MCoder II
Aliases  Spectrum Integer Compiler V2.0
ZX Compiler V2.0
Release Date  1983
Original Publisher  PSS (UK)
Min. Hardware  ZX-Spectrum 48K
Language  English
Genre  Programming: BASIC
Max. Players  1
Original Price  £9.95
Average mag. score  80.00% (1 reviews)
Martijn's WoS score  90% (1 votes)

Re-releases
     #1 - Softwell (Italy)(1985)as "Super Compilatore"
     #2 - ?(1984)as "PI-VOTY B. Compiler"

Authors/Contributors
     David Threlfall (UK)at Threlfall & Hodgson - ?
     John Hodgson (UK)at Threlfall & Hodgson - ?

Remarks
     BASIC compiler

Series "MCoder"
     1. MCoder(1983)by PSS (UK)
     2. MCoder II(1983)by PSS (UK)
     3. ZX Spectrum Compilateur(1985)by ERE Informatique (France)
     4. ZX Compiler MMII.d(1984)by Threlfall & Hodgson (UK)

Titles Authored/Executed With This Tool
     20-20 Vision(1995)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     A.T.A.C.(1987)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Ali-Bebe(1985)by Future Stars (Spain)
     Alien Attack(1983)by A.C.E. (UK)
     Alien Destroyer(1984)by Sinclair Research Ltd (UK)
     Another Brick on the Wall 2(2005)by Compiler Software (Spain)
     Anteater(1986)by Paradise Software [1] (UK)
     Apaches(1986)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 29"
     Aquasquad(1988)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Arcturus(1984)by Visions Software Factory Ltd (UK)
     Assassin(1990)by Psychaedelic Hedgehog Software (UK)
     Astroblasters(1985)by Nigel Stuart (UK)
     Athlete(1984)by Buffer Micro Ltd (UK)
     Attack of the Empire(1985)by Chibur (UK)
     Babaliba(1984)by Dinamic Software (Spain)
     Balaclava(1987)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 42"
     Bananaby(1986)by Wasp Software (UK)
     Bewarehouse(1984)by Positive Image (UK)
     Black Man(1994)by E.S.A. Productions (Czech)
     Boid(1992)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Borzak(1984)by Channel 8 Software (UK)
     Bowling 2000(1985)by Fuxoft (Czech)
     Bubble Trouble(1982)by Arcade Software (UK)
     Bug(1992)by Secundus (UK)
     Bullion Raider(1985)by Magnetic Magazines Ltd (UK) - within e-magazine "16/48 Magazine Tape 20"
     Buriabeast(1984)by Kerian UK Ltd (UK)
     Call Me Psycho(1987)by Pirate Software Ltd (UK)
     Caramelos(1984)by Investronica S.A. (Spain)
     Castle Quest(1984)by Wildest Dreams (UK)
     Cavemania(1990)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Caverns of Kontonia(1986)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Centimunch(1983)by TNT Software (UK)
     Cerius(1988)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Chambers of Death(1985)by Automata UK Ltd (UK) - within compilation "Automata 10 Pack Volume Two"
     Chambers of Horrors(1984)by Omega Software Ltd (UK)
     Chomp!(1984)by Flowchart Ltd (UK)
     Circus(1987)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 37"
     City of Death(1985)by Red Shift Ltd (UK)
     City Patrolby Nigel Stuart (UK)
     Clerky(1984)by Unique Computer Services (UK)
     Clever Clogs - Blockbuster(1984)by Computer Tutor (UK)
     Copter(1984)by Omega Software Ltd (UK)
     Cowboy Duel(1990)by D.J. Stepanenko (Russia)
     Crash(1983)by Mogul Communications Ltd (UK)
     The Cribb(1984)by Norman Wallace (UK)
     Crystals(1984)by Yodasoft (Germany)
     Las Cuatro en Raya + Rescate del Tesoro(1984)by Investronica S.A. (Spain)
     Cubey(1984)by Chad Software (UK)
     Damn(1984)by L.P.G. Nagels (Netherlands)
     Death Alley 3000(1984)by Ad Astra
     Decor Wreckers(1984)by Scorpio Software (UK)
     Deep Scan(2005)by Beyker Soft (Spain)
     Deep Space(1984)by PSS (UK)
     Demon Slayer(1992)by Magazine Sinclair User - within covertape "Sinclair User issue 123: Great Eight 12"
     Demonslair(1995)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Les Diamants de Kheopsby Sprites (France)
     Dinky Digger(1983)by Postern Ltd (UK)
     Dizzy Warehouse(1996)by Yury Schapov (Russia)
     Doce Lar(1985)by Astor Software (Portugal)
     Dodger Don(1985)by Adsoft Software Ltd (UK)
     Dogfight(1984)by S.D.J. (UK)
     Domination(1992)by Secundus (UK)
     Don't Buy This(1985)by Firebird Software Ltd (UK)
     Doombase(1986)by Sparklers (UK)
     Downtown(1991)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Dyslexia Beater(1984)by Dunitz Software (UK)
     Electro(1984)by 5D Software (UK) - within compilation "Electro + Death Reprieve + Time Machine"
     Escapade(1985)by Simon Johnson (UK)
     Escape from Colditz(1984)by Scorpion Software [UK] (UK)
     Exotron(1985)by Carrium Software (UK)
     Fido(1985)by Firebird Software Ltd (UK) - within compilation "Don't Buy This"
     Fido 2: Puppy Power(1985)by Firebird Software Ltd (UK) - within compilation "Don't Buy This"
     Fighter(1983)by Werner Spahl (Germany)
     The Final Frontier(1987)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Foguetão(1985)by Astor Software (Portugal)
     Fred's Fan Factory(1984)by Software Supersavers Ltd (UK)
     Froot Loop(1984)by Ntd Software (UK)
     Fruit Machine(1990)by Zeppelin Games Ltd (UK)
     Fruit Machine(1984)by NCH Software (UK)
     Fruit Machine Simulator(1987)by Code Masters Ltd (UK)
     German Football(1984)by Antisoft (UK)
     German Whistby M. R. Charman
     Ghost Rider(1984)by Positive Image (UK)
     La Grande Boucle(1985)by Sprites (France)
     Grid Trap(1986)by LiveWire Software (UK)
     Guido(1984)by Blaby Computer Games (UK)
     Gunfighter(1988)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Gunpowder, Treason and Plot(1988)by Redwood Designs (UK)
     Heartbroken(1989)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Home Runner(1984)by Britannia Software Ltd (UK)
     Hop 'n' Chop(1995)by Redwood Designs (UK)
     Hot Rods(1985)by Magnetic Magazines Ltd (UK) - within e-magazine "16/48 Magazine Tape 15"
     Hunter(1991)by Scope Designs (UK)
     Hypa Raid(1986)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Interalia(1990)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Iron Soldier(1989)by Magazine Sinclair User - within covertape "Sinclair User issue 87: Megatape 16"
     Jungle Jie(1985)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Knock-out Whistby M. R. Charman
     Kolko i Krzyzyk(1987)by Krajowa Agencja Wydawnicza (Poland)
     Kosmos(1989)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Laser War(1990)by Vinsoft (UK)
     The Last Vampire(1990)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Liberator(1990)by Magazine Crash - within covertape "Crash issue 82: Presents 18"
     Lombrix(1984)by ERE Informatique (France)
     Lovci hadů(1986)by Tomáš Pavelek (Czech)
     Love Quiz 2(1983)by Keith Burton (UK)
     Luna Atac(1986)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Lunar Rescue(1983)by Lyversoft (UK)
     Mad Martha II(1983)by Mikro-Gen Ltd (UK)
     Madhatter(1984)by Gamma Software (UK)
     Magic Keys(1985)by Stefan Zyczkowski (Poland)
     Maglaxians(1985)by Cybexlab Software (Czech)
     Mango Jones(1990)by Magazine Crash - within covertape "Crash issue 81: Presents 17"
     Mantrik Anglicky(1990)by Ultrasoft [SK] (Slovakia)
     Mapsnatch(1984)by Dinamic Software (Spain)
     Marine(1987)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 38"
     Megasub Command(1985)by Ntd Software (UK)
     Meltdown(1984)by Kerian UK Ltd (UK)
     Mental Block(1992)by Magazine Your Sinclair - within covertape "Your Sinclair issue 82: Magnificent Seven"
     Metaldrone(1987)by Sparklers (UK)
     Microdoc(1986)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 30"
     Min Ciam Pai(1987)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 35"
     Mines of Moriez(1986)by Hektic Software (UK)
     Minesweeper(1995)by SOFTEC [RO] (Romania)
     Mlynek(1987)by Krajowa Agencja Wydawnicza (Poland)
     Mole on the Dole(1986)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Monster(1983)by ZX Data (Denmark)
     Monster Munch(1990)by Magazine Crash - within covertape "Crash issue 80: Presents 16"
     Moon Battle(1985)by Magazine MicroHobby - within covertape "Hobby Suerte"
     Moon Patrol
     Moontorc(1991)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Motorway Mastermind(1985)by West Midlands County Council (UK)
     Mountain Stream(1987)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 39"
     Mrs Mopp(1984)by Computasolve (UK)
     Mushroom Alley(1984)by Mogul Communications Ltd (UK)
     NATO Assault(1987)by Astros Productions (UK)
     Necks Please...(1985)by Automata UK Ltd (UK) - within compilation "Automata 10 Pack Volume Three"
     Nervos This Position(1986)by Hektic Software (UK)
     Nicotine Nightmare(1985)by Atlantis Gold (UK)
     Night Bomber(1984)by King Software (UK)
     Now Games 3(1986)by Virgin Games Ltd (UK)
     Nth Zone(1985)by Automata UK Ltd (UK) - within compilation "Automata 10 Pack Volume Two"
     OiX(1984)by Jaroslaw Cichocki (Poland)
     Olympicon(1984)by Mitec (UK)
     Paddy(1984)by Dollarsoft (UK)
     Paintcraze!(1984)by 5D Software (UK) - within compilation "Paintcraze! + The Battle of Broken Bridge + Icarus Igginbotham"
     Peking(1992)by Magazine Your Sinclair - within covertape "Your Sinclair issue 73: Magnificent Seven"
     Pendragon(1984)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     The Pimans Cocktail Cabinet(1985)by Automata UK Ltd (UK) - within compilation "Automata 10 Pack Volume Two"
     Pizza Bar(1993)by Redwood Designs (UK)
     Planet Protectorby Nigel Stuart (UK)
     Podmornica(1984)by Radio Student (Slovenia)
     Pontoonby M. R. Charman
     The Prize(1984)by Arcade Software (UK)
     Rakattak(1995)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Rattler(1985)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Rikosphere(1992)by Magazine Your Sinclair - within covertape "Your Sinclair issue 77: Magnificent Seven"
     Robin Hud(1985)by Simon Johnson (UK)
     Robin the Outlaw(1986)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Rockfall(1988)by Top Ten Software (UK)
     Rockford(1987)by Mastertronic Added Dimension (UK)
     Rockman(1985)by Mastertronic Ltd (UK)
     Saimazoom(1984)by Dinamic Software (Spain)
     Samurai(1986)by CRL Group PLC (UK)
     Satcom(1987)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Seahawk(1990)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Self Destruct(1985)by Atlantis Gold (UK)
     Shaws III(1995)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Skatin' USA(1989)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Skelby - The Schizophrenic Droid(1984)by QBIT (UK)
     Smash Out!(1987)by Pirate Software Ltd (UK)
     The Smoog(1984)by AD Software
     Smudge & the Moonees(1985)by Nationsoft (UK)
     Snake 10(1984)by Filip Lauwers
     Snakesby Stefan Zyczkowski (Poland)
     Soccer Cup Quizmaster(1991)by Magazine Crash - within covertape "Crash issue 89: Presents 25"
     Soccer Star(1989)by Cult Games (UK)
     Soccer Supremo(1989)by Beau-Jolly Ltd (UK) - within compilation "Soccer Spectacular"
     Solar Fire(1987)by Astros Productions (UK)
     Solar Fire DeLuxe Version(1987)by Astros Productions (UK)
     Il Sonnambulo(1987)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 36"
     Sorcery(1984)by Virgin Games Ltd (UK)
     Space 7(1992)by Magazine Your Sinclair - within covertape "Your Sinclair issue 74: Magnificent Seven"
     Space Warrior(1985)by Automata UK Ltd (UK) - within compilation "Automata 10 Pack Volume Three"
     Space Worm(1989)by Remsoft Arcade Designs Ltd (UK)
     Specimen(1991)by Magazine Crash - within covertape "Crash issue 84: Presents 20"
     Specimen II: The Apple Quest(1992)by Magazine Sinclair User - within covertape "Sinclair User issue 124: Great Eight 13"
     Spraeng Skolenby Allan Hoiberg (Denmark)
     The St. Petersburg Ikon(1986)by R.D. Foord Software (UK)
     Stack Up(1991)by Zeppelin Games Ltd (UK)
     Star Searcher(1984)by Scorpio Software (UK)
     Stomping Stan(1983)by Britannia Software Ltd (UK)
     Strangers from Outer Space(1995)by Gadtek Games (UK)
     Street Cred(1988)by Redwood Designs (UK)
     Strontium Dog: The Killing(1984)by Quicksilva Ltd (UK)
     Super Shuffle(1986)by Sparklers (UK)
     Superkid(1989)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Superkid in Space(1990)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Swords of Bane(1986)by CCS (UK)
     Talisman(1991)by Magazine Crash - within covertape "Crash issue 84: Presents 20"
     Tank Command(1988)by Atlantis Software Ltd (UK)
     Tank Trax(1983)by Amoeba Software (UK)
     Tempi Moderni '87(1987)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 43"
     Termination(1992)by Magazine Sinclair User - within covertape "Sinclair User issue 125: Great Eight 14"
     Tetris(1986)by V.A. Baliasov (Russia)
     Therbo(1984)by Arcade Software (UK)
     Tiro Rapido(1987)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - within covertape "Load 'n' Run issue 40"
     Tobias Kalandjai(1984)by Interbit Software (Hungary)
     Treasure Trailby J. Theakston (UK) / S. Richards (UK)
     Tridex(1986)by Nigel Stuart (UK)
     Trio(1984)by Silicon Joy (UK)
     Trouble Brewin(1984)by Silversoft Ltd (UK)
     Tschauseppby M. R. Charman
     Tumler(1983)by ZX Data (Denmark)
     Turtle Timewarp(1984)by Softstone Ltd (UK)
     Vadaszat(1984)by Interbit Software (Hungary)
     Venturama(1992)by Magazine Your Sinclair - within covertape "Your Sinclair issue 73: Magnificent Seven"
     Video Olimpic(1984)by Dinamic Software (Spain)
     Vier Gewinnt(1984)by Supersoft [DE] (Germany)
     Voyage into the Unknown(1984)by Mastertronic Ltd (UK)
     The War of the Worlds(1984)by CRL Group PLC (UK)
     Wash 'n' Slosh(1984)by 5D Software (UK) - within compilation "Wash 'n' Slosh + The Colliery + The Scrapyard"
     Wonkey Chateau(1985)by Wildest Dreams (UK)
     Xark(1983)by Contrast Software (UK)
     Yenght(1984)by Dinamic Software (Spain)
     Zulu Wars(1987)by CCS (UK)

Main File Downloads
     FilenameReleaseMachineSchemeLanguageComments
MCoderII.tap.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(???)English
MCoderII.tzx.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(None)English
MCoderII_2.tzx.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(None)English

Additional File Downloads
     FilenameSizeReleaseTypeLanguageComments
     MCoderII.scr6,912OriginalLoading screen
     MCoderII.gif2,011OriginalRunning screen
     MCoderII_Front.jpg226,628OriginalInlay - Front
     MCoderII_SideA.jpg103,318OriginalMedia scan
     MCoderII.txt10,979OriginalInstructionsEnglish
     MCoderII(EN).pdf234,437OriginalInstructionsEnglish
     MCoderII.jpg283,489OriginalAdvertisement

Magazine Reviews
     Crashissue v.1 #5-1984/Junpage 107- Review
     Crashissue v.1 #19-1985/Augpage 86- Review
     Crashissue v.1 #19-1985/Augpage 88- Review
     Personal Computer Newsissue #32-1983/Oct/19page 32- Review: 4/5
     Sinclair Userissue #20-1983/Novpage 48- Review - Making golden listings from the leaden BASIC
     ZX Computingissue #12-1984/Aprpage 51- Review
     ZX Magazínissue 1991/Jun special "1991/06-1991/08"page 43- Review

Magazine References
     Crashissue v.1 #19-1985/Augpage 86- Feature - Machine Code Without Tears
     Popular Computing Weeklyissue v.5 #22-1986/May/29 special "week#5"page 12- Feature - Compilers - an overview
     Your Computerissue v.3 #7-1983/Julpage 43- News/Note
     ZX Computingissue #34-1987/Febpage 36- Feature - A Backward Glance at Utilities

Magazine Advertisements
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #25-1983/Novpage 145- Full-page ad
     Sinclair Userissue #18-1983/Seppage 139- Full-page ad
     Your Computerissue v.3 #8-1983/Augpage 110- Full-page ad
     Your Computerissue v.3 #9-1983/Seppage 164- Full-page ad
     Your Computerissue v.4 #4-1984/Aprpage 197- Full-page ad

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