The Eidolon

ReleasedDec 1, 1985

Atari 8-bit
Commodore C64/128/MAX
ZX Spectrum
Apple II
Amstrad CPC
MSX

About

The Eidolon is an innovative first-person shooter developed by Lucasfilm Games in 1985, utilizing advanced fractal technology to create immersive cave environments. Players navigate through eight levels of maze-like caverns, collecting colored energy orbs and battling various enemies. The game's unique combat system requires matching orb colors to enemy types, adding a strategic layer to the shooting mechanics. Each level culminates in a battle with a dragon guardian, accessed after collecting three diamonds guarded by specific enemies. The game features special abilities tied to orb colors: green orbs can transform enemies, while blue orbs temporarily freeze them. This color-based gameplay, combined with the need to manage the Eidolon's energy levels and navigate increasingly complex cave systems, creates a challenging and engaging experience. The Eidolon's blend of cutting-edge graphics technology, strategic combat, and exploration elements made it a standout title in early 3D gaming, showcasing Lucasfilm Games' innovative approach to game design in the mid-1980s.

Developer: Lucasfilm Games
Publisher: Epyx, Activision, Pony Canyon
Genres: Shooter, Adventure
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person