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - covertape from issue #61 - 1989/Jun- titled "Power Ball"

Main File Downloads
     FilenameReleaseMachineSchemeLanguageComments
Revolution.tap.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(???)English
 Revolution.tzx.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(SpeedLock 2)English
Revolution(BUGFIX).tap.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(???)English
Revolution(BUGFIX).tzx.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(None)English

Additional File Downloads
     FilenameSizeReleaseTypeLanguageComments
     Revolution.scr6,912OriginalLoading screen
     Revolution.gif3,459OriginalRunning screen
     Revolution_Front.jpg316,508OriginalInlay - Front - Double jewel case
     Revolution_Back.jpg212,056OriginalInlay - Back - Double jewel case
     Revolution_Media.jpg118,177OriginalMedia scan
     Revolution.txt3,056OriginalInstructionsEnglish
     Revolution.png81,770OriginalGame map
     Revolution.jpg153,117OriginalAdvertisement
     revolution.rzx0OriginalRZX playback file - Recorded by Malcolm (with rollback)
     Revolution (1986)(US Gold).pok461OriginalPOK pokes file
     Revolution(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).jpg94,484#1Inlay - Front
     Revolution(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).pdf9,530#1InstructionsSpanish

Magazine Reviews
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #9-1988/Junpage 85- Review
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #60-1986/Octpage 30- Review
     Crashissue v.1 #33-1986/Octpage 16- Review: 91%
     MicroHobbyissue #109-1986/Decpage 16- Review - Nuevo
     Popular Computing Weeklyissue v.5 #38-1986/Sep/18 special "week#3"page 52- Review
     Sinclair Userissue #55-1986/Octpage 49- Review: 5/5
     Your Computerissue v.6 #11-1986/Novpage 45- Review: 5/5
     Your Sinclairissue #11-1986/Novpage 27- Review: 9/10
     Your Sinclairissue #23-1987/Novpage 64- Review: 8/10
     ZX Computingissue #31-1986/Novpage 31- Review

Magazine References
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #9-1988/Junpage 82- Feature - The Third Dimension - Isometric 3D Games
     SSD-IIissue 1999/Seppage 0- Information
     Sinclair Userissue #54-1986/Seppage 90- Preview
     Sinclair Userissue #112-1991/Junpage 6- CoverGame
     YS Smash Tipsissue 1988/Augpage 39- Hack/Poke
     Your Sinclairissue #12-1986/Decpage 27- Tips
     Your Sinclairissue #13-1987/Janpage 90- Hack/Poke
     ZX Computingissue #29-1986/Seppage 4- News/Note
     ZX Computingissue #31-1986/Novpage 33- Interview - Luke Andrews interview

Magazine Advertisements
     Computer Gamerissue #19-1986/Octpage 60- Full-page ad
     Crashissue v.1 #32-1986/Seppage 9- Full-page ad
     Crashissue v.1 #34-1986/Novpage 30- Full-page ad
     Crashissue v.1 #35-1986/Decpage 5- Advert
     Sinclair Userissue #54-1986/Seppage 100- Full-page ad
     Sinclair Userissue #55-1986/Octpage 26- Full-page ad
     Sinclair Userissue #57-1986/Decpage 73- Advert
     Your Sinclairissue #10-1986/Octpage 95- Full-page ad
     Your Sinclairissue #11-1986/Novpage 113- Full-page ad
     Your Sinclairissue #12-1986/Decpage 41- Advert

Related Magazine Reviews
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #4-1988/Janpage 100- Review (10 Computer Hits 4)
     Crashissue v.1 #42-1987/Julpage 15- Review (The Best of 3D)
     Crashissue v.1 #48-1988/Jan special "Christmas Special 1987/88"page 34- Review - Crash - Compilation (10 Computer Hits 4)
     Sinclair Userissue #65-1987/Augpage 29- Review: 6/10 (The Best of 3D)
     Sinclair Userissue #70-1988/Janpage 97- Review: 10/10 (10 Computer Hits 4)
     Your Sinclairissue #23-1987/Novpage 64- Review: 8/10 (The Best of 3D)

Related Magazine References
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #4-1988/Janpage 95- Feature - Christmas Crackers (10 Computer Hits 4)
     Crashissue v.1 #48-1988/Jan special "Christmas Special 1987/88"page 34- Feature - Christmas Compilations (10 Computer Hits 4)
     Sinclair Userissue #63-1987/Junpage 105- Preview (The Best of 3D)
     Sinclair Userissue #70-1988/Janpage 27- Feature - Kamikaze's Guide to Compilations (10 Computer Hits 4)

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