Defender
A downloadable game
My first attempt to write game for ZX Spectrum fully in Z80 assembly.
Your task is to control space fighter, shoot space mold and protect the fighter and bases against the mold.
Instructions in game.
Controls: keyboard only. Keys can be redefined in game.
Tested using emulator Fuse 1.6.0
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Hi, I’m contacting you because I want to make a homebrew tribute USB. I’m collecting as many content creators as possible. I also want to include a profile for each one, with a few details, such as their logo, avatar, name, work completed, projects, etc., so you can see who’s behind their creations.
That profile, along with any material you allow me to upload, will be placed on a USB drive. This will act as a database of creators and their creations, and will be updated as I connect with new people.
The USB I’m thinking of creating will be one of those rubber-type USBs, shaped like a Spectrum computer, something that looks really nice. The idea is that those who contribute material, and if they want to buy one or more, will get it at cost price, and those who just want to buy one, it will cost a little more.
The idea is that if enough are sold, enough to recover the initial investment, the profits that the rest of the USBs could generate will be distributed among the people who have contributed material to the project, via transfer, PayPal, or however possible, even if possible, that the USB will be free. Obviously, you can buy more than one, but only one of them can be free.
It’s not necessary or mandatory to buy the USB, only if you like it or want it.
If you’re interested in this project, you can contact me at this email, flopping@gmail.com. If you have any questions or concerns, let me know and I’ll answer them. Do you think the idea is a good one? Would you like to participate in the project? Let me know. Best regards.
Juan.
Hello!! Sorry for the intrusion, hehehe. My name is Felipe, and until recently, I have been editing games for the Spectrum on cassette. Due to personal and work reasons, I’m going to stop editing, and I'm saying goodbye with a compilation of homebrew games for The Spectrum on USB. I want it to be the best and most complete compilation of homebrew games that has ever been made. It will be a non-profit edition, just to provide users of The Spectrum with a pack to spend hours and hours in front of their ZX. I’ve seen some of your games on Itch.io and wanted to ask if you would be interested in contributing any of your ZX games to this compilation. I already have legendary creators from the scene on board, but I’d also like to reach out to you. It can be one game, two, or as many as you want, in .TAP format. Even simply granting me permission and letting me know which games I could include would be enough, and I can download them from Itch.io. We have created a system where the games will be encrypted, and no one will be able to use them digitally; they will only be playable on their The Spectrum, Divide, or computer. My email is playonretro@gmail.com. Best regards, and thank you very much.
Hi. Feel free to add my game into compilation.
REALLY THANKS A LOT!!! This will give the change to many new players to enjoy your game !!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!
Very good new game. I also added it to my new "Gameplay of New ZX Spectrum games from June 2024" video.
This is a really cool little game! Thank you so much for posting it for download :) I was wondering if you would consider adding Kempston joystick support? I like playing on original hardware and prefer a joystick. Only if you fancy the challenge, not to worry otherwise :) PS - incredible first attempt!!
I have uploaded new version with kempston support. It should work automatically when you are in game.
Unfortunately I could not properly test it, because I don't have real hardware. However it worked in Fuse with XBox controller.
Also it support only one fire button at the moment.
Hi, works perfect on a real 48k Spectrum utilising a Kempston interface - thank you! I defined the keys setting space as button 2, and then used my Kempston joystick with the space bar to drop bombs! Works really well, you should be really happy with it. Reminded me of fighting Ivy in my back garden!! Only other recommendation would be to slowly increase the speed of encroachment of the 'green mass' to keep the excitement and challenge up. Well done honestly, and thanks again :)
¡Muy buen trabajo! Realmente está muy bien. Enhorabuena y muchas gracias.
Nice game!
Very cool game, thank you.