Deathchase (1983)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Deathchase was released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum. The game was published by Micromega and developed by Mervyn J. Estcourt, who designed the core gameplay mechanics.
This single-player arcade race 'n' chase title focuses on high-speed motorcycle pursuit. The game supports the Kempston Joystick, allowing for precise control during fast-paced action sequences.
The original cassette was priced at £6.95. The game was also released on the Amstrad CPC and Dragon 32 platforms.
Critical reception was strong, with an average magazine score of 80.42%. The game received the Crash Smash award from Crash magazine and earned the PCG Hit status from Personal Computer Games.
In Russia, the game became a true legend. It saw nine different TR-DOS releases and numerous cracked cassette versions, including those by Alexey Mednonogov. In 1992, the Copper Feet group produced a Russian translation of the game.
Found 6 cracked versions (releases) of the game
