Karnov
Title:
Karnov
Release Date:
1988
Original Publisher:
Electric Dreams Software (UK)
Creators:
John May (UK)
John White (UK)
Gary Patchen (UK)
John Boy (UK)
James McDermott (UK)
Rob Nicholson (UK)
Availability:
Distribution denied
Message Language:
English
Machine Type:
ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K
Genre:
Arcade Game: Action
Maximum Players:
1
Features:
Multi-loader in 128K mode
Multi-loader in 48K mode
Graphical Views:
Side-view 2D Graphics
Original Price:
£9.99
Other platforms:
Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, NES
Average mag. score:
83.04% (5 reviews)
Review Awards:
"Your Sinclair Megagame" at Your Sinclair issue #30 - 1988/Jun page 50


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User Score
Score:
7.5
Total votes:
12
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Stats:
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  25% (3)
  8:  
  33.3% (4)
  7:  
  33.3% (4)
  3:  
  8.3% (1)

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Electric Dreams Software (UK)
1988
Karnov.tzx.zip
English

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LICENCE TIE-INS / INSPIRATIONS
Origin: Tie-in Licence
Name: Karnov
Type: Arcade coin-op
Owner(s): Data East USA Inc (USA)
Releases

 Electric Dreams Software (UK)
1988
£9.99

 Proein Soft Line (Spain)
1988
875.00 Ptas

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 Electric Dreams Software (UK)  Proein Soft Line (Spain) 
Authors/Contributors
James McDermott (UK)  
Mr. Micro Ltd 
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Date: 1991
Release Type: Full version
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