Spawn of Evil

About

You play as a space hunter tasked with eliminating an alien lifeform and its offspring. The game splits into two phases: first, navigating a grid to track down hidden enemies, then switching to a first-person perspective to blast them. Controls are simple but require quick reflexes during the shooter segments. The map-based search adds a layer of strategy, as you must plan your route to maximize efficiency before the action ramps up. Despite its age, the dual-format approach feels fresh. The first-person shooter section was rare for 1983 ZX Spectrum games, offering a glimpse of engaging combat before hardware limitations kicked in. Developer Don Priestley leans into the system's strengths, balancing puzzle-like tracking with frantic gunplay. Fans of retro shooters might find the transition between modes jarring, but it reflects early experiments with gameplay variety. The game’s short runtime and straightforward design keep it accessible, even after four decades.

Storyline

The long range scanners have detected an object in space. It is identified as an Ectogenetic Galactic Gamete (E.G.G.) Your mission is to destroy the E.G.G ans all of its progenety.