Eskimo Eddie (C64/Spectrum)
Released Jan 2023
In this arcade-style game, released in 1984 for home microcomputers by Ocean Software, take on the role of Eddie and his friend Percy Penguin as they battle the fearsome polar bear Growler and the deadly Snowbugs.
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Developer
Publisher
Pixel Games UK
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Originally released in 1984 for home microcomputers, this arcade-style game from the legendary Ocean Software saw players take on the role of Eddie and his friend Percy Penguin. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version of the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 releases of the game.
This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:
Gameplay
Rescue Percy Penguin from the clutches of the fearsome polar bear Growler (in this first level the gameplay differs in the two versions of the game - the ZX Spectrum version has you dodging ice holes and polar bears that criss cross the screen, the Commodore 64 version has you jumping over snowballs as you climb up the level towards your goal). Then, Percy must defend himself against deadly Snowbugs, pushing sliding ice blocks for protection.This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:
- Saving/loading the game at any point
- Support for most modern game controllers
- Full control remapping
- Image scaling and smoothing options
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