Game is technically great: colorful detailed graphics, good sound and music, very inmersive and detailed world, multi-language... the title is without doubt amongst the top-5 of the ZX Spectrum.
But I'm afraid difficulty is way too frustrating, even in what's supossed to be the "easy" mode. What is the point of having an energy bar, if almost everything is an instant kill? One single shot, you die; a step on a ventilator, you die; an Alien touch, you die; even a mere closing door, you die. It's too hard for me.
On top of that, respawn points are a bit distant (a map would have been a nice help) and save points on Spectrum Next are only the starting of each stage. Also, many times you die you are forced to walk all the way over, losing a lot of time. Even if I'm used to difficult 8-bits games, it's not mandatory to be cruel. IMHO an easier mode would have been great.
Regardless that, the game is a must-have, and without doubt one of the best titles for the system. I recommend it, but specially for those who like challenging titles, as without doubt they will enjoy it a lot more.
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Game is technically great: colorful detailed graphics, good sound and music, very inmersive and detailed world, multi-language... the title is without doubt amongst the top-5 of the ZX Spectrum.
But I'm afraid difficulty is way too frustrating, even in what's supossed to be the "easy" mode. What is the point of having an energy bar, if almost everything is an instant kill? One single shot, you die; a step on a ventilator, you die; an Alien touch, you die; even a mere closing door, you die. It's too hard for me.
On top of that, respawn points are a bit distant (a map would have been a nice help) and save points on Spectrum Next are only the starting of each stage. Also, many times you die you are forced to walk all the way over, losing a lot of time. Even if I'm used to difficult 8-bits games, it's not mandatory to be cruel. IMHO an easier mode would have been great.
Regardless that, the game is a must-have, and without doubt one of the best titles for the system. I recommend it, but specially for those who like challenging titles, as without doubt they will enjoy it a lot more.