# Firebird Spectaculator (ZX Spectrum)

> Play classic ZX Spectrum games on iOS with save states and cheat options. (iPhone/iPad app by Humongous Entertainment.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebird-spectaculator-zx-spectrum/id1040342822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Humongous Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/783928291)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Simulation
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebird-spectaculator-zx-spectrum/id1040342822/reviews.md

## What is Firebird Spectaculator (ZX Spectrum)?

Firebird was a leading developer of games for the 8-bit ZX Spectrum, one of the earliest commercially successful home computers. Now you can play their groundbreaking game Elite and over 20 more games from their catalogue on your iOS device!

Games included with the base app:
- Elite
- Exodus 
- Hardball
- Mr. Freeze
- Run Baby Run
- Terra Force
- The Wild Bunch
- Willow Pattern

Games available as in-app purchases:
- Buggy Blast
- Byte Bitten
- Chimera
- Cholo 
- Costa Capers
- Crazy Caverns
- Don't Panic
- Gyron
- Menace
- Rasputin
- Runestone
- The Sentinel
- Thunderbirds
- Viking Raiders

App Features:
• Universal App - runs on iPhone, iPod and iPad
• Supports iPhone 5 and iPod touch 5th generation screen
• Play in portrait or landscape orientations
• Save your game progress (four saved game slots + one iCloud saved game slot per game)
• Save your progress to iCloud from one device (e.g. iPod) and load to continue playing on another (e.g. iPad)
• Enter pokes (cheats) for infinite lives, shields etc.
• Lookup game hints, tips and maps
• Play in black and white with TV screen simulation for the ultimate 1980s experience!
• Type on a virtual ZX Spectrum keyboard
• Use an external Bluetooth keyboard for playing adventure games
• Choose authentic cassette loading or fast play
• Enjoy high resolution graphics on Retina screens
• Play using an external arcade controller (iCade or iControlPad)

## Key features

- Play over 20 classic ZX Spectrum games
- Save game progress (multiple slots + iCloud)
- Enter cheats for infinite lives and shields
- Access game hints, tips, and maps
- Authentic cassette loading or fast play
- Virtual ZX Spectrum keyboard and external controller support
- Black and white mode with TV screen simulation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14 Additional Games in Firebird Spectaculator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buggy Blast for Firebird Spectaculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Don't Panic for Firebird Spectaculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gyron for Firebird Specatculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Menace for Firebird Spectaculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rasputin for Firebird Spectaculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Runestone for Firebird Spectaculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Sentinel for Firebird Spectaculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunderbirds for Firebird Spectaculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Viking Raiders for Firebird Spectaculator | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firebird-spectaculator-zx-spectrum/id1040342822/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good, but…

*2024-11-25*

This would be so much better if the games purchased here could be imported into the main Spectaculator app.

### 5/5 — Vikings

*2024-08-06*

Great to get some good classic games! Vikings is great on my iPhone!

### 1/5 — Enable Keyboard

*2023-08-30*

It crazy that you can use a real keyboard with this app. I’m using it with an iPad and Magic Keyboard but instead of being able to use the keyboard, I have to bring up the on-screen keyboard and lose half of the screen.

### 1/5 — The wild bunch

*2022-11-09*

First off I bought this app purely for the game the wild bunch I remember playing it as a child in the 80s and having lots of fun.
Pros apart from nostalgia none cons you can’t win at poker the banker always wins you arrest somebody it’s always the wrong person and you get fined you shoot them and your locked up for murder. You never have enough money to buy provisions to get from a to b when you are going from one town to the next you can never bribe or run you always have to fight so you have no energy when you get there also if you find any golden nuggets on the way you always get robbed and if you do get to another town by some miracle then somebody is there waiting to arrest you. Either I was really good at this game as a child or this version is impossible apart from the feel of the game and the memories it brought back waste of time one star only just for nostalgia

### 1/5 — Malo, malo, malo

*2022-05-21*

Señores, esto no es spectrum zx, estos son los peores juegos de spectrum zx.

### 4/5 — Good if you like old games

*2021-07-05*

I LOVE this emulator, but the POKEs barely work.

### 1/5 — Hardball

*2021-04-29*

There seems to be a bug when playing Hardball.  When batting every pitch is called a strike even when outside the strike zone and you elect not to swing.

### 3/5 — Wild bunch

*2020-12-30*

This constantly freezes mid game. So gutted as I loved this on the Spectrum

### 4/5 — Nice collection

*2020-08-03*

It is a decent value collection £3.98 if you have all the games. One glaring omission is the all time Firebird classic -Booty by J.F Cain which is odd as another of his titles is here.

### 1/5 — Terrible not compatible controls

*2020-04-28*

Nothing works regarding the controller. Tried all settings, if you hit a random key here or there on virtual keyboard it might do something. Was really excited that I could play hardball but no go! Click bait!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Firebird Spectaculator (ZX Spectrum)

### What games are included with Firebird Spectaculator?

The base app includes Elite, Exodus, Hardball, Mr. Freeze, Run Baby Run, Terra Force, The Wild Bunch, and Willow Pattern. Over 20 additional games are available as in-app purchases.

### Can I save my progress in Firebird Spectaculator?

Yes, you can save your game progress using four saved game slots per game, plus one iCloud saved game slot. This allows you to resume your game on the same or a different device.

### Does Firebird Spectaculator support external controllers?

Yes, the app supports external Bluetooth keyboards for adventure games and external arcade controllers like iCade or iControlPad for enhanced gameplay.

### How much does Firebird Spectaculator cost?

Firebird Spectaculator is a paid app, priced at $1.99. There are also additional games available as in-app purchases.

### What devices does Firebird Spectaculator run on?

Firebird Spectaculator is a universal app and runs on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices, supporting the iPhone 5 and iPod touch 5th generation screen sizes.

### Does Firebird Spectaculator have ads?

No, Firebird Spectaculator does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

### What is the age rating for Firebird Spectaculator?

Firebird Spectaculator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Can I play Firebird Spectaculator offline?

The description does not explicitly state offline play capabilities, but classic game emulation typically functions without an internet connection once the app and its content are downloaded.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2016-03-11

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.3924 — 2016-02-11

No release notes.

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