The classic arcade vibe of Wreck-It Ralph has leapt off the cinema screen with a massive new release for the ZX Spectrum Next. While fans have spent years recreating the movie's fictional 1982 arcade hit Fix-It Felix Jr. on everything from mobile phones to the Sega Genesis, a definitive new version has appeared as a port from the Commodore 64 to the ZX Spectrum Next. While Steven Day recently reached out to us to share this exciting news, you can check out the latest footage and details below.
The game faithfully reimagines the chaotic story of Ralph raging against the Nicelanders who bulldozed his forest home to build an apartment complex. Players step into the shoes of the town's brave handyman, Felix Jr., scaling the building to repair every broken window with his father's magic golden hammer while avoiding falling bricks thrown by Ralph and passing ducks. To survive the timer across each floor, players can grab piping-hot apple pies left on window sills by grateful residents, granting Felix temporary invincibility, brick-smashing power, and scoring multipliers.
This new ZX Spectrum Next edition delivers an incredibly authentic arcade experience. The release boasts striking 256-color graphics, fluid hardware sprite animations, and fully animated cinematic cutscenes—including the iconic rooftop victory celebration. Retro enthusiasts with a ZX Spectrum Next will also enjoy digitized character voice tracks streaming through the system's DAC, an authentic multi-AY chiptune soundtrack, and a persistent high-score hall of fame to track the best local players. So yes, an incredible release and worthy of a big feature on IndieRetroNews.
Credits
- Spectrum Next Conversion: Antonio Savona (Broken Bytes)
- Graphics & Visual Art: Steven Day
- Music & Sound Design: Aldo Chiummo
- Original Score: Saul Cross
- Original Concept & Lore: Tobikomi Company / Walt Disney Animation Studios
Links :1) Source ( Game came out yesterday, but I was with family until today ;) )
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