Countdown to Shutdown
Countdown to Shutdown, originally known as Countdown to Meltdown in Europe, is a video game released in 1984 by Creative Sparks. In 1985 Activision published it in the US as Countdown to Shutdown.
Also recorded as Countdown to Meltdown
Countdown to Shutdown
- Date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Creative Sparks · M.A.D.
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Countdown to Shutdown, originally known as Countdown to Meltdown in Europe, is a video game released in 1984 by Creative Sparks. In 1985 Activision published it in the US as Countdown to Shutdown.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Title — Countdown to Shutdown • Developer — Creative Sparks • Publisher — Creative Sparks • Platforms — Apple II, Commodore 64 • Released — 1984
Gameplay
Gameplay
Countdown to Shutdown is a game in which the player directs robots in a subterranean energy plant to cool its overheating core.
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Dated record
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1986
Countdown to Shutdown published.
1986
Countdown to Shutdown is recorded as published in 1986.
Reception
Gregg Williams reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Overall, I like the Apple version of Countdown, and I'm sure the C-64 version is even more enjoyable. If you ever get the game completely solved, you can play a randomized version that will keep you busy for a while longer."
Context
Primary material
Context
The circumstances in which Countdown to Shutdown stands. Published by Creative Sparks. Developed by Thorn EMI Plc. Issued for Commodore 64. Recorded as video game.
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- “Countdown to Shutdown”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- 1.Williams, Gregg. Micro-Reviews. Computer Gaming World. 1. 29. 37. June–July 1986.
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