The Spectrum: The Hobbit retro gameplay - legendary Tolkien based text adventure
6Relive Tolkien's The Hobbit as Bilbo Baggins. A piece of Interactive fiction (with graphics to illustrate locations), you follow the plot of Tolkien's book (before the Lord of the Rings trilogy), starting with an encounter with Gandalf and Thorin. The other characters can make their own moves independently of the player and their actions can sometimes result in a situation where it is not possible to complete the game. Every character and object in the game has a calculated mass which affects how they can be manipulated by the player.
The implementation is rich enough that you can play entirely without pictures if you wish. Also, gameplay happens in realtime, uncommon for interactive fiction. The game's parser, called Inglish took as long to develop as the rest of the game. In contrast to other text-based games of the period which were based on simple verb-noun parsers, Inglish allowed for complete sentences to be entered.
1982 (ZX Spectrum)
1983 (PC Booter)
1983 (Commodore 64)
1983 (Apple II)
1983 (BBC Micro)
1983 (Oric)
1985 (MSX)
1985 (Amstrad CPC)
Publishers Melbourne House
Developers Beam Software Pty., Ltd.
This modern recreation of Sir Clive Sinclair’s legendary ZX Spectrum retains its original design while incorporating today’s technology, delivering nostalgia and innovation in one package.
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Unlike previous emulations, The Spectrum is the first to faithfully replicate the design of the iconic 48k ZX Spectrum while including 48 pre-installed games. The design of the original machine was seen as unique. While machines like the Commodore 64, BBC Micro and ATARI 800XL shared a common aesthetic that became synonymous with home computers, the ZX Spectrum had a look and feel that had not been seen before, or indeed since. The Spectrum aims to bring back that nostalgic feeling to retro fans with an authentic looking, sleek, minimalist design worthy of any display cabinet.
Widespread accessibility and affordability of the original ZX Spectrum helped breed creativity, with games being made by small independent companies as well as bedroom developers from a variety of backgrounds. This creativity led to a diverse library of software including fun and quirky games – many of these games have been pre-installed on The Spectrum including fan favourites Manic Miner, Horace Goes Skiing and The Hobbit.
“We’re thrilled to launch The Spectrum and deeply appreciate the enthusiastic support from the community. From hidden gems to a vibrant user culture, this project truly feels like Christmas 1982 all over again,” said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at Retro Games Ltd.
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Emulates all ZX Spectrum models from 16k to 128k and has officially licensed games, playable using only the keys just like the originals; see the full list of games here - https://retrogames.biz/games/thespectrum/.
Accessibility features such as the ability to rewind gameplay by up to 40 seconds and the inclusion of four ‘save-game’ slots per title, as well as functionality that allows players to add their own games via a USB stick.
Distinctive multi-function keys with colour-coded labels, blending style and practicality.
Detailed control mapping instructions for all games, which can be accessed from the themed User Interface, as well as an old-school CRT filter option to replicate TVs of old.
Compatible with a variety of new and old proprietary and third-party controllers/joysticks.
The Spectrum is now available from a variety of European retailers, priced at €99.99.
48 Games Included:
Alien Girl: Skirmish Edition • Ant Attack • Army Moves • Auf Wiedersehen Monty • Avalon • Bobby Bearing • Cosmic Payback • Devwill Too • Exolon • Fairlight • Firelord • Football Manager 2 • Freddy Hardest • The Great Escape • Head over Heels • Highway Encounter • The Hobbit • Horace Goes Skiing • Jack the Nipper • Knot in 3D • The Lords of Midnight • Manic Miner • Match Day II • Movie • Nodes of Yesod • Penetrator • Phantis (Game Over II) • Pheenix • Pyracurse • Quazatron • Robin of the Wood • Saboteur! Remastered • Shovel Adventure • Skool Daze • Snake Escape • Spellbound • Starquake • Starstrike II • El Stompo • Stonkers • TCQ • Target: Renegade • Technician Ted - The Megamix • Tenebra • Trashman • The Way of the Exploding Fist • Wheelie • Where Time Stood Still
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