| Genre: | Arcade Game: Shoot-em-up |
| Publisher: | Ricochet |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | Amstrad CPC464, Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 128K, Spectrum Plus, Spectrum +2 |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Amstrad CPC464, Atari ST, Commodore 64 & Spectrum 48K/128K/+2 |
| Compatible Emulators: | WinApe 2.0b2 (PC (Windows)) ZXSpin (PC (Windows)) Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
| Original Release Date: | 23rd April 1984 |
| Original Release Price: | Unknown |
| Market Valuation: | £2.00 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Pete Cooke & Ian Ellery |
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This item contains versions of Tau Ceti for Spectrum 48K/128K/+2 and Amstrad CPC464.
Computer & Video Games
1st December 1985
If you only buy one game a year, then get Tau Ceti. You won't be bored for another twelve months! Read Review
Computer Gamer
1st December 1985
A must for all Spectrum owners... I was particularly impressed by the attention to detail such as the comets in the sky, the IR displays after image and even a bleep as the ship's computer comes on-line. Read Review
Crash
1st December 1985
When we saw the preview version, we suspected that it would be excellent... It has far surpassed anyone's expectations. Read Review
Sinclair User
16th November 1985
Viewed as a shoot-'em-up with a purpose to the carnage, Tau Ceti has to be one of the all-time greats. Read Review
Your Sinclair
1st January 1986
A game of great complexity, but one that is rewarding once you figure out exactly what you're meant to be doing. Read Review
ZX Computing
1st February 1986
For those who like a real challenge in the best of computing gaming, this is a must. Read Review
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| Download | What It Contains |
|---|---|
 | A digital version of Tau Ceti suitable for WinApe 2.0b2 (PC (Windows)), ZXSpin (PC (Windows)), Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
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