Spectrofon #08: Overview: Recent Spectrum Game Releases
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So, what's new? Among all the programs that have recently appeared in Moscow, two stand out in particular. These will be discussed today.
SPACE CRUSADE
(GREMLIN GRAPHICS 1992)
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The company "GREMLIN GRAPHICS" continues to delight all Spectrum enthusiasts with its masterpieces. This time we are once again faced with a magnificent solution that the company has implemented in this game.
Imagine a game that combines the strengths of such giants as "LASER SQUAD" and "HERO QUEST". The interface is clearly borrowed from "LASER SQUAD", although it has been heavily redesigned and supplemented with new features. There is the option to enable three-dimensional graphics - this already resembles "HERO QUEST". And add to this the pictogram menu, the selection of weapons and items, several squads of space warriors that you can control, as well as a dozen magnificent mission scenarios.
For fans of strategic and adventure games, this program will likely be one of the most interesting in the coming months. It is quite possible that this game will enter the collection of THE BEST GAMES FOR SPECTRUM...
DIZZY-X
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The "tenth" series about Dizzy. This time our hero has made it to Russia, and the game has a subtitle that sounds similar to the title of a popular film. In Russian, it could be called "New Adventures of Dizzy in Russia".
What should be noted right away: the game was developed in Russia and is made at the highest level. The characters you will encounter in this game speak Russian, which is very pleasing. The puzzles found in the game will pleasantly surprise you. The game is quite well balanced, and it seems that fans of "Dizzy" games will appreciate the author's effort. So, Dizzy is back...
And a few more words in conclusion. It's good that the share of programs written for Speccy in Russia and the CIS countries is growing. In future issues of our magazine, we will tell you about games created by our programmers. And anyone who wants to share their software products with the readers of our magazine - write to us. "SPECTROFON" will be glad to meet everyone who writes for Speccy.
And now our traditional hit parade of games. No comments...
1 ELITE2 (NOVOSIBIRSK)
2 BATTLE COMMAND
3 DIZZY 6.5 (LVIV)
4 WRESTLEMANIA
5 DIZZY (1-6)
6 ROBOCOP (1-3)
7 F-16NEW
8 F-19
9 MYTH
10 LASER SQUAD
11 ELITE3(THD)
12 S.DRAGON
13 NORTH&SOUTH
14 SIMSITY
15 T.RENEGADE
16 TERMINATOR-2
17 TURTLES-2
18 D.DRAGON-3
19 R.DANGEROUS1,2
20 BATMAN (1-3)
Contents of the publication: Spectrofon #08
- Экспертиза - Дмитрий Усманов Strategy guide for the ZX Spectrum version of HEROQUEST, detailing character actions, mission tips, and important game features.
- Дебют - Анатолий Хоробрых Review of the strategic game THEY STOLE A MILLION, focusing on planning heists and using a team. Analysis of the game's mechanics and mission structure. Tips on managing resources and executing plans effectively.
- Экзамен Quiz on the game 'THEY STOLE A MILLION' from the debut section, testing players' knowledge. Previous quiz winners on games 'HERO OF THE LANCE' and 'THE SENTINEL' announced. Fresh magazine issue awarded to winners.
- Обзор Overview of recent Spectrum programs, focusing on Space Crusade and Dizzy-X games with strategic and adventure elements, plus a game chart.
- С миру по биту Reader letters discuss ZX Spectrum hardware issues, game preservation, and editorial graphics. A competition for the magazine's logo is announced. Opinions on various ZX Spectrum games are shared.
- С миру по биту Parody on game descriptions, exploring styles from detailed to absurd across different publishers, focusing on Tetris.
- Реклама Advertising opportunities and distribution locations for Spectrofon magazine, collaboration invites for authors and artists.
