Xecutor
Release Date  1987
Original Publisher  ACE Software [1] (UK)
Min. Hardware  ZX-Spectrum 48K
Language  English
Genre  Arcade Game: Shoot-em-up
Max. Players  2 (Simultaneous)
Original Price  £7.99
Features  Dynamic Loading Screen
Controls  Interface 2 (left), Interface 2 (right), Kempston Joystick, Redefineable keys
Other Platforms  Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX
Average mag. score  88.34% (5 reviews)
Martijn's WoS score  82.3% (71 votes)

Re-releases
     #1 - Dro Soft (Spain)(1987)
     #2 - Erbe Software S.A. (Spain)(1987)
     #3 - IBSA (Spain)(1987)
     #4 - The Micro Selection (UK)
     * Release price: £2.99

Authors/Contributors
     Christian F. Urquhart (UK)at Cybadyne - Code
     Mike Smith (UK)at Cybadyne - In-game Graphics

Review Awards
     "Sinclair User Classic"at Sinclair Userissue #67 - 1987/Octpage 24
     "Your Sinclair Megagame"at Your Sinclairissue #23 - 1987/Novpage 41

Known Errors
     Bugfix provided by Bandit:
  • The Alkatraz protection incorrectly points the Stack Pointer to a data table after loading the game, thus corrupting some level data. Because of this, the game either crashes (tzx version) or presents severe attribute/graphic glitches (tap version) at a certain location.
    The problem is corrected restoring the original values in this table.
    Fixed using POKE 63423,16: POKE 63424,11: POKE 63425,255: POKE 63426,0

Modified "BUGFIX" file provided by Einar Saukas.

Compilations
     Full version inAll-Stars(1988)by The Edge (UK)
     Unauthorized version inLoad 'n' Run issue 46(1988/Feb)by Magazine Load 'n' Run - covertape from issue #46 - 1988/Feb- titled "Doppio astro"

Main File Downloads
     FilenameReleaseMachineSchemeLanguageComments
 Xecutor.tap.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(???)English
 Xecutor.tzx.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(Alkatraz Protection System)English
 Xecutor(BUGFIX).tap.zipOriginalZX-Spectrum 48K(???)English
 Xecutor(DroSoft).tzx.zip#1ZX-Spectrum 48K(Alkatraz Protection System)English
 Xecutor(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).tzx.zip#2ZX-Spectrum 48K(Alkatraz Protection System)English

Additional File Downloads
     FilenameSizeReleaseTypeLanguageComments
     Xecutor.scr6,912OriginalLoading screen
     Xecutor.gif4,200OriginalRunning screen
     Xecutor.jpg641,462OriginalInlay - Front
     Xecutor_Back.jpg403,725OriginalInlay - Back
     Xecutor.ay.zip13,055OriginalRipped in-game/theme music in AY format
     XECUTOR.TXT6,341OriginalInstructions - Docs (from games database)
     Xecutor.txt6,141OriginalInstructionsEnglish
     Xecutor.jpg82,007OriginalGame map
     Xecutor_2.png158,538OriginalGame map
     Xecutor.jpg194,713OriginalAdvertisement
     xecutor.rzx0OriginalRZX playback file - Recorded by Rafal (with rollback) [denied]
     Xecutor (1987)(ACE Software).pok160OriginalPOK pokes file
     Xecutor(DroSoft).jpg46,462#1Inlay - Front
     Xecutor(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).jpg87,062#2Inlay - Front
     Xecutor(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).pdf10,569#2InstructionsSpanish
     Xecutor(ErbeSoftwareS.A.).txt2,791#2InstructionsSpanish
     Xecutor(TheMicroSelection)_Front.jpg622,479#4Inlay - Front
     Xecutor(TheMicroSelection)_Front_2.jpg694,429#4Inlay - Front
     Xecutor(TheMicroSelection)_Media.jpg103,930#4Media scan

Magazine Reviews
     ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)issue #3-1987/Decpage 69- Review: 757/1000
     Crashissue v.1 #45-1987/Octpage 134- Review: 84%
     MicroHobbyissue #157-1987/Decpage 17- Review - Nuevo
     Sinclair Userissue #67-1987/Octpage 24- Review: 10/10
     Sinclair Userissue #76-1988/Julpage 39- Review: 92%
     Your Sinclairissue #23-1987/Novpage 41- Review: 9/10

Magazine References
     Crashissue v.1 #59-1988/Decpage 60- Hack/Poke
     MicroHobbyissue #168-1988/Aprpage 68- Hack/Poke
     SSD-IIissue 1999/Seppage 0- Information
     Sinclair Userissue #67-1987/Octpage 18- Offer
     Sinclair Userissue #68-1987/Novpage 30- Offer
     Sinclair Userissue #72-1988/Marpage 15- Hack/Poke
     Sinclair Userissue #80-1988/Novpage 15- Hack/Poke
     The Games Machineissue #1-1987/Octpage 128- Preview
     YS Smash Tipsissue 1988/Augpage 62- Hack/Poke
     Your Sinclairissue #22-1987/Octpage 12- Preview
     Your Sinclairissue #26-1988/Febpage 39- Map

Magazine Advertisements
     Your Sinclairissue #24-1987/Decpage 86- Full-page ad

Related Magazine Reviews
     Crashissue v.1 #52-1988/Maypage 36- Review - Crash - Compilation (All-Stars)
     Sinclair Userissue #75-1988/Junpage 66- Review: 8/10 (All-Stars)

Related Magazine References
     Crashissue v.1 #52-1988/Maypage 36- Feature - Spring Surprises (compilations) (All-Stars)

Related Magazine Advertisements
     C&VG (Computer & Video Games)issue #79-1988/Maypage 49- Full-page ad (All-Stars)

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