Xecutor (1987)

Xecutor was released in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum. Published by ACE Software, the game was developed by coder Christian F. Urquhart and graphics artist Mike Smith.

This arcade shoot-'em-up supports up to two players and features multicolour graphics along with a custom screen loader. Players can use Kempston or Interface 2 joysticks, or redefine the keys to their preference.

The cassette cost £7.99.

The game received significant critical acclaim, including a 92% score from Sinclair User and a 9/10 rating from Your Sinclair. It was also awarded the «Sinclair User Classic» and «Your Sinclair Megagame» titles.

In Russia and the former USSR, the game gained a strong following. It saw numerous TR-DOS adaptations and a Russian translation. Various magazines like ZX Power and Lime Tree featured cheats and POKE-codes for the game. Enthusiasts often used Xecutor to showcase the capabilities of the General Sound card. Cracked tape versions were distributed by groups such as FCS.