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THE EVIL DEAD (ZX SPECTRUM, COMMODORE 64, BBC MICRO)
#zxspectrum #zxspectrumgames #sinclairzxspectrum #bbcmicro #commodore64games #commodore #c64 #c64games #retrogaming #retrogame #retrogames #retrogamer #8bit #8bitgame
Today I thought I would go back to 1984 and review a game that is not the biggest commercial success and to be honest I am not too sure if it's the best game. But it's fair to say that I was a big fan of the movies that this is game is based on and that game is The Evil Dead.
he Evil Dead is an adventure game produced by Palace Software for the Commodore 64, BBC Micro, and ZX Spectrum. Based on the 1981 horror film of the same name, it was the first officially licensed Evil Dead video game. While the Commodore 64 and BBC versions of The Evil Dead received a stand-alone release, the ZX Spectrum version didn't. It was released as the B-side to another Palace Software game called Cauldron and advertised as a "free game. So I wanted to start by looking at the ZX Spectrum version first.
Were these games any good? Let's find out!
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DURELL SOFTWARE LTD - The Complete History
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#zxspectrum #zxspectrumgames #sinclairzxspectrum #retrogaming #commodore #c64 #amstrad #amstradcpc #oric #retrogames #retrogame #retrogamer Now for sure many of my videos have covered many these well know big game developers such as Ocean Software, Imagine, Ultimate The Game, Denton Designs and so on but today we are going to look back at a classic 80s games company called Durell Software Ltd. ...
PSSST - ZX SPECTRUM
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ULTIMATE PLAY THE GAME & RARE - THE COMPLETE HISTORY
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Spooky ZX Spectrum Games
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The Untouchables - All Games!!
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SEGA'S ARCADE STAR WARS TRILOGY
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BATMAN THE MOVIE - All The Games!
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BATMAN THE MOVIE - All The Games!
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA - All The games
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R-TYPE (MASTER SYSTEM)
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CLIVE C5 (ZX SPECTRUM / C64)
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DENTON DESIGNS - RETRO GAMING HISTORY
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DENTON DESIGNS - RETRO GAMING HISTORY

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  • @virtuapanzer
    @virtuapanzer 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like the Movie references. Cinema heavily influenced 80s games

  • @virtuapanzer
    @virtuapanzer 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Classic game

  • @JesusTuber
    @JesusTuber 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Love this video. I played it on ZX Spectrum as a child but never got too far. Didn't know of the remakes and now I definitely want to play them!

  • @ЕвгенийВайнер-и5й
    @ЕвгенийВайнер-и5й 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Шикарная игра, прекрасная музыка. Motoi Sakuraba навсегда в моем сердце

  • @SusanMercorn
    @SusanMercorn 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had no idea Sega the company who owns Sonic has made Disney games makes sense because Sonic has made cameos and appearances in Disney movies

  • @sharazjek338
    @sharazjek338 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant video, i got 1 wrong on guessing the top 5 lol (ms pac man) , really enjoyed that, thanks

  • @colinthomson7518
    @colinthomson7518 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    this game would be good as a graphic adventure.

  • @ptmortlock
    @ptmortlock 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent and I was famous also (in my own head) as I co-wrote Armourdillo on the C64

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow. I need to check out your game. Might even do a video on it.

    • @ptmortlock
      @ptmortlock 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@retrogamerdiaries Its not brilliant but great times working with Giulio

  • @alanreader4815
    @alanreader4815 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Evil Dead AKA Nicola Sturgeon lol 😂 sorry about that happy new year mate

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Happy new year to you too 👍

  • @LegoAngel-yk6pe
    @LegoAngel-yk6pe 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ash Williams be more Amazing have powers movesets armors and weapons of some of the others male heroes from others franchises without removing chainsaw hand and boomstick, Duke Nukem rises from the ashes Josh McGrath / Max Steel Action Man (1993) Dante / Tony Redgrave (devil may cry) Clay (Lego Nexo Knights) Alfred Francis Simmons / spawn Leon Scott Kennedy (resident evil / biohazard) John-117 or Noble 6 B-312 or Jerome-092 (Halo) Lord Saladin or Lord Shaxx or Zavala (Destiny) Luke or Cade Skywalker or Galen Marek / Starkiller (star wars) Arkantos (Age of Mythology) Kratos (God of war) Ryu Hayabusa (Ninja Gaiden) Ash and Chery 20 years old have more equivalents from others dimensions in cartoons, animes, videogames nier automata little witch academia infinity train tmnt kid cosmic glitchs techs Star vs the forces of evil amphibia owl house Shantae mighty switch force females characters be Daughters of Ash Hotaru Tomoe / sailor saturn Chino Kafuu (gochuumon wa usagi desu ka / is the order a rabbit) Tee Zeng (kung fu wa) Reggie Abbott (twelve forever) Emilie FUJIWARA/ Reanne GRIFFITH (Ojamajo DoReMi) Tip (home) China Kousaka (Gundam Build Fighters) Gigi (underdogs united) Dot, Lotta, Audrey (harvey street kids

  • @spyrosskam8632
    @spyrosskam8632 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice work you have done here!!! I didnt know a spectrum or an amstrad user back in the day who hadn't played harrier attack! Iconic early game from durell! Then sabouter 1,2....what can i say about them.....brilliant games!!! I think that the second one has the best title cpc music ever made although broken in your video for some emulator reason i guess... I wish you a happy new year!

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching and a happy new year to you too 👍

  • @ArttuTheCat
    @ArttuTheCat 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    KLAATU BARADA... COMMODORE 64 😹😸😺👍🕹️!

  • @KevGamingXP
    @KevGamingXP 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing 👍

  • @captaincorleone7088
    @captaincorleone7088 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That's a pretty fair review. 🙂 Despite the Spectrum's technical limitations, the programmers still managed to outdo the Sega Master System version in a couple of areas - the bonus levels are included - so too are the rear attacks by missiles and enemy aircraft. These were omitted on the Sega Master System, which is a way more powerful machine.

  • @StargliderGaming
    @StargliderGaming 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    BBC's Mineshaft = ZX Spectrum's Manic Miner.

  • @Mahatma618
    @Mahatma618 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mike Richardson was an ace programmer

  • @chad0x
    @chad0x 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cant get past you saying Trans form *A* tive instead of transform a tive and Heedy days instead of Heddy. WTF man? AhhhHHhh you were an Oric owner. Now I understand.

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Perhaps my Scottish accent! Thanks for watching though. Nothing wrong with the Oric!

  • @clivetownsend7028
    @clivetownsend7028 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Comprehensive and accurate. Brought back lots of memories. Thank you!

  • @skilgannon1971
    @skilgannon1971 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Spectrum version of Critical Mass was surprisingly good relative to its other machine versions! C64 of course had better sound but the Spectrum was more detailed and smoother. Thanatos is similar in that it looks so much better on the Spectrum. Who knew we could get such large characters on our beloved Spectrums! In respect of Turbo Esprit, I used to just enjoy driving around, stopping at lights, and just chilling to whatever I was listening to on my Ghetto Blaster. I loved that the brake lights would come on when you, erm, brake lol :) I still think Turbo Esprit's natural successor wasn't GTA but Chase HQ.

  • @alanreader4815
    @alanreader4815 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The Guys also behind the Game Combat Lynx for the Spectrum.

  • @goport
    @goport 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I pre ordered both Lunar Jetman and Atic Atac. The latter was delayed so Ultimate sent me a UPTG baseball cap.

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s pretty good. Do you still have it?

  • @minicle426
    @minicle426 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wish I could find the background music they used in this. It's been stuck in my mind for years.

  • @aerosmudge3238
    @aerosmudge3238 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video. Would have preferred more info on Sabre Wulf but hey, can't have everything!

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am actually thinking about doing a video on all the Sabre Wulf games. Thanks for watching the video. Appreciated

  • @BJD67
    @BJD67 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really good informative video i really enjoyed it .I'm a big fan of the the games and Matthew apparently he lives not far from me in the Wirral .

  • @KillerEike
    @KillerEike 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved this game <3 <3

  • @javelinXH992
    @javelinXH992 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My favourite game at the time. Those damned Octopus and that floating spiky urchin thing though……

  • @jamesrowan4655
    @jamesrowan4655 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great fun game, I had the cartridge for the ZX-Interface 2 !

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow. I bet that is worth something today

  • @Innerquiz8yt
    @Innerquiz8yt หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wait a minute i think i know this game

  • @alanreader4815
    @alanreader4815 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pissed was a Awesome Game

  • @Soroczynski
    @Soroczynski หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mega cd best looking console ever 👍🏻

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree and I have quite a good Mega CD collection also.

    • @Soroczynski
      @Soroczynski หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ I wish I held on to mine along with the Amiga nes jaguar saturn Dreamcast lol ..list goes on . Nice channel btw I’ll be watching when I get the time .

  • @carlopepi
    @carlopepi หลายเดือนก่อน

    Zilog z20 lol

  • @sixzerothreeonesevensixnine
    @sixzerothreeonesevensixnine หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work and very in-depth look at one of my favourite companies. Love to see one on Elite (Airwolf, Dukes of Hazzard etc)

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching. Great idea about Elite. Leave it with me

  • @paulscott2502
    @paulscott2502 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! It must've been a huge amount of work, researching and editing this. Many thanks for the hard work.

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching my video. I did take some time to pull together but it was fun to do too.

  • @retrogamesnewsmark
    @retrogamesnewsmark หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Donkey Kong series of games are timeless retro classics

  • @robandtiina
    @robandtiina หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for doing this, I moved to America and this video brought back so many memories of my life in the UK. I've just received my "The Spectrum" from Amazon - I'm so thankful to be part of what video gaming is today and that I personally saw this evolution. The early days were really rather magical, a distinct part of my childhood.

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your good comment. Enjoy your Spectrum. It will surely bring back nostalgia memories.

  • @theminingwolf1
    @theminingwolf1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It took me a bit to notice but the song in the background is stairway to heaven

  • @HansMilling
    @HansMilling หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like the Class of '99 better than the 2018 version.

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      I liked both but the 99 version felt closer to the original version

  • @youtubesuresuckscock
    @youtubesuresuckscock หลายเดือนก่อน

    This isn't an accurate list. More useless s w i l l.

  • @Love2Tinker2
    @Love2Tinker2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. What an exhaustive list. I had no idea that there were so many ports of this game. The NEC PC 6001 port was a real shock to me. I like how the developer completely abandoned graphics for decent playability. The algorithm mysteriously brought this video to me now. Definitely Liked and Subscribed.

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching my video and great that you subscribed 🙏

  • @seraphinberktold7087
    @seraphinberktold7087 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now that's serious value for money!😊

  • @seraphinberktold7087
    @seraphinberktold7087 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ahem, 27 minutes into the film, an Amstrad CPC is shown. The year this scene is set in is 1980, the year the Acorn Atom appeared on the market. Amstrad CPC computers hit the market three years later in 1984.

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fair comment

    • @Freejack1971
      @Freejack1971 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hell even earlier than that, when Clive and Chris are in the pub in 1978, there’s a Tempest arcade machine that wasn’t even in US arcades until 1981.

  • @JetsetMiner
    @JetsetMiner หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved this game, I'm fairly sure it must've been on the SNES that I played. I hadn't even realised there was a Master System version!

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      That Genesis and SNES versions were much better but I was always impressed that the 8-bit version was as good as it was.

  • @jenisia3600
    @jenisia3600 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A near 2 hour retrospect?? Sign me in!! 👊

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. It’s one of my earlier videos.

    • @jenisia3600
      @jenisia3600 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@retrogamerdiaries Just finished it, superb job bro 👊, feel proud of what you did with this.

  • @ROJM-cc1gp
    @ROJM-cc1gp หลายเดือนก่อน

    Populus the game that started it all. While PC to console is the norm now, back then it wasnt and one of the reasons the master system maintained dominance of the british/european market was SEGA managed to get ports of hit games on the PC of the day, known as the amiga thanks to having the same british developers or publishers that were behind those amiga games . Shadow of the beast, SpeedBall, Lemmings and Prince of Persia were the earliest examples of a PC to console pipeline. Not enough is looked into this aspect because everything is viewed by american eyes and the master system wasnt popular over there. Ignoring the fact that the UK is historically the worlds third biggest games market and what happened there ended up having an impact on the american and japanese markets. SEGA tried to do this pipeline themselves with the saturn by creating segasoft which was a PC games developer and publisher. That also prompted SEGA japan to start producing PC exclusives o certain saturn games on windows in japan which started SEGA's path as a pc publisher and developer. The saturn failed as did segasoft but the idea continued with the Dreamcast in having its own PC to console pipeline which unfortunately a lot of the games didnt come out after the DC was discontinued. But that of course inspired bill gates to do his PC console aka the X box and rest is history. But it all started on the master system or should i say SUCCESFULLY on the master system. So i am glad you shone a light with one of the games that was part of that.

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great comment and thank you for this 👌

  • @RPGreg2600
    @RPGreg2600 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a shit commercial. Lol. Why the hell is he wearing a crown of thorns at the end?

  • @timg5011
    @timg5011 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top tip: Set the tax rate as low as possible while you build, to encourage growth. Then, just before the budget, put the tax as high as possible. Nobody will have time to leave, so youll take a fortune. Then put it back down again for the next year. (Can I be Chancellor of the Exchequer now?)

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      I need to try that! Good tip. Thanks

  • @timg5011
    @timg5011 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great game, and a lovely conversion. (Was the music in the game, or did you add it?)

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      I added the music. The master system had no music so I added music from Populous A New World. I think the video would have been boring without some music. Just me perhaps

  • @segacollect
    @segacollect หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never understood it when I rented it as a kid. I have now in my collection but not been back to it. I know a few people who absolutely love this version and at least one who has completed all 5000 levels.

  • @julesgamergourmand
    @julesgamergourmand หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never understood how to play this game. I have the instructions but I don't have the courage to learn how to play it. I find it ugly but it's impressive that the Master system manages to manage all the parameters because there are many of them.

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      It takes a little bit of time to get into but it’s quite enjoyable once you grasp the controls on that Master System pad.

  • @8BitBoyUK
    @8BitBoyUK หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a fantastic video. I wish I had your confidence buddy. Extremely informative and delivered really well. Its absolutely brilliant to see master system content still being put out there. I still haven't actually played this game much so must get around to it but a couple of my mates have and love it. Keep up the great work with these fantastic videos

    • @retrogamerdiaries
      @retrogamerdiaries หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. Your videos are really good too mate. Watched 3 of your latest videos this morning while going to work. Enjoyed your Street Fighter one with all those hacks. I think you must be the master when it comes to the Master System. Brilliant and an inspiration for my videos. Big fan mate.

    • @8BitBoyUK
      @8BitBoyUK หลายเดือนก่อน

      🙏