Xybots (1989)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Xybots was released in 1989 for the ZX Spectrum. It was published by Domark Ltd, with development led by Barry Costas, Dave Colledge, and Matt Furniss.
As an arcade action game, it supports up to two players simultaneously. Key features include perspective 3D graphics, a split-screen mode, AY sound, and compatibility with Kempston or Interface 2 joysticks.
The cassette version cost £9.99, while the disk version cost £14.99.
The game received positive critical reception, maintaining an average score of 82.29%. It earned industry recognition, including the The Games Machine Star Player award and the Your Sinclair Megagame title.
In Russia and the USSR, the game gained traction through numerous TR-DOS disk adaptations produced by various hacking groups such as HomeSoft, Moment Records, and Starfire. Cracked versions were also distributed on cassette tapes.
Found 1 cracked version (release) of the game