Deflektor

Deflektor
Developer(s)Vortex Software
Publisher(s)Gremlin Graphics
Designer(s)Costa Panayi
Programmer(s)Costa Panayi
Composer(s)Ben Daglish
Platform(s)Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, NEC PC-9800, X68000
ReleaseDecember 1987
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player

Deflektor is a puzzle video game developed by Vortex Software and published by Gremlin Graphics in December 1987. The game was followed by a sequel in 1989 called Mindbender.

The game was also ported to the Japanese X68000 by Bullet-Proof Software and for the Atari 8-bit computers developed by Atari Corporation in 1988, but was not published.[1] According to the Deflektor X4 remake programmer Ignacio Pérez Gil, the Deflektor developer Costa Panayi endorsed the creation and distribution of the non-commercial open-source freeware in the 2000s.[2]

Deflektor has been well received by reviewers. Critics emphasized its high appeal and originality. The game also received positive feedback for its graphics, difficulty, and in-depth exploration.

  1. ^ Reichert, Matt. "Deflektor". AtariProtos.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  2. ^ Deflektor x4 on retrospec.sgn.net