Software:Equinox (1986 video game)
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| Publisher(s) | Mikro-Gen |
| Platform(s) | ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC |
| Release | 1986 |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Equinox is an action video game released by Mikro-Gen in 1986 for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and Commodore 64.
Gameplay
The player controls a Dedicated Disposal Droid that must harvest the planet Sury Ani 7. A security system of defence droids attempts to prevent this. To progress, the player must turn off the security system and clear the area of radioactive material. There are 8 levels, each with a time-limit restriction.
Development
Equinox was programmed by Raffaele Cecco and Chris Hinsley.[1] It was showcased at the 1986 Consumer Electronics Show.[2]
Reception
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Equinox received generally positive reviews from video game critics.
References
- ↑ "News". Computer and Video Games (56): 9. June 1986. https://archive.org/details/ComputerAndVideoGamesIssue056Jun86/page/n7/mode/2up.
- ↑ Minson, Hunter (June 1986). "Free Lunch and Loneliness at the CES". Crash (29): 14. https://archive.org/details/crash-magazine-29/page/n13/mode/2up.
- ↑ "Action Test". Amstrad Action (10): 62–63. July 1986. https://archive.org/details/amstrad-action-magazine_202105/AmstradAction010/page/n61/mode/2up.
- ↑ "Equinox". Amtix (9): 86–87. July 1986. https://archive.org/details/amtix-magazine-09/page/n85/mode/2up.
- ↑ "Reviews". Crash (30): 34. July 1986. https://archive.org/details/crash-magazine-30/page/n33/mode/2up.
- ↑ Taylor, Graham (July 1986). "Equinox". Sinclair User (56): 31. https://archive.org/details/sinclair-user-magazine-052/page/n29/mode/2up.
- ↑ Gwyn (August 1986). "Screen Shots". Your Sinclair (8): 68. https://archive.org/details/Your_Sinclair_008/page/68/mode/2up.
- ↑ "Zzap! Test". Zzap!64 (18): 110. October 1986. https://archive.org/details/zzap64-magazine-018/page/n109/mode/2up.
External links
- Equinox can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive
- Equinox at SpectrumComputing.co.uk
- Equinox at MobyGames
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