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Zybex

1987 1-2 Players 92% Not Rated

The player takes the role of two convicts, Rinser and Cassalana, escaping from an execution in intergalactic prison. To buy their freedom, the convicts must collect tokens to open later levels by destroying the big end of level bosses. There are 16 levels, with a choice of "open" levels when one is completed. First level, Arcturus, is always the first level to be played. The last level is called Zybex. Two players can play simultaneously in all versions. When playing, firing is automatic, with the fire button switching weapons. Two players can play simultaneously, an unusual feature for the time.

Release date
December 31, 1987
Developer
Michael Owens
Publisher
Zeppelin Games
Players
1-2

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Zybex

The player takes the role of two convicts, Rinser and Cassalana, escaping from an execution in intergalactic prison. To buy their freedom, the convicts must collect tokens to open later levels by destroying the big end of level bosses. There are 16 levels, with a choice of "open" levels when one is completed. First level, Arcturus, is always the first level to be played. The last level is called Zybex. Two players can play simultaneously in all versions.

When playing, firing is automatic, with the fire button switching weapons. Two players can play simultaneously, an unusual feature for the time.

Genres

Shooter

Modes

CooperativeMultiplayer

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Developer
Michael Owens
Publisher
Zeppelin Games

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Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1987 · Not Rated

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