Sinclair ZX80 / ZX81 / Z88 Forums

We were considering creating this as a forum which would contain news of the latest releases for the ZX80 and ZX81 - so that it would be easier for people to find new software, rather than having to search through every thread in this topic, some threads go for several pages to discuss the development of a game, with the link to the actual game or source code hidden in the middle of the thread.

If authors do not want to advertise their software in this thread, then that is perfectly acceptable - we don't intend doing anything with the thread, it is just an idea to help people coming back to the ZX81 after 30 years or so, or new users looking for information on the latest releases

If you want to details your software in the thread, please use the format:

Name of Software:
Author:
Release Date:
Requirements (eg. 1K, 16K, AY Card, Hi-Res Scheme):
Description:
Screenshots:
Download link (if available for download):
Commercial / Public Domain / Freeware / Other - please specify?
Link to Discussion thread:

I think he's thinking something like this, when productions are actually finished and ready for release:

http://sleepingelephant.com/ipw-web/bul ... php?t=5090

Regards,

Shaun.

Name of Software:
Bounce

Author:
Donkeysoft

Release Date:
Early betas 9th January 2012
V1.000000 11th January 2012

Requirements:
16K

Description:
Move the 'bat' at the bottom of the screen left and right to meet the ball and bounce it back.

Screenshots:
See discussion thread.

Download link (if available for download):
See attached

Commercial / Public Domain / Freeware / Other - please specify?
Freeware - if you like it, make a small donation to charity

Link to Discussion thread:
viewtopic.php?t=749

Name of Software:
Shoot
Shoot V1 (slightly improved (??) version)
Shoot V1.10F (Final version)
Shoot V1.11F (As bug-free as I'm going to get it)

Author:
Donkeysoft

Release Date:
23/01/2012 (Public betas)
24/01/2012 (V1.10F and V1.11F)

Requirements:
16K RAM Pack

Description:
It's a shooting-type game. Obliterate the illigal space pirates which travel through an established trade-route close to an Alien world.

Screenshots:
See discussion thread

Download link:
Attached here

Commercial / Public Domain / Freeware / Other?
Freeware - if you like it, make a donation to charity

Link to Discussion thread:
viewtopic.php?t=755

1K hires gamepack

Author:
Dr Beep from YRS

Release Date:
17/08/2012

Requirements:
1K ZX81 !!!!!!

Description:
10 games to demonstrate what can be done in 1K with Hires.
Wiwo Dido and the case of Mazeddy's castle.
Blocky
Return to Mazeddy's castle (3D maze)
Ghost hunt
3D random maze
Othello
Bowling
Spy vs spy
Memory
Police patrol


Screenshots:
Videos at youtube , search zx81hires

Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?br02r3kuq4ok3t7


Commercial / Public Domain / Freeware / Other?
Freeware - if you like it, make a donation to charity

New High-quality ZX81 games by Revival Studios :

Requirements: 16K, with optional support for Zxpand joystick interface and AY soundboards

Avalanche (2011) - http://www.revival-studios.com/?page=129
Mayhem (2011) - http://www.revival-studios.com/?page=132
Down! (Q3-2012) - http://www.revival-studios.com/?page=135
Stairrunner (Q4-2012) - http://www.revival-studios.com/?page=133
Shifted (Q1-2013) - http://www.revival-studios.com/?page=173 *NEW!* Released 24 March 2013*
Rush (Q2-2013) - Runner type game (TBA)
Boxing Champ (Q3-2013) - Sideview Boxing game (TBA)
Exile (Q4-2013) - Vertical Shoot 'em up (TBA)

Available on cassette tape and as digital download, with freeware versions following at at a later date...





More games will be added as they are being released.

Name of Software: Noir Shapes
Author: Bob Smith
Release Date: 20/10/12
Requirements (eg. 1K, 16K, AY Card, Hi-Res Scheme): 16K, possibly ZXPand joystick
Description: 60-level arrange-the-shapes puzzle game.
Download link (if available for download): http://www.bobs-stuff.co.uk
Commercial / Public Domain / Freeware / Other - please specify? Freeware (but donations very much appreciated)

Name of Software: Impact!
Author: Bob Smith
Release Date: 10/12/12
Requirements (eg. 1K, 16K, AY Card, Hi-Res Scheme): 16K, possibly ZXPand joystick
Description: Fast & fluid version of the classic Atari arcade game 'Asteroids'.
Download link (if available for download): http://www.bobs-stuff.co.uk
Commercial / Public Domain / Freeware / Other - please specify? Freeware (but donations very much appreciated)

Name of Software: One Little Ghost
Author: Bob Smith
Release Date: 27/12/12
Requirements (eg. 1K, 16K, AY Card, Hi-Res Scheme): 16K, possibly ZXPand joystick
Description: Fast & fluid version of the classic Namco arcade game 'Pac-Man' - but in isometric 3D.
Download link (if available for download): http://www.bobs-stuff.co.uk
Commercial / Public Domain / Freeware / Other - please specify? Freeware (but donations very much appreciated)

Name of Software: Meteor Storm
Author: Johan "Dr Beep" Koelman
Release Date: 30/12/12
Requirements (eg. 1K, 16K, AY Card, Hi-Res Scheme): 1K, WRX hires
Description: 1K hires game where you protect the planet against incoming meteors
Download link (if available for download): viewtopic.php?f=6&t=977&p=10796#p10771
Commercial / Public Domain / Freeware / Other - please specify? Freeware , but feedback is appreciated (either at Youtube ZX81HIRES or Dr_Beep2000@yahoo.de)