General info for: Battle Ships [#ID: 461]
Title:
Battle Ships
Release Date:
1987
Original Publisher:
Hit-Pak (UK) - within compilation "Best of Elite Vol 2"
Creators:
Keith Burkhill (UK)
Rory C. Green (UK)
Paul D. Walker (UK)
Availability:
Available
Message Language:
English
Machine Type:
ZX-Spectrum 48K
Genre:
Strategy Game: War
Maximum Players:
2
Controls:
Interface 2 (right)
Kempston Joystick
Turn Modes:
Turn based
Original Price according to SPOT/SPEX:
7.95
*** Data provided by SPOT/SPEX is unconfirmed. Please help us validate this information!
Other platforms:
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64
Average mag. score:
70.08% (4 reviews)
Review Awards:
"C+VG Hit" at C&VG (Computer & Video Games) issue #71 - 1987/Sep page 36

"Your Sinclair Megagame" at Your Sinclair issue #22 - 1987/Oct page 22

Remarks:
Originally advertised to be released in 1987 on the Elite full-price label, but released on the Best of Elite Vol. 2 budget compilation instead, after receiving unfavorable reviews.
Remarks:
SU password "MARINE"

Battle Ships image, screenshot or loading screen
Battle Ships image, screenshot or loading screen
User Score
Score:
7.1
Total votes:
7
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Stats:
  9:  
  14.3% (1)
  7:  
  71.4% (5)
  6:  
  14.3% (1)

Main File Downloads

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TZX
BattleShips.tzx.zip
English
TAP     JSSpeccy    QAOP
BattleShips.tap.zip
English
TZX
MCM Software S.A. (Spain)
1988
BattleShips(MCMSoftwareS.A.).tzx.zip
English
TZX
MCM Software S.A. (Spain)
1988
BattleShips(different)(MCMSoftwareS.A.).tzx.zip
English
(different)

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LICENCE TIE-INS / INSPIRATIONS
Origin: Inspiration
Name: Battleships
Type: Board
Owner(s): Clifford Von Wickler

Releases

 Hit-Pak (UK) - within compilation "Best of Elite Vol 2"
1987

 Encore (UK)
1988/Jul/11
£1.99

 MCM Software S.A. (Spain)
1988
875.00 Ptas

 EDOS (UK)
unknown
Authors/Contributors
Keith Burkhill (UK)  
no team 
Code
Rory C. Green (UK)  
no team 
In-game Graphics
Paul D. Walker (UK)  
no team 
Load Screen
Compilations featuring this title
Title: Best of Elite Vol 2
Publisher: Hit-Pak (UK)
Date: 1987
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: Frank Bruno's Big Box
Publisher: Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
Date: 1988
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: Sinclair User issue 124: Great Eight 13
Publisher: Magazine Sinclair User - covertape from issue #124 - 1992/Jun
Date: 1992/Jun
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: The Elite Collection
Publisher: Hit-Pak (UK)
Date: 1987
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: Thrill Time Gold 2
Publisher: Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
Date: 1990
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: Load 'n' Run issue 49
Publisher: Magazine Load 'n' Run - covertape from issue #49 - 1988/May
Date: 1988/May
Release Type: Unauthorized version
Alternate Title: Battaglia navale
Additional File Downloads

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Magazine Reviews

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #8 - 1988/May
Page: 67 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 523/1000

 BiT
Issue: #4 - 1992/Jan
Page: 33 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #71 - 1987/Sep
Page: 36 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #55 - 1988/Aug
Page: 102 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 78%

 MicroHobby
Issue: #170 - 1988/May
Page: 43 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Nuevo

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #22 - 1987/Oct
Page: 22 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 9/10

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #33 - 1988/Sep
Page: 50 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 6/10

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #38 - 1989/Feb
Page: 38 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: Not Rated
Magazine References

C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #71 - 1987/Sep
Page: 117 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CompoEntry

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #44 - 1987/Sep
Page: 118 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #45 - 1987/Oct
Page: 145 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 MicroHobby
Issue: #169 - 1988/May
Page: 15 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview - Premiere

 Popular Computing Weekly
Issue: v.7 #27 - 1988/Jul/14 special "week#2"
Page: 17 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 Sinclair User
Issue: #68 - 1987/Nov
Page: 69 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - The Games Time Forgot

 Sinclair User
Issue: #124 - 1992/Jun
Page: 5 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CoverGame

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #23 - 1987/Nov
Page: 7 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note
Magazine Advertisements

C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #71 - 1987/Sep
Page: 11 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #44 - 1987/Sep
Page: 124 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #21 - 1987/Sep
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad
Related Magazine Reviews

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #4 - 1988/Jan
Page: 95 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (The Elite Collection)

 ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #16 - 1989/Jan
Page: 116 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (Frank Bruno's Big Box)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #97 - 1989/Dec
Page: 93 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (Thrill Time Gold 2)
Score: 52%

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #48 - 1988/Jan special "Christmas Special 1987/88"
Page: 34 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Crash - Compilation (The Elite Collection)

 Sinclair User
Issue: #95 - 1990/Feb
Page: 75 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Attack of the Compilations! (Thrill Time Gold 2)
Score: 53%

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #38 - 1989/Feb
Page: 38 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (Frank Bruno's Big Box)
Score: 7/10
Related Magazine References

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #4 - 1988/Jan
Page: 95 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - Christmas Crackers (The Elite Collection)

 ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #16 - 1989/Jan
Page: 116 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - We Wish You A ... Cheapy Christmas (Frank Bruno's Big Box)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #89 - 1989/Mar
Page: 73 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke (Frank Bruno's Big Box)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #48 - 1988/Jan special "Christmas Special 1987/88"
Page: 34 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - Christmas Compilations (The Elite Collection)

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #25 - 1988/Jan
Page: 6 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note (The Elite Collection)
Related Magazine Advertisements

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #26 - 1989/Nov
Page: 20 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Two-page ad (Thrill Time Gold 2)

 ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #27 - 1989/Dec
Page: 24 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Two-page ad (Thrill Time Gold 2)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #73 - 1987/Nov
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Best of Elite Vol 2)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #74 - 1987/Dec
Page: 28 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Best of Elite Vol 2)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #75 - 1988/Jan
Page: 3 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Best of Elite Vol 2)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #75 - 1988/Jan
Page: 44 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Best of Elite Vol 2)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #87 - 1989/Jan
Page: 41 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Frank Bruno's Big Box)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #96 - 1989/Nov
Page: 10 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Two-page ad (Thrill Time Gold 2)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #97 - 1989/Dec
Page: 48 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Two-page ad (Thrill Time Gold 2)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #46 - 1987/Nov
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Best of Elite Vol 2)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #47 - 1987/Dec
Page: 116 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Best of Elite Vol 2)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #48 - 1988/Jan special "Christmas Special 1987/88"
Page: 3 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (The Elite Collection)

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #50 - 1988/Mar
Page: 28 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Best of Elite Vol 2)

 The Games Machine
Issue: #14 - 1989/Jan
Page: 13 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Frank Bruno's Big Box)

 The Games Machine
Issue: #24 - 1989/Nov
Page: 24 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Two-page ad (Thrill Time Gold 2)

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #25 - 1988/Jan
Page: 3 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (The Elite Collection)
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