Jack the Nipper (1986)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Jack the Nipper is an arcade-adventure game released in 1986 for the ZX Spectrum 48K. It was published by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd and developed by a team consisting of Greg A. Holmes, Nick Laa, Peter M. Harrap, and John Holmes.
The game supports a single player and offers control options including Kempston joystick, Interface 2, and cursor keys. It blends arcade and adventure mechanics, utilizing the capabilities of the 48K machine to deliver its specific gameplay experience.
The original cassette price was £7.95. In addition to the ZX Spectrum, the game was released on the Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, and MSX platforms.
Jack the Nipper holds an average magazine score of 86.88%. It received several accolades, including the Crash Smash award from Crash magazine, the Your Sinclair Megagame title from Your Sinclair, and the ZX Computing Globert from ZX Computing.
The game became a classic in Russia, featuring numerous TR-DOS releases from groups such as Flash Inc and Oldman. It was frequently featured in the local electronic press with various POKE codes and tips. Additionally, there is a fan-made translation and several cracked cassette versions.
Found 4 cracked versions (releases) of the game
