Elidon
Elidon is a 1985 action game developed and published by Orpheus for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, and MSX computers.
Elidon
- Date
- 1986
- Genre
- Elidon is classed in the genre platformer.
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Elidon is a 1985 action game developed and published by Orpheus for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, and MSX computers.
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Key facts
• Developer — Orpheus • Publisher — Orpheus Aackosoft (Denmark) • Designer — John B. Marshall Paul B. Kaufman • Artist — John B. Marshall • Programmer — Andrew Green • Composer — Jon Maskill • Platforms — Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX • Released — 1985 • Genre — Action • Modes — Single-player
Gameplay
Gameplay
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. 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.
Reception
Elidon was well received by press, including review scores of 78% from Amtix, 15/20 from Computer Gamer, 85% from CVG Magazine and 83% from Zzap!64.
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