General info for: Ikari Warriors [#ID: 2450]
Title:
Ikari Warriors
Release Date:
1988/Mar/28
Original Publisher:
Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
Creators:
David Shea (UK)
Nick Jones [Nicholas Jones] (UK)
Availability:
Available
Message Language:
English
Machine Type:
ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K
Genre:
Arcade Game: Shoot-em-up
Maximum Players:
2
Features:
AY Sound
Controls:
Cursor
Interface 2 (right)
Kempston Joystick
Screen Movements:
Vertical Scrolling
Turn Modes:
Simultaneous
Multiplayer Modes:
Cooperative
Original Price:
£8.99
Disk Price:
£12.99
Other platforms:
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari 7800, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Commodore Plus/4, MSX, NES
Average mag. score:
75.17% (6 reviews)
Remarks:
Ikari Warriors was originally announced for release end of 1986, written by David Perry. The various magazines were allowed to preview the game. However, for an as yet unknown reason, all went silent until it was finally released in 1988, written by David Shea instead.
This earlier version was reportedly finished, so we might find a copy sometime...

Ikari Warriors image, screenshot or loading screen
Ikari Warriors image, screenshot or loading screen
User Score
Score:
8.5
Total votes:
18
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Stats:
  10:  
  11.1% (2)
  9:  
  50% (9)
  8:  
  22.2% (4)
  7:  
  11.1% (2)
  6:  
  5.6% (1)

Main File Downloads

Unfortunately these files are distribution denied and you can't download them.

Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
1988
IkariWarriors.tap.zip
English
Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
1988
IkariWarriors.tzx.zip
English
Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
1988
IkariWarriors.dsk.zip
English
MCM Software S.A. (Spain)
1988
IkariWarriors(MCMSoftwareS.A.).tzx.zip
English
Encore (UK)
1990
IkariWarriors(Encore).tzx.zip
English

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Speccy Screenshot Maps

  http://maps.speccy.cz/map.php?id=Ikari

LICENCE TIE-INS / INSPIRATIONS
Origin: Tie-in Licence
Name: Ikari Warriors
Type: Arcade coin-op
Owner(s): SNK (Japan)

Releases

 Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
1988/Mar/28
£8.99
£12.99

 EDOS (UK)
unknown

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

 Encore (UK)
1990
£8.99

 Zafi Chip (Spain)
1986
Authors/Contributors
David Shea (UK)     
no team 
Code, In-game Graphics
Compilations featuring this title
Title: Crash issue 45: Sampler
Publisher: Magazine Crash - covertape from issue v.1 #45 - 1987/Oct
Date: 1987/Oct
Release Type: Demo version
Alternate Title:
Title: Fists 'n' Throttles
Publisher: Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
Date: 1988
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: Ikari Warriors + Enduro Racer + Thundercats
Publisher: MCM Software S.A. (Spain)
Date: 1989
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: Thrill Time Platinum
Publisher: Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
Date: 1990
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Titles in "Ikari Warriors" Series
Number: 1
Title: Ikari Warriors
Publisher: Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
Release: 1988
Number: 2
Title: Victory Road
Publisher: Imagine Software Ltd (UK)
Release: 1989
Additional File Downloads
RZX playback file
Recorded by Fil (with rollback) [denied]
ikari.rzx

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Magazine Reviews

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #8 - 1988/May
Page: 72 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #63 - 1987/Jan
Page: 19 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - not a Spectrum article

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #79 - 1988/May
Page: 36 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - not a Spectrum article

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #101 - 1990/Apr
Page: 63 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 84%

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #51 - 1988/Apr
Page: 104 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 76%

 MicroHobby
Issue: #168 - 1988/Apr
Page: 34 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Nuevo

 Sinclair User
Issue: #73 - 1988/Apr
Page: 105 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 7/10

 The Games Machine
Issue: #6 - 1988/May
Page: 38 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 84%

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #29 - 1988/May
Page: 48 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 8/10

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #53 - 1990/May
Page: 44 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 57%
Magazine References

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #8 - 1988/May
Page: 70 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - Double Trouble (two-player games)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #63 - 1987/Jan
Page: 124 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Map

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #63 - 1987/Jan
Page: 125 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #77 - 1988/Mar
Page: 14 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #85 - 1988/Nov
Page: 104 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #33 - 1986/Oct
Page: 137 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #35 - 1986/Dec
Page: 161 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #45 - 1987/Oct
Page: 44 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CoverGame

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #50 - 1988/Mar
Page: 111 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #51 - 1988/Apr
Page: 68 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CompoEntry

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #53 - 1988/Jun
Page: 39 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #53 - 1988/Jun
Page: 106 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CompoResult

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #59 - 1988/Dec
Page: 45 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #59 - 1988/Dec
Page: 50 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #62 - 1989/Mar
Page: 44 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #91 - 1991/Aug
Page: 52 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 MicroHobby
Issue: #167 - 1988/Apr
Page: 14 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview - Premiere

 MicroHobby
Issue: #174 - 1988/Jul
Page: 63 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - Justicieros

 Sinclair User
Issue: #57 - 1986/Dec
Page: 33 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CompoEntry

 Sinclair User
Issue: #57 - 1986/Dec
Page: 137 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Sinclair User
Issue: #60 - 1987/Mar
Page: 22 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CompoResult

 Sinclair User
Issue: #74 - 1988/May
Page: 14 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Sinclair User
Issue: #75 - 1988/Jun
Page: 16 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Map

 Sinclair User
Issue: #80 - 1988/Nov
Page: 15 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Sinclair User
Issue: #80 - 1988/Nov
Page: 15 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Sinclair User
Issue: #112 - 1991/Jun
Page: 21 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Your Computer
Issue: v.6 #10 - 1986/Oct
Page: 19 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #13 - 1987/Jan
Page: 11 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #27 - 1988/Mar
Page: 7 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #32 - 1988/Aug
Page: 55 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #33 - 1988/Sep
Page: 43 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #34 - 1988/Oct
Page: 25 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #36 - 1988/Dec
Page: 34 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #38 - 1989/Feb
Page: 6 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #56 - 1990/Aug
Page: 21 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - Complete Guide to Shoot-em-ups
Magazine Advertisements

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #30 - 1990/Mar
Page: 27 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert - Encore advert

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #62 - 1986/Dec
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #78 - 1988/Apr
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Two-page ad

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #100 - 1990/Mar
Page: 12 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert - Encore advert

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #35 - 1986/Dec
Page: 164 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #51 - 1988/Apr
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Two-page ad
Related Magazine Reviews

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #16 - 1989/Jan
Page: 116 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (Fists 'n' Throttles)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #87 - 1989/Jan
Page: 110 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - not a Spectrum article (Fists 'n' Throttles)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #97 - 1989/Dec
Page: 93 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (Thrill Time Platinum)
Score: 62%

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #60 - 1989/Jan
Page: 92 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Crash - Compilation (Fists 'n' Throttles)

 Sinclair User
Issue: #95 - 1990/Feb
Page: 75 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Attack of the Compilations! (Thrill Time Platinum)
Score: 68%

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #38 - 1989/Feb
Page: 68 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (Fists 'n' Throttles)
Score: 8/10
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Issue: #16 - 1989/Jan
Page: 116 (PDF) (VIEW)
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Issue: v.1 #60 - 1989/Jan
Page: 92 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - Collectable Consumables (Fists 'n' Throttles)

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Issue: v.1 #71 - 1989/Dec
Page: 34 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CompoEntry (Thrill Time Platinum)

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Issue: v.1 #73 - 1990/Feb
Page: 22 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CompoResult (Thrill Time Platinum)

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Issue: #37 - 1989/Jan
Page: 9 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note (Fists 'n' Throttles)
Related Magazine Advertisements

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Issue: #26 - 1989/Nov
Page: 20 (PDF) (VIEW)
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Issue: #27 - 1989/Dec
Page: 24 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Two-page ad (Thrill Time Platinum)

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #87 - 1989/Jan
Page: 41 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (Fists 'n' Throttles)

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

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

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Issue: #14 - 1989/Jan
Page: 13 (PDF) (VIEW)
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Issue: #24 - 1989/Nov
Page: 24 (PDF) (VIEW)
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