The Goonies (1985 video game)
The Goonies is a puzzle-platform game programmed by Scott Spanburg and published in 1985 by Datasoft.[1] The game is based on the Richard Donner movie of the same name.
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Publisher(s) | Datasoft US 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 |
Gameplay[]
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There are eight stages in the game, 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, while in the two player mode, each player controls one Goonie each.
Reception[]
The game received positive reviews in the contemporary press. Computer and Video Games reviewer praised the game and found 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 review was also positive: "Even if it doesn't break all software records, it's one of the best platform games I've played."[3]
References[]
- ^ "The Goonies (Datasoft)". Atari Mania.
- ^ "Software Reviews". Computer and Video Games: 17. December 1985.
- ^ "The Goonies". Computer Gamer: 69. October 1985.
External links[]
- The Goonies at MobyGames
- Review in Antic
- Review in ANALOG Computing
- Review in Compute!
- 1985 video games
- Amstrad CPC games
- Apple II games
- Atari 8-bit family games
- Commodore 64 games
- Puzzle-platform games
- Video games based on films
- Video games developed in the United States
- ZX Spectrum games