Indie Retro News: Commando - This Hack/Mod of an 8bit classic looks rather super now on the ZX Spectrum

Saberman has contacted us to tell us that tiboh’24-26 has introduced the discharge of a hack/mod of Commando for the ZX Spectrum. A brand new model of the sport which not solely overhauls the intro graphics, however it now options AY-Music which brings it extra in step with different techniques such because the Amstrad CPC, Atari ST and Commodore 64. To not be confused with the superior Arnie flick of the identical title (although equally as superior), Commando is a ‘one man takes on all’ shooter (additionally just like the superior movie) whereby it’s your mission to kill something that strikes to progress to the following stage.

The basic vertical scrolling shoot-’em-up Commando has obtained a large overhaul on the ZX Spectrum. A extremely anticipated modification tailor-made for each 48k and 128k {hardware} has breathed recent life into the long-lasting 1985 arcade port, delivering a closely enriched presentation and a wealth of cross-platform bonuses. The sport now options an alternate loading display screen from Jarrod Bentley within the intro, intro’s GFX from Commodore 64, AY-Music from the Amstrad CPC, Atari ST and Commodore 64, and eventually a congratulatory message on the finish of eighth stage!