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Equinox (1986 video game)

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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

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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

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Equinox was programmed by Raffaele Cecco and Chris Hinsley.[1] It was showcased at the 1986 Consumer Electronics Show.[2]

Reception

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Equinox received generally positive reviews from video game critics.

References

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  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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