| Robon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Publisher(s) | Softek |
| Programmer(s) | Andrew Beale [1] |
| Platform(s) | ZX Spectrum |
| Release | 1983 |
| Genre(s) | Multidirectional shooter |
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