Электронный журнал Spectrofon #21 с обзором игр и статей

Publication articles

• Debut
  The article provides a detailed description of the game 'Dark Sceptre' by Mike Singleton, highlighting its unique RPG-like gameplay, character dynamics, and strategic command elements.
• Review
  Review of various ZX Spectrum games, highlighting their gameplay mechanics, graphics, and audio quality.
• Dispute Over MASTER ASSEMBLER 1.1 Authorship
  Article discusses a dispute regarding authorship of the software MASTER ASSEMBLER 1.1, co-created by AIG and KSA. It addresses issues of software availability and copyright misattribution in Russia, highlighting the challenges faced by developers. The piece is a letter correspondence in Spectrofon #21 from 1996.
• From the World by Bit
  The article presents reader inquiries about games for ZX Spectrum and responses from the magazine, highlighting community interaction and gaming tips.
• The World of ELITE: Uncovering Glitches and Mysteries
  Discussion on the phenomenon of the game 'ELITE', exploring its immersive nature and the role of glitches in enhancing player experience and lore.
• Plagiarism in Spectrum Games
  The article critiques instances of blatant plagiarism in Spectrum games, highlighting examples like Dungeon Master and Doom. It discusses the originality of Spectrum titles versus modern counterparts. The piece blends commentary on game development with a humorous tone.
• Mirror
  The article features an interview with Mike Singleton, the creator of the iconic games 'Lords of Midnight' and 'Dark Sceptre'. It delves into his journey from a teacher to a prominent game developer, highlighting his innovative approaches in gaming design and graphics. Singleton's influence on the adventure game genre and his creative process in developing intricate game worlds are also discussed.
• Premiere
  The article discusses the importance of feedback from game developers to the magazine, encourages them to share progress on their projects, and presents various submitted demos including a music player and games from local developers.
• System
  Description of ports for the PROFI, PROFI+, and PROFI 2+ computers, detailing the mapping for long and short addressing modes.
• Universal Peripheral Controller SMUC for Scorpion ZS 256
  The article discusses the SMUC universal peripheral controller for Scorpion ZS 256 computers, detailing hardware connections, IDE hard drive integration, and software operation with TR-DOS. It also covers the setup and management of hard drives, including partitioning and error testing. The aim is to provide Scorpion owners with guidance on leveraging SMUC for enhanced storage capabilities.
• Workshop
  The article introduces a new section called 'Workshop' dedicated to computer graphics enthusiasts, showcasing the best works submitted by readers. It encourages submissions of original artwork and provides details on how to contribute, along with information about the artists. The section aims to become a permanent feature in the magazine, rewarding contributors with copies of Spectrofon.
• Hiding Places
  The article presents a collection of cheats and codes for various ZX Spectrum games, providing tips for infinite lives, level access, and other hidden features. It encourages readers to share their own cheats while outlining specific codes for popular games. This is a manual-style piece aimed at enhancing gameplay experience for users.
• A Hot Greeting
  The article features an interview with Sir Clive Sinclair reflecting on his career and the evolution of Sinclair Research, particularly focusing on the Spectrum and its impact on gaming.
• Advertisement for 'SPECTROFON' Electronic Magazine
  The article provides advertisement space for the electronic magazine 'SPECTROFON', discussing subscription details, collaboration opportunities for authors, and how to submit advertisements.

Releases

Title	Year				Supported languages		Release type	Release by	Hardware			Times downloaded	Times played
Spectrofon #21	1996	Play online			Russian		Original		🖥️ Pentagon 128	TRD disk		23	6
Spectrofon #21	1996				Russian		Original		🖥️ Pentagon 128	UDI disk		9	0