Highway Encounter (1985)

Highway Encounter was released in 1985 for the ZX Spectrum 48K. The game was published by Vortex Software and created by Costa Panayi, with Wil Rowlands contributing the inlay and poster art.

This arcade shoot-em-up utilizes isometric 3D graphics and supports a single player. Control options include Kempston joystick, Interface 2, and cursor keys.

The game cost £7.95 on cassette. It was released on several other platforms, including Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MSX, Atari ST, Tesla PMD 85, and Sharp MZ.

Reception was highly positive, with an average magazine score of 84.20%. Crash magazine awarded it a Crash Smash, giving the title a 95% rating in its initial review.

The game gained significant popularity in the Soviet Union through cassette versions, including early cracks by SHURAsoft in 1988. Later, numerous TR-DOS releases were produced by groups such as THD, Phantom Ltd, and Sage Group. It was also frequently featured in local magazines through various POKE codes.