The Goonies (1985 video game)
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| Publisher(s) | Datasoft U.S. Gold |
| Programmer(s) | Scott Spanburg |
| Artist(s) | Kelly Day |
| Platform(s) | Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum |
| Release | 1985 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle-platform |
The Goonies is a puzzle-platform game programmed by Scott Spanburg and published in 1985 by Datasoft.[1] It is based on the 1985 Richard Donner film The Goonies.
Gameplay[edit]
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The game has eight stages, each based on a scene from the film. In each stage, the two Goonies must work together to solve puzzles and reach the exit to move on to the next stage. In single-player mode the joystick button can be used to switch between the two characters, and in the two player mode, each player controls one Goonie.
Reception[edit]
The game received positive reviews. Computer and Video Games reviewer said that "each screen is packed with interesting puzzles and problems. The attention to detail is good - and the game is fun to play".[2] Computer Gamer magazine said: "Even if it doesn't break all software records, it's one of the best platform games I've played".[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Goonies (Datasoft)". Atari Mania.
- ^ "Software Reviews". Computer and Video Games. December 1985. p. 17.
- ^ "The Goonies". Computer Gamer. October 1985. p. 69.
External links[edit]
- The Goonies at MobyGames
- Review in Antic
- Review in ANALOG Computing
- Review in Compute!
- Review in Page 6
- Review in Compute!'s Gazette
