You poor poor little bastard. I had the Speccy version too. Incredible port (by HARRIER PROGRAMMER KEITH) considering.
But as kids in the 8-bit 80s the arcade game was gifted upon us by an advanced race from planet Cool. I was lucky to be local to a blessed arcade.
I'd spend my time between visiting the cab daydreaming about it and humming the theme tune (at the volume of: speshal kid) on my paper round.
I must get over to Arcade Club.