Turbo Esprit (1986)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Turbo Esprit was released in 1986 for the ZX Spectrum. It was published by Durell Software and developed by Mike A. Richardson and Dave Cummings.
As a single-player race and chase arcade game, it stood out for its innovative use of border effects and an open-world city environment. Players could redefine the controls to suit their preferences.
The cassette version cost £8.95.
The game received critical acclaim, achieving scores such as 93% in Sinclair User and 9/10 in Your Sinclair. It earned several prestigious honors, including the 'Crash Smash' award and the 'Sinclair User Classic' title.
In Russia and the USSR, the game gained a strong following through numerous TR-DOS adaptations released on diskette. Cracked cassette versions were also widely circulated. Enthusiasts often looked for POKE codes in magazines to assist with gameplay challenges.
Found 3 cracked versions (releases) of the game



