Bloodstone - This new ZX Spectrum 128k game published by ZXOnline looks gorgeous!

The ZX Spectrum homebrew scene is buzzing as publisher ZXOnline has now launched their visually stunning new title, Bloodstone. Designed exclusively for the 128k Spectrum, this platformer is already drawing praise for its high-quality visuals and atmospheric storytelling. Early gameplay trailers suggested that Bloodstone will push the 128k ZX Spectrum to its limits, offering a level of polish that stands out even in the vibrant modern Speccy development community. To coincide with this news, provided below is a couple of screenshots from the game, as well as some gameplay footage.



The story is deeply rooted in the legacy of Kamran’s father, Istvan—Grand Master of the Light-Bearers and the Order of the Rift Guardians. Players will experience the weight of Kamran’s memories, specifically the final, fatal battle where Istvan sacrificed himself to save his son from being consumed by the Darkness. In a desperate final act, Istvan cast a unique spell that allows Kamran to remain a champion of the Light, but at a terrible cost: he must fight without his soul. Though his heart no longer beats and his soul is lost within the depths of the magical weave, Kamran’s unbreakable will drives him forward into the mouth of the abyss and the menacing Bloodstone Castle.

Credits

Story, Graphics, Music, Code:

  • – Romancha

Code, Game Engine:

  • – Jerri

Intro Music:

  • – DaRkHoRaCe

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15 comments:

  1. That is impressive. For the spectrum, with the color spill and all its limitations? Just impressive.

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  2. Great game with nice graphics and fantastic atmosphere...I hope there will be a cassette edition to play on my old Spectrum ZX 2

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    1. People still have time to wait for loading games from cassette *trueretrofeeling*

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  3. As a kid in the 80's, I laughed at the Spectrum but now I get it. The incredible community. The cute and so detailed pixels.

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  4. Insuperable !!
    Magistrale !!
    Absolute masterpiece !!
    Astonishing atmosphere !!!
    Thanks !!

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  5. Is it me only that i do get some "Pains 'n' Aches"(by Mikael Tillander) vibes from this "fairy tale-atmospheric" and fantastic looking Spectrum128k game ?

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    1. C64 "Knight'n'Grail " + "Pains 'n' Aches"(Duology by Mikael Tillander) to be more precise, although i have to admit that this 128k Spectrum video game looks even better and more impressive.

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  6. i love how the grass moves with the character. i don't know how that works programming wise, but i didn't think you could do that level of little details on spectrum. and all the little animations and flourishes in the background, like the leaves in the wind... that game really looks impressive

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  7. Take my money 😁 Just great!

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  8. This game is in the first league with games like Sword if Ianna, Aliens Neoplasm, etc.

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  9. This looks amazing! The screen feels so much alive, you barely even register the trademark color clash. :)

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  10. I think you'd need something like a Tandy 1000/TL to run this smoothly on x86.

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