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by WIWC
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Zenobi Software: vote
Replies: 10
Views: 271

Re: The best Speccy game by Zenobi Software: vote

I've played just a few titles, but Zenobi was top quality (and quantity) and I've enjoyed their games.

Specifically:

1. The House on the Tor
2. Murder Hunt II
3. The 39 Steps
by WIWC
Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:03 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Turrican by Rainbow Arts.
by WIWC
Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Zeppelin Games: vote
Replies: 11
Views: 388

Re: The best Speccy game by Zeppelin Games: vote

1. Stack Up
2. Draconus
3. Tai Chi Tortoise
by WIWC
Wed Aug 03, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Streetwise: vote
Replies: 12
Views: 420

Re: The best Speccy game by Streetwise: vote

1. Kat Trap
2. Orbix
3. Unitrax
by WIWC
Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:03 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Code Masters: vote
Replies: 25
Views: 644

Re: The best Speccy game by Code Masters: vote

1) ATV Simulator - great fun
2) Seymour At The Movies
3) Tarzan Goes Ape
4) Terra Cognita
5) Super Hero
6) Dizzy
7) CJ's Elephant Antics
8) Pro Ski Simulator
by WIWC
Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
Topic: Wednesday Night Quiz: Toilets!
Replies: 92
Views: 2872

Re: Wednesday Night Quiz: Toilets!

Beautiful Spectrum toilets. Thank you Sir Clive for these.
by WIWC
Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: RIP Sir Clive
Replies: 102
Views: 5225

Re: RIP Sir Clive

I feel the need to play A Day In The Life.
by WIWC
Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Top 100 ZX Spectrum Games
Replies: 487
Views: 88082

Re: Top 100 ZX Spectrum Games

People, where are SC top and bottom 100 games lists? I saw them yesterday for the first time and I can't find them already.

edit: Ok, here they are:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/worst5plus.php
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/rating5plus.php
by WIWC
Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:54 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Eric & the Floaters [Sinclair Research, 1984]
(but already released the year before as Bomberman by Hudson Soft, I think)
Lately I'm always having a game or two at this simple but playable game, in the evening.

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by WIWC
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Being a fan of Avalon/Dragontorc, I was very excited when I started seeing the adverts and previews for Pyracurse. Hewson at a strong period in their lifetime. Ultimately I was a little disappointed when I played it - I just couldn't get anywhere. Nice that you get to play as a dog though... :lol: ...
by WIWC
Sun May 31, 2020 11:10 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Pyracurse [1986, Hewson Consultants]

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This is one of the most frustrating games ever. I hate headless zombies, flying skulls and giant scorpions. And I always will.
by WIWC
Thu May 21, 2020 10:28 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: My TOP-10 games
Replies: 45
Views: 6071

Re: My TOP-10 games

This is one of different possible lists:

The Great Escape
Knight Lore
Manic Miner
Skool Daze
Highway Encounter
WEC Le Mans
Movie
Cobra
Rick Dangerous
Nebulus

+
Fred
Head Over Heels
Robocop
Panzadrome
Conquestador
by WIWC
Tue May 12, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Snowball (1983) by Level 9.

I don't understand much of what's going on.
by WIWC
Fri May 08, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

You say it every single time. https://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/discussion/comment/931958/#Comment_931958 Haha, that's true. It's one of my english 'canned' phrases I use it as a robot (but it's true, I've never heard of them! :mrgreen: ) By the way, are you ok?, it's been a long time since yo...
by WIWC
Thu May 07, 2020 6:36 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Juan F. Ramirez wrote: Sun Apr 26, 2020 10:52 pm Interesting, never heard of that game.
You say it every single time.
https://www.worldofspectrum.org/forums/ ... ent_931958
by WIWC
Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:39 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Silversoft: vote
Replies: 7
Views: 1277

Re: The best Speccy game by Silversoft: vote

1. Hyperaction
2. Worse Things Happen At Sea
3. Talos
by WIWC
Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:35 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best modern Speccy game beginning with O: vote
Replies: 18
Views: 2336

Re: The best modern Speccy game beginning with O: vote

I've played Oddi The Viking. That's for sure.
by WIWC
Thu Feb 27, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Quicksilva: vote
Replies: 17
Views: 2353

Re: The best Speccy game by Quicksilva: vote

There's a good amount of good stuff here, I don't know exactly what to prioritize
by WIWC
Thu Feb 27, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Grandslam: vote
Replies: 7
Views: 1216

Re: The best Speccy game by Grandslam: vote

1. Terramex
2. Pacmania
3. Peter Shilton's Handball Maradona (which is laughable, anyway)
by WIWC
Thu Feb 06, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Castle Master [Incentive Software, 1990] https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/pub/sinclair/screens/in-game/c/CastleMaster.gif MicroHobby 5 Estrellas (94%), Your Sinclair Megagame (93%), The Games Machine Star Player (90%), 85% in Crash, 82% in Sinclair User. https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/SCRtoImage.ph...
by WIWC
Mon Feb 03, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Ivan "Iron Man" Stewart's Super Off Road [Virgin Games, 1990] https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/pub/sinclair/screens/in-game/i/IvanIronmanStewartsSuperOffRoad.gif Sinclair User Classic (92%), Your Sinclair Megagame (91%), Crash Smash (90%), C+VG HIT (94%), 830/1000 in ACE, 77% in MicroHobby...
by WIWC
Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Night Breed [Ocean Software, 1990] https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/pub/sinclair/screens/in-game/n/NightBreed.gif Atmospheric horror movie license with horror multiload and frightening difficulty level. 86% in Your Sinclair, 83% in MicroHobby (5 Estrellas), 78% in Crash, 70% in Sinclair User. https:...
by WIWC
Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:12 am
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: The best Speccy game by Temptation Software: discussion
Replies: 8
Views: 1175

Re: The best Speccy game by Temptation Software: discussion

Never even heard of this one.
by WIWC
Sat Feb 01, 2020 10:38 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles [Image Works, 1990] https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/pub/sinclair/screens/in-game/t/TeenageMutantHeroTurtles.gif 95% in MicroHobby, Sinclair User Classic (94%), Your Sinclair Megagame (90%), 85% in C+VG, 80% in Crash. https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/SCRtoImage.php?SCR=pub...
by WIWC
Fri Jan 31, 2020 11:24 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Game of the day...
Replies: 597
Views: 97257

Re: Game of the day...

Sly Spy Secret Agent [Ocean Software, 1990] https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/pub/sinclair/screens/in-game/s/SlySpy-SecretAgent.gif Sinclair User Classic (90%), 88% in Crash, 85% in The Games Machine, 80% in Your Sinclair, 60% in MicroHobby. https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/SCRtoImage.php?SCR=pub/sinc...