This week has been remarkable, featuring the exciting showing of Doom on the Atari ST and the recent remaster of Turrican 128k for the Amstrad CPC. Now, the ZX81 is joining the fun with a new title called ‘Cosmic Payback’, which has been ported from the 2020 ZX Spectrum version. This game boasts a “unique Mode 6 graphics engine for smooth movement and a dynamic feel, with different tiles influencing the player’s exploration pod”. In light of this, check out the latest gameplay footage below.
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with comments like “Wow! That is seriously impressive. Trailblazer meets bounder” and “Incredible work on such a limited system.” According to the developer, “After the original ZX Spectrum release of Cosmic Payback, I questioned whether the ZX81 could handle the game. This idea stayed with me until late 2024 when I began serious development. Now in 2025, that idea has transformed into a reality.”
- Navigate through fifteen levels filled with intense challenges and fast-paced 3-D action in Cosmic Payback for the 16K ZX81!
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