Equinox (1986 video game)

Equinox is an action video game released by Mikro-Gen in 1986 for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and Commodore 64.

This article is about the 1986 video game. For the Super NES game, see Equinox (1993 video game).
Equinox
Publisher(s)Mikro-Gen
Platform(s)ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC
Release1986
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player

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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