Castle Escape (ZX Spectrum 48K-128K) by IrataHack

Wee Knight must escape the haunted castle collecting gold coins and dodging the castles deadly inhabitants as he goes. Due to the enormous weight of his armor, Wee Knight cannot jump very high unless he consumes the magenta eggs found within the castle. But beware, the anti-gravity effects of the eggs do not last long leaving Wee Knight at risk of missing out on the castles many treasures. Prolong life by collecting the hearts and don’t let Wee Knight fall too far or he’ll be crushed by the weight of his own armor.

Awards #

Awarded 3rd place for Best Platform Game in Planeta Sinclair’s Game of the Year 2022 awards.

Reviews #

Reviewed in Crash Micro Action Issue #15 Apr/May 2023.

Cassette Copies #

Physical copies of Castle Escape are 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 game.

User Controls #

• Default Keys (can be redefined)
• Joysticks

Tips #

• All coins are collectable!
  • But you may need magenta eggs to reach them.
• Points are also scored for collecting eggs and hearts!
• Patience will help you sneak under the spiders.
• • Jumping over them is possible, but difficult.
• Rats have a predictable behavior.
  • You can jump over them without eggs but it requires cat like reflexes.

Notes #

• The high-score table is auto-saved if ESXDOS (DivMMC) is detected.
• Game engine: All hand coded 😉

Credits #

• Design & Coding
• Graphics
• Fonts
• Levels Designed with Tiled by IrataHack
• Music
  • Rich ‘Tufty’ Hollins
  • MmcM
  • rnR T.A.D.
• Sound Effects
• Loader

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