At the other end of the spectrum, is the #Spectrum.

#CrashMagazine gave this version 36%, and I think that was somewhat generous.

The graphics ruin this one, lacking even that classic Speccy-charm. One event in particular (BMX) looks like a borderline hate-crime. Sound is nonexistent, all of the colour and life has gone from the menus and control is pretty terrible.

Buuuut, all the events are in there, and it moves reasonably well... So it could have been worse, I suppose...

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Map of Dun Darach, from #crashmagazine . The secret city, where Cuchulainn must locate and release the charioteer, Loeg
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Map of Batman published in #crashmagazine . In the Batcaves beneath Gotham City. Robin has been captured by Batman's adversaries, principally the Joker and with some cunning assistance from the Riddler. The only hope for escape is to assemble the trusty Batcraft whose parts lie scattered round the deadly catacombs beneath and then speed off to rescue Robin...
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Map of Atic Atac published in #crashmagazine . "I never did believe in Ghosts or Monsters... Not until now, not until the Main doors of the Castle closed and locked themselves behind me... There's no key here!!! I'm trapped!!! HELP!!!..."
#zxspectrum #retrogaming

Map of Marsport, published in #crashmagazine . Find the plans which are thought to be hidden somewhere amongst the City Computers of Marsport, beneath the great Elysium Dome on Mars

Very different Top 30 games of #sinclairuser (l) and #crashmagazine (r) published in the same month, january 1986. The second list is closer to my tastes
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Map of Heavy on the Magick published in #crashmagazine . Insulting a high-level wizard is not a good idea, as Axil the Able has just discovered. He's been teleported from his favourite pub, the Golden Thurible, straight into the dank and dangerous dungeon of Collodon's Pile. It would be a good idea to find a way out...
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In january 1986 Commando got a #crashsmash . Great arcade conversion by Elite Systems
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The world lost Oli Frey late last year, and now Roger Kean has gone just a few months later. Genuinely saddened by the news.

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Map of Wizball published in #crashmagazine . Jump in your transporter and with the help of your faithful servant Catelite, restore Wizworld to its former glory
#zxspectrum #retrogaming

Lightforce, the cool shooter by FTL, got a deserved #crashsmash on november 1986
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Today's #retrogaming on the #ZXSpectrum #WholeNewBallGame, it's a puzzle game about deflecting a ball to pick up items. Sounds simple? There are many things to make it difficult, plus it also comes with a screen designer. Another #CrashMagazine cover tape winner!

Today's #retrogaming on the #ZXSpectrum #WholeNewBallGame, it's a puzzle game about deflecting a ball to pick up items. Sounds simple? There are many things to make it difficult, plus it also comes with a screen designer. Another #CrashMagazine cover tape winner!

Map of Rex published in #crashmagazine . Superb game!
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Map of Rex published in #crashmagazine . Superb game!
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Christmas is coming. #crashmagazine special Xmas '84

Christmas is coming. #crashmagazine special Xmas '84
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Map of Terramex published in #crashmagazine . Choose one of five intrepid explorers and set out with your party of bearers around the landscape in the search for professor Eyestrain
#zxspectrum #retrogaming

Map of Terramex published in #crashmagazine . Choose one of five intrepid explorers and set out with your party of bearers around the landscape in the search for professor Eyestrain
#zxspectrum #retrogaming