Terry's Big Adventure is a game published by Shades Software in 1989 for use on the Atari ST, Commodore 64 and Commodore 128, and by Grandslam Interactive for Amiga.
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| Developer(s) | Gametec |
| Publisher(s) | Shades Software |
| Designer(s) | Gary Walton |
| Composer(s) | Allister Brimble |
| Platform(s) | Commodore 64 / C128, Amiga, Atari ST |
| Release | 1989 |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editTo return home, young Terry must traverse 12 scenarios, armed only with his yo-yo, which causes him to jump backward when used. Along the way he can collect mushrooms and collect letters that give special powers, but he must defend himself against a varied array of enemies, which includes hedgehogs, balloons, and stars.[1][2]
Reception
editThe Games Machine noted its similarities with Super Mario Bros. in terms of gameplay, graphics, and specific ideas such as bonus stages and hidden rooms, but praised the yo-yo as an original weapon, that "can provide some worrying moments - as can the semi-incontrollable leaps and inertia".[3] It gave a 78/100 rating to thr Atari ST version, and a 74/100 rating to its Commodore counterpart.[3]
Zzap!64 gave the game an 82/100 rating, describing it as "istantly playable" and noting the game "isn't anything new over Giana Sisters but it's well presented and nicely priced".[1]
German magazine Amiga Joker gave the game a 68/100 rating, mainly criticizing the too simple graphics and the music, so annoying "you'd rather stuff some cotton wool into your ears".[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Wynne, Stuart; Hogg, Robin (December 1989). "Terry's Big Adventure". Zzap!64. No. 56. Newsfield Publications. p. 17. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ River, Marko (17 April 2005). "Terry's Big Adventure - C64 Review". Lemon64. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b Lapworth, Warren (December 1989). "Reviews: Terry's Big Adventure". The Games Machine. No. 25. Newsfield Publications. p. 89. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Borgmeier, Carsten (January 1990). "Test: Terry's Big Adventure". Amiga Joker (in German). No. 1. Joker Verlag. p. 50. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
External links
edit- Terry's Big Adventure at MobyGames
- Terry's Big Adventure at Atari Mania