Looked simple but good high score hunting fun to be fair. The first lad looked naked but could carry some amount of items nonetheless haha, both had their charms, well played an great video Lee.🕹🙌🍀
My request oh yeah,thank you sir TetLee🙌both versions are nice but probably the Speccy version had my vote and what a blast from the past i had some sessions on this 👊🏻
Cracking choice buddy, was chuffed to see you request that one as its one I absolutely loved bitd and for some reason hasn't thought to revisit. Still an blast😁 Will be playing this some more for certain, these classics don't age.
@@Spare_Ombres hey Christian, yes I still prefer the Speccy version, but the BBC Micro is fun too in a slightly different style. The second one is me to me so will be playing that some more now. Cheers for watching👍
Somehow, this game passed me by, even though I, and many of my schoolmates, had ZX Spectrums at the time. Looks interesting, game play wise. Initially, I thought the ZX Spectrum's lack of in-game music would be a drawback. After hearing a few bars of the BBC's music, however, I realized it might have been a blessing in disguise for the Speccy version! 😁 Another great comparison Lee.
@@pauljackson6168 of that's surprising you missed this one, was certainly a popular one, I think all my mates were fans of this game. Still brilliant fun I'm happy to say🙂 Yep the lack of music while playing it's fine by me, even times I like I must confess I usually prefer sound effects only in game. Manic Miner won't be so kind to my ears that's for sure 🤣 Both great but it just all vibes together best on Speccy for me this one. Glad you enjoyed it, cheers as always for watching👍
0:51 Nice to see you playing this absolute classic, Love that intro music, Great suggestion by Goldie, 4:22 I like that this BBC version Has the music playing in game, Sound effects also great, Both great Games, Always glad to see the speccy Win 😂, I read enjoy your comparison videos and I'm looking forward to seeing Manic Miner, You actually inspired me to do some Micro comparisons myself, I already recorded gameplay For 1 video In November But just haven't had the time to get round to editing And doing commentary for it yet, I do plan to Several Comparisons throughout 2025 Once I get back into the swing of things again 😂
Ah yes you mentioned thinking of doing some veggie, really looking forward to seeing what you've come up with, will be brilliant for sure 🙂 not often I inspire so I'll happily take that😉 Yep the Beeb version is great, both are excellent but slightly prefer the gameplay of Speccy here. Cheers Marc.
Luckily I'm sat down whiile I say this, but think I prefer the Spectrum version! Not sure having music in the BBC version was that good, very annoyingh like you said. Great video mate
Yeah I tend to agree, I try to take release year into account to be fair and most games of that period with in game music are enough to drive me insane, haha. I do prefer game sounds only tbh, the Beeb had the option for sounds on/off but presumably would then be mute. I think the Speccy port would take some beating, how was the c64 version?
@ I don’t recall seeing it on the C64, did it get a port of this game? I’ll have to check. Obviously if it did, it would be far superior to anything else 😂
@ at home it was a Windows 95 computer BUT at school they had a couple of different types of micro computers. I’ve spent the last decade trying to find one of the games I played 😅
@ these are 30 year + memories so bare with me 😅 I remember having to go through colourful mazes (not sure if you’re a ship or a person) and you were collecting what I think were puzzle pieces that would be collected at the bottom of what I guess is the home/hub screen. Not sure if that sounds familiar? It had a sci-fi aesthetic I think…..
A classic mate, played the speccy version loads. Personally I would be happy with either, both great. Regarding the beeb, you can turn it down, if you open the case there's a potentiometer that you can adjust with a screw driver.
@@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533 yet you can't go wrong with either version here, such a great game 🙂 Oh that's interesting that you can adjust the volume of the internal speaker, never knew that. Trouble is not all games are so loud and sounds a bit of a mission to adjust it😄
@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533 that's interesting. I have my disk drives and screen on to of my bbc master but might look into that at some point. If my missus fits to bed early I can't risk playing the Beeb on case it starts blasting out🤣 yes I learnt the hard way😬😄
Although the same game, they're both quite different aren't they, like you said, the beeb was more colourful and slower obstacles but more of them so equally tricky in a different way. Overall I think I like the look the Speccy more. This game passed me by, hadn't even heard of it, need to try it now, looks great👍
Oh wow surprised to hear this one passed you by all these years James, it's right up your street! Yes they both have a slightly different take on this game, and both work equally well I think. Speccy by a hair🙂👍
@@minks36 yeah weird it wasn't released on c64, somebody needs to pick that up for a homebrew release. Cracking little game both versions. Cheers for watching mate 👍
Fantastic video. Great game. Love the spectrum version. Weirdly I prefer the BBC graphics. Jesus that BBC sound would grate. Definitely a one more go game
@@colincoxhybridgamer906 cheers Colin, actually the Beeb graphics look a bit better on real life, my camera seemed to make some colours blend a bit here your man is wearing a yellow jumper throughout. Haha yeah that music will drive you insane, might play it again tonight, but perhaps choose the no option to sounds😄
Oh no I was looking forward to your thoughts on the c64 version. Amazed to hear it didn't get ported to that system. Maybe one for the homebrew guys, no reason it wouldn't work. Stone cold classic of a game, both Speccy and Beeb versions are brilliant in their own right.
@@Tetlee just read on GTW that it was advertised for the C64, just never released. I agree it would be a good homebrew project, wonder if I could manage it one day 🤔
Cracking game wasn't it mate, can't believe I hadn't thought to fire it in recent years, brilliant fun still. Both of these versions are winners but yep Speccy takes the crown for me too.
How did I miss that game back in the day........easy, because I moved from TI to Atari and as such have never actually seen it before. The game itself looks great on the Spectrum and the BBC, the movement on the Spectrum lifts is really smooth with no flicker, I was also impressed by the solidity of the BBC version as one of my pet hates with BBC games is flickery software sprites. Looking forward to Manic Miner, I've played it on the Spectrum, BBC, Dragon 32, C64, Amiga, Amstrad and Oric. I won't ruin your comparison before you film it but will simply say that there probably won't be a one point difference between them.
Ah it's a shame you missed this one back in the day, one of the simple greats. Very addictive. Yes both systems perform really well, and as you say nice the lack of flicker on the Beeb, you'd mind if expect that from the lifts. Both are great but Speccy is the King here. Manic Miner I'm both looking forward to and dreading, I don't want that time stuck back in my head😂😂😂
I've never heard of this before lee buddy, it defo looks alot of fun, think this would make a great mobile game now, i think I like the music aswel 😂 even though a got a soft spot for the micro it's got to be the speccy for my vote
That's a good point that Steve buddy, would indeed make a perfect mobile game, could easily get away with a single press for going back aswell, not even need for left and right. Wonder if it's on there already, might have a look. You can't go wrong with either version of this classic👌
Both are certainly good games but im going to go with the Beeb version. It just looks, plays and sounds much more arcadey and i like that, its much more energetic than the Speccy though the Speccys graphics are cleaner. Close one really 👍
Yep all valid points there Sean, wouldn't argue with anyone choosing the Beeb version as both are brilliant. The Beeb version is also slightly different, more tiers to climb, more lifts on screen which are slightly less unpredictable. I'll be playing that one more for sure. Cheers buddy👍
Looked simple but good high score hunting fun to be fair. The first lad looked naked but could carry some amount of items nonetheless haha, both had their charms, well played an great video Lee.🕹🙌🍀
Haha good point, where was he shoving those items we wonder😂
Yep both great in their own right, fab game😉
My request oh yeah,thank you sir TetLee🙌both versions are nice but probably the Speccy version had my vote and what a blast from the past i had some sessions on this 👊🏻
Cracking choice buddy, was chuffed to see you request that one as its one I absolutely loved bitd and for some reason hasn't thought to revisit. Still an blast😁
Will be playing this some more for certain, these classics don't age.
@ Age like Brenda 👌😘
Keyboard on bbc would have been nicer to play with thougg
@@dna9838 this is true, the keyboard of the Beeb is awesome, takes some beating👍
Hey Lee, these look fun, I guess I would prefer the first version for sure, the music can get annoying quite fast lol Thanks for that!
@@Spare_Ombres hey Christian, yes I still prefer the Speccy version, but the BBC Micro is fun too in a slightly different style. The second one is me to me so will be playing that some more now.
Cheers for watching👍
Somehow, this game passed me by, even though I, and many of my schoolmates, had ZX Spectrums at the time. Looks interesting, game play wise.
Initially, I thought the ZX Spectrum's lack of in-game music would be a drawback. After hearing a few bars of the BBC's music, however, I realized it might have been a blessing in disguise for the Speccy version! 😁
Another great comparison Lee.
@@pauljackson6168 of that's surprising you missed this one, was certainly a popular one, I think all my mates were fans of this game. Still brilliant fun I'm happy to say🙂
Yep the lack of music while playing it's fine by me, even times I like I must confess I usually prefer sound effects only in game. Manic Miner won't be so kind to my ears that's for sure 🤣
Both great but it just all vibes together best on Speccy for me this one.
Glad you enjoyed it, cheers as always for watching👍
0:51 Nice to see you playing this absolute classic, Love that intro music, Great suggestion by Goldie, 4:22 I like that this BBC version Has the music playing in game, Sound effects also great, Both great Games, Always glad to see the speccy Win 😂, I read enjoy your comparison videos and I'm looking forward to seeing Manic Miner, You actually inspired me to do some Micro comparisons myself, I already recorded gameplay For 1 video In November But just haven't had the time to get round to editing And doing commentary for it yet, I do plan to Several Comparisons throughout 2025 Once I get back into the swing of things again 😂
Ah yes you mentioned thinking of doing some veggie, really looking forward to seeing what you've come up with, will be brilliant for sure 🙂 not often I inspire so I'll happily take that😉
Yep the Beeb version is great, both are excellent but slightly prefer the gameplay of Speccy here.
Cheers Marc.
Luckily I'm sat down whiile I say this, but think I prefer the Spectrum version! Not sure having music in the BBC version was that good, very annoyingh like you said. Great video mate
Yeah I tend to agree, I try to take release year into account to be fair and most games of that period with in game music are enough to drive me insane, haha. I do prefer game sounds only tbh, the Beeb had the option for sounds on/off but presumably would then be mute.
I think the Speccy port would take some beating, how was the c64 version?
@ I don’t recall seeing it on the C64, did it get a port of this game? I’ll have to check. Obviously if it did, it would be far superior to anything else 😂
@@RetroSK3L3hahaha, not sure about that last part😂 but apparently there wasn't a c64 version bizarrely, I guess they just felt it couldn't live up😁
Haven’t seen this game before but does look fun, sounds like both ports are worth checking out!
@@bundjohn yep they're both good ones. Did you ever own any micro computers btw John? Guessing they were a bit before your time? 🙂
@ at home it was a Windows 95 computer BUT at school they had a couple of different types of micro computers. I’ve spent the last decade trying to find one of the games I played 😅
@bundjohn wow that is done search, can you describe it? You never know I might know it
@ these are 30 year + memories so bare with me 😅 I remember having to go through colourful mazes (not sure if you’re a ship or a person) and you were collecting what I think were puzzle pieces that would be collected at the bottom of what I guess is the home/hub screen. Not sure if that sounds familiar? It had a sci-fi aesthetic I think…..
A classic mate, played the speccy version loads.
Personally I would be happy with either, both great.
Regarding the beeb, you can turn it down, if you open the case there's a potentiometer that you can adjust with a screw driver.
@@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533 yet you can't go wrong with either version here, such a great game 🙂
Oh that's interesting that you can adjust the volume of the internal speaker, never knew that. Trouble is not all games are so loud and sounds a bit of a mission to adjust it😄
@Tetlee it's easy mate, takes seconds, a lot of people used to solder 2 wires and put an outside nob to adjust the volume.
@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533 that's interesting. I have my disk drives and screen on to of my bbc master but might look into that at some point. If my missus fits to bed early I can't risk playing the Beeb on case it starts blasting out🤣 yes I learnt the hard way😬😄
Both solid ports Im Gonna go with the speccy version as it’s the one I played bitd
@@SEGAZombie solid choice👌
Nifty little game this 😂
Tbh they both look decent and do like these sorts of games reminds me of a simpler time
Great video mate 👍
Although the same game, they're both quite different aren't they, like you said, the beeb was more colourful and slower obstacles but more of them so equally tricky in a different way. Overall I think I like the look the Speccy more. This game passed me by, hadn't even heard of it, need to try it now, looks great👍
Oh wow surprised to hear this one passed you by all these years James, it's right up your street!
Yes they both have a slightly different take on this game, and both work equally well I think. Speccy by a hair🙂👍
Looks my kind of game that , shame it didn't come out for the c64 , i like how they played and looked a bit different 👍
@@minks36 yeah weird it wasn't released on c64, somebody needs to pick that up for a homebrew release.
Cracking little game both versions. Cheers for watching mate 👍
The sound might be good on the Beeb, but two levels in and it's absolutely drilling through your ears and causing actual brain damage 😮😂
@@GenerationPixel haha yeah... on the subject of which, I have Manic Miner to do next😬🤣🤣
Fantastic video. Great game. Love the spectrum version. Weirdly I prefer the BBC graphics. Jesus that BBC sound would grate. Definitely a one more go game
@@colincoxhybridgamer906 cheers Colin, actually the Beeb graphics look a bit better on real life, my camera seemed to make some colours blend a bit here your man is wearing a yellow jumper throughout.
Haha yeah that music will drive you insane, might play it again tonight, but perhaps choose the no option to sounds😄
This looks like a lot of fun mate, I'd be happy with both versions but I think the Speccy looked a little better. Doesn't seem to be a C64 version 😢
Oh no I was looking forward to your thoughts on the c64 version. Amazed to hear it didn't get ported to that system. Maybe one for the homebrew guys, no reason it wouldn't work.
Stone cold classic of a game, both Speccy and Beeb versions are brilliant in their own right.
@@Tetlee just read on GTW that it was advertised for the C64, just never released. I agree it would be a good homebrew project, wonder if I could manage it one day 🤔
@retrotap oooh, it sounds like your destiny there Richard, you can do it🙂👍
Love this game it's one of my favourite Speccy games. I think i prefer the Speccy version
Cracking game wasn't it mate, can't believe I hadn't thought to fire it in recent years, brilliant fun still.
Both of these versions are winners but yep Speccy takes the crown for me too.
How did I miss that game back in the day........easy, because I moved from TI to Atari and as such have never actually seen it before. The game itself looks great on the Spectrum and the BBC, the movement on the Spectrum lifts is really smooth with no flicker, I was also impressed by the solidity of the BBC version as one of my pet hates with BBC games is flickery software sprites.
Looking forward to Manic Miner, I've played it on the Spectrum, BBC, Dragon 32, C64, Amiga, Amstrad and Oric. I won't ruin your comparison before you film it but will simply say that there probably won't be a one point difference between them.
Ah it's a shame you missed this one back in the day, one of the simple greats. Very addictive.
Yes both systems perform really well, and as you say nice the lack of flicker on the Beeb, you'd mind if expect that from the lifts.
Both are great but Speccy is the King here.
Manic Miner I'm both looking forward to and dreading, I don't want that time stuck back in my head😂😂😂
Pains me but yes it is a game I played and had fun with in the Speccy 😂
@@TheHobbyLodge yes, great to hear it Martin 😁 thanks for watching mate 👍
I've never heard of this before lee buddy, it defo looks alot of fun, think this would make a great mobile game now, i think I like the music aswel 😂 even though a got a soft spot for the micro it's got to be the speccy for my vote
That's a good point that Steve buddy, would indeed make a perfect mobile game, could easily get away with a single press for going back aswell, not even need for left and right.
Wonder if it's on there already, might have a look.
You can't go wrong with either version of this classic👌
Both are certainly good games but im going to go with the Beeb version. It just looks, plays and sounds much more arcadey and i like that, its much more energetic than the Speccy though the Speccys graphics are cleaner. Close one really 👍
Yep all valid points there Sean, wouldn't argue with anyone choosing the Beeb version as both are brilliant. The Beeb version is also slightly different, more tiers to climb, more lifts on screen which are slightly less unpredictable. I'll be playing that one more for sure.
Cheers buddy👍