Spectrum Computing

Hi @bob_fossil, A few days ago, in the ZX-Uno Telegram group, mcleod_ideafix shared the LOADTAP command for esxDOS which is used to load .TAP files at normal speed. The operation is like LOADPZX , although only these keys are useful: F7: PLAY/PAUSE of the virtual player. F9: STOP of the player (PLA...

It's not a big deal.
Andre does a great job with new software announcements, this is just a small oversight, it happens…

SyX First, thank you for taking some of your precious time to tell us something about yourself, I respect your work, as well as everyone who has contributed to the retro scene. Nevertheless, one small inaccuracy in my previous messages regardnig amount of video Ram (which is exactly 16,383 bytes), ...

With respect to those difficult demoscene secrets about the cpc hardware, you should not believe everything that you see in the internet. The only demoscene tricks that are useful for games were well-known during the 80s (double buffer, vertical rupture and scroll hardware). Even the two first cpc ...

The CPC, like the Spectrum, was oriented towards the business market. Thus, it lacked better video hardware for games. They were oriented towards screen character handling. But the Spectrum video implementation was using so little memory that the CPU could do more with less. Exactly. Amstrad simply...

Here is someone's CPC vs Spectrum games comparison and also nice set of best homebrew titles.
I played that #1 Orion Prime p&c adventure, an amazing quality game.

A lot of valid arguments have already been given, here are some of my toughts. I agree, that one of the main reasons for not buying a CPC machine during the 80s was the late appearance on the market and also the price. Spectrum and C64 firmly held their positions and had a large user base, and soon ...

RWAC wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:39 pm I don't think they're aliens. That's probably a bit misleading.

Well, that wasn't very helpful then.

My first thought was Underwurlde, but it seems not.
Can't associate ropes and aliens in any other game, right now.

1. Zorro
2. Bounty Bob Strikes Back
3. Xevious

helpcomputer0 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:34 pm I would love to see a Spectrum version too!

That's a relief, thanks.

Not directly/easily but converting it should be possible. I'm designing it to use Spectrum colour restrictions and will be using Spectrum music, but I'll probably use more particles and sprites on screen than real hardware could handle, but those are just effects mostly and could be removed from a ...

Spud wrote: ↑Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:07 pmCrime Busters?

Yes, of course, well done.
I thought it would be easier.
Your turn.

I've never read any review but I'll throw something in. Sam Stoat Safebreaker? No, this is a classic platformer, let's say similar to the Gotcha which was mentioned before, but this is a well-known game, highly rated here on SC. Also, this isn't some modern homebrew title, I'm only considering game...

This post is mostly to gather some information and kearn the opinions of experienced users. In theory a frontend and a good emulator in a android TV box could work like a spectrum (with external keyboard). Most boxes have the power to handle emulation. You had to make the frontend with the game lis...

Oloturia wrote: ↑Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:06 amGotcha?

No, its not Gotcha.
It's also arcade platformer, but much more advanced, with top graphics and super smooth animation.
Each level is a static screen, which needs to be cleared to move on to the next one.
One of the best Spectrum budget games, for sure.

Ok, another easy one, I hope.
Beautiful game btw, smooth and polished...

you have to steal everything you can from several households, jumping from platform to platform and avoiding the defenders of law, order and property

Hunchback ?

The only game that drove me crazy because of its insane difficulty was Navy Moves, and this description somewhat reminds me of it.
I NEVER finished the first part with the boat, it's just so frustrating and discouraging, despite the good graphics...

Daveysloan wrote: ↑Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:03 pmDan Dare?

Yes, of course.
Now, it's your turn...

Oloturia wrote: ↑Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:01 pm Project Future?

Nope.

So far I have restarted coding 3x. I have now coded all routines to emulate each opcode. Next step is to check if all opcodes are done properly. After that I can code the emulator mainprogram. It looks promising. I like TRS-80 for several reasons, it was the first available home computer in my coun...

TMD2003 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 04, 2023 10:53 am Sounds like Sector-90, although it won't be.

No, it's not.

Ok, lets start with the easy one.

find the 5 SOS keys for the self destruct sequence of the Asteroid, and escape after priming it.

Altered Beast ?