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Sonic Spectrum Next - Sonic The Hedgehog comes over to the Spectrum NEXT via dave18
A new release titled Sonic Spectrum Next brings the classic Sonic the Hedgehog game to the ZX Spectrum Next, developed by dave18. This port is a direct conversion of the Sega Master System version and follows dave18's previous successful port of Astro Warrior. The developer cited architectural similarities between the Sega Master System and ZX Spectrum Next as enabling this ambitious project.
Astro Warrior - A classic Sega Master System game arrives on the ZX Spectrum NEXT
Developer dave18 has ported the Sega Master System shooter Astro Warrior to the ZX Spectrum Next. This conversion highlights the technical similarities between the two systems, with the developer overcoming challenges related to tile data and sprite priority. The port was a passion project focused on nostalgic exploration of hardware capabilities.
