Theme Collector

by 8bitcharlie

Overall★★★★★★★★★★2.68

Fun★★★★★★★★★★2.45

Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.90

Theme★★★★★★★★★★2.63

Graphics★★★★★★★★★★2.47

Audio★★★★★★★★★★2.61

Humor★★★★★★★★★★2.42

Mood★★★★★★★★★★2.79

When you download the 8BCh_LD58_Version_1_0.zip...

In the 'Source' folder are 9 jpeg files which are photos of full working code from Sinclar ZX Spectrum+.
Code as it is is working but to have game complete as intended some lines of code needs to be replaced by those which are in LD58_ZXSpectrum_BASIC_10__PATCH.txt

In case you have a few hours of time (and have Sinclar ZX Spectrum) you can type whole code in (from 9 jpeg files) and then replace lines 905,909,913,917,921,925,929,933,937,941,945,949,953,957,961 and 965 with those from LD58_ZXSpectrum_BASIC_10__PATCH.txt and then run it and play it (from beginning to the end).

In case you are NOT that crazy, just wait for me to make conversion into HTML5 and then play it in your favorite internet browser...

Screenshot

Comments17

LDJam user 2215617 Oct 2025, 19:15

I like the ZX spectrum and all, but this could use some screenshots of it running so we see the end result (other than just the cover shot which is obscured by the 'jam' image.

LDJam user 3144237 Oct 2025, 20:30

I didn't play this because I don't have a ZX Spectrum knocking around, sadly :D But that idea alone is hilarious

sick machine9 Oct 2025, 17:05

I know how hard it is to get your act together, come up with an idea, and bring a project to at least a jam page—you've already taken an important step.
If you add a fixed build later, I'll definitely come play and update my review. In the meantime, good luck with your future projects and may you have plenty of inspiration!

Baturinsky11 Oct 2025, 17:38

If it's a zx program, you could give a web version of it using https://jsspeccy.zxdemo.org / https://github.com/gasman/jsspeccy3 or something.

8BitCharlieauthor12 Oct 2025, 03:56

@picttarge I will try to add some screenshots. Good idea. Thank you.📈
@reivilibre Thank you!😍
@sick-machine Thank you!🕹️
@baturinsky Thank you for the tip! I will consider it...💗

8BitCharlieauthor12 Oct 2025, 14:25

@picttarge First screenshot is there... I am planning to do more during following days...

D3kryption13 Oct 2025, 19:15

Damn. Everyone is going ham this time around. I saw a megadrive one not long ago, and not ZX? haha nice jbo! The screenshots look decent. Nice job! :D

Blazerker14 Oct 2025, 04:58

I can appreciate the fact that you're making a game for a retro computer, but that said, it's really hard to score the game if it's not actually playable. I was intrigued by the visual style of the screenshot, as it has a personality of its own. The look can definitely be achieved in a modern game engine, giving that '80s nostalgia and would reach a much broader audience to enjoy it with you.

awakengod20 Oct 2025, 14:20

nice graphics

Silas Reinagel21 Oct 2025, 00:25

Is the HTML5 version coming soon?

8BitCharlieauthor22 Oct 2025, 14:58

@silas-reinagel I don't know. I didn't feel good (on and off) during last 2-3 weeks. I will try to figure something out. I'm not even sure if I will be able to rate enough games. We will see...

Geckoo133722 Oct 2025, 16:26

Sinclair computers rocked my youth. I love them - especially my old ZX81 which has been my first experience as an indie dev (this word did not exist at this time). I have full respect for those who continue developing apps or games using these dinosaurs. My own feelings are more or less similar trying to develop like in the eighties. I have no Spectrum at home. So I cannot test your project. However, be sure that I really appreciate your contribution. I wish you the best ++

APDT23 Oct 2025, 04:41

Dude! You're crazy! I'm crazy too!! I haven't coded for ZX for exactly 25 years! You're truly inspiring; I'd go to the basement and find my old ZX and its cassette drive. It's amazing that I met you and your game here.

PatUwU23 Oct 2025, 15:25

Simply lovely! Good graphics they are very unique, interesting gameplay in general, theme is present. Good job!