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 by highriser     Manic Miner: Trick or Treat is a Halloween Mod for the original Matthew Smith classic. This mod adds a flashlight effect to the game that gives it quite the spooky atmosphere.  Two versions are available - the classic pumpkin version and the lurid green 'Silver Shamrock' edition. Each includes different music that was converted by Pedro Pimenta . Download, here Source:  https://highriser.itch.io/manic-miner-trick-or-treat

 Port of a game written by Quill18 for Ludum Dare 46 Promethean Legacy is a dice-rolling strategy game for the Commodore 64     Download, here Source: https://arlagames.itch.io/promethean-legacy-c64  

 by Rajcsányi László (WLS)     This is a homebrought game, run on Gameboy Color. Original version: Shaun Southern - Mr. Chip Software / Mastertronic. Commodore 16/Plus4, 1985     You are super strawberry, King of the Orchard, in this fast moving all action arcade game. Your job is to collect 15 cherries and apples from the orchard, as they are now ripe and it's fruit picking time Download, here Source: https://lacoste42.itch.io/tutti-frutti

 by Hicks   Este juego es una versión evolucionada del original Mabus Manía para ZX Spectrum, que incluye cambios prácticamente en todo. Nuevos gráficos, músicas, mecánicas, fases de bonus y muchas más sorpresas.    Desarrollado usando Mpagd 0.7.10 Descarga, aquí Fuente: https://hicksretro.itch.io/mabus-mania-deluxe-edition-zx-spectrum

 by J Bizzel   J Bizzel: "This is a demo/wip. Although 2 people can play this game as it is. This is the first time I've coded in assembler, so it has been an interesting learning journey for me". Download, here Source: https://jbizzel.itch.io/connect-4

by Mojon Twins  Versión CPC   Nueva versión, en ZX Spectrum (48k y 128k) y Amstrad CPC de las aventuras de Ramiro El Vampiro. En este caso, una revisión del Bosque del Suspiro. Versión ZX  ZX SPECTRUM VERSION: Powered by MK1 by the Mojon Twins and splib2 by Alvin Albrecht. AMSTRAD CPC VERSION: Powered by MK1 PSTCRA by the Mojon Twins, Cprslib by Artaburu and WyzPlayer by Wy. Gran trabajo de los Mojon Twins en estas dos espectaculares versiones cargadas de color y diversión. Descarga, aquí Fuente: https://mojontwins.itch.io/ramiro-el-vampiro-iii  

 A FREE HALLOWEEN GAME FOR THE COMMODORE 64 BY PSYTRONIK   Alf Yngve presents DARKLAND ! This creepy treat from 2014 has been resurrected in 2022 and unleashed back into an unsuspecting world.      Game design, graphics & sound effects by Alf Yngve Additional programming, enhancements & music by Richard Bayliss   Download, here Source: https://psytronik.itch.io/darkland

 by Sanchez     “ Vradark’s Revenge ” is a fantasy game in the Action RPG genre. The game has several levels, each one inhabited by a different evil Demon. The player plays as a Wizard, the goal of the player in each level is to find the Demon, at the same time destroying all sorts of magical evil things and boosting his abilities, and in the final battle to destroy the main Demon. Repeating this action in each subsequent level, the player will eventually reach the Vradark – the main villain. By killing evil spirits in the process, the player also earns money which they can spend in the magic shops which are found in each level.   If the player character runs out of health points, he dies and is revived at the beginning of the current level, losing equipment and money. If, however, the player dies in battle against one of the bosses, they have a chance to fight the boss again. But to do so, he must win in a special minigame. Buy, here Source: ZX online ...

 by vector5games     Entry for the game-making compo at Zoo '22 Commodore 64 demo party: https://2022.zooparty.org/ Download, here Source:  https://vector5games.itch.io/knight-trap

 by Haplo     Haplo : " This is a direct sequel to my popular game  Tenebra , with many exciting new game play elements, including a portal gun! ". Similar to its prequel,  Tenebra 2 is an atmospheric puzzle game with rogue-like elements . Guide the hapless protagonist to the exit, but also keep in mind that he is afraid of darkness and refuses to walk in the dark areas.    Tenebra 2 contains 35 levels  Download, here Source: https://h4plo.itch.io/tenebra-2

 by Team Moritz     It's Halloween night and strange things are happening. Jonathan has been transformed into a shadowly, ghostly head and transported into his own game world. He must float and bounce around collecting enough treats to rescue Egghead, who has been imprisoned. Avoiding the other ghostly figures as too much contact will increase the trick level until it's game over. Once enough treats have been collected he will be directed back to Egghead to release his old friend. Happy Halloween!!!!! Game design: Seb Sprites and Loading Screen: Lobo Blocks: Mananuk Sound: Tufty Fonts: Damian Guard AGD engine: Jonathan Cauldwell Sprite magic: Allan Turvey   Tubular Beeps by Mike Oldfield Download, here Source: https://zxamaze.itch.io/jonathan-trick-or-treat

 by Selfish Dream     Litany is a top down horror shooter with light RPG elements. Destroy your opponents and increase your strength. Acquire new spells that will help you survive the many perils lying ahead. Find your way out of each dungeon and reach the Gate of Shadows. Destroy the demons within and save mankind from annihilation.     Free download, here Source: https://selfishdream.itch.io/litany

 Demo disponible by Juan Leal     Juan Leal es el desarrollador de Smelly Cat , para el ZX Spectrum, y pide vuestra colaboración para una futura versión final y mejoras, a través de la demo disponible .   El juego versa sobre un gato apestoso y pulgoso, que tiene que ir recogiendo raspas de pescado para poder pasar de pantalla. El autor nos dice, que el resto. es mejor ir descubriéndolo por vosotros mismos.  Descarga demo, aquí Fuente: https://flopping.itch.io/smelly-cat

 by Denis Grachev Just one test level released on CAFePARTY 2022 for gravedigger compo download: https://events.retroscene.org/files/c... Source: YT Denis Grachev

 A new, addictive puzzle Publisher: Dimon ( Russian Federation )  Participa en el concurso CAFePARTY  Vídeo:   Descarga, aquí Fuente: https://zxonline.net/game/merged/es/  

by Grongy, Art-top, AER     Nuevo juego para el ZX Spectrum que participa en el concurso CAFePARTY 2022 e inspirado en el clásico Pac-Man     ¿Tiene calidad para alcanzar el olimpo de los " Pac-Mans " de Spectrum? Descarga, aquí Fuente: https://events.retroscene.org/cafe2022/Game_Compo/2818

 by Daniel Isoba   Daniel Isoba: " Game from 1986 rebuided, has 3 levels, the idea is fill of hearts the maze ". Un lejano 1986, un joven Daniel Isoba daba sus primeros pasos en el ZX Spectrum y desarrollaba su primer videojuego: Pac Hic e inspirado en el clásico arrasador de la época, Pac-Man .     Ahora, nos llega la versión "rehabilitada" de aquel minijuego con sustanciales mejoras, pero más que nada, con la recuperación de un trabajo iniciático de autor. Descarga, aquí Fuente: https://danielisoba.itch.io/pachic

 by Greezer Games    Disponible para Amigas con 1mb o más. El juego es un spinoff de Kung Fu Master & Vigilante    Historia: «Tres años después de que Thomas derrotara a X en el Templo del Diablo, X ha vuelto a resucitar a su malvado ejército de matones y ha secuestrado a Lena. Juega como Tommy (el Hijo del Maestro de Kung-Fu) y dirígete al Templo del Diablo donde Lena está secuestrada. Usa tus habilidades superiores de Kung-Fu para destruir a cualquiera que se interponga en tu camino y rescatar a tu chica antes de que sea demasiado tarde.»    Contenido: 10 desafiantes fases con jefes 3 fases de bonificación Recogidas de armas y huevos de pascua Acción a 50 fotogramas por segundo Gráficos mejorados con el chipset AGA Impresionante arte de píxeles con más de 500 cuadros de animación de personajes Compra y demo, aquí Fuente: https://mcgeezer.itch.io/kung-fu-remaster

 by Mario Brandao Neutrino, The Mission is a minimalist game where a photon seeks the core of Neurinos Kingdom, find out why they have mass and destroy them! Buy, here Source: Steam

    You need to understand The ZX Spectrum Screen Memory Layout . As described here , the internal memory addresses that are used to store the data that makes up the ZX Spectrum’s screen output, are laid out in what (initially) appears a confusing order.     Once this is loaded, the challenge of Display File Hunter becomes selecting the right option on the tool, copying the address given from the game, and guessing roughly whereabouts on the screen 14,17 is. Download, here Source: CRAP GAMES COMPETITION  2022

 by John32b   Future Knight DX This is a fan remake of the 1986 game " Future Knight " by Gremlin Graphics Software . It is based on the Amstrad CPC version , it tries to stay faithful to the original, keeping the same level design , enemies and gameplay beats; while only updating things that make sense and that enhance the experience. Download, here Source:   https://john0032.itch.io/future-knight-dx

 by Iratahack    Same great game without the color clash. The ZX Spectrum Next is the NEXT evolutionary step for the ZX Spectrum Enhancements: Castle Escape for the ZX Spectrum Next includes the following enhancements: No color attribute clash More colorful sprites and tiles More sprite animation frames More bad guys ;) It's just more, more, more... Download, here Source:  https://iratahack.itch.io/castle-escape-zx-spectrum-next

 by Palace 1986   Eres Tal, la última esperanza para los sucesores de la humanidad en un mundo postapocalíptico que ha sido destruido por la invasión de una raza alienígena hostil. La legendaria armadura sagrada de Antiriad, un avanzado traje anti-radiación, es la única arma disponible para derrotarlos. Dicha armadura es la que da nombre al juego: T he Sacred Armour of Antiriad . El objetivo es encontrar el traje y sus componentes que están esparcidos por el paisaje y luego usarlo para liberar a tu gente. Este título es uno de los videojuegos más espectaculares que jamás se han desarrollado para una máquina de 8 bits, y mucho más en el CPC. Para muestra, los gráficos que son simplemente brillantes. Los efectos de sonido son adecuados y cumplidores, mientras que la música de inicio es excelente.  Tal vez, el único problema de tan magno trabajo, sea la dificultad alta , marca de la época.    Un IMPRESCINDIBLE en tu softografía.  Fuente: https://cpcrulez.fr/...

 by Kollektivet     Back in 1984, Activision released the game H.E.R.O. by John van Ryzin for the Atari 2600.  Now you can play port the game to the VIC-20.     Download, here Source: https://kollektivet.nu/hero/

 by Back2the8bit   The Konia project is a game for C64 where you can play 3 games "inside" a Nok... ehm, an old "Konia" cellphone, while funny text messages entertain you.  Hitting spacebar in-game makes you warp in the "crazy mode", where a game switches to another game suddenly.    Hitting spacebar during the menu choice picks a random chat to show. Can you reach 255 points and break the "indestructible" phone? Download, here Source: https://back2the8bit.itch.io/the-konia-project