Cyborg (video game)

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Publisher(s) Computer Shack
Platform(s) TRS-80
Release1982

Cyborg is a 1982 video game published by Computer Shack.

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Gameplay

Cyborg is a science fiction game in which gladiators compete against each other in a large open testing arena where obstacles and small mazes conceal targets for scoring points. [1]

Reception

Dick McGrath reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "Cyborg is an interesting, challenging arcade game with beautifully smooth action graphics. I give it a 7.5 out of 10." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 McGrath, Dick (Jan–Feb 1983). "Route 80: The Road to TRS-80 Gaming". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 8. p. 39.