Last updated on November 14th, 2023 at 10:39 am
Black Beard is a ZX Spectrum game developed by John A. White and published by Black Knight Software in 1988.
The game’s plot revolves around the player character, Black Beard, who is on a mission to retrieve his stolen treasure map from his old pal Red Beard.
The game is a side-scrolling platformer with puzzle elements, where the player must navigate through various levels, avoid obstacles, and defeat enemies to progress.
The game received mixed reviews, with some praising the graphics and sound, while others criticized the gameplay and level design.
Despite the mixed reviews, Black Beard remains a popular game among ZX Spectrum enthusiasts and collectors.
Overall, Black Beard is a fun and challenging game that is worth playing for fans of the ZX Spectrum platformer genre.
The game’s graphics and sound are typical of the era, with bright colors and simple sound effects. The game’s difficulty level is high, with increasing challenges as the player progresses through the levels. The game’s puzzles are well-designed and add an extra layer of challenge to the gameplay.
(c) 1988 TOPOSOFT. Licensed to KIXX.
Amstrad colored version of Black Beard
MSX Black n White Version of Black Beard
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Another good title in this genre is Corsarios by Opera Soft
