Spike is an arcade developed by GCE, released 31 December 1983 on Vectrex.
What Spike is
Spike is an arcade game developed by GCE and released in 1983. It is available on Vectrex only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The evil Spud has taken Spike's girl, Molly, and Spike must make his way through various levels on platforms and ladders to rescue Molly. You must move the ladder from platform to platform and jump gaps to retrieve the key that will set Molly free from her cage. But be careful, Spud has evil bounces and birds he has sent out after you! You can defend yourself by kicking right or left. You can play either one player or two player mode where each player takes a turn with a single joystick controller. Who will save the fair Molly first and win her affection?
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Spike launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.
Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Spike — frequently asked questions
When did Spike come out?
Spike was released on 31 December 1983 for Vectrex.
Does Spike have multiplayer?
Yes. Spike supports multiplayer.
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