Frost Byte is an adventure developed by Mikro-Gen Ltd, released 31 December 1986 on Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE and Commodore C64/128/MAX.
What Frost Byte is
Frost Byte is an adventure game developed by Mikro-Gen Ltd and released in 1986. It is available on Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In Frost Byte you control Hickey the Kreezer, an elastic curve which moves sideways, jumps and shoots. You must navigate your way through planet Cosmica, and rescue your brethren, within the limited 'Twang' energy you have. Cosmica is full of hideous monsters, many of which can be shot. Your character builds momentum as it moves, so some hazards are easier to clear from a running start. You can only jump vertically, although you have control as the character falls. Ammunition is limited, and must be collected throughout your quest. Three sweets which enhance your character can be collected - the red one increases your speed, blue increases the height of your leap, and green means you can…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Frost Byte launched on 31 December 1986, within three weeks of World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel and Rebelstar.
Released around the same time: World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel, Rebelstar.
Quick answers
Frost Byte — frequently asked questions
When did Frost Byte come out?
Frost Byte was released on 31 December 1986 for Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX and ZX Spectrum.
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