ZX Spectrum games that still hold up

First released on the ZX Spectrum

15 games

Games

Turrican 1990 Why it still holds upWide levels that reward exploring over rushing still make it worth a look now.
Chuckie Egg 1983 Why it still holds upA race against a clock in a henhouse is still a good test today.
Jetpac 1983 Why it still holds upEven now, rocket parts, fuel and falling bonuses to collect while aliens close in make every screen a short, clear task.
Batman 1989 Why it still holds upA restart that keeps your progress still makes the search for the next part easy to resume after a failure.
Treasure Island Dizzy 1988 Why it still holds upCollecting items and thinking about where to use them is the heart of it, and it is still a good puzzle to try.
Fantasy World Dizzy 1989 Why it still holds upEach screen is still a small test of thinking and surviving at once, with puzzles and hazards in balance.
Nebulus 1987 Why it still holds upA rotating tower is a trick that is still easy to enjoy.
Rick Dangerous 1989 Why it still holds upTrial and error with hidden traps is still how a player learns it today.

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