81-year-old developer makes sequel to ZX Spectrum classic after 40 year wait

81-year-old programmer Colin Porch, who worked on the original 1980s ZX Spectrum game Head Over Heels, has released a sequel titled Return To Blacktooth: A Head Over Heels Adventure after nearly 40 years. Development initially began in 1989 but was abandoned until Porch was inspired to finish it, securing permission from the IP rights holders. The game is available on itch.io and will receive a physical release from Thalamus Digital Publishing.

• COMPANY Ocean Software
• PLATFORM Commodore 64
• PLATFORM Amiga
• PLATFORM Nintendo Switch
• PLATFORM ZX Spectrum
• GAME Return To Blacktooth: A Head Over Heels Adventure
• PLATFORM PC
• PLATFORM Steam
• COMPANY Thalamus Digital Publishing
• GAME Head Over Heels