Spindizzy

Released1986

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

About

As GERALD (Gyroscopic ExploRAtion Landing Device) you must explore 385 screens of Hangworld, using limited fuel. The game is viewed isometrically, which means that the controls are rotated through 90 degrees - this, coupled with the fact that many screens have huge gaps and diagonal paths, means that it's hard to get far at first. Falling off ledges loses you time, which is very limited to start with Gerald must collect energy crystals throughout his journey - which can also be shortened by using a complex system of lifts. Sections you have travelled through are automatically mapped.

Developer: Electric Dreams Software
Publisher: Electric Dreams Software
Genres: Puzzle
Themes: Action, Science fiction
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person, Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating: 62 / 100 (5 ratings)