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Short Circuit

Short Circuit

Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure

by Ocean Software

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1987

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ZX Spectrum

Developer

Ocean Software

Publisher

Ocean Software

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

Dec 31, 1987

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Information

Consoles

ZX Spectrum

Developer

Ocean Software

Publisher

Ocean Software

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

Dec 31, 1987

Synopsis:

The ZX Spectrum version of "Short Circuit" is split into two parts, which differ from the Commodore 64 game, and can each be played independently. The first is viewed in third-person 3D, as our hero moves from room to room through various doors. Objects can be picked up to allow him to jump and fire. You can use objects in your possession, take them by searching desks, or link to some of the available computers to use their functionality. In the second stage, armed with jumping and shooting abilities, Number 5 must simply escape as quickly as he can. Guards and Other robots are giving chase, and should be shot. Your robot becomes increasingly depressed when he kills wildlife, and this can eventually cost you a life, so make sure you jump or duck around them.

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