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Sausageware Launching Two New ZX Spectrum Titles
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You thought the ZX Spectrum was dead? Nah—it’s just been napping. And now, thanks to Sausageware’s Tom Potter, it’s waking up with a punchy one-two combo of nostalgia and innovation.
First up: S.C.I.O.N., a covert ops thriller where you’re a jungle-jumping, reactor-overloading spy with a walkie-talkie that drops gear mid-mission. No more mindless run-right-and-die loops here—this is Mission: Impossible meets 1984, with a synth score by Joe Olney (who’s basically the Hans Zimmer of Spectrum indie games now).
Then there’s Knightmare—not the 8-bit flop from ’87, but a moody, puzzle-heavy reimagining of the cult ‘80s TV show where kids got lost in a haunted castle while blindfolded. (Yes, that was real.) The new version nails the eerie vibe: one wrong step = instant embarrassment via lava pit or angry robot. And here’s the kicker—it’s free on 48K, with a bonus AY soundtrack for 128K users. Zero dollars. For Knightmare. On a 40-year-old machine.
Two games. One developer. Zero compromise on charm. If you’ve got a Spectrum—or even just nostalgia in your bones—this is the spring release to watch.