ZX81 vs PocketDuel

Welcome to a taste of early 1980s home computing. This app focuses on the Sinclair ZX81 experience and is loaded with example software. A streamlined watchOS app is included, offering saved session syncing with the iOS app on the paired iPhone. Background: In 1980 the British company Science of Cambridge (later renamed Sinclair Research) released the Sinclair ZX80 home computer. The computer was developed with another technology company, Nine Tiles, and manufactured in a Timex Corporation factory in Dundee, Scotland. Followed in March 1981 by the even more popular successor, the Sinclair ZX81, both models had a profound impact on home and hobbyist computing in the UK and many other countries. Timex Corporation and Sinclair Research continued their joint venture and released the Timex Sinclair 1000 (TS1000) and 1500 (TS1500) variants of the ZX81 for the US market in July 1982 and July 1983 respectively. Meanwhile, another iconic British home computer, the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, was under development and hit the market in April 1982... but that's another story. Special thanks to Nine Tiles for granting permission to include the ROM code, to which they retain the intellectual property rights after all these years. Additionally, many thanks to all the developers of the loaded ZX81 software who have all granted permission to include their titles in the app. We hope this list of software will continue to grow in future updates.

PocketDuel is an exciting artillery game that combines strategy, ballistic physics, and multiplayer action into a fast and accessible experience. If you enjoy artillery games, trajectory-based gameplay, tactical battles, and classic arcade challenges, PocketDuel is made for you. Two cannons face each other across a randomly generated battlefield. Adjust your firing angle, choose the right power, calculate your trajectory, and destroy your opponent before they destroy you. FEATURES • Classic artillery gameplay • Realistic ballistic physics • Strategic trajectory calculations • Single-player mode against CPU opponents • Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty levels • Local multiplayer on the same device • Local network multiplayer • Procedurally generated terrain • Airships and bombing attacks in advanced rounds • Retro-inspired arcade style • Fast and addictive matches PERFECT FOR • Strategy game fans • Physics and trajectory enthusiasts • Retro gaming lovers • Local multiplayer sessions with friends • Quick gaming breaks Every match feels different thanks to randomized battlefields and evolving tactical opportunities. Take aim, calculate your shot, and become the ultimate artillery commander.