Episodes
Motorcycle Speccy ports don't get much better! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:41 Super Hang-On Review 32:20 Coming Up Next! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky Commodore Amiga...
Published 02/06/23
Bomb Jack - maybe the best arcade port on the Speccy? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 4:46 Bomb Jack Review 34:47 Coming Up Next! Thanks to Pajaco6502 for the awesome thumbnail! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A...
Published 01/02/23
Roller Coaster - the ultimate Speccy platformer? One of us thinks so! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 7:14 Roller Coaster Review 38:31 Coming up next! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky Commodore Amiga...
Published 12/05/22
Knight Time is a unique platform/adventure hybrid with an ahead-of-its-time UI! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:31 Knight Tyme Review 40:36 Coming Up Next! Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky Commodore...
Published 11/07/22
Fast Food was programmed in just a few weeks, and is a solid budget maze chase! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 7:07 Fast Food Review 37:09 Coming up next! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky Commodore Amiga...
Published 10/08/22
We take a look at the roots of the X-Com series and look back at the work of the recently departed Oliver Frey.  🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Intro 1:10 Laser Squad Review 30:16 Remembering Oliver Frey More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A...
Published 08/29/22
🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 What would you transform into? 4:22 Transformers Review 36:15 Coming Up Next! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky Commodore Amiga Podcast https://bit.ly/amigospodcast ARG Presents - Spin the...
Published 08/01/22
Our Sinclair records for the first time live in front of a studio audience! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Have you been chased by death? 2:15 Deathchase Review 26:10 Studio Audience Reviews 29:00 Coming up next! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything...
Published 07/04/22
Spy Hunter arrived on the 48k Spectrum in 1985, shortly after it debuted in the arcade. Featuring big sprites, colorful scenery, and smooth scrolling, it's a solid port! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly,...
Published 06/06/22
Firefly was the game Speccy ace Joffa Smith said that everything came together on. Is it his best work? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 The ZX Spectrum is 40! 5:06 Firefly Review More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky Commodore...
Published 05/02/22
Jack the Nipper was heavily marketed and had a fun concept behind it, but the execution left a lot to be desired. We take a deep dive in this episode of Our Sinclair! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Jack the Ripper vs. Spring Hill Jack 4:32 Jack the Nipper...
Published 04/04/22
Deus Ex Machina - Is it a game? An interactive movie? A play-along cassette? You be the judge! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky Commodore Amiga...
Published 03/07/22
In the last of Don Priestley's platform/adventure/puzzle games, this Mastertronic titles has you exploring a sewer, jungle, museum, and battlefield!  🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:17 Gregory Loses His Clock Review More Amigos Retro...
Published 02/07/22
Aaron and Boat RELAX and experience the pleasuredome that is Frankie Goes to Hollywood!  🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 When are you most relaxed? 2:55 Frankie Goes to Hollywood Review More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky...
Published 01/10/22
Snowed Under is a brand new game from developer HappyCodingZX and is available now at http://cronosoft.fwscart.com/ . All proceeds from the sale benefit Crisis, a UK-based charity assisting the homeless.  0:00 When was the last time you were snowed under? 4:36 Snowed Under Review 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best...
Published 12/24/21
Enduro Racer sometimes gets lost in the shadow of Sega's Outrun franchise, but the Spectrum port of this arcade dirt bike title shows just how fast the humble 48k could push that sense of speed! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair 0:00 Rest in Peace, Spectrum artist Bernie Drummond 5:26 Enduro Racer Review 28:23 Coming Up Next Week Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just...
Published 12/06/21
1984's Mikie is an energetic take on the life of an American High School student from Japanese developer Konami, and the Speccy port is not to be missed! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos: Everything Amiga - A weekly, wacky Commodore...
Published 11/08/21
The ZX Spectrum port of Rod-Land, despite its lack of color, presents a faithful rendition of the arcade original with some innovative twists thrown in!  🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Our Sinclair is a podcast by two American dudes who’ve just discovered what just might be the best 8-bit micro of all time, the ZX Spectrum! 0:00 Ladder wackiness 2:55 Rodland Review More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos:...
Published 10/04/21
Pyjamarama was part of the oddly popular "Wally" series of puzzle adventures for the ZX Spectrum. Its bright, colorful graphics belie the devious puzzles hidden within. It's worth a play! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! Mcchessers, Geogglebox, David Terrace, Justin TinpotGamer,  Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent...
Published 09/13/21
Exolon is a simply beautiful side scrolling run and gun title, making full use of the Speccy's color pallette and AY sound chip (on the 128k of course). But what about the difficulty? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:50 Exolon Review Thanks to our Supporters! Geogglebox, David Terrace, Justin TinpotGamer,  Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin...
Published 08/02/21
Heavy on the Magick is a puzzle adventure game with some of the biggest animated sprites ever on the ZX Spectrum. It's worth a look! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:56 Heavy on the Magick Review Thanks to our Supporters! Geogglebox, David Terrace, Justin TinpotGamer,  Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Mark Downie, Hermski,...
Published 07/05/21
Shpeed is a recent release for the ZX Spectrum Next, originally programmed for the Acorn Archimedes. Let's give it a whirl! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! Justin TinpotGamer,  Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Mark Downie, O Brien’s Retro and Vintage, Hermski, Paul Harrington, Peter Mulhullond, Chris Foulds, Garry Heather,...
Published 06/08/21
Will luck be a lady for Monte Carlo Casino? It’s Our Sinclair Episode 70. 🏆 Support us on Patreon and make Our Sinclair weekly!  https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Mark Downie, O Brien’s Retro and Vintage, Hermski, Paul Harrington, Peter Mulhullond, Chris Foulds, Garry Heather, Ged Byrne, Mark Derham, Mitsoyama, Pixels at Dawn, and Seth Yates!  More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos:...
Published 05/03/21
Elevator Action descended onto the ZX Spectrum in 1987 - how does it stack up to the arcade original? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help us make it a weekly program! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to Our Sinclair Patrons Geoff Ogden, Mark Downie, Hermski, Andrew Waite, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Eric Nelson, Paul Harrington, Chris Foulds, and Pixels at Dawn! More Amigos Retro Gaming! Amigos:...
Published 04/05/21
Yogi Bear sprang from the televisions of Britain to the beloved ZX Spectrum, but something was clearly lost in the process, eh Boo Boo?  0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:32 Yogi Bear Review 33:44 Show Closing 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! Geogglebox, Chris Foulds, Steve R., FrodoNL, Christian Roussel, Paul Harrington, Hermski, Mark Derham, Eric Nelson, Simulant,...
Published 03/09/21