Starblaster (ZX Spectrum Next 2.08+)
A downloadable game
Thrust into a galactic warzone, obliterate the swarms of hostile aliens using your arsenal of laser weapons and the formidable deathcharger energy shield, your only protection against the relentless onslaught.
Starblaster is a fast paced classic arcade-style shooter inspired by Defender, with a variety of backgrounds and plenty of firepower, written entirely in NextBASIC (2.08) for the ZX Spectrum Next.
REQUIREMENTS: This game requires NextZXOS 2.08 (or higher) to run. Kickstarter 2 (KS2) ZX Spectrum Next's should already be running this.
GAME FEATURES
- 8 different background terrains, 4 different alien types
- Animated sprite graphics and plenty of particle-style bursts
- Loads of fire power (including the formidable Deathcharger)
- Supports Keyboard (redefinable) and Joystick
- Top 5 high score table (scores are saved to disk).
- Game options screen for refining performance and adjusting game play.
FOR THE DEVELOPER NERDS
- 50-ish page PDF code break down guide for the entire game, data and more.
- Original source code in text file format.
Play it as-is, look at the coding and play with it for some learning fun, even edit the code and graphics to make it your own! Enjoy.
CSPECT USERS: CSpect does not play audio correctly - the game will work though (just make sure you have updated your SD card image to 2.08)
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Dropped by after TJ's video. Fantastic Shooter. Ideal for pick up and play when I have some spare time. Cheers.
Lol! TJ's like that "internet influencer" for Next games 😂
Yeh, its just a brainless blasting game, but once you realise how much firepower you have, it's strangely satisfying for a quick break from housework 😁
Congrats on the game. It plays great!
Here is my go. Fun and plenty of Cussin Jar worthy game. TJ
Lol! A good laugh as always TJ - thanks for playing (and cracking me up).
Thanks for the fine game. ;-)
Arghh! I KNEW something would go wrong - and it seemed that the sprite file was missing from the game! I have updated the ZIP here, and also included the sprite file as a download for those who already had downloaded it (and just wanted the file).
I was just about to message you re that and see you’ve found it! I’ll download the sprite file :-)
Lol... Yup, nothing like waking up to get ready for work and spotting "it says it can't find a file" posts online 😬
It’s not a proper release unless there’s a small amount of drama ;-)
I figure everybody who needed the separate graphics file has it, and it's now in the zip file so just as easy to grab (if you need it).
I removed it from the download list so people wouldn't get confused... 😁
Thanks Kev - Looking forward to taking a look in more detail at this one hopefully soon. Thanks again for the documentation!!! Fingers crossed for that awesome platform game in future ;-)
Looks fantastic! On my list it goes 🍻
Oh yes! Definitely giving this a blast tonight