Ludography
Elixir cover

1987 · Platformer

Elixir

video game of 1987

Released
1987
Platforms
Acorn Electron
Genres
Platformer
Developers
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Publishers
Superior Software
Modes
Single-player
Country
United Kingdom

About

Elixir is a video game for the Acorn Electron and BBC Micro released in 1987 by Superior Software. It is a platform game in which the player takes the role of a shrunken scientist.

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Story

The story follows a scientist, named Cyril, who accidentally manages to shrink himself. In order to restore him to his normal size the player has to navigate their way around the laboratory, collecting vitamin pills and finding the elixir of the title.

Reception

Elixir was not as widely praised as other Superior releases. When reviewing the PIAS 5 compilation, Electron User found the game lacking compared to the "superb" Imogen (also on the compilation), saying "Elixir is an arcade adventure that originates from the opposite end of the quality spectrum". Acorn User said that "the logical puzzles are well thought out... and give players something to get their teeth into".

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