Spectrofon

Infobox VG| title = Spectrofon


developer = STEP Interactive
publisher = STEP Interactive
designer = STEP Interactve
engine =
released = 1994-1996
genre = Electronic magazine
modes = n/a
ratings = Suitable for all ages
platforms = ZX Spectrum
input = Keyboard, Kempston Joystick

"Spectrofon" was an electronic magazine for ZX Spectrum produced in Russia by the developer group "STEP Interactive" from Moscow. The magazine appeared on a monthly basis, and 23 issues were published in total. [http://zx-games.narod.ru/magazines/spectrfon.htm Спектрофон ] ] The issues were stored on a (usually well-protected) FDD and included both text and program part. There were several "columns" which appeared almost in every issue (solutions, game announcements, cheat codes and memory pokes). Every issue had its own unique custom-written shell, with graphical and music effects. In every issue had as supplement 2-3 (usually not widely known) games or utilities in full versions.

The magazine was the first electronic magazine in Russian and became very popular. There were several attempts to produce similar electronic magazines, like "Adventurer", "Deja Vu", "Speccy", "ZX Format", and "ZX Guide", but they did not enjoy the same popularity as "Spectrofon", probably due to lower technical perfection.

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