Hydrofool (1987)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Hydrofool is an arcade adventure game released in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum. It was published by Faster Than Light and created by the team of Roy Carter, Greg Follis, and Rob Hubbard.
The game features isometric 3D graphics and supports a single player. Technical specifications include AY sound support and compatibility with Kempston joysticks, Interface 2, and cursor controls.
Beyond the ZX Spectrum, the game was also released for the Amstrad CPC. The cassette version was priced at £8.95.
The game received an average magazine score of 86.40%. It earned the Crash Smash award from Crash, the Sinclair User Classic title from Sinclair User, and the C+VG Hit accolade from Computer & Video Games.
The game became well-known in the Soviet Union through numerous cassette cracks and seven TR-DOS adaptations by groups like Phantom Ltd and Anton Vasilyev. Magazines such as Revival and Micro frequently featured POKE codes for the title.
Found 7 cracked versions (releases) of the game

