Operation Wolf at Spectrum Computing - Sinclair ZX Spectrum games, software and hardware

Release Date	1988
Original Publisher	Ocean Software Ltd (UK)
Min. Hardware	ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K
Language	English
Genre	Arcade Game: Shoot-em-up
Max. Players	1
Supports	Magnum Light Phaser
Original Price	£8.95
Disk Price	£14.95
Features	AY Sound, Multi-loader in 48K mode
Controls	Cursor, Interface 2 (right), Kempston Joystick, Redefineable keys
Tie-in Licences	Operation Wolf (Arcade coin-op) from Taito Corporation (Japan)
Other Platforms	Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MSX, NES, PC/DOS, Sega Master System
Average mag. score	86.77% (10 reviews)
Martijn's WoS score	83% (133 votes)

Re-releases

#1 - Erbe Software S.A. (Spain)
		* Release price: 875.00 Ptas
#2 - The Hit Squad (UK)	(1991)	as "ARCADE COLLECTION 20: Operation Wolf"
		* Release price: £2.99

Authors/Contributors

	Andrew P. Deakin (UK)		- ?
	Ivan Horn (UK)		- ?
	Jonathan Dunn (UK)		- ?
	Bob Wakelin		- Inlay/Poster Art

Review Awards

"C+VG Game of the Month"	at C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #86 - 1988/Dec	page 20
"Crash Smash"	at Crash	issue v.1 #59 - 1988/Dec	page 18
"Sinclair User Classic"	at Sinclair User	issue #80 - 1988/Nov	page 26
"Your Sinclair Megagame"	at Your Sinclair	issue #36 - 1988/Dec	page 42

Series "OperationWolf"

	1.	Operation Wolf	(1988)	by Ocean Software Ltd (UK)
	2.	Operation Thunderbolt	(1989)	by Ocean Software Ltd (UK)

Compilations

Demo version in	Sinclair User issue 80: Megatape 9	(1988/Nov)	by Magazine Sinclair User - covertape from issue #80 - 1988/Nov
Full version in	Battle Stations		by Ocean Software Ltd (UK)
Full version in	Erbe 88	(1988)	by Erbe Software S.A. (Spain)
Full version in	Mega Mix	(1989)	by Ocean Software Ltd (UK)
Full version in	Sinclair Action Pack - Lightgun Games	(1989)	by Virgin Mastertronic Ltd (UK)
Full version in	The Biz	(1990)	by Ocean Software Ltd (UK)
Unauthorized version in	Load 'n' Run issue 59	(1989/Apr)	by Magazine Load 'n' Run - covertape from issue #59 - 1989/Apr	- titled "Marine"

Main File Downloads

*Filename*	*Release*	*Machine*	*Scheme*	*Language*	*Comments*
OperationWolf48.tap.zip	Original	ZX-Spectrum 48K	(???)	English
OperationWolf.tzx.zip	Original	ZX-Spectrum 128K	(SpeedLock 7)	English
OperationWolf128.tap.zip	Original	ZX-Spectrum 128K	(???)	English
OperationWolf.dsk.zip	Original	ZX-Spectrum 128 +3	(None)	English
OperationWolf(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).tzx.zip	#1	ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K	(None)	English
OperationWolf(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).dsk.zip	#1	ZX-Spectrum 128 +3	(None)	English
OperationWolf(TheHitSquad).tzx.zip	#2	ZX-Spectrum 128K	(SpeedLock 7)	English

Additional File Downloads

*Filename*	*Size*	*Release*	*Type*	*Language*	*Comments*
OperationWolf.scr	6,912	Original	Loading screen
OperationWolf.gif	6,603	Original	Running screen
OperationWolf.jpg	750,099	Original	Inlay - Front
OperationWolf_Disk.jpg	1,080,501	Original	Inlay - Front
OperationWolf_Back.jpg	611,697	Original	Inlay - Back
OperationWolf.ay.zip	4,206	Original	Ripped in-game/theme music in AY format
OperationWolf.txt	4,658	Original	Instructions	English
OperationWolf.png	65,712	Original	Game map
OperationWolf_OriginalArtwork.jpg	83,226	Original	Original artwork
SUPoster080.jpg	967,137	Original	Magazine poster		- Sinclair User magazine poster
OperationWolf.jpg	121,865	Original	Advertisement
OperationWolf_2.jpg	208,544	Original	Advertisement
opwolf.rzx	0	Original	RZX playback file		- Recorded by Philip Kendall
Operation Wolf (1988)(Ocean Software).pok	580	Original	POK pokes file
OperationWolf(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).jpg	65,705	#1	Inlay - Front
OperationWolf(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).pdf	16,677	#1	Instructions	Spanish
OperationWolf(HitSquad).jpg	379,983	#2	Inlay - Front
OperationWolf(HitSquad)_Back.jpg	332,128	#2	Inlay - Back

Magazine Reviews

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	issue #15-1988/Dec	page 42	- Review: 887/1000
BiT	issue #20-1993/May	page 23	- Review
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #86-1988/Dec	page 20	- Review: 91%
Crash	issue v.1 #59-1988/Dec	page 18	- Review: 91%
Crash	issue v.1 #67-1989/Aug	page 13	- Review: 65%
MicroHobby	issue #181-1988/Nov	page 28	- Review - Nuevo
Sinclair User	issue #80-1988/Nov	page 26	- Review: 90%
Sinclair User	issue #108-1991/Feb	page 63	- Review: 88%
The Games Machine	issue #13-1988/Dec	page 58	- Review: 87%
Your Sinclair	issue #36-1988/Dec	page 42	- Review: 9/10
Your Sinclair	issue #51-1990/Mar	page 53	- Review: 90%
Your Sinclair	issue #63-1991/Mar	page 80	- Review: 87%

Magazine References

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	issue #15-1988/Dec	page 8	- News/Note
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	issue #15-1988/Dec	page 36	- Feature - Licensed To Clone
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	issue #20-1989/May	page 69	- Tips
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #76-1988/Feb	page 9	- News/Note
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #82-1988/Aug	page 8	- News/Note
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #86-1988/Dec supplement "Christmas Crackers"	page 2	- Preview
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #86-1988/Dec	page 126	- CompoEntry
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #89-1989/Mar	page 75	- Tips
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #90-1989/Apr	page 9	- CompoResult
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #93-1989/Aug special "93b"	page 12	- Tips
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #94-1989/Sep	page 22	- News/Note
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #96-1989/Nov	page 24	- News/Note
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #121-1991/Dec	page 78	- Tips
Crash	issue v.1 #54-1988/Jul	page 109	- Preview
Crash	issue v.1 #62-1989/Mar	page 44	- Tips
Crash	issue v.1 #62-1989/Mar	page 46	- Hack/Poke
Crash	issue v.1 #62-1989/Mar	page 47	- Tips
Crash	issue v.1 #92-1991/Sep	page 42	- Tips
MicroHobby	issue #180-1988/Nov	page 22	- Preview - Premiere
MicroHobby	issue #184-1989/Jan	page 22	- Feature - Justicieros
MicroHobby	issue #187-1989/Apr	page 64	- Tips - Tokes
MicroHobby	issue #188-1989/May	page 64	- Tips - Tokes
MicroHobby	issue #189-1989/Jun	page 66	- Tips - Tokes
MicroHobby	issue #203-1990/Oct	page 65	- Tips - Tokes
New Computer Express	issue #1-1988/Nov/12	page 46	- Feature - The Race For Christmas No.1
New Computer Express	issue #10-1989/Jan/14	page 3	- News/Note - Operation Wolf Takes Top Slot
New Computer Express	issue #10-1989/Jan/14	page 22	- Tips
New Computer Express	issue #146-1991/Aug/24	page 21	- Hack/Poke - Ratatattat!!!
Sinclair User	issue #74-1988/May	page 84	- Preview
Sinclair User	issue #76-1988/Jul	page 82	- Feature
Sinclair User	issue #80-1988/Nov	page 0	- Poster
Sinclair User	issue #80-1988/Nov	page 8	- CoverGame
Sinclair User	issue #81-1988/Dec	page 31	- News/Note
Sinclair User	issue #85-1989/Apr	page 16	- Tips
Sinclair User	issue #86-1989/May	page 53	- Tips
Sinclair User	issue #88-1989/Jul	page 20	- Hack/Poke
Sinclair User	issue #108-1991/Feb	page 17	- Tips
Sinclair User	issue #110-1991/Apr	page 19	- Tips
Sinclair User	issue #114-1991/Aug	page 16	- Tips
Sinclair User	issue #118-1991/Dec	page 19	- Tips
Sinclair User	issue #123-1992/May	page 18	- Tips
The Games Machine	issue #7-1988/Jun	page 17	- Preview
The Games Machine	issue #13-1988/Dec	page 102	- Tips
The Games Machine	issue #17-1989/Apr	page 65	- Hack/Poke
The Games Machine	issue #17-1989/Apr	page 65	- Tips
Your Sinclair	issue #31-1988/Jul	page 58	- Preview
Your Sinclair	issue #36-1988/Dec	page 109	- CompoEntry
Your Sinclair	issue #39-1989/Mar	page 27	- Hack/Poke
Your Sinclair	issue #40-1989/Apr	page 35	- Hack/Poke
Your Sinclair	issue #41-1989/May	page 37	- Tips
Your Sinclair	issue #41-1989/May	page 73	- CompoResult
Your Sinclair	issue #45-1989/Sep	page 38	- Hack/Poke
Your Sinclair	issue #46-1989/Oct	page 38	- Hack/Poke
Your Sinclair	issue #48-1989/Dec	page 41	- Hack/Poke
Your Sinclair	issue #50-1990/Feb	page 75	- Feature - Your Sinclair 50th birthday!!!
Your Sinclair	issue #56-1990/Aug	page 21	- Feature - Complete Guide to Shoot-em-ups
Your Sinclair	issue #92-1993/Aug	page 21	- Hack/Poke

Magazine Advertisements

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Crash	issue v.1 #59-1988/Dec	page 210	- Two-page ad
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Crash	issue v.1 #86-1991/Mar	page 55	- Advert - The Hit Squad advert
Crash	issue v.1 #87-1991/Apr	page 13	- Advert - The Hit Squad advert
New Computer Express	issue #1-1988/Nov/12	page 7	- Full-page ad
Sinclair User	issue #80-1988/Nov	page 63	- Full-page ad
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Sinclair User	issue #108-1991/Feb	page 65	- Advert - The Hit Squad advert
Sinclair User	issue #110-1991/Apr	page 23	- Advert - The Hit Squad advert
The Games Machine	issue #14-1989/Jan	page 22	- Two-page ad
The Games Machine	issue #15-1989/Feb	page 2	- Advert
The Games Machine	issue #16-1989/Mar	page 3	- Advert
The Games Machine	issue #18-1989/May	page 108	- Full-page ad
Your Sinclair	issue #36-1988/Dec	page 132	- Full-page ad
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Your Sinclair	issue #39-1989/Mar	page 3	- Advert
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Your Sinclair	issue #63-1991/Mar	page 25	- Advert - The Hit Squad advert
Your Sinclair	issue #64-1991/Apr	page 82	- Advert - The Hit Squad advert

Related Magazine Reviews

	Sinclair User	issue #95-1990/Feb	page 75	- Review - Attack of the Compilations!: 79% (Mega Mix)
	Your Sinclair	issue #51-1990/Mar	page 53	- Review: 96% (The Biz)

Related Magazine Advertisements

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ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	issue #30-1990/Mar	page 56	- Full-page ad (The Biz)
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C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #98-1990/Jan	page 124	- Full-page ad (The Biz)
C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #99-1990/Feb	page 99	- Advert (The Biz)
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C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #100-1990/Mar	page 51	- Full-page ad (The Biz)
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C&VG (Computer & Video Games)	issue #102-1990/May	page 51	- Full-page ad (The Biz)
Crash	issue v.1 #72-1990/Jan	page 68	- Full-page ad (Mega Mix)
Crash	issue v.1 #73-1990/Feb	page 3	- Advert (The Biz)
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Crash	issue v.1 #74-1990/Mar	page 3	- Advert (The Biz)
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Crash	issue v.1 #74-1990/Mar	page 51	- Full-page ad (The Biz)
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Sinclair User	issue #93-1989/Dec	page 64	- Full-page ad (Mega Mix)
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Sinclair User	issue #95-1990/Feb	page 99	- Advert (The Biz)
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Sinclair User	issue #98-1990/Apr	page 3	- Advert (Mega Mix)
Sinclair User	issue #99-1990/May	page 75	- Full-page ad (The Biz)
The Games Machine	issue #25-1989/Dec	page 100	- Full-page ad (Mega Mix)
The Games Machine	issue #27-1990/Feb	page 100	- Full-page ad (Mega Mix)
The Games Machine	issue #28-1990/Mar	page 3	- Advert (The Biz)
The Games Machine	issue #28-1990/Mar	page 3	- Advert (Mega Mix)
The Games Machine	issue #30-1990/May	page 11	- Full-page ad (The Biz)
Your Sinclair	issue #49-1990/Jan	page 104	- Full-page ad (Mega Mix)
Your Sinclair	issue #50-1990/Feb	page 3	- Advert (The Biz)
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