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- Thu Nov 16, 2017 2:48 pm
- Forum: Website
- Topic: SC statistics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1252
Re: SC statistics
Thanks!
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:59 am
- Forum: Website
- Topic: SC statistics
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1252
SC statistics
Is it possible to display some sort of statistics about what people search in SC? It already exists?
I mean, the most searched game in general, by genre, by year...
Just asking!
I mean, the most searched game in general, by genre, by year...
Just asking!
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:53 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: The 'familiars'
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1559
Re: The 'familiars'
'Icon' doesn't mean 'the best' or 'quality'. They are games that people remember for any good reason. There some games better than, say, Jet Set Willy (Dynamite Dan 1 or 2, IMHO). But Jet Set Willy was one of the first. In fact, from the list in the first post, every games is from 1983-84. Only Matc...
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 7:32 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Hidden gems
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4398
Re: Hidden gems
A similar game, Styx by Matthew Smith is another enjoyable game to take it into account.Juan F. Ramirez wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:40 pm Robber by Virgin Games.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index. ... 96&id=4174
A simple UDG game, nice to play.
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 7:02 am
- Forum: Graphics
- Topic: New loading screens by Andy Green
- Replies: 165
- Views: 80365
Re: New loading screens by Andy Green
Thanks for the link. Really impressive stuff!
Jumping Jack or River Raid screens are amazing! I think both games needed improved ones...
Jumping Jack or River Raid screens are amazing! I think both games needed improved ones...
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 6:58 am
- Forum: Website
- Topic: Forum Ranks
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9915
Re: Forum Ranks
My vote for game characters, in old WoS style: Sabreman, Jet Set Willy, Monty Mole, ... and Fred.
Yes, Fred would be a good rank!
Yes, Fred would be a good rank!
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 6:55 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Treasure quiz
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13854
Re: Treasure quiz
9 - Gilligan's Gold?
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:05 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Hidden gems
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4398
Re: Hidden gems
Reversi by Sinclair Research is another nice surprise back in the day. I used to play it a lot. Quite addictive.
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:53 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Treasure quiz
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13854
Re: Treasure quiz
Hurrah! The first quiz!!! (and the first answer! -Ed)
2 - Terra Cresta?
2 - Terra Cresta?
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Disappointing coin-op conversions
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14702
Re: Disappointing coin-op conversions
I once wrote an article for the Gamesark.it web magazine about the 15 worst and best coin-op conversions for the Spectrum. Even if you don't understand Italian, you will surely recognize the titles I mentioned ;) http://www.gamesark.it/mostra_speciale.asp?c=2210201120001778936&a=0&f=1&s...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:06 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Best BASIC game
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4076
Re: Best BASIC game
Speaking of Frogger clones, I remember a cute type-in game, El Barman , where you must cross a crowded avenue to serve your clients. It was not too long to type in, and it was the first BASIC game I've came across. Maybe a bit off-topic as we are talking about the best games, but this is a cute, not...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:21 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Disappointing coin-op conversions
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14702
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:19 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Best BASIC game
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4076
Re: Best BASIC game
Any Cassette 50 game that is worth playing it?
Just asking...
Just asking...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:55 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Best BASIC game
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4076
Re: Best BASIC game
My fave is Indiana Jones y el Idolo de Oro ( I. Jones and the Golden Idol ) is the first game that comes to my mind. Published as a type-in game in Microhobby magazine, it was hard to type in, but unlike other similar type-in games, it was worth typing it. https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.php?c...
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:48 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Disappointing coin-op conversions
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14702
Re: Disappointing coin-op conversions
I'd add that it was 1986 and it was Ocean, the final work should have been far better.
I wouldn't call it crap, but very improvable, IMHO.
I wouldn't call it crap, but very improvable, IMHO.
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:15 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Hidden gems
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4398
Re: Hidden gems
Another recommendation is Rocman by Magic Team (https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 96&id=4221.
The usual adventure game with objects to use and a map to explore.
The usual adventure game with objects to use and a map to explore.
- Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:09 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Hidden gems
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4398
Re: Hidden gems
Another hidden game I played a lot back in the day was War Game ( https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.php?cat=96&id=5626 ). A strategy game cover form Microhobby magazine. There are english instructions in the WoS entry. One of those mostly-BASIC games that surprises a lot. It's in spanish, th...
Re: Logo
Nice!
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:14 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Disappointing coin-op conversions
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14702
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:47 pm
- Forum: Website
- Topic: Voting the games in the Database
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1826
Re: Voting the games in the Database
I was thinking about it too! The game with more points of every year might have a 'most voted game of 19xx' label in its entry, or so.
It'd be a nice idea, but I expect let's not have another 'Abadia affair'
It'd be a nice idea, but I expect let's not have another 'Abadia affair'
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:40 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Hidden gems
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4398
Re: Hidden gems
Robber by Virgin Games.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index. ... 96&id=4174
A simple UDG game, nice to play.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index. ... 96&id=4174
A simple UDG game, nice to play.
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:32 pm
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Disappointing coin-op conversions
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14702
Re: Disappointing coin-op conversions
The Spectrum was not lucky as to Donkey Kong clones, definitely!
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:26 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Even better than the arcade version
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2176
Re: Even better than the arcade version
Maybe you don't agree, but I've always found Spy Hunter funnier and better to play than the arcade version.
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:24 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: Disappointing coin-op conversions
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14702
Re: Disappointing coin-op conversions
Agree with Kung Fu Master. Having playing the arcade version first, the Spectrum version was very dissapointing. I think it could have been better. Another was One on One. The C64 version was awesome and when I knew a friend lent me the Spectrum game, I was amazed! I only tried WS Basketball before ...
- Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:19 am
- Forum: Games/Software
- Topic: The first game you bought
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5674
Re: The first game you bought
Match Day & Raid Over Moscow, the same day I got my brand new Spectrum plus.
Not bad games, I think
Not bad games, I think