Shiftex (ZX Spectrum) 48K
A downloadable game
Shiftex is a turn-based tactical puzzle game, crafted with deep respect for the golden era of 8-bit computing. Developed specifically for the ZX Spectrum 48K.
About the Game
In Shiftex, every move counts. You find yourself in a world of harsh logical challenges, where you must maneuver through diverse enemies, decipher level mechanics, and strategize your path to victory.
Features:
- 29 Unique Levels: A journey from simple introductory stages to hardcore labyrinths that demand serious tactical planning.
- Diverse Enemies: Each enemy type has its own distinct behavior pattern. Learn them to outsmart your opponents.
- Pure Old-School: The game is written entirely in Standard Sinclair BASIC. No machine code hacks or external libraries—just pure 1980s-style coding.
- Authentic Experience: Tested on real hardware (the "Robik" clone from Cherkasy). The graphics and sound evoke the true spirit of retro gaming.
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Very nice game with an interesting concept. Our German-language review can be found at 03:45:30. English subtitles are also available. Subscription to our YouTube and Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂
Thanx!
Very nice new puzzle game. I added it to my video along with other games released in March. Hope you like and share the video.
Thank you!
very good
Nice game!
Thanx! To avoid artifacts like the 'Spectrum Play' labels, you need to run the game in 48K mode.
Kudos to it being programmed in BASIC, but it does keep pushing you into a corner at times.
Thanks! There was supposed to be a boss at the end of the game, but it didn't fit. Next, I plan to learn Assembler.
i'll check it! Congratulations!
Thank you! This is my first project for the ZX Spectrum.