If you’re a fan of ZX Spectrum nostalgia (or just curious what the Spectrum looked like through the modern lens), Langford Productions is a must-bookmark resource. Richard Langford has relaunched his site, which collects not just his Spectrum-to-PC remakes, but a treasure trove of retro art, cassette inlays, and downloadable classics.
I was browsing Facebook earlier when I saw this post in a group called “ZX Spectrum”.
So, I naturally checked it out.
What I found
Hosted on a modern, polished website, Langford’s catalogue spans dozens of games, remakes, and homebrew projects. Some highlights include:
- Manic Miner — classic platforming, remade for modern PCs
- Chuckie Egg — the beloved 8-bit classic delivered anew
- The Pyramid — a Spectrum-era shooter-maze game, rebuilt for PC
- Jumping Jack — a faithful remake of the early Spectrum favourite
- Pippo — a lesser-known Spectrum game revived for modern platforms
- The Hunch — a Windows remake of the arcade/Spectrum title Hunchback
- Highway Encounter — another top-tier Spectrum action-shooter getting new life
- Cookie & Psst — remakes of iconic titles from the 8-bit era
- Frank N Stein, River Rescue, Bat ’n’ Ball and Monkey Plant — among many others spanning action, platformer and puzzle genres
- Project ZX / Project ZX II (Jetboot Joe) — retro-style shooters inspired by classic Spectrum aesthetics, featuring homages to over 100 games.
I’ll be honest, Project ZX looks superb, check this video:
The collection of media and games on the site gives newcomers a solid mix of 80s memories (reimagined for modern Windows systems), plus obscure or forgotten titles that deserve another chance in the spotlight.
I feel fortunate — this is the second time in the past week when I have stumbled across an internet gem via Facebook. (In fact, it made me nostalgic for StumbleUpon.com — happier times on the web!)
But Langford Productions isn’t just about playable games. The site also boasts:
- Vector art of almost every Spectrum model ever made — perfect for fans, artists or anyone making their own retro-themed media
- Completely redrawn “software house” logos — a nice touch for retro preservation or fan-projects
- Custom cassette inlays — redone for the latest homebrew games, making them feel like they’ve come straight out of the 1980s tape racks
- A growing archive of 1970s & 1980s British kids’ comics memorabilia — because nostalgia rarely fits into just one box
Explore everything at: www.langfordproductions.com.
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
