Platform: Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Region: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Ocean
Publishers(s): Ocean Software Ltd.
ReleaseDate: 1987-01-01
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Gryzor
COIN-OP ACTION FROM KONAMI The Durrs from the Planet Suna have infiltrated Earth's defensive forces, have set up a strong hold in an uncharted region of our planet and have assembled an atmosphere processing plant (APP) which gives them the facility to control the planet's weather conditions. Their plan is to bring about another ice age and thereby take over Earth and all its resources. You are Lance Gryzor, a member of the federation for Earth's defences (FED). Having discovered the evil intention of the Durrs, you must infiltrate the strong hold; make sure your way through the fortification, past the androids and into the heart of the complex to destroy the APP. You will encounter many dangers and numerous weapons systems together with deadly tunnels and awkward mazes. As you get to the heart of the complex, you will find that the APP has already started its dastardly work and if you manage to pass the ice region you will then encounter a labyrinth of pipes and ducts, only then you realise the danger has just begun. For the aliens incarnate will reveal themselves and you will be pitted against the most deadly foe ever known to man! There is only one man who could ever hope to accomplish this mission his name ... Lance Gryzor! Loading ------- 1. Place the cassette in your recorder ensuring that it is fully rewound. 2. Ensure that the MIC socket is disconnected and that the volume and tone controls are set to the appropriate levels. 3. If the computer is a Spectrum 48K or Spectrum + then load as follows. Type LOAD"" (ENTER). (Note there is no space between the two quotes). The " is obtained by pressing the SYMBOL SHIFT and P keys simultaneously. 4. Press PLAY on your recorder and the game will load automatically. If you have any problems try adjusting the volume and tone controls and consulting Chapter 6 of the Spectrum manual. 5. If the computer is a Spectrum 128K then follow the loading instructions on-screen or in the accompanying manual. NOTE The 48K version is split into three sections. The frist is loaded as normal but the second and third sections will need to be loaded during the game. After each section has loaded stop the tape. There are on screen prompts to help you. Controls -------- The game has joystick or keyboard options selected from the menu before the play starts. With joystick play the space bar is used to jump. The keyboard options are redefinable from the menu. KEYBOARD: JOYSTICK: S - UP UP X - DOWN | M - RIGHT POINT LEFT ---+--- MOVE RIGHT N - LEFT | A - FIRE LIE DOWN SPACE BAR - JUMP FIRE - FIRE SPACE BAR - JUMP Game Play --------- This is divided into 5 sections. THE JUNGLE (Horizontal scrolling) Fight your way through the soldiers and destroy the entrance to the alien complex. Better weapons may be obtained on this level by destroying the weapon stores. THE OUTER MAZE (3-D) Destroy targets on the back wall to continue through the maze and destroy the control entrance and destroy the gateway. THE INNER GORGE (Vertical scrolling) Fight your way upwards to the inner entrance and destroy the gateway. THE INNER MAZE (3-D) (See The Outer Maze) THE FINAL CONQUEST (Horizontal scrolling) Fight past ships and trucks in the ice region to confront the guardians and finally the aliens themselves. Destroy the alien heart to complete the mission. Status & Scoring ---------------- The score and lives are displayed on the screen at all times. On the maze section a map of the maze and a clock appear. The clock displays the amount of time you have to complete the maze stage before losing a life. Points are awarded for shooting the enemies that you encounter; large aliens 5,000 - 40,000, soldiers 500 and small aliens 200. Hints & Tips ------------ 1. Keep moving. 2. Shoot everything. 3. All moving (and some stationary) objects can be destroyed but the larger they are the more shots are required. Gryzor ------ Its program code, graphic representation and artwork are the copyright of Ocean Software Limited. All rights reserved worldwide. This software product has been carefully developed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. Please read carefully the instructions for loading. Credits ------- Programmed by Paul Owens Music/effects by David Whittaker Graphics by Mark R. Jones Produced by DC Ward (C) Konami (C) 1987 Ocean Software Limited
ESRB Rating: Not Rated
Genre(s): Action