Equinox (1986 video game)
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{{Infobox video game
|title = Equinox
|image = Equinox 1986 Cover.jpg
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|developer =
|publisher = Mikro-Gen
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|engine =
|released = 1986
|genre = Action
|modes = Single-player
|platforms = ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC
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Equinox is an action video game released by Mikro-Gen in 1986 for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and Commodore 64.
Gameplay
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.{{cite magazine|magazine=Computer and Video Games|title=News|page=9|issue=56|date=June 1986|url=https://archive.org/details/ComputerAndVideoGamesIssue056Jun86/page/n7/mode/2up}} It was showcased at the 1986 Consumer Electronics Show.{{cite magazine|magazine=Crash|title=Free Lunch and Loneliness at the CES|last=Minson|first=Hunter|page=14|date=June 1986|issue=29|url=https://archive.org/details/crash-magazine-29/page/n13/mode/2up}}
Reception
{{VG Reviews
|AAction = 83%{{cite magazine|magazine=Amstrad Action|title=Action Test|date=July 1986|pages=62–63|issue=10|url=https://archive.org/details/amstrad-action-magazine_202105/AmstradAction010/page/n61/mode/2up}}
|Amtix = 91%{{cite magazine|magazine=Amtix|title=Equinox|date=July 1986|pages=86–87|issue=9|url=https://archive.org/details/amtix-magazine-09/page/n85/mode/2up}}
|CRASH = 87%{{cite magazine|magazine=Crash|title=Reviews|date=July 1986|page=34|issue=30|url=https://archive.org/details/crash-magazine-30/page/n33/mode/2up}}
|SUser = {{rating|5|5}}{{cite magazine|magazine=Sinclair User|title=Equinox|last=Taylor|first=Graham|date=July 1986|issue=56|page=31|url=https://archive.org/details/sinclair-user-magazine-052/page/n29/mode/2up}}
|YSinclair = 8/10{{cite magazine|magazine=Your Sinclair|title=Screen Shots|author=Gwyn|date=August 1986|issue=8|page=68|url=https://archive.org/details/Your_Sinclair_008/page/68/mode/2up}}
|Z64 = 83%{{cite magazine|magazine=Zzap!64|title=Zzap! Test|date=October 1986|issue=18|page=110|url=https://archive.org/details/zzap64-magazine-018/page/n109/mode/2up}}
}}
Equinox received generally positive reviews from video game critics.
References
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External links
- {{Internet Archive game|/zx_Equinox_1986_Mikro_Gen}}
- {{WoS game|id=0001637}}
- {{mobygames|id=/equinox_}}
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom
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