Cybernoid
Aliases  Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine
Release Date  1988/Mar
Original Publisher  Hewson Consultants Ltd (UK)
Min. Hardware  ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K
Language  English
Genre  Arcade Game: Shoot-em-up
Max. Players  1
Edited with  deCyphernoid
Inspiration for  Aquasquad
Ethnipod
Future Looter
Hyperkill
Mango Jones
Rough Justice
Shark
Slubberdegullion
Sophia
Task Force
Vallation
Vallation 128K
Original Price  £7.99
Disk Price  £14.99
Features  AY Sound
Controls  Interface 2 (right), Kempston Joystick, Redefineable keys
Other Platforms  Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, NES
Average mag. score  89.80% (7 reviews)
Martijn's WoS score  84.4% (170 votes)

Re-releases
     #1 - Erbe Software S.A. (Spain)(1988)
     #2 - IBSA (Spain)(1988)
     #3 - Kixx (UK)(1988)

Authors/Contributors
     Raffaele Cecco (UK) - ?
     Nick Jones [Nicholas Jones] (UK) - ?
     J. Dave Rogers (UK) - Music
     John M. Phillips (UK) - ?
     Steve Weston (UK) - Inlay/Poster Art

Review Awards
     "Crash Smash"at Crashissue v.1 #51 - 1988/Aprpage 12
     "Sinclair User Classic"at Sinclair Userissue #73 - 1988/Aprpage 42
     "Your Sinclair Megagame"at Your Sinclairissue #29 - 1988/Maypage 46

Series "Cybernoid"
     1. Cybernoid(1988)by Hewson Consultants Ltd (UK)
     2. Cybernoid II: The Revenge(1988)by Hewson Consultants Ltd (UK)

Compilations
     Full version in10 Mega Games Volume One(1988)by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd (UK)
     Full version inCecco Collection(1990)by Hewson Consultants Ltd (UK)
     Full version inSpace Ace(1988)by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd (UK)
     Unauthorized version inLoad 'n' Run issue 50(1988/Jun)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - covertape from issue #50 - 1988/Jun- titled "Machine Fire"

Main File Downloads
     FilenameReleaseMachineSchemeLanguageComments
Cybernoid48.tap.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(???)English
Cybernoid(Demo).tzx.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(None)English
 Cybernoid.tzx.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K/128K(Hewson Slowload (64512))English
Cybernoid128.tap.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 128K(???)English
 Cybernoid.dsk.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 128 +3(None)English
 Cybernoid(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).tzx.zip#1ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K(Hewson Slowload (64512))English
 Cybernoid(IBSA).tzx.zip#2ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K(Hewson Slowload (64512))English
Cybernoid(Kixx).tzx.zip#3ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K(None)English

Additional File Downloads
     FilenameSizeReleaseTypeLanguageComments
     Cybernoid.scr6,912OriginalLoading screen
     Cybernoid.gif6,893OriginalRunning screen
     Cybernoid.jpg380,322OriginalInlay - Front
     Cybernoid_Tape.jpg56,526OriginalMedia scan
     Cybernoid.ay.zip3,038OriginalRipped in-game/theme music in AY format
     Cybernoid.mp3.zip2,180,676OriginalSampled in-game/theme music in MP3 format
     Cybernoid.pdf69,587OriginalInstructionsEnglish
     Cybernoid.txt3,809OriginalInstructionsEnglish
     Cybernoid_French.pdf56,307OriginalInstructionsFrench
     Cybernoid(MULTI-LANG).pdf225,143OriginalInstructionsMulti-language: English, French
     Cybernoid.jpg368,074OriginalGame map
     Cybernoid_2.jpg280,253OriginalGame map
     Cybernoid_3.png159,631OriginalGame map
     Cybernoid_4.jpg604,139OriginalGame map
     Cybernoid_Comic-01.jpg914,390OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-02.jpg845,131OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-03.jpg824,408OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-04.jpg804,001OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-05.jpg857,929OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-06.jpg926,710OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-07.jpg812,873OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-08.jpg735,259OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-09.jpg759,244OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-10.jpg858,808OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-11.jpg963,347OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-12.jpg731,073OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-13.jpg684,369OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-14.jpg720,270OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-15.jpg591,831OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-16.jpg721,049OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-17.jpg678,714OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-18.jpg860,463OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-19.jpg787,604OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-20.jpg924,857OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-21.jpg846,580OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-22.jpg783,643OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-23.jpg761,307OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-24.jpg799,490OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-25.jpg775,228OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-26.jpg777,480OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-27.jpg698,819OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-28.jpg729,554OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-29.jpg776,837OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-30.jpg781,711OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid_Comic-31.jpg781,980OriginalGame additional material
     Cybernoid.jpg217,435OriginalAdvertisement
     cybernoid.rzx0OriginalRZX playback file - Recorded by Dunny
     Cybernoid (1988)(Hewson Consultants).pok594OriginalPOK pokes file
     Cybernoid(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).jpg106,370#1Inlay - Front
     Cybernoid(IBSA).jpg124,477#2Inlay - Front
     Cybernoid(IBSA).pdf25,208#2InstructionsSpanish
     Cybernoid(Kixx).jpg663,584#3Inlay - Front
     Cybernoid(Kixx)_Back.jpg503,278#3Inlay - Back

Magazine Reviews
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #9-1988/Junpage 56- Review: 766/1000
     BiTissue #37-1994/Octpage 19- Review
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #78-1988/Aprpage 23- Review
     Crashissue v.1 #51-1988/Aprpage 12- Review: 96%
     Crashissue v.2-2018 special "Annual 2018"page 59- Review
     MicroHobbyissue #173-1988/Julpage 41- Review - Nuevo
     Popular Computing Weeklyissue v.7 #16-1988/Apr/21 special "week#3"page 21- Review
     Sinclair Userissue #73-1988/Aprpage 42- Review: 10/10
     The Games Machineissue #5-1988/Aprpage 62- Review: 84%
     Your Sinclairissue #29-1988/Maypage 46- Review: 9/10
     Your Sinclairissue #55-1990/Julpage 33- Review: 92%
     Your Sinclairissue #55-1990/Julpage 35- Review - Your Sinclair - Article Re-review
     Your Sinclairissue #56-1990/Augpage 69- Review: 90%

Magazine References
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #7-1988/Aprpage 12- News/Note
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #10-1988/Julpage 85- Tips
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #11-1988/Augpage 87- Map
     Bajtekissue special "9 Gier Komputerowych"page 6- Map
     BiTissue #6-1992/Marpage 25- Tips
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #77-1988/Marpage 8- News/Note
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #84-1988/Octpage 101- Tips
     Crashissue v.1 #50-1988/Marpage 111- Preview
     Crashissue v.1 #51-1988/Aprpage 122- CompoEntry
     Crashissue v.1 #53-1988/Junpage 39- Tips
     Crashissue v.1 #53-1988/Junpage 106- CompoResult
     Crashissue v.1 #54-1988/Julpage 58- Feature - The Crash arcade game Challenge
     Crashissue v.1 #55-1988/Augpage 38- Map
     Crashissue v.1 #55-1988/Augpage 40- Tips
     Crashissue v.1 #55-1988/Augpage 43- Hack/Poke
     Crashissue v.1 #59-1988/Decpage 44- Hack/Poke
     Crashissue v.1 #59-1988/Decpage 191- Feature - The Crash arcade game Challenge
     Crashissue v.1 #60-1989/Janpage 66- Hack/Poke
     Crashissue v.1 #91-1991/Augpage 49- Tips
     Die Speccy CDissue 1996/Janpage 0- Tips
     Fusionissue #1page 46- Feature
     MicroHobbyissue #171-1988/Junpage 14- Preview - Premiere
     SSD-IIissue 1999/Seppage 0- Information
     Sinclair Userissue #72-1988/Marpage 86- Preview
     Sinclair Userissue #75-1988/Junpage 14- Map
     Sinclair Userissue #75-1988/Junpage 14- Tips
     Sinclair Userissue #75-1988/Junpage 17- Hack/Poke
     Sinclair Userissue #75-1988/Junpage 85- Feature
     Sinclair Userissue #109-1991/Marpage 19- Tips
     Sinclair Userissue #116-1991/Octpage 17- Tips
     The Games Machineissue #4-1988/Marpage 18- Preview
     YS Smash Tipsissue 1988/Augpage 68- Hack/Poke
     Your Sinclairissue #28-1988/Aprpage 9- Preview
     Your Sinclairissue #30-1988/Junpage 26- Map
     Your Sinclairissue #31-1988/Julpage 29- Hack/Poke
     Your Sinclairissue #32-1988/Augpage 49- Tips
     Your Sinclairissue #32-1988/Augpage 54- Hack/Poke
     Your Sinclairissue #34-1988/Octpage 33- Hack/Poke
     Your Sinclairissue #35-1988/Novpage 54- Hack/Poke
     Your Sinclairissue #36-1988/Decpage 33- Hack/Poke
     Your Sinclairissue #50-1990/Febpage 76- Feature - Your Sinclair 50th birthday!!!
     Your Sinclairissue #55-1990/Julpage 35- Feature - Complete Guide to Shoot-em-ups

Magazine Advertisements
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #78-1988/Aprpage 83- Full-page ad
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #79-1988/Maypage 41- Full-page ad
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #84-1988/Octpage 23- Full-page ad
     Crashissue v.1 #51-1988/Aprpage 9- Full-page ad
     Sinclair Userissue #73-1988/Aprpage 73- Full-page ad
     Sinclair Userissue #75-1988/Junpage 36- Full-page ad
     Your Sinclairissue #28-1988/Aprpage 72- Full-page ad
     Your Sinclairissue #29-1988/Maypage 3- Full-page ad

Related Magazine Reviews
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #87-1989/Janpage 114- Review - not a Spectrum article (Space Ace)
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #105-1990/Augpage 58- Review: 90% (Cecco Collection)
     Crashissue v.1 #60-1989/Janpage 92- Review - Crash - Compilation (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     Crashissue v.1 #60-1989/Janpage 92- Review - Crash - Compilation (Space Ace)
     Your Sinclairissue #38-1989/Febpage 37- Review: 8/10 (Space Ace)
     Your Sinclairissue #56-1990/Augpage 69- Review: 92% (Cecco Collection)

Related Magazine References
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #16-1989/Janpage 116- Feature - We Wish You A ... Cheapy Christmas (Space Ace)
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #16-1989/Janpage 124- Feature - We Wish You A ... Cheapy Christmas (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     Crashissue v.1 #60-1989/Janpage 92- Feature - Collectable Consumables (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     Crashissue v.1 #60-1989/Janpage 92- Feature - Collectable Consumables (Space Ace)
     Your Sinclairissue #37-1989/Janpage 9- News/Note (Space Ace)

Related Magazine Advertisements
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #15-1988/Decpage 60- Advert (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #15-1988/Decpage 61- Advert (Space Ace)
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #16-1989/Janpage 46- Advert (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #16-1989/Janpage 47- Advert (Space Ace)
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #85-1988/Novpage 34- Advert (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #85-1988/Novpage 35- Advert (Space Ace)
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #86-1988/Decpage 32- Advert (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #86-1988/Decpage 33- Advert (Space Ace)
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #87-1989/Janpage 34- Advert (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #87-1989/Janpage 35- Advert (Space Ace)
     Crashissue v.1 #58-1988/Novpage 94- Advert (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     Crashissue v.1 #58-1988/Novpage 95- Advert (Space Ace)
     The Games Machineissue #13-1988/Decpage 90- Advert (10 Mega Games Volume One)
     The Games Machineissue #13-1988/Decpage 91- Advert (Space Ace)

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