These are the ZX Spectrum games that helped define one of the most important gaming computers ever.
The ZX Spectrum shouldnt have been that big of a deal.
Instead, the ZX Spectrum became one of the most important video game devices ever made.
The Hobbitwas such an adaptation.
Despite being one of the first ZX Spectrum games, this adventure title was surprisingly advanced.
Right from the start, previously wary ZX Spectrum owners knew they were in good hands.
Few of those creators are more notable thanJetpacs developer: Ultimate Play the Game.
Never heard of them?
It could certainly be considered the ZX Spectrums most notable early system seller.
Perhaps more importantly,Manic Minerreceived an arguably superior sequel:Jet Set Willy.
Thats largely due to the output of a series of studios that had quickly become ZX Spectrum regulars.
It caused studios everywhere to start looking for answers to questions nobody had previously thought to ask.
The idea of releasing a modern game with such a humble on-paper premise seems wild.
In 1984, it was practically unheard of.
Skool Dazes inventiveness didnt end there.
This game combined text adventure-like options and puzzles with a more active form of real-time gameplay.
Few games showcase that collective boldness as well asLords of Midnight.
This hybrid strategy and role-playing titles asked players to complete one of two main objectives.
Even today, this title encourages a level of creative thinking that you rarely see in modern major titles.
As time went on, ZX Spectrum owners had to rely on more and more ports.
Some were good and others showcased the devices obvious limitations.
Eliteis one of the ZX Spectrums greatest imports and one of the platforms finest overall titles.
This turn-based game pitted up to eight wizards against each other.
The goal was to eliminate the competition and be the last wizard standing.
It inevitably found its way into a lot of ZX Spectrum owners homes, and it didnt disappoint.
The equipment that had sometimes lagged behind its hardware contemporaries was beginning to feel its age.
Creators formerly closely associated with the gear also began to explore more lucrative and powerful devices.
Its hard to tell the story of the gear without those games.
However, Id prefer to end on a positive by talking aboutDizzy.
Fortunately, their idea was a pretty good one.
Dizzy is a cute puzzle platformer with a few neat ideas and personality to spare.
Turbo Espirit
Head Over Heels
Horace Goes Skiing
Rebel Star
