Solomon's Key (1987)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Solomon's Key was released in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum 48K. Published by U.S. Gold Ltd, the game was developed by Raffaele Cecco and JPW, with Paul Canny providing the inlay and poster art.
This arcade platformer supports a single player. The game features a custom screen loader and offers flexible control options, including support for Kempston joysticks, Interface 2, and definable keys. It is based on the original coin-op arcade game by Tecmo Ltd.
The cassette version retailed at £8.99. Beyond the ZX Spectrum, the title was released on various platforms, including Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, NES, Sega Master System, Amiga, and Atari ST.
The game holds an average magazine score of 81.70%. It received a Your Sinclair Megagame award in issue 23, with review scores including 9/10 from Your Sinclair and 8/10 from Sinclair User.
The game gained significant popularity in Russia and the former Soviet states. It saw numerous TR-DOS releases, multiple Russian translations by groups like Studio K&S, and various cracked cassette versions from teams such as KIS and Prospekt. Local gaming magazines frequently featured POKE codes and walkthrough tips for the title.
Found 14 cracked versions (releases) of the game
