Overlord (1988)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Overlord is a war strategy game released in 1988 for the ZX Spectrum 48K. Published by CCS, the game was created by Ken Wright. It is based on the book by Max Hastings, also known as The Invasion 6th June 1944.
This single-player title features multi-directional scrolling, allowing users to navigate the battlefield effectively. The gameplay focuses on the strategic management of the Allied invasion of Normandy, reflecting the historical context of the source material.
The game was sold on cassette for £9.95. It was developed specifically for the ZX Spectrum platform.
Professional critics gave the game an average score of 84.63%. ACE awarded it 845/1000, Crash gave it 84%, Sinclair User rated it 9/10, and Your Sinclair assigned it a score of 8/10.
In Russia, the game gained recognition through numerous TR-DOS releases and a translation by the group German'93. It was frequently cited in «ZX-Review» magazine as a classic strategy title, while cracked cassette versions by Bill Gilbert and San-San were widely circulated.
Found 4 cracked versions (releases) of the game
