| Deflektor | |
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| 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 |
| Release | December 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.
- ^ Reichert, Matt. "Deflektor". AtariProtos.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ^ Deflektor x4 on retrospec.sgn.net