Castle Escape (ZX Spectrum Next)

Devlog

• Bug fix release
  August 19, 2024 by IrataHack

  Ensure rat positions are reset when player dies to avoid death loop. Enjoy... Continue reading
• Thunderbolts and Lightning, Very, Very Frightening!
  January 17, 2024 by IrataHack

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  A shout out to Queen and the following changes in this release: Lightning flickers through windows during game play. Enjoy, IH... Continue reading

  
• Gameplay Cleanup
  January 12, 2024 by IrataHack

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  This release included the following updates: Lightning on the main menu screen Updated Wee Knight sprite Consistent fall height starting from apex of jump (or platform the player walks off) I hope you... Continue reading

  
• Graphics updates
  May 26, 2023 by IrataHack

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  This is a minor update to align the ZX Spectrum Next graphics with the Sega Master System. Enjoy, IH... Continue reading

  
• Castle Escape Bonus
  January 24, 2023 by IrataHack

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  This bonus edition of Castle Escape for the ZX Spectrum Next is a port of the Speccy version on the Crash Xmas Tape 2022. Enjoy, IH... Continue reading

  
• Bug Fixes
  December 20, 2022 by IrataHack

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  #Bug Fix

  Cosmetic bug fixes. Fixed fadeout between screens. Added fadeout to congratulations screen. Fixed music corruption when transitioning from congratulations screen. Enjoy, IH... Continue reading

  
• High score table background image update
  December 15, 2022 by IrataHack

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  #Bugfix

  This minor update changes the position and the color of the moon on the high score table. Enjoy, IH... Continue reading

  
• Release 4: Minor bug fixs
  November 25, 2022 by IrataHack

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  #Release

  Issues fixed in this release: Do not overwrite user values set in NextReg IO_Periph_3. Enjoy, IH... Continue reading

  
• Happy Thanksgiving!
  November 24, 2022 by IrataHack

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  #Release

  Yes, in the United States of America today is Thanksgiving day. For everyone else, Happy Thursday! In addition to being Thanksgiving, Castle Escape for the ZX Spectrum Next is ready for primetime! Wha... Continue reading

  
• Demo Bug Fixes
  November 13, 2022 by IrataHack

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  #Development

  Issues addressed: Fixed software bug causing distortion during title beeper music Enjoy, IH... Continue reading

  
• New Demo Build Available
  November 07, 2022 by IrataHack

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  #Development

  New demo release includes the following: Updated menu images and sprite coloring by Crayon Improved screen transitions Enjoy, IH... Continue reading

  
• Demo Update
  November 04, 2022 by IrataHack

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  #Development

  This updated demonstration version of Castle Escape for the ZX Spectrum Next includes updated, high color, images for the loading, main menu, and game over screens. Enjoy, IH... Continue reading

  
• Castle Escape for the ZX Spectrum Next
  October 18, 2022 by IrataHack

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  #Development

  Same great game without the color clash. The ZX Spectrum Next is the NEXT evolutionary step for the ZX Spectrum. This version of Castle Escape runs exclusively on the ZX Spectrum Next. Enhancements Ca... Continue reading