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The Eidolon (1985)

Lucasfilm Games

Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX, ZX Spectrum

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The Eidolon is an innovative first-person shooter developed by Lucasfilm Games in 1985, utilizing advanced fractal technology to create immersive cave environments. Players navigate through eight levels of maze-like caverns, collecting colored energy orbs and battling various enemies. The game's unique combat system requires matching orb colors to enemy types, adding a strategic layer to the shooting mechanics. Each level … The Eidolon is an innovative first-person shooter developed by Lucasfilm Games in 1985, utilizing advanced fractal technology to create immersive cave environments. Players navigate through eight levels of maze-like caverns, collecting colored energy orbs and battling various enemies. The game's unique combat system requires matching orb colors to enemy types, adding a strategic layer to the shooting mechanics.

Each level culminates in a battle with a dragon guardian, accessed after collecting three diamonds guarded by specific enemies. The game features special abilities tied to orb colors: green orbs can transform enemies, while blue orbs temporarily freeze them. This color-based gameplay, combined with the need to manage the Eidolon's energy levels and navigate increasingly complex cave systems, creates a challenging and engaging experience. The Eidolon's blend of cutting-edge graphics technology, strategic combat, and exploration elements made it a standout title in early 3D gaming, showcasing Lucasfilm Games' innovative approach to game design in the mid-1980s. Read more

Details

Developers
Lucasfilm Games
Publishers
Activision, Epyx, Pony Canyon
Genres
Adventure, Shooter
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Science fiction

Release dates

  • Dec 01, 1985 (North America) Commodore C64/128/MAX, Atari 8-bit
  • 1986 (Japan) MSX
  • 1986 (Europe) Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum
  • 1986 (North America) Apple II