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Jet Set Spectrum
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Reliving the 80's one cassette at a time...

Short form ZX Spectrum reviews and videos that will bring you right back to being a kid in the 80's!

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Bomb Jack - 1986

Does Bomb Jack still move with the nimbleness and speed that I remember? You bet it does!

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Title music by Edward Blakeley
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Bomb Jack - 1986
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December 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Hero Quest was well received but it did have flaws that held it back

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #heroquest

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March 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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A faithful recreation of the boardgame, with all 14 quests represented

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #heroquest

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March 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Solo or co-op with up to 4 players, help your Barbarian, Elf, Wizard and Dwarf delve the depth of 14 dungeons.

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #heroquest

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March 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Hero Quest - 1991, released a couple of years after the original boardgame came out in Europe.

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Title music by Edward Blakeley
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Review music by NiKneT_Art
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#retro #retrogaming #spectrum #zxspectrum
Hero Quest - 1991
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March 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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The critics continued their increasing love of the series, praising the graphics and puzzels

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #dizzy #fantasyworlddizzy

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February 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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A lively world, with the addition of the Yolk Folk having a great impact on how it feels

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #dizzy #fantasyworlddizzy

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February 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Our heroic egg on a mission to save Daisy, through a fantasy world we'll all recognise

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #dizzy #fantasyworlddizzy

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February 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Part 3 of our 1980's mainline Dizzy reviews - Fantasy World Dizzy published in 1989.

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Title music by Edward Blakeley
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#retro #retrogaming #spectrum #zxspectrum
Fantasy World Dizzy - 1989
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February 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Treasure Island Dizzy was praised for it's graphics and imaginative puzzles, but the difficultly was a knock on the critics final scores. 

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #dizzy

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February 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Only one life has a real impact on the long term enjoyment of Treasure Island Dizzy, even if the world is alive and the puzzles imaginative and fun

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #dizzy

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February 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Stranded on an island with only your wits and a fragile egg shell to get you through!

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #dizzy #treasureislanddizzy

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February 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Part 2 of our 1980's mainline Dizzy reviews - Treasure Island Dizzy published in 1988.

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Title music by Edward Blakeley
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#retro #retrogaming #spectrum #zxspectrum
Treasure Island Dizzy - 1988
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February 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Critics praised Dizzy for it's charm and originality, but they did struggle with the mechanics and difficulty!

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #dizzy

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January 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Dizzy had a significant impact on the British gaming scene, then and in the future!

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #dizzy

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January 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Dizzy - an egg on a mission to defeat the evil wizard Zaks... 

Using a one item inventory and a very delicate disposition!

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #dizzy

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January 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Part 1 of our 1980's Dizzy reviews, brought to the Spectrum in 1987, developed by the Oliver Twins.

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Title music by Edward Blakeley
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#retro #retrogaming #spectrum #zxspectrum
Dizzy: The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure - 1987
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January 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Magazines loved Way of the Exploding Fist, hailing it as a true Spectrum fighting classic!

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #explodingfist

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January 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Get yourself a joystick for the best experience!

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #explodingfist

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January 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Way of the Exploding Fist is a one-on-one fighting game where you are judged by the Wise Old Expert

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #explodingfist

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January 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Exploding Fist isn’t your average button-masher—it’s a game of precision and strategy!

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Title music by Edward Blakeley
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Review music by NiKneT_Art
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#retro #retrogaming #spectrum #zxspectrum
Way of the Exploding Fist - 1985
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January 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Chuckie Egg was an absolute hit with the critics at the time...

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #chuckieegg

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January 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Brilliant level design and escalating challenge make this a fantastic part of Spectrum history 

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #chuckieegg

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January 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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A Spectrum classic, as Hen-House Harry avoids chickens to collect eggs

#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #chuckieegg

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January 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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A Spectrum classic with you playing as Hen-House Harry on a mission to steal every egg available while avoiding those terrifying chickens

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#spectrum #retrogaming #zxspectrum #retro #chuckieegg
Chuckie Egg - 1983
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January 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM