Castlevania Spectral Interlude - Massive High Quality ZX Spectrum game released!

After much waiting and excitement throughout the retro community, Sanchez has announced the release of Castlevania : Spectral Interlude for the ZX Spectrum. A very high quality homebrew release, which is based on Castlevania on the NES, but with a brand new standalone story in original ZX Spectrum 8-bit detail. It's been one of our most eagerly awaited games of 2014-2015 and to finally be able to play it just fills us with joy.

Featuring stunning 8-bit detail which really pushes the ZX Spectrum to it's limits, plenty of monsters, bosses and Castlevania style music this release comes as highly recommended and a big special for Castlevania gamers across the globe. As the developer states : Castlevania: Spectral Interlude is an action-adventure platform game with elements of RPG. It merges well known elements of classic games with some new ideas. It tells a new story which tries to remain consistent with the canon of original franchise and explains why Belmonts disappeared for many years.

GENRE

• Metroidvania
• (2D action-platformer with exploration,
• backtracking and RPG elements)

FURTHER FEATURES

• More than 150 game screens, including hidden rooms
• 10 enemy types and unique bosses
• Upgrades
• Built-in game map
• 2 difficulty levels
• “Lost” story explaining the disappearance of Belmonts from later Castlevania games
• Soundtrack with 12 songs

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• ZX Spectrum 128 compatible computer
• Z80 CPU with 3,5MHz or faster
• 128Kb RAM or higher
• Yamaha AY-3-8912 soundchip or compatible
• Tape recorder

CODE

Aleksander Udotov (SaNchez)

MUSIC

Vladimir Tugay (darkman007)

GRAPHICS

Aleksey Golubtsov (diver4d)

SCRIPT

Lev Grinberg

PRODUCING

Michael Sudakov

POLISH AND ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Rafał Miazga (Ralf)

SPANISH TRANSLATION

Ariel Ruiz

BETA TESTING

Shadow Maker, Vladimir Burenko (Hacker VBI), GoodBoy

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Download Polish
Download Russian
Emulators

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