Equinox
Publisher(s)Mikro-Gen
Platform(s)ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC
Release1986
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

Gameplay of Equinox

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

Equinox received generally positive reviews from video game critics.

References

  1. ↑ "News". Computer and Video Games. No. 56. June 1986. p. 9.
  2. ↑ Minson, Hunter (June 1986). "Free Lunch and Loneliness at the CES". Crash. No. 29. p. 14.
  3. ↑ "Action Test". Amstrad Action. No. 10. July 1986. pp. 62–63.
  4. ↑ "Equinox". Amtix. No. 9. July 1986. pp. 86–87.
  5. ↑ "Reviews". Crash. No. 30. July 1986. p. 34.
  6. ↑ Taylor, Graham (July 1986). "Equinox". Sinclair User. No. 56. p. 31.
  7. ↑ Gwyn (August 1986). "Screen Shots". Your Sinclair. No. 8. p. 68.
  8. ↑ "Zzap! Test". Zzap!64. No. 18. October 1986. p. 110.


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