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Break Space Issue 4

 


Issue 4 of Break Space, reviewing 56 games for the ZX Spectrum from Q4 2025 


Plus :

An in-depth interview with the founder of the ZX Load museum!
A trip report from Crash Live 2025!
Memoirs of the founding of the Crap Games Competition!
A brand new BASIC type-in from ZXMoe!
And a breakneck look at Kwyll, the new game creation tool!

Download, here

PulcinoPulcino c64

 by. Marco Cerutti's Games


Help PulcinoPulcino, a small blue chick, find the 3 pieces of the key to put together in order to try to get out of this labyrinth. Don’t touch the walls and be careful, the walls will open and close in front of you! 

Marco: Created for my children, but also fun for adults, especially because the difficulty increases a lot from level 10!

Download, here

Source: https://mantonio1284c1212.itch.io/pulcinopulcino-c64

John W. Beans -STEAM-

 


En esta aventura de acción 2D top-down, controla a John W. Beans y destapa la conspiración reptiliana. Afina tu ángulo para dar en el blanco. Usa un revólver con latas de guisantes y otras armas peculiares. Desciende un río, explora paisajes áridos, bases subterráneas y descubre los secretos.


Fuente: STEAM

Q*bert - The original game -Amstrad CPC-

by Chris Perver 

Q*bert - The original game -Amstrad CPC-

Q*bert was programmed by Gottlieb in 1982. The arcade game inspired a plethora of ports to many home computers in the early 80s, including several clones for the Amstrad CPC. Despite this, there has never been a version for the Amstrad Plus machines that take advantage of their advanced capabilities. I hope to be able to release a faithful rendition of the game for the Amstrad Plus platform. 

Proposed features

  • Graphically as close as possible to the arcade version as the Amstrad allows
  • Multicoloured hardware sprites
  • All the original game mechanics, levels and sprites to be recreated
  • Hopefully Q*bert's speech to be recreated by synthesis software
  • Redefinable keys
  • Joystick enabled menu and scoreboard controls for GX4000
  • Cartridge version, floppy disc and cassette version

Ghosts'N Goblins Arcade Version -Commodore Plus/4-

 by TCFS

Ghosts'N Goblins Arcade Version

If you believe that the 1986 16K release of Ghosts 'n Goblins didn't do justice to the original game, you had a long 40 years to wait. In 2026, TCFS is here to make us proud: Ghosts'N Goblins Arcade Version is now available for Commodore Plus/4.


When Princess Prin-Prin is kidnapped by the Demon King, our heroic knight, Arthur, sets out to save her. Fight through hordes of ghosts, goblins, zombies, and other demons as you journey through the graveyard, the forest, the ice towers, the ghost town, the caves, the fire bridge, and the tower - all the way to the throne room. Pick up items and various weapons along the way to help him. The side-scrolling action can be punishingly difficult, and there's a time limit as well. Can you save the princess?

Ghosts'N Goblins Arcade Version is a technical marvel on all levels. It's hard to believe your eyes! From the advanced sprite engine running at solid, high frame rates, to the seamless fastloaders, the wonderful graphics with enhanced TED colors, and the soundtrack, this is as good as Commodore Plus/4 games get. While many individuals contributed their decades-old knowledge and talent, the real hero is TCFS himself, who is responsible for most of what you're seeing.

Video:


Play, here

Invaders for the Commodore 64

 by cgchandler

Invaders for the Commodore 64

Invaders is a full-featured Space Invaders inspired game for the Commodore 64. This game was written in C and compiled with the Oscar 64 cross compiler. 


Download, here

Source:https://cgchandler.itch.io/invaders-64

DESTINATION (Pico-8)

 by Starscream


Destination is a classic s-e-u for Pico-8

Fight against waves of enemies!

Video:


Play, here

Source:https://transformers3.itch.io/destination

Amiga Wardner (AGA) Level 3 Demo -Commodore Amiga-

 by RetroRic


Released in arcades and published by Taito in 1987, Toaplan's Wardner is an action platformer in much the same vein as Ghosts 'n Goblins/Ghouls 'n Ghosts.  The similarities end there though as Wardner has its own special mechanics and flavour to bring to the genre.

Players assume the role of a child named Dover on a journey to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend Mia from the dastardly warlock Mr Wardner. 

Download, here

Source: https://retroric.itch.io/amiga-wardner-aga-level-3-demo

Hell Loop -Steam-


Una brutal prueba de habilidad y reflejos. 48 niveles hechos a mano, trampas mortales y combates intensos contra jefes. Juega en solitario o en cooperativo local y desbloquea el modo Hardcore para el desafío definitivo de una sola vida.


Fuente: STEAM

Railroad Crisis - ATARI 2600

 by artefacto


Railroad Crisis

An Atari 2600 game 

This is a clone of "Stop the express"

Introduction

The train is under the control of the vicious Redrock clan, and cannot be allowed to continue its momentum. This is where you come in as a special agent. Your mission:  traverse from the last wagon to the engine and stop the train before it crashes. Redrock henchmen must be kicked out in the head before they can throw you off the train. Also they will shoot you, so beware and duck in such a case.

You can use the Snakebird as a weapon. Catch one and drop it on top of a Redrock henchman to eliminate him. You have a limited amount of time to reach the front before the train crashes. At some point you are inside the train, trying to survive long enough, reach the engine and stop the train.

Good luck!

Buy, here

Source:https://artefacto.itch.io/railroad-crisis

Pyrebirds for ColecoVision

 by ArugulaZ


Here's an early work in progress build of Pyrebirds, a clone of the arcade hit Phoenix on ColecoVision-class hardware. It's not a perfect arcade translation, partially because that's beyond the scope of the TMS 9918 graphics chip, but also because it have to improvise with the enemy logic. 

Download, here

Source:https://arugulaz.itch.io/pyrebirds

DARK HOLLOW RPG -PC, MAC & Linux-

 by dubtek


Dark Hollow is a text-driven RPG

This is a text-driven RPG where your words shape your fate. Choose a path, accept grim work from broken people, and survive long enough to see the sun rise again… if it ever does.

Death is permanent. The Hollow remembers.

Download, here

Source:https://dubteck.itch.io/dark-hollow-rpg

SLOTSHOT -C64-

 by WIIAdam


SLOTSHOT is a unique blend of puzzle and shooter mechanics designed for the Commodore 64. Set on Deep Space Colony K-7 in the year 2084, you must stop a mysterious crystalline growth from consuming the station by shooting colored vaccine blocks through gaps to neutralize entire columns.

The game combines fast reflexes with strategic thinking as you manage three different bullet types, cascading blocks, and an accelerating threat level.

Download, here

Source:https://wlladam.itch.io/slotshot

NoName -ZX Spectrum-

by DeadMan (2024) 


NoName is an action maze game.

The game is fully written in BASIC and processed afterwards with a three-pass tool called DeadCompilator.

Download, here

Source:https://zxart.ee/eng/software/games/arcade/maze/classic-maze-games/noname/

AL7 -ZX Spectrum-

 by Animated Alex


AL7 is a Basic game for ZX Spectrum.

An Alien race has invaded Planet Earth draining its supply of water, you are in control of aircraft AL7 your mission is to collect as many of the remaining water pools left, fill your holding tank 5 times to achieve professional status and an extra life.

Your craft is armed with a laser, to destroy an alien aim for it's central brain,  be careful as they will fire back at you!

Download, here

Source:https://animatedal.itch.io/al7

Spectrum Beeper Plugin for MPAGD

 by SausagewareGames

Spectrum Beeper Plugin for MPAGD

Spectrum Beeper Plugin for Multi-Platform Aracade Game Designer is the all-in-one, easy-to-use solution for creating beeper sounds for use in your ZX Spectrum MPAGD projects.

In the download...

  • Spectrum_Beeper_Plugin.asm: a utility that interfaces with MPAGD to produce Spectrum beeper sound effects that can be used in your own projects. It includes a library of 200 pre-set sounds, and can hold up to 510 effects in total
  • SBP_Editor: an editing utility for creating custom sounds with SBP, which can then be used in your own MPAGD games
  • Full user instructions

Features...

  • Easy to use for both beginners and MPAGD veterans
  • Can be added to old and existing MPAGD projects as well as new ones
  • Free to download and use (provided credit is given)
  • Compatible with all ZX Spectrum models 16k, 48k, 128k, +2, +2A and +3
  • Works within MPAGD - no additional utilities or specialist knowledge required
  • Unlocks new possibilities for beeper sounds in MPAGD games for the ZX Spectrum
  • Comprises two components for both CPU-blocking and CPU-non-blocking sound effects
  • Comes with a pre-set library of 200 sounds, with space for up to 510 effects in total
  • Takes up only 800 bytes in the Spectrum's memory (plus anywhere between 0 bytes and 2040 bytes for the sound library, depending on the number of sounds used)
  • Compatible with Musiciser and AY music tools such as Vortex Tracker, allowing simultaneous AY music playback
Download, here

AWASS -ZX Spectrum, MSX & CPC-

 by Inufuto


Awass es la nueva creación de Inufuto para el ZX Spectrum, MSX y Amstrad CPC, entre otras máquinas.

El juegos responde,estupendamente, a las características del autor, un título muy arcade, de pantalla estática y unos gráficos, marca de la casa.

Descarga, aquí

Fuente:http://inufuto.web.fc2.com/8bit/awass/#cpc

Escape From Spaceship Seven -C64-

 by Geir Straume


This is a text adventure for the Commodore 64 and MAX Machine.

Gameplay

You are the last surviving crew member aboard Spaceship Seven, which has been boarded by aliens. You must find a way to escape the spaceship.

If you encounter an alien, it may attack you. You have been warned.

Languages

The game can be played in English or Spanish. 

Download, here

Source:https://gstraume.itch.io/escape-from-spaceship-seven

Miami Chase (128k only) (mod) -ZX Spectrum-

 

Made by Code Masters Ltd'91
Release by Sliders Creative & Hackers Group

Game type: English
General sound: Absent
Size in sectors: 137

  
Details:

+ Alternative Loading Screen

+ Alternative AY Music in the Game Menu
 
Source: https://vtrd.in/release.php?r=624115794b307fd7a83c4ccbcf78a698 

Pengüin Ascend -MSX-

 by meichnpp


Penguin Ascend is an action game for the MSX.
Control the penguin and ascend through the stage while dodging rolling balls.

🐧 How to Play
Climb ladders to move upward and clear the stage by entering doors.
Collect fruit to earn points.
Press switches to activate beams that destroy balls.
Collect hearts to restore your POWER.
Colliding with balls reduces your POWER.
When your POWER reaches 0, the game is over.

Download, here