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In support of the mission to #endPKD, all proceeds from the sale of this game will be donated to the PKD Foundation.

Forest Escape - A Knight's Quest (ZX Spectrum 48K/128K and NEXT)

In a land shrouded in legend and mystery, a small but courageous knight named Wee is known throughout the kingdom for his unwavering determination and unyielding spirit. But today, he faces a challenge unlike any he has encountered before.

After a daring escape from the clutches of a haunted castle, Wee finds himself deep within the heart of an enchanted forest. The towering trees, gnarled and ancient, seem to whisper secrets of forgotten times. The moonlight casts eerie shadows, and an eerie mist hangs in the air, making the forest come alive with an otherworldly aura.

Little does Wee know that this forest is enchanted, and its inhabitants are far from ordinary. Spiders, with eyes that glow like precious gems, scuttle in the moon's silver light. Bats, their wings like dark shadows against the night sky, circle overhead, guarding the forest's secrets. Magical flowers and mushrooms, both helpful and hindering, dot the landscape.

But Wee has a purpose – to escape this mystical maze of trees, collect as many gleaming gold coins as he can find, and unlock the path to freedom. To do so, he needs to find four keys hidden deep within the forest to unlock four ancient chests that hold the secrets to his escape.

With only his determination to guide him, Wee embarks on a daring adventure to navigate this perilous forest, battling creatures of the night, collecting treasures, and searching for the elusive keys. Time is of the essence as Wee seeks his way out of this enchanted labyrinth, with only the distant echoes of the haunted castle fading behind him.

Join Wee on his quest as he faces the challenges of the enchanted forest, with magical flowers and mushrooms both aiding and obstructing his path. Having just narrowly escaped the haunting horrors of the castle, will he find the four keys, unlock the four chests, and make his escape with the coveted gold coins, or will he become just another legend lost in the woods? The fate of our small knight, Wee, rests in your hands as you embark on this thrilling journey into the unknown.

Physical Cassette Version

A physical cassette version of this game is available from our partners at Cronosoft.

ZX Spectrum NEXT Users

If using HDMI output on the ZX Spectrum NEXT select NEXT/+3 mode when starting the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K game. Or...

Simply download the version of the game specifically for the ZX Spectrum Next included with each purchase.

Awards

Reviews

Reviewed in Crash Micro Action Issue #19 Dec/Jan 2024.


Controls

  • Default Keys (can be redefined)
    • O - Left
    • P - Right
    • M - Jump
    • Shift - Pause (Q - Quits game when paused)
  • Joysticks
    • Kempston
    • Sinclair

Tips

  • Use pause to study each level before you clear it
  • All gold is collectible but you may need antigrav-mushrooms to do it
  • Mushrooms regrow on the level you lose a life on

Credits

Tools and Utilities

Donations

Thank you for supporting the PKD Foundation by purchasing this game, I hope you are enjoying it. Since its release, over $200 $300 $360 has been donated to this charity.


StatusReleased
Release date Nov 23, 2023
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorIrataHack
GenrePlatformer
Made withTiled
Tags8-Bit, Retro, ZX Spectrum
Average sessionA few minutes
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Joystick

Purchase

Buy Now$3.00 USD or more

In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $3 USD. You will get access to the following files:

forest-escape-a-knights-quest-zx-spectrum.zip 598 kB
Version v1.1.0
forest-escape-a-knights-quest-zx-spectrum-next.zip 615 kB
Version v1.1.0

Download demo

Download
ForestEscape.tap 36 kB
Version develop
Download
ForestEscape.nex 113 kB
Version zxn.develop

Development log

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Comments

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Many thanks for this, this is my tribute.  Any subscritions most welcome ! :)

Thanks for covering the game and the PKD Foundation. To anyone reading this, check out The Gentlemen's Pixel Glub and subscribe!

Really FUN game!  Thanks for it and I look forward to more games from you all.  Here is my 1st go at Forest Escape!  

Great video TJ! Glad we were able to throw a little excitement your way ;)

Gracias por la pronta respuesta

Aclaro que utilizo el Spectaculator

En Spectaculator, vaya a "Herramientas->Opciones", seleccione la pestaña "Hardware" y anule la selección de "Interfaz de disco MGT/Datel Plus D".

He adquirido el juego y me da error "NO g+DOS loaded" . Pueden decirme como corregirlo?

Lo siento por los inconvenientes ocasionados. Envíe un correo electrónico a forestescape@iratahack.com e intentaremos ayudarlo.

There's one downgrade in the full version compared with the demo: it's no longer possible to define Caps Shift as the jump key (which I want to do…). Could this be fixed, please? Thanks.

I was 110% sure no one, not one single soul, would notice that change. Clearly I was wrong ;)

8-D

Give the latest version a go ;)

Wonderful! Thanks very much indeed! This makes all the difference! :-)

If you're wondering why I care… when using an emulator on a modern keyboard, the right-hand Shift key is perfect for 'jump'. I typically choose either Q, W, Shift (JSW-style) or Z, X, Shift. I don't like using the space bar for 'jump' as it's too big and clumsy, but a regular key like M is too small for a one-handed function. The right-hand Shift key is just perfect.

Excellent, Thank you! ;-)

We will wait for the full version. meanwhile, we are playing your demo game. Thanlks.

Awesome game!

looks and sounds great