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Games

Deflektor

35

Community score

18 ratings

1987 · Vortex Software

Genrespuzzle video gameaction game
PlatformsAmstrad CPCZX SpectrumCommodore AmigaCommodore 64Atari STNEC PC-9800 series
+2 moreSharp X68000NEC PC-8800 series

Category averages

Gameplay33
Fun37
Sound32
Technical40
Visuals31
Storytelling36
Category averages — Gameplay 33, Fun 37, Sound 32, Technical 40, Visuals 31, Storytelling 36Gameplay 33Fun 37Sound 32Technical 40Visuals 31Storytelling 36

Time to beat

Main story
51 h4 reports
Main + extras
Not enough reports yet (needs 3)2 reports
Completionist
Not enough reports yet (needs 3)1 report

Median of the hours reported by players who completed the game.

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Synopsis

Deflektor is a puzzle video game developed by Vortex Software and published by Gremlin Graphics in December 1987. The game was ported to the X68000 by Bullet-Proof Software and the Atari 8-bit computers developed by Atari Corporation in 1988, but was not published. According to Deflektor X4 remake programmer Ignacio Pérez Gil, Deflektor developer Costa Panayi endorsed the creation and distribution of the non-commercial open-source freeware in the 2000s. 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. It was followed by a sequel in 1989, Mindbender.

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Details

Type
Game
Release date
January 1, 1987
Genres
puzzle video game, action game
Platforms
Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64, Atari ST, NEC PC-9800 series, Sharp X68000, NEC PC-8800 series
Created by
Vortex Software
Countries
United Kingdom