@markrjones1970.bsky.socialUpdate on #Wizball on the #ZXSpectrum - due to feedback there is going2be a version1.2 with even further improvements. Implemented so far is a re-definable HOLD & QUIT key plus my5frame explosion has been added-only frames 1,2,3were used. Best effect was frame 4&5. Now all 5 are in. It looks SO good
@markrjones1970.bsky.socialAs I'm in a #Wizball mood at the moment here's some history. Shown here is my 1st rough idea for a #ZXSpectrum ld scr, then a start of an attempt. Next is Simon Butler's sketch showing me how to change the art to landscape, then the original loading screen by myself.
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@markrjones1970.bsky.socialLet's see your high-score tables then! I'm crap at it (but I can now score more than I could on the old version).
Who's better at #Wizball for the #ZXSpectrum than me?
@markrjones1970.bsky.socialHere it is then- a new enhanced 2026 version of #Wizball for the #ZXSpectrum with many new features & game improving tweaks. I hope you all like it. Feel free to let us know what you think (be nice!)
Many thanks to Leigh Ashton.
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@markrjones1970.bsky.socialHere's a short video of me playing the finished version of the enhanced, 128k only, version of #Wizball on the #ZXSpectrum. Full of various improvements - it has changed the game for me - now it's addictive & fun to play instead of being way too hard.
It'll be launched tomorrow! #OceanSoftware
@markrjones1970.bsky.socialMy highest score ever on #Wizball on the #ZXSpectrum thanks to this new enhanced version that should be finished & released later today.
So much more fun to play when you strive to beat your highest score & get your name on here #OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
@markrjones1970.bsky.socialFor the 1st time ever the #ZXSpectrum version of #Wizball has a working high-score table!
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@markrjones1970.bsky.socialWe've now got a full credits screen that mentions everyone that was involved with the game #Wizball #OceanSoftware #RetroGaming #ZXSpectrum
@markrjones1970.bsky.socialHere's a video showing the new version of #Wizball as it is at the moment. Leigh has all my original graphics that I drew for the #ZXSpectrum version so he's going to see if anything can be added as loads of them weren't used.
@markrjones1970.bsky.socialJust been having a go on this, an enhanced & bug-fixed version of #Wizball on the #ZXSpectrum. Leigh Ashton has spent a month on this so far. No more flickery graphics or dodgy collision detection plus a parallax starfield among many other improvements. COMING SOON! #OceanSoftware #RetroGaming
