Elidon
| Elidon | |
|---|---|
 Cover art by Colin Marshall | |
| Developer | Orpheus |
| Publishers | Orpheus Aackosoft (Denmark) |
| Designers | John B. Marshall[1] Paul B. Kaufman |
| Programmer | Andrew Green |
| Artist | John B. Marshall |
| Composer | Jon Maskill |
| Platforms | Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX |
| Release | 1985 |
| Genre | Action |
| Mode | Single-player |
Elidon is a 1985 action game developed and published by Orpheus for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, and MSX computers.
Gameplay
[edit]Elidon is a flip-screen (or flick-screen) platform game. The player controls a flying Faerie using the keyboard or joystick. When the Faerie reaches the edge of the current screen, it will 'flip' to the next screen, a common technique in 1980s home computers.[2]
The player must avoid the nasties and obstacles which drain the Faerie's energy. A wand can be used to remove the nasties. The Faerie can only hold three collectables at a time.[3]
Reception
[edit]Elidon was well received by press,[4] including review scores of 78% from Amtix,[5] 15/20 from Computer Gamer,[6] 85% from CVG Magazine[7] and 83% from Zzap!64.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Computer and Videogames Magazine Issue 045". July 1985. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ↑ Giant Bomb. "Flip Screen (Concept)". Giant Bomb. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ↑ MobyGames. "Elidon (1985)". MobdyGames. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ↑ "Compute! Gazette Issue 35". May 1986. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ↑ "Amtix Magazine Issue 01". November 1985. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ↑ "Computer Gamer Issue04". Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ↑ "CVG Magazine Issue 046". Computer and Video Games. August 1985. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ↑ "ZZap!64 Magazine Issue 004". August 1985. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
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