Dalek Attack

Alternative Software

Company type	Private
Industry	Video games
Headquarters	United Kingdom , United Kingdom
Products	Dalek Attack

Dalek Attack is a 1992 video game inspired by the British science fiction TV series Doctor Who. Players assume the role of the Doctor, battling iconic foes such as the Daleks. Most editions offer a selection between the Fourth, Fifth, or Seventh Doctors; the MS-DOS and Amiga versions also include the Second Doctor, whereas the ZX Spectrum release features only the Seventh Doctor. A second player can participate as the Doctor's companion—either Ace or a UNIT soldier—with Ace being exclusive to the Spectrum version. Supporting characters like K-9 and Davros make appearances, and gameplay stages take place in cities including London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, as well as on Skaro.

The title was both developed and published by Alternative Software and released on major platforms except for the Amstrad CPC version, which was announced but ultimately never launched. The development was carried out by 221B Software Development, with graphical contributions from John Gyarmati and Wayne Dalton. Programming duties were divided among Nick Kimberley (PC, Spectrum, and unreleased Amstrad), Richard Turner (Amiga and Atari ST), and Jason Heggie (Commodore 64). The soundtrack was composed by Paul Tankard. Due to BBC policies restricting individual credits, acknowledgments were concealed within secret areas of the PC and Amiga editions.

Following reader interest, Alternative Software confirmed the commercial feasibility of a ZX Spectrum release in 1993. This version became the platform’s final full-price licensed game. Its gameplay differed significantly by commencing with on-foot segments focused on rescuing hostages instead of hoverboard sequences found in other versions. Additionally, it featured a reduced enemy roster including Robomen, Ogrons, and standard Daleks.

Various special Dalek models sourced from different Doctor Who media appear throughout the game’s versions. These include hovering Daleks from 1960s comic strips, movie-era Daleks from that decade, special weapons Daleks from Remembrance of the Daleks, and a 1990s design concept created by Dalek designer Ray Cusick.

The game was subsequently reissued within a PC compilation titled Sci-Fi Collection alongside Galactic Warrior Rats and Suburban Commando. This re-release featured simplified packaging and photocopied instruction manuals. Another re-release during 1994/95 preserved all original content but added purple and black framing to the cover art.