Definitive list of games incompatible with +2A/+3 and of compatible versions (if any)

[Ivanzx]

Mister Kung-Fu doesn't work on a +2a. Tested on real hardware (including 48k mode) and Spectaculator emulator. Freezes at start of level 1.

There are 2 versions of the game. The latest one should work as I have the cassette and play it on my +2A (that was an issue addressed before the release of the cassette version )

[Bolton80]

Ah OK, is there a link to the compatible version online?

[Alessandro]

Ah OK, is there a link to the compatible version online?

http://disegnareconlaluce.altervista.or ... )(+2A).zip

[Bolton80]

http://disegnareconlaluce.altervista.or ... )(+2A).zip

[Alessandro]

A small update:

• The Erbe and Hit Squad re-releases of Batman are compatible with the +2A/+3. I added a TAP file based on the former, which can also be found in the TAP collection for the DivIDE/DivMMC, and removed the fix from section 2.
• I found Regulus to be incompatible and made a fix for it.

[Ivanzx]

A small update:

• I found Regulus to be incompatible and made a fix for it.

viewtopic.php?p=102520#p102520

[Alessandro]

Ugh! With my attention focused on the Spectrumpedia in the last few months, this must have slipped under my nose.

At least I made a fixed TAP file and put it on the web page nonetheless.

[Ivanzx]

create line "26 poke 56037,39" (in the original version, not modified)
it`s corrected vector for im2 in the music player

I tried it and it did not work, the game still resets. As mentioned, I have in my cassette the + version by Slider. The Basic listing has a "Slider" text.

Could this + version also be fixed with a Poke?

Thanks!

[Alessandro]

Did you try my fix @Ivanzx ?

[Ivanzx]

Did you try my fix @Ivanzx ?

I can only try the traditional way, that is, via Pokes. I do not have knowledge or material to do it other way. I even did not make the cassette by myself, I always ask @Neil Parsons to burn them and he send them to me from Spain to Germany.

I think the problem here is that the + version of Regulus may be different in this issue than the original one, but probably there is another Poke that can solve it too.

[Bolton80]

Think I've found another one. Can't find a version of this that doesn't crash on the loading screen of a +2A, on real hardware or emulation.

No. 1 - https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3 ... trum/No_1

[Alessandro]

Think I've found another one. Can't find a version of this that doesn't crash on the loading screen of a +2A, on real hardware or emulation.

No. 1 - https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/3 ... trum/No_1

Fixed: http://www.alessandrogrussu.it/zxfix/No1.zip

[Bolton80]

Fixed: http://www.alessandrogrussu.it/zxfix/No1.zip

As usual, you make it look so easy! Thanks Alessandro.

[Bolton80]

Think I've found yet another one... Hotch Potch

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/2 ... otch_Potch

Hope I'm not being too much of a pest here!

[Alessandro]

Think I've found yet another one... Hotch Potch

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/2 ... otch_Potch

Hope I'm not being too much of a pest here!

Hi, did you try loading the game under 48 BASIC?

[Bolton80]

Hi, did you try loading the game under 48 BASIC?

Yes, finished loading but then just stays on the loading screen. Pressing buttons causes a reset.

[Bolton80]

Think I've found another... Play it again Sam https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/6 ... _Again_Sam

In 128k mode it resets after loading, in 48k mode it crashes.

[Alessandro]

Yes, finished loading but then just stays on the loading screen. Pressing buttons causes a reset.

I loaded the game successfully in 48 BASIC with Spectaculator, SpecEmu, Fuse and UnrealSpeccy, all latest versions. Later this week when I have a bit more time on my hands I should load it on real hardware.

Think I've found another... Play it again Sam https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/6 ... _Again_Sam

In 128k mode it resets after loading, in 48k mode it crashes.

The game, as per the instructions, must be loaded in 48 mode, even on the 128/+2. Even when doing that, on the +2A/+3 it suffers from the usual "incorrect IM 2 vector table syndrome", a common cause of incompatibility.

Fixed TAP/TZX: http://www.alessandrogrussu.it/zxfix/PlayItAgainSam.zip

[stupidget]

I've never managed to get GAC to load on a Grey +2. BITD when I had my Grey +2 GAC would never work even in 48k mode and even when I got a +2 a few years ago and bought another copy of GAC that doesn't work either.

[Alessandro]

The list has been updated with the inclusion of the fixes for No. 1 and Play It Again Sam.

Also, Batman has been moved to section 1 since the Erbe re-release is +2A/+3 compatible.

[Andre Leao]

City Connection 128K

[Alessandro]

City Connection 128K

Already seen. Type USR0 at the +3 BASIC command prompt, then load the game with LOAD "".

[Alessandro]

Added corrections for Aztec Hunt For The Sun God and Yacht Race.

[Bolton80]

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/4 ... rofanation

Is there an ENGLISH LANGAGE version of this that works with a +2a?

The games loads, but then inputs don't seem to do anything. Strangely the options on the title screen are numbered 2-4, with no number 1.

Tried on real hardware, and Spectaculator using Normal +2A loader, 48k mode, and +3 Basic with USR0. Same result every time.

Only the Spanish version included in https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1 ... 187_Tape_6 works ok, but as I say... looking for an English version.

[Alessandro]

The problem you describe is not specific to the +2A/+3. It has been known for a very long time:

https://worldofspectrum.org/forums/disc ... omment_184

Apparently the Gremlin Graphics translation was based on the old releases which needed an Issue 2 ULA to read the input from keys. The Dinamic "small case (different)" release is the one where the problem was fixed.

There is a patch on the Tipshop that must be loaded before the Gremlin translation in order to make it playable with Issue 3 and later Spectrums. But be careful, it contains two small programs, and you should only load the second, namely "ASP KBFix". The first one is a cheat that will give you immunity and infinite lives, which removes all the challenge from a hard and taxing game like ASP - and in general, it is my belief that POKEs are for wimps

https://www.the-tipshop.co.uk/hacks/Arc ... bo][p].tap

P.S. I just added a fixed TAP file I made of the Gremlin translation to the collection for the DivIDE/DivMMC, you might want to play with it