| Krakout |
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| Release Date | 1987 |
| Original Publisher | Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd (UK) |
| Min. Hardware | ZX-Spectrum 48K |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Arcade Game: Action |
| Max. Players | 1 |
| Original Price | £7.99 |
| Mods | 4 title(s) |
| Controls | Cursor, Interface 2 (right), Kempston Joystick |
| Inspirations | Breakout (Software) from Atari Games Ltd (USA) |
| Other Platforms | Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MSX, Thomson MO/TO |
| Average mag. score | 64.00% (7 reviews) |
| Martijn's WoS score | 82.4% (90 votes) |
Re-releases
| #1 - Erbe Software S.A. (Spain) | (1987) | ||
| #2 - Kixx (UK) | (1987) | ||
| * Release price: £2.99 |
Authors/Contributors
| Bob Toone [Robert Toone] (UK) | - ? | ||
| Greg A. Holmes (UK) | - ? | ||
| Andy Green [Andrew Green] (UK) | - ? | ||
| Terry Lloyd (UK) | - ? | ||
| Marco Duroe (UK) | - ? | ||
| Ben Daglish (UK) | - ? |
Review Awards
| "Sinclair User Classic" | at Sinclair User | issue #63 - 1987/Jun | page 48 | |
| "ZX Computing Globert" | at ZX Computing | issue #38 - 1987/Jun | page 34 |
Compilations
| Full version in | 10 Great Games | (1987/Dec) | by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | Dix Jeux Fantastiques | by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd [FR] (UK/France) | |||
| Full version in | Los 40 Principales Vol. 4 | (1987) | by Erbe Software S.A. (Spain) | ||
| Full version in | Plus 3 Pack | (1987) | by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | Your Sinclair issue 60: Four Pack 3 | (1990/Dec) | by Magazine Your Sinclair - covertape from issue #60 - 1990/Dec | ||
| Full version in | ZX-Spectrum Vega | (2015/Apr/24) | by Retro Computers Ltd (UK) | ||
| Unauthorized version in | Load 'n' Run issue 44 | (1987/Dec) | by Magazine Load 'n' Run - covertape from issue #44 - 1987/Dec | - titled "Il muretto" |
Main File Downloads
| Filename | Release | Machine | Scheme | Language | Comments | |
 | Krakout.tap.zip | Original | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (???) | English | |
| Krakout.tzx.zip | Original | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (None) | English | |
| Krakout(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).tzx.zip | #1 | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (Unspecified custom loader) | English | ||
| Krakout(Kixx).tzx.zip | #2 | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (None) | English |
Additional File Downloads
| Filename | Size | Release | Type | Language | Comments | |
| Krakout.scr | 6,912 | Original | Loading screen | |||
| Krakout.gif | 4,243 | Original | Running screen | |||
| Krakout.jpg | 394,623 | Original | Inlay - Front | |||
| Krakout.ay.zip | 1,022 | Original | Ripped in-game/theme music in AY format | |||
| Krakout.txt | 2,567 | Original | Instructions | English | ||
| Krakout(MULTI-LANG).pdf | 814,907 | Original | Instructions | Multi-language: English, French, German | ||
| Krakout.png | 179,106 | Original | Game map | |||
| Krakout.jpg | 222,997 | Original | Advertisement | |||
| krakout.rzx | 0 | Original | RZX playback file | - Recorded by Paul E. Collins (with rollback) | ||
| Krakout (1987)(Gremlin Graphics Software).pok | 852 | Original | POK pokes file | |||
| Krakout(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).jpg | 68,804 | #1 | Inlay - Front | |||
| Krakout(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).pdf | 13,530 | #1 | Instructions | Spanish | ||
| Krakout(Kixx).jpg | 813,183 | #2 | Inlay - Front | |||
| Krakout(Kixx)_Back.jpg | 674,863 | #2 | Inlay - Back |
Magazine Reviews
| BiT | issue #26-1993/Nov | page 23 | - Review | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #66-1987/Apr | page 31 | - Review - not a Spectrum article | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #27-1987/Jun | page 24 | - Review | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #40-1987/May | page 36 | - Review: 46% | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #61-1989/Feb | page 40 | - Review: 37% | |
| MicroHobby | issue #132-1987/Jun | page 17 | - Review - Nuevo | |
| Sinclair User | issue #63-1987/Jun | page 48 | - Review: 5/5 | |
| Sinclair User | issue #82-1989/Jan | page 63 | - Review: 93% | |
| The Games Machine | issue #2-1987/Dec | page 30 | - Review: 42% | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #18-1987/Jun | page 49 | - Review: 7/10 | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #38-1989/Feb | page 78 | - Review: 6/10 | |
| ZX Computing | issue #38-1987/Jun | page 34 | - Review: Good |
Magazine References
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #16-1989/Jan | page 120 | - News/Note | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #67-1987/May | page 103 | - News/Note | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #80-1988/Jun | page 104 | - Tips | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #24-1987/Mar | page 6 | - News/Note | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #39-1987/Apr | page 130 | - Preview | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #41-1987/Jun | page 49 | - Hack/Poke | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #43-1987/Aug | page 60 | - Hack/Poke | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #59-1988/Dec | page 45 | - Hack/Poke | |
| Sinclair User | issue #62-1987/May | page 108 | - Preview | |
| YS Smash Tips | issue 1988/Aug | page 28 | - Hack/Poke | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #20-1987/Aug | page 78 | - Hack/Poke | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #28-1988/Apr | page 29 | - Hack/Poke | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #60-1990/Dec | page 8 | - CoverGame | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #62-1991/Feb | page 31 | - Tips | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #75-1992/Mar | page 36 | - Tips |
Magazine Advertisements
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #65-1987/Mar | page 57 | - Full-page ad | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #66-1987/Apr | page 94 | - Full-page ad | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #68-1987/Jun | page 98 | - Advert | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #24-1987/Mar | page 9 | - Full-page ad | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #27-1987/Jun | page 45 | - Advert | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #38-1987/Mar | page 81 | - Full-page ad | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #39-1987/Apr | page 27 | - Full-page ad | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #41-1987/Jun | page 91 | - Advert | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #60-1989/Jan | page 17 | - Advert - Kixx advert | |
| Sinclair User | issue #60-1987/Mar | page 45 | - Full-page ad | |
| Sinclair User | issue #63-1987/Jun | page 81 | - Advert | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #15-1987/Mar | page 0 | - Full-page ad | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #16-1987/Apr | page 0 | - Full-page ad | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #17-1987/May | page 62 | - Full-page ad |
Related Magazine Reviews
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #4-1988/Jan | page 96 | - Review (10 Great Games) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #48-1988/Jan special "Christmas Special 1987/88" | page 34 | - Review - Crash - Compilation (10 Great Games) |
Related Magazine References
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #4-1988/Jan | page 95 | - Feature - Christmas Crackers (10 Great Games) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #48-1988/Jan special "Christmas Special 1987/88" | page 34 | - Feature - Christmas Compilations (10 Great Games) |
Related Magazine Advertisements
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #8-1988/May | page 14 | - Full-page ad (10 Great Games) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #51-1988/Apr | page 56 | - Full-page ad (10 Great Games) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #6-1988/May | page 115 | - Full-page ad (10 Great Games) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #28-1988/Apr | page 12 | - Full-page ad (10 Great Games) |
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