Turrican
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Turrican – Manfred Trenz Packed 1,300+ Screens into the Commodore 64
️ Turrican (1990) – Commodore 64 Run-and-Gun Action Platform Landmark Released in 1990 by Rainbow Arts and developed by Manfred Trenz, Turrican is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious and technically impressive action games ever created for the Commodore 64. Designed as a run-and-gun platformer with a strong emphasis on exploration, it raised expectations for what the C64 could deliver late in its lifespan. You control a lone warrior encased in a powerful assault suit, battling through five expansive worlds across 13 interconnected levels. The game blends fast-paced side-scrolling combat with open-ended level design, rewarding exploration with hidden areas, secret bonuses, and powerful upgrades. A defining feature is the rotating laser weapon, which can be aimed freely through 360 degrees, adding tactical depth to both combat and traversal. From a technical standpoint, Turrican is a standout achievement on the Commodore 64.
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️ Turrican (1990) – Commodore 64 Run-and-Gun Action Platform Landmark Released in 1990 by Rainbow Arts and developed by Manfred Trenz, Turrican is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious and technically impressive action games ever created for the Commodore 64. Designed as a run-and-gun platformer with a strong emphasis on exploration, it raised expectations for what the C64 could deliver late in its lifespan. You control a lone warrior encased in a powerful assault suit, battling through five expansive worlds across 13 interconnected levels. The game blends fast-paced side-scrolling combat with open-ended level design, rewarding exploration with hidden areas, secret bonuses, and powerful upgrades. A defining feature is the rotating laser weapon, which can be aimed freely through 360 degrees, adding tactical depth to both combat and traversal. From a technical standpoint, Turrican is a standout achievement on the Commodore 64.
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Magazine Reviews · 11
Contemporary average 90% · range 71–97%
ACE
Reviewed by Eugene Lacey. Rainbow Arts full-price release
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C&VG
Reviewed by Paul Rand. Rainbow Arts full-price release
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Commodore Force
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Datormagazin
Reviewed by Pontus Lindberg. Rainbow Arts full-price release
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Games Machine
Reviewed by Warren Lapworth. Rainbow Arts full-price release
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Power Play
Reviewed by Heinrich Lenhardt & Henrik Fisch. Rainbow Arts full-price release
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Svenska Hemdatornytt
Reviewed by Anders Josefsson, Andreas Eriksson & Håkan Wester
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Rainbow Arts full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Phil King, Robin Hogg & ScoreLord. Rainbow Arts full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Kixx budget release
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Zzap!64
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