Here we are with another rather impressive looking homebrew, and it’s ‘Zak McDruken Saves The Chickens’ from RetroSouls Team for the ZX Spectrum. A game that not only has fantastic graphics while also having a clever use of color attributes, but it’s also very enjoyable while also remaining a challenge as you try to solve some of the puzzles throughout each of the many levels. Certainly a game that’s worthy of a feature, both on this website, and throughout twitter(x).
While there is very little to go on from the website, Gentlemen’s Pixel Club (YT) who also did a video linked here, couldn’t have said it any better. “This isn’t just nostalgia – it’s brand-new 8-bit gaming in 2025! RetroSouls are back at it again, proving the Spectrum isn’t just alive – it’s still clucking. Expect quirky puzzles, retro charm, and plenty of 🐔 chaos as Zak McDrunken does his best to save the day (and the chickens). Whether you’re running this on real hardware, emulators, or a MiSTer FPGA, you’re in for a treat. From tricky level design to laugh-out-loud moments, this is one indie retro release you don’t want to miss”.
