Shoot 'em up game Xecutor for ZX Spectrum

Xecutor is a classic shoot-em-up game released in 1987 by ACE (Softek), designed by Cybadyne. This game is notable for its colorful graphics and smooth vertical scrolling, offering players a visually engaging experience on the ZX Spectrum.

The game features a unique weapon progression system, where players can upgrade their arsenal by collecting icons left behind after destroying waves of alien enemies. These upgrades include missiles, lasers, and powerful shields, enhancing the player's ability to combat the Zedar forces.

Set in the 'forbidden' Zedar region of the Horsehead Nebula, players pilot the Mark-7 Quantillion craft through challenging alien sectors. The game can be played solo or with a friend, allowing two players to battle the Zedar together on the same screen.

Xecutor was praised for its technical achievements, being one of the first vertical scrolling arcade-quality games for the Spectrum. It offers both joystick and keyboard controls, making it accessible to a wide range of players.