Operation Thunderbolt (1989)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Operation Thunderbolt was released in 1989 for the ZX Spectrum 48K/128K. Published by Ocean Software, the game was developed by coder Andrew P. Deakin, artist Ivan Horn, and musician Matthew Cannon. It is a conversion of the original arcade coin-op by Taito Corporation.
This arcade shoot-em-up supports up to two players and features a crosshair for targeting. The technical implementation includes AY sound, and the 48K version utilizes a multi-loader. Controls are compatible with Kempston and Interface 2 joysticks, as well as redefineable keys.
The cassette version retailed for £9.99, while the disk version cost £14.99. In addition to the ZX Spectrum, the game was released on Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Amiga, and Atari ST.
The game holds an average magazine score of 86.44%. It received several accolades, including the Crash Smash, Sinclair User Classic, The Games Machine Star Player, and the Your Sinclair Megagame award on two separate occasions.
Found 1 cracked version (release) of the game
