3D Combat Classics for ZX Spectrum Seeking Funding
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We recently reported on Fusion Retro Books running a Kickstarter to fund production of ZX Dreams, a new ZX Spectrum book, well, they haven’t stopped there! Now, Fusion Retro Books have teamed up with Pixel Jockey to run another Kickstarter campaign to fund 3D Combat Classics, which is a collector’s edition cassette boxset release of three games for the ZX Spectrum  by Realtime Games. The games are: 3D Tank Duel, 3D Starstrike and Starstrike 2. 3D Tank Duel and 3D Starstrike were originally released for the ZX Spectrum back in 1984, with Starstrike 2 following in 1986. However, with the

Brief Overview

  • Fusion Retro Books and their partners, Pixel Jockey, have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the release of a collector’s edition cassette boxset of classic ZX Spectrum games: 3D Tank Duel, 3D Starstrike, and Starstrike II.
  • The campaign aims to raise £10,500 for production costs.

Key Details

  • All three games were originally released back in the 1984/86 era on the ZX Spectrum.
  • The boxset includes all-new cassette pressings and a stylish slipcase.
  • The campaign is available via Kickstarter and will run until December 9, 2024 at 7pm UTC.

Campaign Progress

  • The crowdfunding has already surpassed £7,500.

How do modern gamers feel about reliving the spirit of classic games on authentic hardware? Would you support this Kickstarter or prefer digital releases?

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  • K-TEC UKOPEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    I remember, when playing RoboCop on the Spectrum, when you died you had to rewind the tape to the right place so you could reload just that one level. I died so much I could rewind the tape to exactly right place on the first try.