Theme Collector by 8BitCharlie

made by 8BitCharlie for Ludum Dare 58 (JAM)

When you download the 8BChLD58Version10.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 LD58ZXSpectrumBASIC10_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 LD58ZXSpectrumBASIC10_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

ZX Spectrum	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zQkXamWcss4v3WBMWyKAdDBKYzp9WefZ/view?usp=sharing
Original URL	https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/58/theme-collector

Ratings

Overall	752^th	2.684⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Fun	751^th	2.45⭐	22🧑‍⚖️
Innovation	588^th	2.895⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Theme	756^th	2.632⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Graphics	697^th	2.474⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Audio	476^th	2.611⭐	20🧑‍⚖️
Humor	596^th	2.421⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Mood	718^th	2.789⭐	21🧑‍⚖️
Given		19🗳️	21🗨️

Feedback

LDJam user 221561

Oct 07th · 19:15 UTC

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 314423

Oct 07th · 20:30 UTC

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

sick machine

Oct 09th · 17:05 UTC

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!

Baturinsky

Oct 11th · 17:38 UTC

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.

🎤 8BitCharlie

Oct 12th · 03:56 UTC

@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...💗

🎤 8BitCharlie

Oct 12th · 14:25 UTC

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

D3kryption

Oct 13th · 19:15 UTC

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

Blazerker

Oct 14th · 04:58 UTC

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.

awakengod

Oct 20th · 14:20 UTC

nice graphics

Silas Reinagel

Oct 21st · 00:25 UTC

Is the HTML5 version coming soon?

🎤 8BitCharlie

Oct 22nd · 14:58 UTC

@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...

Geckoo1337

Oct 22nd · 16:26 UTC

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 ++

APDT

Oct 23rd · 04:41 UTC

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.![y_d4aa9200.jpg](///raw/46e/56/z/6f8c7.jpg)

PatUwU

Oct 23rd · 15:25 UTC

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

darianifakina

Oct 23rd · 15:52 UTC

Simple and lovely, like it!!!

ophiene

Oct 23rd · 18:58 UTC

Amazing work! It’s super interesting and has a vert unique way to paraphrase the theme, good job! And welcome to give our game a try! :)

🎤 8BitCharlie

Oct 26th · 18:03 UTC

@apdt Thank you. Your comment is inspiring!