SAM Retro

“If there's some living to be done Before your life becomes your tomb You'd better know that I'm the one Unchain your back door Invite me around Bring your daughter Bring your daughter to the slaughter Let her go, let her go..” Barbarian II (1989) #ZXSpectrum #IronMaiden

@Deanydotcom @zagalicosgames 😄 You get used to it after a minute but yes pressing CAPS SHIFT and the HOLD key turns off the sound.

@ZX48kSpectrum @zagalicosgames Good god man, can it be muted?!? Such a good game spoilt by that goddam noise!!

“He drinks a whiskey drink He drinks a vodka drink He drinks a lager drink He drinks a cider drink He sings the songs that remind him of the good times He sings the songs that remind him of the better times Oh, Danny Boy Danny Boy..” Tapper (1985) #ZXSpectrum #Chumbawamba

@BeardedSonOfNel 😄 It’s a lovely touch to the game.

@ZX48kSpectrum I love that there are ducks just swimming around in the background.

“Face to face, out in the heat Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry They stack the odds still we take to the street For the kill, with the skill to survive It's..” The Way of the Tiger (1986) #ZXSpectrum #Survivor

@EchoeOfTheGecko 😄 A tough one to beat but loved the transformation of the character.

@ZX48kSpectrum Hours of fun. I remember we used to look at those dots like mad 😄. I still hate that shapeshifting goblin. It all came rushing back when I saw him change.

@RetroBrothers It sure is plus different enough from the other games in its genre to make it stand out.

@ZX48kSpectrum Good game. Atmospheric

@crewedave1 Absolutely!! There’s a lot of quality here to appreciate.

@ZX48kSpectrum The little rubber beermat might gave struggled with colour, but by God it did high res and big sprites with the best of them

@lenox_artist Oh it’s a visual treat. Mesmerising at the time and still beautiful to look at.

@ZX48kSpectrum It's amazing (triple scroll a and smooth animations) I didn't remember this game

@PATRON_TAINT_ You are right. The Practice options were very welcome here.

@ZX48kSpectrum Hard game

@BeardedSonOfNel @stvnormansays @fuzzweed @games_rozz @saucerbrain @LemmyBarnett @Keekie76 @PixelAdvocate @9000martin9000 @Berserkerzoid @moopa @cr0bar @ShepofShibas @ericnelson0715 @imaninja187 @Bojoux2 This is what all y’all need!! Don’t know if it works but the gimmicks were/are out there.

@stvnormansays @fuzzweed @ZX48kSpectrum @games_rozz @saucerbrain @LemmyBarnett @Keekie76 @PixelAdvocate @9000martin9000 @Berserkerzoid @moopa @cr0bar @ShepofShibas @ericnelson0715 @imaninja187 @Bojoux2 My old eyes are shot as well. I do enjoy it on the big screen with some scanlines to soften the graphics on the bigger screen.

Welcome to the weekend folks! This week's challenge is Gradius Galaxies for the Game Boy Advance. As always scores can be posted in this thread and/or the challenge site: mycrappygames.com/highscores/Dis… All are welcome to play. Feel free to invite friends too!!!

“This is where Forrestal cashed in. He was good. He was very, very good.” “Señor, nobody's come out of there alive.” “Stay out of the light.” “Let us hurry. There is nothing to fear here.” “That's what scares me. Stay here.” Rick Dangerous (1989) #ZXSpectrum #IndianaJones

@BeardedSonOfNel @fuzzweed @games_rozz @saucerbrain @stvnormansays @LemmyBarnett @Keekie76 @PixelAdvocate @9000martin9000 @Berserkerzoid @moopa @cr0bar @ShepofShibas @ericnelson0715 @imaninja187 @Bojoux2 Those seeking greatness look up into the heavens where they find yours truly battling the beasts that command the Leo constellation!! No mighty roar can overcome the barrage of 122,700 whips. There’s a new king in the sky!!

Challenge is up @fuzzweed @ZX48kSpectrum @games_rozz @saucerbrain @stvnormansays @LemmyBarnett @Keekie76 @PixelAdvocate @9000martin9000 @Jubei_Salinger @Berserkerzoid @moopa @cr0bar @ShepofShibas @ericnelson0715 @imaninja187 @Bojoux2 @imaninja187

“When my foots on the throttle there's no looking back I leave the motor tickin' over when she's back on the track I've got a 68 Chevy with pipes on the side You know she's my idea of beauty, that's what I drive” Ivan ‘Ironman’ Stewart’s Super Off Road (1990) #ZXSpectrum #Saxon

@RS232interface6 Hopefully those that are still with us are happy and doing well.

@ZX48kSpectrum Wondering what all those programmers from the home comp era are doing now.

“Revenge, I'm screaming revenge again Wrong, I've been wrong for far too long Been constantly so frustrated, I've moved mountains with less When I channel my hate to productive, I don't find it hard to impress..” Cybernoid II: The Revenge (1988) #ZXSpectrum #Pantera

@SimonJonesMusic 😄 An excellent and worthwhile project.

@ZX48kSpectrum You know what I am itching to play this again, I might have to finally get an emulator set up and start looking around for an old +3 that somebody wants to sell. This, some Laser Squad, Rex... Oh no I feel a new diy project incoming. Speccy corner!

@SimonJonesMusic It was definitely a step up from the excellent original. So much action and he let you figure out how to get past an enemy. You could pick any weapon you liked, fire, and enjoy the colourful chaos unfold on the screen. Just a perfect video gaming experience.

@ZX48kSpectrum Everything Raffaele Cecco made was a masterpiece. I much preferred this to the original Cybernoid, it felt more intense and has much more going on. It had that 'just one more go' magic. Crazy that I remember those first few screens!

“Oh, shot through the heart and you're to blame You give love a bad name I play my part and you play your game…” Apaches (1986) #ZXSpectrum #BonJovi

@APadders Yeah the music is great in this. 🤘

@ZX48kSpectrum Ah that music. Brings back memories.

“I got the boys To make the noise Won't ever let up, hope it annoys you Join the pack Fill the crack Well, now you're here, there's no way back Bang your head Metal health..” Stainless Steel (1986) #ZXSpectrum #QuietRiot