| Spy Hunter |
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| Release Date | 1985 |
| Original Publisher | U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) |
| Min. Hardware | ZX-Spectrum 48K |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Arcade Game: Vehicle Combat |
| Max. Players | 1 |
| Original Price | £7.95 |
| Controls | Cursor, Interface 2 (right), Kempston Joystick, Redefineable keys |
| Screen Movements | Vertical Scrolling |
| Themes | Espionage/Secret Service |
| Tie-in Licences | Spy Hunter (Arcade coin-op) from Bally Midway (USA) |
| Other Platforms | Amstrad CPC, Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, NES |
| Average mag. score | 71.00% (10 reviews) |
| Martijn's WoS score | 79.6% (124 votes) |
Re-releases
| #1 - Erbe Software S.A. (Spain) | (1985) | ||
| #2 - Kixx (UK) | (1985) | ||
| * Release price: £2.99 | |||
| #3 - IBSA (Spain) | (1988) | ||
| * Release price: 500.00 Ptas |
Authors/Contributors
| Denton Designs (UK) | - ? | ||
| F. David Thorpe [Frederick David Thorpe] (UK) | - Load Screen |
Review Awards
| "Crash Smash" | at Crash | issue v.1 #16 - 1985/May | page 130 |
Remarks
| ZXSR: Part of The Crash Collection Vol. 1. Other games were 720', Bionic Commando, Winter Games and Impossible Mission 2. |
Compilations
| Full version in | 10 Titles for the Spectrum Plus | (1986) | by Boots (UK) | ||
| Full version in | 4 Crash Smashes | (1986) | by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | Coin-Op Hits | (1989) | by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | El Super 10 | (1986) | by Erbe Software S.A. (Spain) | ||
| Full version in | History in the Making | (1988) | by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | MicroHobby issue 186: Tape 5 | (1989/Mar) | by Magazine MicroHobby - covertape from issue #186 - 1989/Mar | ||
| Full version in | Spectrum Load'n'Run v2 issue 02 | by Magazine Spectrum Load'n'Run - covertape from issue v.2 #2 - 1986/Mar | - titled "Coche Fantastico" | ||
| Full version in | The Crash Collection Vol 1 | (1989) | by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | The Gold Collection | (1986) | by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | The Sega Collection | (1985) | by U.S. Gold Ltd (UK) | ||
| Full version in | They Sold a Million (alternative) | (1985) | by The Hit Squad (UK) | ||
| Unauthorized version in | Load 'n' Run issue 62 | (1989/Jul) | by Magazine Load 'n' Run - covertape from issue #62 - 1989/Jul | - titled "007 Car" |
Main File Downloads
| Filename | Release | Machine | Scheme | Language | Comments | |
 | SpyHunter.tap.zip | Original | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (???) | English | |
| SpyHunter.tzx.zip | Original | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (SpeedLock 1) | English | ||
| SpyHunter(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).tzx.zip | #1 | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (SpeedLock 2) | English | ||
| SpyHunter(Kixx).tzx.zip | #2 | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (SpeedLock 1) | English | ||
| SpyHunter(IBSA).tzx.zip | #3 | ZX-Spectrum 48K | (SpeedLock 2) | English |
Additional File Downloads
| Filename | Size | Release | Type | Language | Comments | |
| SpyHunter.scr | 6,912 | Original | Loading screen | |||
| SpyHunter.gif | 3,899 | Original | Running screen | |||
| SpyHunter_Front.jpg | 375,339 | Original | Inlay - Front | |||
| SpyHunter.txt | 5,769 | Original | Instructions | English | ||
| SpyHunter(EN).pdf | 556,476 | Original | Instructions | English | ||
| SpyHunter.png | 609,896 | Original | Game map | |||
| SpyHunter_2.png | 1,533,460 | Original | Game map | |||
| SpyHunter.jpg | 229,414 | Original | Advertisement | |||
| spyhunter.zip | 0 | Original | RZX playback file | - Recorded by xmikex and mike_myers (with rollback) | ||
| Spy Hunter (1985)(US Gold).pok | 187 | Original | POK pokes file | |||
| SpyHunter(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).jpg | 229,672 | #1 | Inlay - Front | |||
| SpyHunter(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).pdf | 11,746 | #1 | Instructions | Spanish | ||
| SpyHunter(Kixx).jpg | 578,851 | #2 | Inlay - Front | |||
| SpyHunter(Kixx)_Back.jpg | 532,078 | #2 | Inlay - Back | |||
| SpyHunter(IBSA).jpg | 135,980 | #3 | Inlay - Front |
Magazine Reviews
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #45-1985/Jul | page 25 | - Review | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #3-1985/Jun | page 58 | - Review | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #16-1985/May | page 130 | - Review: 89% | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #64-1989/May | page 31 | - Review: 84% | |
| Home Computing Weekly | issue #112-1985/May/14 special "week#2" | page 9 | - Review | |
| MicroHobby | issue #28-1985/May | page 14 | - Review - Nuevo | |
| Sinclair Programs | issue #32-1985/Jun | page 21 | - Review: 36% | |
| Sinclair User | issue 1986 special "Annual 1986" | page 47 | - Review: 4/5 | |
| Sinclair User | issue #39-1985/Jun | page 30 | - Review: 4/5 | |
| Sinclair User | issue #86-1989/May | page 56 | - Review: 89% | |
| Your Computer | issue v.5 #6-1985/Jun | page 35 | - Review: 4/5 | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #42-1989/Jun | page 42 | - Review: 6/10 | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #45-1989/Sep | page 92 | - Review: 56% | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #49-1990/Jan | page 97 | - Review: 56% | |
| Your Spectrum | issue #15-1985/Jun | page 51 | - Review |
Magazine References
Magazine Advertisements
Related Magazine Reviews
Related Magazine References
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #16-1989/Jan | page 116 | - Feature - We Wish You A ... Cheapy Christmas (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #57-1988/Oct | page 113 | - Preview (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #60-1989/Jan | page 92 | - Feature - Collectable Consumables (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #66-1989/Jul | page 17 | - News/Note (The Crash Collection Vol 1) | |
| MicroHobby | issue #186-1989/Mar | page 53 | - CoverGame - MH Seleccion (MicroHobby issue 186: Tape 5) | |
| MicroHobby | issue #186-1989/Mar | page 54 | - CoverGame - MH Seleccion (MicroHobby issue 186: Tape 5) | |
| New Computer Express | issue #3-1988/Nov/26 | page 5 | - News/Note - Money in the Making (History in the Making) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #96-1990/Mar | page 49 | - Offer (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #37-1989/Jan | page 9 | - News/Note (History in the Making) |
Related Magazine Advertisements
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #13-1988/Oct | page 2 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #16-1989/Jan | page 112 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #27-1989/Dec | page 82 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #28-1990/Jan | page 102 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) | issue #30-1990/Mar | page 60 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #83-1988/Sep | page 50 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #87-1989/Jan | page 70 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #87-1989/Jan | page 123 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #88-1989/Feb | page 20 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #96-1989/Nov | page 32 | - Two-page ad (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #97-1989/Dec | page 90 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #97-1989/Dec | page 98 | - Two-page ad (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #98-1990/Jan | page 48 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #98-1990/Jan | page 96 | - Two-page ad (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #99-1990/Feb | page 36 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| C&VG (Computer & Video Games) | issue #100-1990/Mar | page 10 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #13-1986/Apr | page 25 | - Advert (4 Crash Smashes) | |
| Computer Gamer | issue #14-1986/May | page 41 | - Advert (4 Crash Smashes) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #27-1986/Apr | page 135 | - Advert (4 Crash Smashes) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #56-1988/Sep | page 18 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #57-1988/Oct | page 22 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #61-1989/Feb | page 100 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #66-1989/Jul | page 46 | - Two-page ad (The Crash Collection Vol 1) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #67-1989/Aug | page 48 | - Two-page ad (The Crash Collection Vol 1) | |
| Crash | issue v.1 #68-1989/Sep | page 28 | - Two-page ad (The Crash Collection Vol 1) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #93-1989/Dec | page 90 | - Two-page ad (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #94-1990/Jan | page 42 | - Two-page ad (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #95-1990/Feb | page 21 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| Sinclair User | issue #96-1990/Mar | page 9 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #14-1989/Jan | page 100 | - Advert (History in the Making) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #25-1989/Dec | page 32 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| The Games Machine | issue #26-1990/Jan | page 84 | - Advert (Coin-Op Hits) | |
| Your Computer | issue v.6 #4-1986/Apr | page 15 | - Advert (4 Crash Smashes) | |
| Your Sinclair | issue #33-1988/Sep | page 20 | - Two-page ad (History in the Making) | |
| ZX Computing | issue #24-1986/Apr | page 17 | - Advert (4 Crash Smashes) | |
| ZX Computing | issue #25-1986/May | page 11 | - Advert (4 Crash Smashes) |
Links
| Centre for Computing History | (Information - in English) | |
| Lost in Translation | (Information - in English) | |
| MobyGames | (Information - in English) | |
| Modern ZX-Retro Gaming | (Information - in English) | |
| RZX Archive | (Information - in English) | |
| RZX Archive - YouTube | (Information - in English) | |
| Speccy Screenshot Maps | (Information - in English) | |
| StrategyWiki | (Information - in English) | |
| The Tipshop | (Information - in English) | |
| UVL | (Information - in English) | |
| Wikipedia | (Information - in English) | |
| ZX Spectrum Reviews | (Magazine Reviews) | |
| Spectrum 2.0 | (User Reviews) | |
| The TZX Vault | (Software Preservation) | |
| ZX-Art | (Spectrum Graphics) | |
| ZXInfo | (ZXDB Front End) | |
| Every Game Going | (Multi-Platform Archive) | |
| New World Of Spectrum | (Spectrum Archive) | |
| Original World Of Spectrum | (Spectrum Archive) | |
| World Of Spectrum Classic | (Spectrum Archive) | |
| Spectrum Computing | (MAIN VIEW) |
