Zoids: The Battle Begins
Zoids: The Battle Begins is a 1986 battle simulation developed and released in Europe for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, MSX and C64 personal computers by Martech, licensed by the Zoids toy manufacturer Tomy.
| Zoids: The Battle Begins | |
|---|---|
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| Publisher(s) | Martech |
| Platform(s) | Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, MSX |
| Release | 1986 |
| Genre(s) | Shoot 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
Players control a human who has fused with a machine known as a Spiderzoid; this human has been tasked with reclaiming the six parts of a large machine named Zoidzilla. These parts have been captured by the enemy Red Zoids, each part reclaimed will boost the power of the player's Spiderzoid.[1]
Reception
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Crash | 96%[2] |
| CVG | 31/40[3] |
| Sinclair User |   [4] |
| Your Sinclair | 30%[5] |
| Zzap!64 | 96%[6] |
| Computer Gamer | 17/20[7] |
| Publication | Award |
|---|---|
| Zzap!64 | Gold Medal |
| Crash | Crash Smash |
The game was well received by most magazines.
References
- Edgeley, Clare (March 1986). "Reviews - Zoids". Sinclair User. Dennis Publishing (48): 36, 37.
- http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=Crash/Issue25/Pages/Crash2500018.jpg
- http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=C+VG/Issue053/Pages/CVG05300022.jpg
- http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=SinclairUser/Issue048/Pages/SinclairUser04800037.jpg
- http://www.ysrnry.co.uk/articles/zoids-80.htm
- http://www.zzap64.co.uk/zzap100/100thspec5.html
- http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=ComputerGamer/Issue12/Pages/ComputerGamer1200022.jpg
External links
- Zoids: The Battle Begins at MobyGames
- Zoids: The Battle Begins at SpectrumComputing.co.uk
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