1987 · Platformer
Elixir
video game of 1987
- Released
- 1987
- Platforms
- Acorn Electron
- Genres
- Platformer
- Developers
- —
- 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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