Zynaps (1987)
- Download the game as TAP/TZX
- Play the tape for a real Spectrum
- Run the game in an online ZX Spectrum emulator
Zynaps is a space side-scrolling shooter released in 1987 by Hewson Consultants. The development team included John Cumming, Dominic Robinson, Stephen J. Crow, John M. Phillips, and Steve Turner.
The game is a single-player arcade shooter featuring smooth horizontal scrolling and advanced multicolour graphics. Players control their craft using cursor keys or a joystick to navigate through intense combat sequences.
The cassette cost £7.95.
It received critical acclaim, achieving a 91% rating in Crash and a perfect 10/10 in Sinclair User. The game earned both the Crash Smash and Sinclair User Classic awards.
In Russia and the former Soviet Union, Zynaps became a legendary title and a technical benchmark. It saw numerous TR-DOS adaptations and was frequently featured in magazines like ZX-News and Spectrum Expert, where enthusiasts analyzed its code and sound routines. Cracked versions with cheats were widely circulated on cassettes, and the game remained a staple in the scene for years.
Found 13 cracked versions (releases) of the game
