BlockZ
A downloadable game
***Cassette Version Available from 20th March 2021***
Buy cassette version here -->https://www.phoenixware.co.uk/product/blockz/
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BlockZ is a brand new puzzle game for the ZX Spectrum.
Move the Blocks around the screen but they can only move in the direction(s) shown on the block. If a block comes to rest touching one or more blocks then they will disappear. Make all the blocks disappear against the clock to complete the level.
You get 5 chances to restart if you mess it up.
You can also resume your game from the highest level you reached in your current gaming session, however your score will start at zero and you will be starting from a harder level.
Load in 48k - SFX Only
Load in 128k - Lovely music and SFX
You can download this game and play it in your favourite ZX Spectrum emulator.
FUSE, Spectaculator and many other emulators are available.
You can click below to play the game in your browser if you do not want to download a separate emulator
http://torinak.com/qaop#128#ay#l=http://zxspectrum.xyz/blockz.tap
A separate download TAP file is available to download at the bottom of this page.
The game can also be run on a real ZX Spectrum computer and even the Spectrum Next
Game written By Raymond Russell ---> @raymierussell on Twitter
Music written by Neil Wright ---> @SpectrumNez on Twitter
Download
Install instructions
This game can be loaded in 48k mode or 128k mode.
48k will lack music.
You can re-define keys and if you have a Sinclair joystick you can use that by defining the keys as the directions on the Joystick.
You can run it in a ZX Spectrum emulator for Chromebook, Android, PC, MAC, Linux etc.
or
The real hardware using one the appropriate apps that loads tap files into real hardware as if they were a cassette. Or if you have a modern SD Card reader device connected to your spectrum it can be loaded via that.
==BlockZ (C)2020 Raymond Russell==
This game is free to download and play but I retain all copyright to the code, game mechanics and so forth.
The only exception to this is the music and its composer who retains its copyright.
This is the official digital download site for the game please do not distribute the digital version by any other means.
Cassette version available from Phoenix Ware Software
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Nice game. Our German-language review can be found in our recorded livestream starting at 01:54:40. Subscription to our YouTube or Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂
Oh, great speccy puzzler, love it! Keep a good work \o/
Thanks, love your stuff also.
Game dosn't support joystick :-(.
Sorry Solaris, It was mostly programmed on my Chromebook and I didn't have a practical way to test a joystick feature.
I hope it doesn't detract from your enjoyment.
I have included a re-define keys option so that to help the situation, so you can choose your preferred keys.
Redefine keys dos't support numerical keys 1-0. Sinclair joystick use key 6,7,8,9,0.
Watch this space. I feel an update in the air.
Update with the ability to define number keys is available...enjoy
Thank you very much :-)
Addictive game play, great sound and colours. Congratulations on an amazing game!
Thanks for the kind words.
Very nicely done, matey. Polished too. I was a bit shit at it, only got 2 level 3 on my first go, but it's a nice puzzler.
Thanks For the kind comment.
With a bit of practice I am sure you will get to level 50!
It would convert nicely to other platforms
Its not something I would do myself at the moment but I wouldn't object if someone wanted to have a try.