| Genre: | Run And Gun |
| Publisher: | Tynesoft |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | BBC Model B, BBC Model B+, BBC Master 128, Acorn Electron |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | BBC B/B+/Master 128 & BBC/Electron |
| Compatible Emulators: | BeebEm (PC (Windows)) PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)) Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)) Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st July 1988 |
| Original Release Price: | £9.95 |
| Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Tequilla & Gary Partis (AKA Tequila) |
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This item contains versions of Saigon for BBC/Electron and BBC B/B+/Master 128.
Saigon
A&B Computing
1st June 1988
Pow! Pow! Pow! Politically I think this is horrendous, but as a game I think it's great. Read Review
The Micro User
1st July 1988
Probably the best implementation of this type of game yet seen. Read Review
Full Instructions
Introduction
In the dead of night, a sergeant from a top U.S. crack commando squad is dropped by helicopter behind enemy lines in the steamy jungles around Saigon. His brief is to single handedly penetrate the Viet Cong strongholds and release fellow compatriots still held captive by communist guerillas. This is the ultimate challenge. A Compulsive, Action Packed, Mutli-levelled game requiring Concentration, Skill and Stamina to successfully accomplish your mission.
Game Objective
Armed with grenades and the latest M16 rifle, Sergeant Rumbo sets out on his mission to free the P.O.Ws still held captive by communist guerillas long after hostilities have ended with the U.S.
His stock of grenades is limited but can be replenished during his mission. Releasing the P.O.W.s will increase your number of lives accordingly.
The enemy soliders will do everything in their power to stop you and you could often find yourself out-numbered, so take cover and get shooting!
Game Controls
Z - Left, X - Right, * - Up, / - Down, RETURN - Fire, COPY - Throw Grenade
To increase grenade stock, run over Ammo boxes.
To increase number of lives, release captives.
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| Download | What It Contains |
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 | A digital version of Saigon suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
 | A digital version of Saigon suitable for BeebEm (PC (Windows)), PcBBC (PC (MS-DOS)), Model B Emulator (PC (Windows)), Elkulator 1.0 (PC (Windows)) |
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