| Equinox | |
|---|---|
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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.
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Transcription
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
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Amstrad Action | 83%[3] |
| Amtix | 91%[4] |
| Crash | 87%[5] |
| Sinclair User |  [6] |
| Your Sinclair | 8/10[7] |
| Zzap!64 | 83%[8] |
Equinox received generally positive reviews from video game critics.
References
- ^ "News". Computer and Video Games. No. 56. June 1986. p. 9.
- ^ Minson, Hunter (June 1986). "Free Lunch and Loneliness at the CES". Crash. No. 29. p. 14.
- ^ "Action Test". Amstrad Action. No. 10. July 1986. pp. 62–63.
- ^ "Equinox". Amtix. No. 9. July 1986. pp. 86–87.
- ^ "Reviews". Crash. No. 30. July 1986. p. 34.
- ^ Taylor, Graham (July 1986). "Equinox". Sinclair User. No. 56. p. 31.
- ^ Gwyn (August 1986). "Screen Shots". Your Sinclair. No. 8. p. 68.
- ^ "Zzap! Test". Zzap!64. No. 18. October 1986. p. 110.
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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