Ballistix
by Reflections Interactive Released 1989 0 views
Quick facts
- Developer
- Reflections Interactive
- Publisher
- Coconuts Japan, Superior Software, Psyclapse, Sizzlers, Psygnosis, NEC Technologies
- Released
- 1989
- Platforms
- Amiga, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS
- Game modes
- Multiplayer, Single player
Our verdict
Ballistix is a fun, fast-paced sports curiosity.
Ballistix is a futuristic sports game created by Martin Edmondson, later the founder of Reflections, and published by Psygnosis’ Psyclapse label in 1989 for the Amiga, Atari ST, C64 and DOS. It was also released on the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron by Superior Software, and on the PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 in 1991.
Gameplay
The idea is simple: steer a puck into your opponent’s goal by firing streams of small balls at it. Reviewers compared it to pinball and to the board game Crossfire.
- Overhead view: The court scrolls to follow the puck.
- 130 courts: Courts get harder, with obstacles, mazes and bonus items.
- Scoring: First to three goals wins a court.
- Two players: Play against a friend, or against gravity in single-player.
- Options: Many options to customise the game.
The graphics and sound were praised, though some courts are uninspired.
Verdict
Ballistix is a fast, inventive sports game that’s great fun with two players. Some courts are dull, but its simple concept and options keep it entertaining. CU Amiga gave it 76%.
The Good
- Inventive concept
- 130 courts
- Great two-player mode
- Lots of options
The Bad
- Some dull courts
- Single-player is less fun
- Can feel random
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