When I was growing up I used to love watching the 1980s TV show Knightmare, a show in which children had to not only guide a friend wearing a "Helmet of Justice" – a headpiece that blocks their field of vision. But this must be done through a very creepy medieval environment, using their wits to overcome puzzles, obstacles and the unusual characters they meet along the journey. Well this TV show that spawned a number of computer games such as those released on the Amstrad and ZX Spectrum, looks to be finally getting a much deserved and more enjoyable Knightmare inspiration for the ZX Spectrum by Sausageware Games.
Hi, friends! After many late nights' work, I finally have something that's starting to look like a game! Much work to do - particularly on the graphics - but please enjoy this video showing the progress I've made :D @KnightmareUK @KnightmareTV @Indie_RetroNEWS @SpectrumTinted pic.twitter.com/N2jnS4XWdu
— QuentinPSausages (@tomjamespotter) February 7, 2024
While it's early developments for this game, this is what the creator said about Knightmare for the ZX Spectrum that is linked (here). " Hi retro friends! Here at Sausageware Games, I'm working on a new Knightmare game for the Speccy! I'm still salty about the original 8-bit version of the classic TV show, so I've decided to do it myself. I'll be posting updates as I progress, so follow me if you're interested!"
Just need a microphone input device for the ZX Spectrum to shout directions to the player. :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm?
ReplyDelete"TURN LEFT, QUICKLY, QUICKLY! NO NOT THAT LEFT YOUR OTHER LEFT! THREE STEPS TO THE RIGHT! TAKE BREAD FROM THE TABLE, QUICKLY! DUCK!!!" What a show :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, i know this TV Show. In Spain was called "El Rescate del Talismán".
ReplyDeleteNice effort!
ReplyDeleteNot sure what shooting at baddies has to do with Knightmare, but the music is good.
ReplyDeleteNever heard about this show,back in time,in Italy!! Just remembering the konami shoot em up and the dungeon crawler for Amiga/ST coded by Tony Crowther....i think this new Knightmare it's not related to them,or ii'm mistaken??
ReplyDeletethe Tony Crowther game is based on the tv show. :)
DeleteReally? I Finished that game at least 30 years ago and never imagined It was based on a TV show! For me was only a difficult RPG with a weird setting!!
DeleteWarning team, life force critical!
ReplyDeleteWhere am I?
ReplyDeleteThose flashing skull heads were scary back then, as a kid. It was more fun that way.
ReplyDelete