8-Bit Evenings: Childhood Adventures with the ZX Spectrum

By Paul Armstrong

Embark on a nostalgic journey back to the golden era of gaming in "8-Bit Evenings". When Paul acquired his ZX Spectrum 128k +2 in 1989, he delved headfirst into a world of digital wonders, only to be met with fiddly cables, challenging games, and a heap of R: Tape Loading Errors. Yet, within the confines of 128kb of RAM and a palette of just 18 colours, the Spectrum showcased unparalleled innovation in gaming.

Did you collect cover tapes? Can you remember how to complete Fantasy World Dizzy? Do you think you know your Yie-Ar's from your elbow? Join Paul as he revisits his 8-bit roots, posing timeless questions about the classics of ZX Spectrum lore. Were those beloved games truly as captivating as memory serves? Could Andy Capp ever be conquered? And what, exactly, was Horace meant to be?

At the end of his quest, Paul is joined by his 10-year-old daughter, a modern gamer raised on HD graphics, to explore the humble yet ground-breaking world of Speccy games.

"8-Bit Evenings" is a captivating ode to the ZX Spectrum, a cherished relic of gaming's past, inviting readers to relive the magic of a bygone era.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D6N1KM2Q
• ISBN13: 9798325076190
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"