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Lists, Loading Screens, ZX Spectrum

The 100 Best ZX Spectrum Loading Screens

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Hello everyone! I just wanted to mention that I recently published my 100 favourite ZX Spectrum Loading Screens on this fancy new blog.

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Graftgold, Hewson, ZX Spectrum

Dragontorc, ZX Spectrum

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Steve Turner‘s 1985 sequel to Avalon is about as atmospheric and exciting as a fantasy adventure can get on a ZX Spectrum. It really is amazing that this game fits in to only 48K of memory.

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Konami, Super Nintendo

Contra III: The Alien Wars, Super Nintendo

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Arguably the best instalment in the infamous Konami Contra franchise, Contra III (aka Super Probotector in Europe) is a balls-to-the-wall run-and-gun, side-scrolling shooter than can be played one or simultaneous two-player.

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Amstrad CPC, Ashby Computers and Graphics, Ultimate Play The Game

Alien 8, Amstrad CPC

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The famous Ultimate ZX Spectrum game, converted skilfully to the Amstrad CPC and eclipsing the original in the process. More colour – less slowdown! 🙂

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