Terry's Big Adventure
1989 video game
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Terry's Big Adventure is a game published by Shades Software in 1989 for use on the Atari ST, Commodore 64 and Commodore 128, and by Grandslam Interactive for Amiga.
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| Developer | Gametec |
| Publisher | Shades Software |
| Designer | Gary Walton |
| Composer | Allister Brimble |
| Platforms | Commodore 64 / C128, Amiga, Atari ST |
| Release | 1989 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Mode | Single-player |
Gameplay
To return home, young Terry must traverse 12 scenarios, armed only with his yo-yo, which causes him to jump backward when used. Along the way he can collect mushrooms and collect letters that give special powers, but he must defend himself against a varied array of enemies, which includes hedgehogs, balloons, and stars.[1][2]
Reception
The Games Machine noted its similarities with Super Mario Bros. in terms of gameplay, graphics, and specific ideas such as bonus stages and hidden rooms, but praised the yo-yo as an original weapon, that "can provide some worrying moments - as can the semi-incontrollable leaps and inertia".[3] It gave a 78/100 rating to the Atari ST version, and a 74/100 rating to its Commodore counterpart.[3]
Zzap!64 gave the game an 82/100 rating, describing it as "instantly playable" and noting the game "isn't anything new over Giana Sisters but it's well presented and nicely priced".[1]
German magazine Amiga Joker gave the game a 68/100 rating, mainly criticizing its overly simple graphics and its music theme, so annoying "you'd rather stuff some cotton wool into your ears".[4]