EPISODE 08: Xenophobe

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The Atari Lynx HandyCast

Mark Little

27 episodes

6 months ago

Each episode of this monthly podcast covers one game out of the 71 original games released for the Atari Lynx between 1989 and 1994. Included in each monthly episode is a run-down of each game's statistics, credits, gameplay, graphics, music and sound effects, recent selling prices on eBay and retro gaming retailers, and reviews and memories from listeners about the featured game.

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EPISODE 08: Xenophobe

The Atari Lynx HandyCast

1 hour 12 minutes 35 seconds

7 years ago

EPISODE 08: Xenophobe

#PA2026, Published by Atari Corp.
In this episode , I cover one of the most popular games for the Atari Lynx, Xenophobe, released by Atari in August of 1990. Included is a complete rundown of the gameplay, music, and sound effects for Xenophobe. I also highlight a few reviews of the game, some information about the prices that collectors can expect to pay for a Xenophobe cartridge on eBay and other retailers, some trivia and fun facts about the game, and some very welcome feedback about the game from some of my loyal listeners. So charge up your fists and phazers and lets kick some Xeno butt!
XENOPHOBE VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: August of 1990.
Initial Retail Price: $34.95.
Cartridge Information: Stereo curved lip-style cartridge. I think it is 128k, but I cannot find confirmation of that.
Game Genre: Side-scrolling/platform multi-level action shooter for 1 to 4 players using the ComLynx cable.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: Xenophobe arcade cabinet (1987) by Bally Midway.
Ports to Other Systems: The Commodore Amiga, the Amstrad CPC, the Atari VCS (2600), the Atari 7800, the Atari ST, the Commodore 64, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the ZX Spectrum.
Game Levels: 23 single or multi-floor space stations.
Number of Players: 1-4 (with ComLynx support).
Packaging: Full-color standard-tab regular-size carton (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″)
Instruction Manual: A 24-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome in English, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide.
XENOPHOBE CREDITS
Developer: Epyx, Inc.
Licensee: Midway Manufacturing Co.
Programming: Gil Colgate.
Art: Phillip Vaughan.
Sound: Christopher Grigg.
Testing: Thomas MacDevitt, Tom Schumacher.
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