Short Circuit

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The CPC version of Short Circuit is similar to the ZX Spectrum version. However the adventure portion of the game features a smaller map. The rooms, objects, and puzzles have also been altered.

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Platforms

Amstrad CPC
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Genres

ShooterPuzzleAdventure

Themes

ActionScience fiction

Game modes

Single player

Player perspective

Side view

Keywords

based on - movie
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Developer
Ocean Software
Publisher
Ocean Software
Release · Amstrad CPC
  • Worldwide — 1987

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