Morpheus (1987 video game)

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Morpheus
Cover art
Developer(s)	Graftgold
Publisher(s)	Rainbird
Designer(s)	Andrew Braybrook
Platform(s)	Commodore 64
Release	1987
Genre(s)	Shoot 'em up
Mode(s)	Single player or two players

Morpheus is a 1987 shoot 'em up developed by Graftgold for the Commodore 64 and published by Rainbird. The game's designer, Andrew Braybrook, wrote a series of articles on the game's creation for the magazine Zzap!64 over an 8-month period.^[1]

Summary[]

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Morpheus allows players to customize their ships. Features such as auxiliary weapons and expansion ports allowed for a variety of different possibilities. Energy and shield generators, detection devices, even electronics counter-measures (ECM) pods were available for the onboard ports, and weapons slots accommodated guns, remote drones, and disruptors. The game introduces a wide variety of enemies called "morphai" which able to change appearances and allowing different methods to defeat them.

Reception[]

The game was positively reviewed by Zzap!64 magazine who awarded it a Sizzler rating with an overall score of 90%. It was described as "without doubt one of the most finely constructed games ever written for the 64". The graphics were praised but reviewers noted that the gameplay style was a significant departure from Braybrook's previous games so recommended that readers try the game before purchasing, as although technically accomplished it might not appeal to everyone.^[2] Commodore User were also enthusiastic about the game, saying it "reeks of quality". Their only criticism was the lack of a game save and load facility. It was given a 9 out of 10 rating.^[3]

Computer and Video Games' reviewer was less enthusiastic about the game which they considered to be a disappointment, noting "the originality of the game is great but the game play is extremely laborious." They thought the music and sound effects were probably the best thing about the game, and said that it was "visually very good." They advised potential purchasers to try the game first. It was rated 7/10.^[4]

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External links[]

• Morpheus at Lemon 64
• Morpheus box and manual at C64Sets.com