The Spectrum Show

In this episode we take a look at the news from February 1987. I get my hands on the RD Digital Tracer. I review Sonic Boom, Rock N Wrestle, Haunted Hedges and Spec Ball. Geoff takes a look at Jet Set Willy Mods. And I end with a look at ZX Trans. Serial transfer of data to the Speccy.

Episode 52 gets underway and we take a look at the Brazilian Spectrum clones. There are reviews of Renegade, Antics, Swordfight and Wanderers Chained in the dark.

Episode 53 arrives and we check out the news from April 1987 and take a look at the Cheetah Specdrum. There are reviews of Gyroscope, Olli & Lisa 3, Deep Core Raider and Gold Rush.

Episode 54 arrives and we check out the news from May 1987. We have as massive arcade shootout with Centipede and look at the Ram Turbo interface. There are reviews of Nightmare Rally, SOS, 3D Tanx and Black Star.

Episode 55 is here.. we check out the news from June 1987. I take a look through the many fanzines for the Spectrum. There are reviews of Dominator, Super G-Man, Battle City and 3D Space Wars. Also the JSW mods and a book review to end with.

Episode 56 arrives.. we check out the news from July 1987. I report from the recent Replay Expo in Manchester. There are reviews of Brian Clough's Football Fortunes, Marauder, Pentacorn Quest and Star Clash. Also the JSW mods and a type-in to end with.

Episode 57 arrives.. we check out the news from August 1987. Thanks to a viewer I check out loading and protection systems for Spectrum games. There are reviews of Trantor The Last Stormtrooper, 3D Grand Prix, The Dark and Cookie. Also the JSW mods and the random end bit. Thanks to PROSM for writing the protection feature. I am always looking for new features, so feel free to get in touch if you have an idea.

Welcome to Episode 58. In this episode we check out the news from September 1987. I examine the rise of isometric games. There are reviews of Knight Lore, Kung Fu Knights, Spectres and Sewer Rage. Also the JSW mods and the random end bit.

Welcome to Episode 59. In this episode we check out the news from October 1987. I play with a K-Mouse interface. There are reviews of Gauntlet, Pitfall 2, Wanted Monty Mole, Sam Mallard and 3D Tunnel. Also the JSW mods and the random end bit.

Welcome to Episode 60 - the last in the current series. In this end of series special I take a look at the trials and tribulations of Rabbit Software along with all their games. I review a Comcon interface, watch some game endings and there is a sneak preview of a new feature for next series.