The Eidolon
Dec 1, 1985
- Shooter
- Adventure
Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX, ZX Spectrum
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Overview
The Eidolon is an innovative first-person shooter developed by Lucasfilm Games in 1985, utilizing advanced fractal technology to create immersive cave environments. Players navigate through eight levels of maze-like caverns, collecting colored energy orbs and battling various enemies. The game's unique combat system requires matching orb colors to enemy types, adding a strategic layer to the shooting mechanics. Each level culminates in a battle with a dragon guardian, accessed after collecting three diamonds guarded by specific enemies. The game features special abilities tied to orb colors: green orbs can transform enemies, while blue orbs temporarily freeze them. This color-based gameplay, combined with the need to manage the Eidolon's energy levels and navigate increasingly complex cave systems, creates a challenging and engaging experience. The Eidolon's blend of cutting-edge graphics technology, strategic combat, and exploration elements made it a standout title in early 3D gaming, showcasing Lucasfilm Games' innovative approach to game design in the mid-1980s.
Story
The player discovers the Eidolon, a strange 19th-century vehicle in an abandoned laboratory. As the player investigates this device, he is accidentally transported to another dimension and is trapped in a vast, maze-like cave. The creatures in this cave, sensing the energy emanating from the Eidolon, are awakened from a long slumber, and the player soon finds that his only chance of survival lies in this mysterious vehicle and its powerful energy weapon.
- Developed by
- Lucasfilm Games
- Published by
- Epyx, Activision, Pony Canyon
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Facts
- Game modes
- Single player
- Player perspectives
- First person
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
- Game engine
- Custom built engine
- Release dates
- Atari 8-bit: Dec 1, 1985
- Commodore C64/128/MAX: Dec 1, 1985
- Amstrad CPC: 1986
- Apple II: 1986
- MSX: 1986
- ZX Spectrum: 1986
