RetroStar
A space-combat adventure in the spirit of the 80s classics. Hyperwarp across the galaxy, defend your starbases and break the Selenite invasion — 100% machine code, made for the Next, at 50 or 60 Hz.
Buy · from £15 Free demo ManualThe story
In 1901 Earth Time, alien Selenite hives were discovered infesting Federation star systems. Fortunately, the Selenites were almost wiped out within the year — by the common cold.
For centuries they have been intent on revenge for what they claim was a biological attack. Now they have launched a full invasion.
Your mission: destroy as many Selenite fighters as you can, before they surround your starbases on all four sides.
In the cockpit of a Federation Starcruiser
Hyperwarp
Pick a sector on the galactic chart and fly the tunnel of light there — steer through every ring.
An unknown galaxy
Chart it as you go: send out probes, find stars, moons and the battle groups hunting your starbases.
Phasers and torpedoes
Twin phasers, homing torpedoes, an attack computer — and shields that only hold so long.
Moon bases
Beam your robot down into Selenite bases: stun the aliens, find the key cards, free the prisoners.
The mothership
Track down the Selenite mothership and its commander — if you can get through their defences.
Coins and crystals
Collect coins and dark energy crystals; spend them at your starbases on repairs and upgrades.
Four levels
Novice to Commander, plus a training mode to sharpen your skills. Earn your rating and achievements.
100% machine code
Written for the ZX Spectrum Next: Layer 2, hardware sprites, the copper — at full speed, 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
On the Next
The cockpit: a Selenite fighter in your sights.
The Selenite mothership, behind its shield ring.
Hyperwarp: the tunnel of rings to another sector.
The galactic chart: battle groups closing on your starbases.
Inside a moon base: the robot's view, its map and key cards.
In the thick of it: Selenites breaking up under fire.
From Training to Commander
Every level is a bigger galaxy and a tougher fight. Your rating at the end of each mission depends on how many Selenites you destroyed, how fast, and how many starbases you saved.
Buy RetroStar
Try it first: download RetroStar for the ZX Spectrum Next — a 10-minute demo until it's registered, then the full game.
Digital edition
A registration code by email, the moment you've paid. Worldwide.
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Boxed edition UK only
The box, the printed manual and a registration card, posted by Royal Mail Tracked 48.
plus £5 postage · UK addresses only · dispatched within 14 days (usually within 3 working days)
Boxed copies are sold by Kage Games Limited, paid through PayPal. See the terms for delivery and returns.
What you get
- A registration code that unlocks the full game on the ZX Spectrum Next.
- The game itself is one free download, retrostar.nex: a 10-minute demo until it's registered, then the full game. The manual (PDF) is free too.
- Updates, free. Read the full guide.
How it works
- Buy above. The digital edition's code is emailed to you; the boxed edition's is on the card in the box.
- In the game, choose REGISTER on the main screen and enter your email address and the code.
- Online, it unlocks by itself once you've clicked the link in our email. Otherwise, register here and type in the unlock code we send you.
You'll need
- A ZX Spectrum Next (any model) or compatible, with an SD card.
- A joystick or Mega Drive-style pad is recommended; the keyboard works too.
- A 50 Hz or 60 Hz display — it runs at full speed on either (switch with N on the help screens).
- WiFi is optional — only to register without typing the unlock code.
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