Last updated on September 7th, 2023 at 08:08 am
Spiky Harold is a platform video game that was released for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum home computers in 1986.
Spiky Harold is a cute and charming game that unfortunately falls short in terms of gameplay. The graphics are simple yet colorful, and the sound effects and music are decent. However, the gameplay mechanics are slow and the controls require pixel-perfect accuracy, making some screens frustratingly difficult. The plot of the game is unique, with the player controlling Harold the hedgehog as he collects food to survive hibernation. Overall, Spiky Harold is a game that may appeal to fans of retro platformers, but it is not one of the best games of its era.
Curiosities:
– Spiky Harold was the first hedgehog video game, predating Sonic the Hedgehog by several years.
– The game was developed by Andrew Rogers and published by Firebird Software.
– Spiky Harold was released for multiple platforms, including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, and Commodore 16 / Commodore Plus/4.
– The game received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its cute graphics and unique plot, while others criticized its slow gameplay and frustrating difficulty.
– Spiky Harold has a small but dedicated fanbase, with some players still enjoying the game today.
If you’re a fan of retro platformers, Spiky Harold may be worth checking out. However, be prepared for slow gameplay and frustrating difficulty, and don’t expect it to be on par with other classic games of its era.
The Remake
Remake of “Spiky Harold” – a classic 2D style platform game originally
released for the Spectrum and Amstrad computers by Firebird Software Ltd in 1986.
