Fast Eddie is a platform game developed by Mark Turmell and Sirius Software. The Atari 2600 version was published by Fox Video Games in 1982. Sirius published the Atari 8-bit computer and Commodore 64 releases in 1982 and a VIC-20 conversion in 1983.
Gameplay
The player controls Fast Eddie through a four-story building, collecting prizes while avoiding obstacles. The objective is to reach the top floor and claim the final prize by jumping over the High-Top Sneaker after gathering nine prizes. The player uses a joystick to move Eddie horizontally and vertically, and a button to make him jump. The game features eight variations with different difficulty levels, with the goal of progressing through all of them.
Reception
Brett Weiss, in Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984: A Complete Reference Guide praised the game, writing that “Though not as deep or as distinctive as Space Panic or Mr. Do!’s Castle, Fast Eddie is an entertaining game that will keep gamers on their toes.” The game’s sound design has been described as simplistic and “paradigmatic” 8-bit music.
References
External links
- Fast Eddie at Lemon 64
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Put under the Gamer24h team's microscope, Fast Eddie raises the bar considerably with both its storytelling and technical polish. Thanks to Sirius Software's meticulous craftsmanship and Sirius Software, Fox Video Games's strong presentation, the high production quality is evident in every moment of the game. Masterfully blending Platform mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. In short, an outstanding and immersive gaming experience awaits genre fans — we highly recommend giving it a shot!