Fast Eddie (video game)
| Fast Eddie | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Sirius Software |
| Publishers | Sirius Software Fox Video Games |
| Programmers | Mark Turmelll Tom McWilliams (Atari 8-bit) Kathy Bradley (C64, VIC)[1] |
| Platforms | Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, Atari 2600, VIC-20 |
| Release | 1982: C64, Atari 8-bit, 2600 1983: VIC-20 |
| Genre | Platform |
| Mode | Single-player |
Fast Eddie is a platform game developed by Mark Turmell and Sirius Software.[1] 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.[2][3]
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.[4] 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."[4] The game's sound design has been described as simplistic and "paradigmatic" 8-bit music.[5]
References
- ^ a b Turmell, Mark. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers".
- ^ Pryor, Ric (2017-12-30). "The Many Identical Faces of Fast Eddie". Old School Gamer Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ Hanson, Christopher (2018-03-08). Game Time: Understanding Temporality in Video Games. Indiana University Press. p. 64. ISBN 978-0-253-03282-9.
- ^ a b Weiss, Brett (2011-12-20). Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984: A Complete Reference Guide. McFarland. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-7864-8755-4.
- ^ Moormann, Peter (2012-08-11). Music and Game: Perspectives on a Popular Alliance. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 81. ISBN 978-3-531-18913-0.
External links
- Fast Eddie at Lemon 64