Flix
Puzzle Game: Problem-Solving · ZX-Spectrum 48K · 1 players · English
Softricks · 1984 · Pound sterling 5.75
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Flix came with a free entry to Personal Computer Softricks Games Competition. The first prize was a monitor.
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- Flix.tzx.zipTape image English44 KB
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- Gary McGillcredited
- Ricky Gierelocredited
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In the magazines
- Sinclair User #301984 · Gilbert Factor7/10
Elsewhere on the web
- WorldOfSpectrum 5 votes6.40
In the magazines 11
Sinclair User #30Sep 1984 · p.57/107/10
Gilbert Factor 7/10
John Lambert 7/10
Memory: 48K Price; £5.95 Flix from Softricks is an attempt to reproduce one of those popular plastic puzzles in which the little squares have to be manipulated to reform a scrambled picture. The picture is that well known image from Vogue of the woman in a blue dress created for the Spectrum by Print 'n Plotter. There are four difficulty levels ranging from division of the picture into a 3 x 4 grid to 32 X 24. There is also the facility to LOAD your own picture for scrambling; two extra ones are provided. A third option is to attempt the competition in which the picture is already scrambled at the highest level of difficulty. Softricks offers a Microvitec colour monitor with a Spectrum interface to the person who can solve the puzzle in the fewest number of moves. It is reasonably difficult to unscramble the picture at the easiest level. Overall, the game is very well-designed and fun to play, with easy-to-use controls.
Full-page ad5
- Personal Computer Games #8Jul 1984 · p.118
- Personal Computer Games #5Apr 1984 · p.8
- Home Computing Weekly #52Mar 1984 · p.4
- Popular Computing Weekly #9Mar 1984 · p.8
- Home Computing Weekly #50Feb 1984 · p.45
Advert2
- Personal Computer Games #6May 1984 · p.157
- Computer Answers #16May 1984 · p.121
Feature1
- Your Computer #5May 1984 · p.74
CompoEntry1
- Personal Computer Games #4Mar 1984 · p.47
Offer1
- Personal Computer Games #4Mar 1984 · p.47
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