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Astro Blaster

[tzx]

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[Does not use a loading screen]

Full title	Astro Blaster
Year of release	1983
Publisher	Quicksilva Ltd (UK)
Re-released by	Investronica S.A. (Spain) Microbyte [1] (Spain)
Author(s)	John Edwards, Glenn Flood
Inspired by	Namco Ltd (Japan) (arcade coin-op: Galaxian)
Machine type	ZX Spectrum 16K
Number of players	1
Controls	Kempston, Interface 2 and Keyboard
Type	Arcade: Shoot-em-up
Message language	Multiple languages (see individual downloads)
Original publication	Commercial
Original price	£4.95
Availability	Available as both Perfect TZX and non-TZX
Protection scheme	None
Additional info	Appeared on the compilation Clasicos Spectrum: Basurero + Penetrator + Astro Blaster + 3D Tunnel (Microbyte [1]) Appeared on the compilation Pack 1 (Microbyte [1]) Appeared on side A of the compilation Tus Juegos 4 (Monser S.A.), as 'Space War' Appeared on side A of the compilation Tus Juegos Single 4D (Monser S.A.), as 'Space War'
Other systems	This title was also advertised for and/or published on the Timex
Score	6.58 (21 votes)

Download and play links

		Filename	Size	Type	Origin	Code	Barcode	D.L.	Language	Year
		AstroBlaster.tzx.zip	3,916	(Perfect TZX tape image)	Original release	QSP0024			English	1983
		AstroBlaster(InvestronicaS.A.).tzx.zip	4,047	(Perfect TZX tape image)	Re-release	SP105			Spanish	1983
		AstroBlaster(Microbyte1).tzx.zip	4,148	(Perfect TZX tape image)	Re-release				Spanish	1987
		AstroBlaster.tap.zip	5,064	((non-TZX) TAP tape image)	Broken/corrupted version				English	1983

Additional material

	Filename	Size	Type
	AstroBlaster.gif	1,460	(In-game screen)
	AstroBlaster.txt	1,447	(English instructions)
	AstroBlaster(InvestronicaS.A.).txt	999	(Spanish instructions)
	AstroBlaster.jpg	125,130	(Cassette inlay)
	AstroBlaster(InvestronicaS.A.).jpg	50,858	(Re-release cassette inlay)
	AstroBlaster(Microbyte).jpg	82,782	(Re-release cassette inlay)

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Remakes

Title	Author	Year	Platform	Status
Astro Blaster ME	R.L. Pearmain	2001	PC/Windows	available

Player reviews

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Magazine references

Magazine	Issue		Type
Home Computing Weekly	5.83	page 242	(Review)	[full page]
Popular Computing Weekly	5.83	page 142	(News/Note)	[full page]
ZX Computing	6.83	page 57	(News/Note)	[full page]
Sinclair User	7.83	page 28	(Review)	[full page]
ZX Computing	12.83	page 163	(Review)	[full page]
Crash	2.84	page 46	(LivingGuide)	[full page]
Crash	3.84	page 46	(LivingGuide)	[full page]
Crash	4.84	page 62	(LivingGuide)	[full page]
Crash	9.84	page 82	(Tips)	[full page]
Popular Computing Weekly	8.85	page 226	(Hack/Poke)	[full page]
Your Spectrum	9.85	page 11	(Hack/Poke)	[full page]

Magazine adverts

Magazine	Issue		Type
Home Computing Weekly	4.83	page 348	(Advert)	[full page]
Computer & Video Games	5.83	page 2	(Advert)	[full page]
Home Computing Weekly	5.83	page 548	(Advert)	[full page]
Personal Computer News	5.83	page 200	(Advert)
Sinclair Programs	5.83	page 60	(Advert)	[full page]
Sinclair User	5.83	page 116	(Advert)	[full page]
Your Computer	5.83	page 20	(Advert)	[full page]
Home Computing Weekly	6.83	page 448	(Advert)	[full page]
Personal Computer News	6.83	page 310	(Offer)
Sinclair User	6.83	page 116	(Advert)	[full page]
ZX Computing	6.83	page 132	(Advert)	[full page]
Sinclair User	7.83	page 108	(Advert)	[full page]
Sinclair User	8.83	page 124	(Advert)	[full page]
ZX Computing	8.83	page 148	(Advert)	[full page]
Personal Computer Games	9.83	page 114	(Advert)	[full page]

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