Turmoil (1984 video game)
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| Developer(s) | David Turner |
| Publisher(s) | Bug-Byte |
| Platform(s) | Sinclair Spectrum |
| Release date | 1984 |
| Genre(s) | Platform game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | N/A |
| Media | Compact Cassette |
| Input methods | Keyboard, Joystick |
Turmoil is a computer game released in 1984 for the ZX Spectrum by Bug Byte.
The player takes control of Mechanic Mick as he attempts to build various cars by stealing oil from an oil refinery.[1]
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[edit] Gameplay
The playing area is comprised of a number of platforms, ladders, conveyor belts and swinging ropes which Mick must negotiate. First he must collect an oil can, which he must take to a tap which is dripping oil. The oil that has been collected must be taken to the garage. Once there Mick can empty his can, a drop at a time, to fill his car. The car is invisible initially, and is built up as each drop of oil is deposited. On the first level the car is a Mini, but as on subsequent levels the cars become more sleek and expensive.[2]
Also present on each level are a number of enemies (resembling Arabs) who will attack Mick and cause him to lose a life. Unlike other platform games, the main character cannot jump by himself, but must fall onto one of the springs which are present on each level to bounce to a different platform. The Arabs will also make use of the ladders, ropes and springs.[3]
[edit] Reception
Reviews were overwhelmingly positive. CRASH gave the game 90% (a "CRASH Smash"), [2] while Your Spectrum called it a "Hit" with 3.5/5.[3]
Dave Nicholls of Your Spectrum said that "The springs are a great idea.",[3] and CRASH called it a "slick, well excecuted program".[2]
Retrogaming website Retro View, despite commenting on the politically incorrect nature of using Arabs as enemies, claims that "when it comes to pure, fun-filled platforming on the speccy, they don't come much better than Turmoil - the 'It's a Knockout' of 8-bit videogaming" and decided that "Turmoil earned a Crash Smash on its release, and in my opinion, it was well deserved." giving it an overall rating of 93%.[4]
[edit] Remake
In 2002 an unofficial version for Microsoft Windows was developed by Steven Watson and Ric Lumb for Space-time Games. In the new version, named Turmoil PC, the "Arabs" are replaced by robots.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Mortimer, June (January 1985), “Soft Spot: Turmoil”, Sinclair Programs
- ^ a b c “Turmoil Review”, CRASH, December 1984
- ^ a b c Nicholls, Dave & Willis, Roger (February 1985), “Turmoil Review”, Your Spectrum
- ^ Turmoil Review. Retro View. Retrieved on 2008-03-14.
- ^ Turmoil PC. Retrieved on 2008-03-14.
