Southern Belle (video Game) - Graphics

Graphics

The graphics were "vector-style", but because of the limitations of the ZX Spectrum and such computers, the graphics were minimal. The framerate was very slow, updating only once per second. This was particularly notable when playing in "Fast" mode, where you could speed the gameplay up x5 by pressing the "A" key. Also, the main gameplay screen lacked colour, with most versions being in monochrome. However, the ZX Spectrum version did include a "red" fire. Additionally, there were sections of line where there were no buildings visible in the foreground, leading to criticisms that the game looked as though the countryside had been hit by a nuclear bomb. The game's demo mode was a high speed run, in homage to BTF's classic London to Brighton in 4 Minutes. The next station/tunnel's name appeared as a totem sign at the top of the screen (ironically, just after Gatwick Racecourse, it changed to Three Bridges and the lineside features passed in that section included three bridges).