What news of the ZX81 version of the TuT-TuT since the initial release you ask? Well there are some exciting developments that need some sharing.
Physical Tape Release of TuT-TuT
I'd mentioned in the previous post that a physical tape release was in the works. Simon Ullyatt and his brilliant retro publishing label Cronosoft will be releasing the game in the not to distant future.Simon is busy putting the game through some additional testing on real hardware, checking the loading from real tapes and the like. Then of course there is the small matter of cassette production, once all is confirmed the release date will be announced, so stay tuned for exact dates.
Of course what's a physical tape release without some good cover art? After an intense drawing session on my part and some quality layout work on Simon's side of things we have a tape inlay cover ready to go. Those mummies really look menacing, would you dare enter this tomb? (Of course you will)
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| Coming to a Tape Player near you, the Soon to be released Tape version of TuT-TuT |
UDG 4 ZXpand Edition
For those fortunate enough to own both a ZXpand and a UDG 4 ZXpand expansion cards for their ZX81s, Moggy from over on the Sinclair ZX World forums created a User Defined Graphics set for TuT-TuT. Don't have the expansion or a ZX81, no need to worry the enhancements can be used with the excellent EightyOne Sinclair Emulator.All instructions on how to use the UDG version in an Emulator or with a real ZX81, along with the required files are all now included in the TuT-TuT tape file download.
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| Original ZX81 version and the enhanced UDG 4 ZXpand graphics set. |
Get TuTing on an iPhone
In need of a mobile on the go fix of some TuT-TuT action? Kevin Palser has your desires covered if you're an iPhone / IOS user. TuT-TuT is to be included in the next release of the his ZX81 for IOS emulator. The latest version of the emulator should be appearing later this week (Late Nov 20119).
The ZX Spectrum Version
The ZX Spectrum version of TuT-TuT has been a huge success all off it's own. A big thanks for the overwhelmingly positive reviews circulating out there in the wild.A special shoutout to Ewan Spence for his play through of the game on his Retro Spectrum YouTube channel. It's been great to see so many great reactions to the game. Who would have thought a game written in Spectrum BASIC could be such a hit in 2019.
The Spectrum version of the game was all about challenging the idea that Sinclair BASIC couldn't be used effectively in games creation, I think I've managed to help in some way to bust that myth. If you haven't yet, go grab yourself a copy from Paleotroic Magazine and get playing, remember to check out some of the other articles while there.
The ZX81 Version is more than a Conversion
If you've had fun playing TuT-TuT on the ZX Spectrum be sure to give the ZX81 version a play through.Unlike the Spectrum TuT-TuT, the ZX81 game is not written in BASIC, this left the door open for some enhancements of gameplay and features. While some of the levels will be familiar, many have been subtly changed and many more added, in fact there are almost twice the amount on the ZX81.
Getting a Copy of TuT-TuT
- A Digital copy at Itch.io
- Get the Cassette from Cronosoft.
- Play it on you iPad or iPhone, get a copy of ZX81 for IOS
ZX Spectrum Versions
- Brand new for 2020, Tut-Tut 2020 Edition: Based on the ZX81 version
- Original BASIC copy: Physical Paper type-in release and Digital Copies will be available from Paleotronic Magazine
Love the Game?
- Why not buy me a Coffee, I needed quite a few writing it, and with more there could be a TuT-TuT II.
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