Zenobi Software Zenobi Software was started by John Wilson (aka the Rochdale Balrog) in late 1982, first as a part-time job, but since early 1986 it became his full time job. The company was operational from 1982 to 1997, but John Wilson is still (2001) selling the Zenobi Adventures CD for £5 as well as selling out the old stock. They were located at 26 Spotland Tops, Cutgate, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 7NX, UK. Zenobi Software has a homepage at http://www.zenobi.co.uk. Zenobi Software can be reached through . Alien Research Center Written 1990 by Shaun McClure and Ian Smith. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Apprentice Written by Jeremy Piper. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] April 7th Written 1992 by Geoff Lynas. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Arnold the Adventurer 1 Written 1991 by Delbert the Hamster Software. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Arnold the Adventurer 2 Written 1992 by Delbert the Hamster Software. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: Had Arnold the Adventurer on side B. Arnold the Adventurer 3 Written 1992 by Delbert the Hamster Software. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Aurascope Written by Square Peg. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] The Balrog and the Cat Type: Text only Written 1988 by The Balrog (aka John Wilson) and George E. Hoyle. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: Has The Goblin's Gazette on side B. The Bardic Rites Written by Jamie Murphy. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Bart Bear 2 Written 1988. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Beginning of the End Written by Jonathan Scott. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Behind Closed Doors Type: Text only Written 1988 by The Balrog (aka John Wilson). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Behind Closed Doors 2: The Sequel Type: Text only Written 1988 by The Balrog (aka John Wilson). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Behind Closed Doors 3: Revenge of the Ants Type: Text only Written 1989 by The Balrog (aka John Wilson). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: aka. The Ants' Revenge Comments: There's a bonus game on the B side, "A Stroll In The Bleak Forest", an Ultimate-style 3D arcade adventure. Here is a review of Behind Closed Doors 3: Revenge of the Ants Behind Closed Doors 4: Balrog's D... Written 1989 by The Balrog (aka John Wilson) and George E. Hoyle. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Comments: The full name of the game is a closeley guarded secret (Ok, I couldn't find it!). Behold Atlantis Written 1991 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Bermuda Triangle Written 1991 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Beyond El Dorado Written 1995 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Black Tower 1 Written 1984 by Diane Rice. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Black Tower 2: A Serpentine Tale Written by Diane Rice. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Boyd File Type: Text only Written by Alex Williams. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Comments: Alex Williams also wrote "Matt Lucas" for Players Premier Software. Brian: The Novice Barbarian Written 1994 by George E. Hoyle. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Bulbo and the Lizard-King Written 1987 by The Balrog (aka John Wilson) and Sean Doran. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Civil Service Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Corporal Stone Written by James Taylor. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Crystals of Kings Written by Keith Burnard. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Curse of Calutha Written 1991 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Curse of Nimue Written 1995 by Karen Tyers. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Dark Tower Type: Text only Written 1992 by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Darkest Road 1 Written 1991 by Clive Wilson. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Darkest Road 2: 't was a Time of Dread Written 1991 by Clive Wilson. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: Silent Song trilogy - part 3 Darkest Road 3: The Unborn One Written 1991 by Clive Wilson. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Davy Jones Locker Type: Text only Written 1987 by Jack Lockerby in PAW. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Deek's Deeds Written 1991 by Jason McHale. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Demigod Written 1989 by Clive Wilson. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Desert Island Written 1991 by Walter Pooley in The Quill. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: Also published by GI Games in the same year. Diarmid Written by Dennis Francombe. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Dragon Quest Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Dungeon of Maldor Written by Alan Devey. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] A Dungeon Romp Written by Karl Bunyan. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Eclipse Written 1991 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Elfin Wars Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Emerald Elf Written by George E. Hoyle. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The End is Nigh Written by Jonathan Scott and Stephen Boyd. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Escape from Hodgkin's Manor Written by Jonathan Scott. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Escaping Habit Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Everyday Tale of a Seeker of Gold Written by The Balrog (aka John Wilson) and Sean Doran. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Final Chorus Written by Jamie Murphy. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] The Fisher King Written by Dennis Francombe. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] A Fistful of Necronomicons Written 1995 by George E. Hoyle. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Flameout Written 1994 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] For Pete's Sake Written by Jonathan Scott and Stephen Boyd. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] From Out of a Dark Night Sky Written 1989 by The Balrog (aka John Wilson) in The Quill. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Here is a review of From Out of a Dark Night Sky Fuddo & Slam Written 1988 by The Balrog (aka John Wilson) in The Quill. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Here is a review of Fuddo & Slam Goblin Gazette 1 Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Comments: More of an on-screen magazine really. Goblin Gazette 2 Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Comments: More of an on-screen magazine really. The Golden Pyramid Written 1991 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Golden Sword of Bhakhor Written 1991 by Dennis Francombe. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Hamster Droppings Runs on: Spectrum [48K] A Handful of Hamsters Written 1993 by Delbert the Hamster. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Comments: Delbert the Hamster collection containing: Aunt Velma, Raymond Pringle, Desmond and Gertrude, The Dishonest Politician, Larry the Lemming, Snow Joke and Brian, Star Flaws. Hit Written by Shaun McClure and Ian Smith. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Hob's Hoard Written 1991 by Dennis Francombe. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Hospital Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The House on the Tor Written by Alan Davis. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The House Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Impact Written 1992 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Jester's Jaunt Written 1991 by June Rowe and P. Cardin. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Khangrin Plans Written by Jamie Murphy. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] Kidnapped Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Knight Life Written by Stephen Boyd and Jonathan Scott. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Kobyashi Ag'Kwo Type: Text only Written 1991 by Clive Wilson. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Labour Pains Written by Jonathan Scott and Stephen Boyd. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Labours of Hercules Type: Text only Written 1987 by Terry Taylor in The Quill. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Here is a review of The Labours of Hercules Laskar's Crystals Written 1992 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Laskar's Return Written 1992 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] A Legacy for Alaric Written 1989 by Palmer P. Edritch. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Legacy for Alaric 2: The Magic Isle Written 1990 by Palmer P. Edritch. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Legacy Written 1990 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Leopold the Minstrel Written by Jamie Murphy. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Lightmare Written 1989 by Scott Johnson. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Little Wandering Guru Written by Clive Wilson. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Loose Ends Written by Jonathan Scott. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Lost in Time Written 1993 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Lost Temple Written 1990 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Lycanthropy Written by Jonathan Scott. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Marooned Written 1992 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Meltdown Written 1993 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Mines of Lithiad Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Miser Type: Text only Written 1990 by Jack Lockerby in PAW. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Here is a review of The Miser Mission X Written 1991 by Walter Pooley. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Mummy's Crypt Written 1992 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Murder - He Said Type: Text only Written 1993 by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] Here is a review of Murder - He Said Murder Mystery Weekend Written by Jonathan Scott. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Norman's Lament Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Number Six in the Village Type: Text only Written 1987 by Philip Richmond. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] One of our Wombats is Missing Type: Text only Written 1990 by Mike Gerrard and Kez Gray. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Oppressed Land Written by Mark Walker. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Out of the Limelight Written by Jonathan Scott and Stephen Boyd. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Pawns of War Written 1989 by Leslie Floyd. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Pawns of War 2: Infiltrator Written 1989 by Leslie Floyd. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Pendant of Logryn Written 1989 by Jamie Murphy. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] Perseus Written by Dennis Francombe. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Phoenix Type: Text only Written 1991 by Traveller in Black. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Here is a review of Phoenix Phoenix 2: Violator of Voodoo Written 1991 by Traveller in Black. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Here is a review of Phoenix 2: Violator of Voodoo Phoenix 3: Aztec Assault Written 1992 by Traveller in Black. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Here is a review of Phoenix 3: Aztec Assault Phoenix 4: Celtic Carnage Written 1993 by Traveller in Black. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Project Nova Written 1987 by Mark Cantrell. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Quest for the Holy Something Written 1992 by Craig Davies. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Radiomania Written by Keith Burnard. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Red Alert Written by Jonathan Scott. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Retarded Creatures and Caverns Type: Text only Written 1989 by The Balrog in PAW. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: Has "A Legacy For Alaric" on side B. Here is a review of Retarded Creatures and Caverns Rhyme Cryme Written 1996 by Karen Tyers. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] Sam's Un-Excellent Adventure Written by Ian Osborne. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Secret of Little Hodcome Written 1987 by The Balrog (aka John Wilson) and Sean Doran. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Se-Kaa of Assiah Written 1984 by Clive Wilson and Les Hogarth. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: Also released by Mastertronic Ltd Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Beheaded Smuggler Written 1988 by Patrick Walsh. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Sherlock Holmes: Lamberley Mystery Written 1991 in PAW. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Silverwolf Written 1992 by St. Bride's School. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: In two parts. Here is a review of Silverwolf Slaughter Caves Written 1990 by Mike Jessop. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Snow Dogs Trilogy part 1: Crack City Type: Drawn graphics Written 1989 by Garry Cappuccini in PAW. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Comments: What happened to the other two parts? Here is a review of Snow Dogs Trilogy part 1: Crack City Snow Joke! Written 1991 by Delbert the Hamster Software. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Song of Taliesen Written by Dennis Francombe. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Staff of Power Written by Sue Medley. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Stalker Written 1990 by A. Woods and P. Page. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] Stranded Written by Dave Hawkins. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] The Tales of Mathematica Written by Karl Bunyan. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Taxman Cometh Written 1991 by Steve J. Clay. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Taxman Cometh: Tax Returns Written 1991 by Steve J. Clay. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Taxman Cometh: The Final Demand Written 1991 by Steve J. Clay. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Teacher Trouble Written 1989 by The Guild in PAW. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: Also released by Pegasus Software. Tears of the Moon Written 1992 by Clive Wilson. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Teenage Emergency Written by Alan Devey. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Ten Green Bottles Written 1995 by Karen Tyers. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] Theme Park U.K. Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Theme Park U.S.A. Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] There's a Bomb Under Parliament Written 1991 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Thirty-Nine Steps Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Time Warrior Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Traveller's Tales Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Treasure of the Santa Maria Written 1991 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Trouble With Trolls Written 1996 by George E. Hoyle. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Well of Zol Written 1994 by Laurence Creighton. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The White Feather Cloak Written 1992 by St. Bride's School. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: In two parts. Here is a review of The White Feather Cloak Why is the World Round Anyway Written by Jonathan Scott and Stephen Boyd. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Witch Hunt Type: Text only Written 1987 by Jack Lockerby in PAW. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Wizard of Oz Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Wizard Quest Written by Sean Vennard. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Wizard's Skull Written 1992. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Zen Quest Type: Text only Written by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Amulet of Darath Written by Macsoft (M.S. Walker, Trevor Taylor). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Bog of Brit Written 1990 by Stormbringer Software (Ian S. Brown). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Elfindor Written 1990 by Sigmasoft (K. Maddocks). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: K. Maddocks may have been one of the programmers behind P.A.W Game Without a Name Written by Dented Designs (Zippy). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Gods of War Written 1990 by Nebula Design Software (Mark Cantrell, Ted King). Runs on: Spectrum [128K] Jester Quest Written 1988 by Nebula Design Software (Louise Cantrell, Mark Cantrell). Runs on: Spectrum [128K] The Lost Twilight Written 1992 by Northern Underground (Kane Conway). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Man About the House Written by Electric Storm Productions (Gareth Pitchford). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] The Menagerie Written 1990 by Stormbringer Software (Ian S. Brown). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Murder Hunt Written 1986 by Moonchild Software (Craig Davies). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Murder Hunt (Remake) Written 1992 by Craig Davies. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Murder Hunt 2 Written 1992 by Craig Davies. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Murder He Said Type: Text only Written 1993 by Jack Lockerby. Runs on: Spectrum [128K] Here is a review of Murder He Said Nightwing Written 1989 by Softel (Clive Wilson). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Search for the Nether Regions Written 1993 by Electric Storm Productions (Gareth Pitchford). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Theseus and the Minotaur Type: Drawn graphics Written 1990 by The Guild, Anthony Collins [programming], Anthony Collins [design] and Peter Collins [graphics] in PAW. Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Notes: Also released by The Guild. Twelve Days Written 1993 by Moonstone (Diane Rice). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Urban Written 1991 by Bass-On (Jason McHale). Runs on: Spectrum [48K] Zenobi Adventure CD Written by John Wilson. Runs on: Spectrum Notes: A compilation of every Zenobi game published.

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