1 hr 12 min
EPISODE 14: QiX The Atari Lynx HandyCast
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- Video Games
#LX102, Published by Telegames, Inc.
In this episode I cover one of my favorite arcade games of the 1980s, QiX (pronounced “kicks”), released for the Lynx in 1991 by Telegames, Inc. I’ve got vital statistics about the game, along with gameplay, reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and some listener feedback about the game.
QiX VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: October of 1991 by Telegames.
Initial Retail Price: Unknown.
Cartridge Information: Stereo curved lip-style cartridge of unknown ROM size.
Game Genre: Top-down action/strategy puzzle game for 1 player, or for 2 players taking turns on the console. The ComLynx is not used in multi-player games.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: Arcade game by Randy and Sandy Pfeiffer and released by Taito America Corporation in 1981.
Ports to Other Systems: QiX was also released on the Apple II (1989), the Apple IIgs (1990), the Atari 5200 (1983), the Atari 8-Bit line (1983), the Commodore Amiga (1989), the Commodore 64 (1989), the Commodore 128 (1989), the FM-7 (1983), the J2ME (2003), MicroSoft DOS (1989), the Nintendo Entertainment System (1991), the Nintendo Game Boy (1990), and the Nintendo 3DS (2011).
Sequels: QIX++ for the PSP (2010) and the XBox 360 (2009); QIX Neo for the Nintendo Playstation (2001); QIX Adventure for the Nintendo Game Boy Color (1999); Super QIX for the arcade (1987); Volfied (a.k.a. Ultimate QIX) for the arcade (1991), the Atari ST (1991), the Commodore Amiga (1991), the Commodore 64 (1991), the FM Towns (1991) the J2ME (2005), MicroSoft DOS (1991), the Nintendo Wii (2008), the Sega Genesis (1991), and the TurboGrafX-16 (1989).
Game Levels: There are 256 levels, each accessible with a 6-digit code. The complete list of level jump codes can be found here.
Number of Players: 1-2 (no ComLynx support).
Packaging: Full-color standard-tab regular-size carton (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″).
Instruction Manual: A 32-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome in English, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide.
QIX CREDITS
Developer: Knight Technologies.
Licensee: Taito America Corporation.
There are no other known credits for QiX.
Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”.
LYNX LYNKS
Information About QIX:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for QiX
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for QiX
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for QiX
Wikipedia article about QiX
Moby Games article about QiX
QiX Level Jump Codes from a style="colo...
#LX102, Published by Telegames, Inc.
In this episode I cover one of my favorite arcade games of the 1980s, QiX (pronounced “kicks”), released for the Lynx in 1991 by Telegames, Inc. I’ve got vital statistics about the game, along with gameplay, reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and some listener feedback about the game.
QiX VITAL STATISTICS
Release Date: October of 1991 by Telegames.
Initial Retail Price: Unknown.
Cartridge Information: Stereo curved lip-style cartridge of unknown ROM size.
Game Genre: Top-down action/strategy puzzle game for 1 player, or for 2 players taking turns on the console. The ComLynx is not used in multi-player games.
Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal).
Based On: Arcade game by Randy and Sandy Pfeiffer and released by Taito America Corporation in 1981.
Ports to Other Systems: QiX was also released on the Apple II (1989), the Apple IIgs (1990), the Atari 5200 (1983), the Atari 8-Bit line (1983), the Commodore Amiga (1989), the Commodore 64 (1989), the Commodore 128 (1989), the FM-7 (1983), the J2ME (2003), MicroSoft DOS (1989), the Nintendo Entertainment System (1991), the Nintendo Game Boy (1990), and the Nintendo 3DS (2011).
Sequels: QIX++ for the PSP (2010) and the XBox 360 (2009); QIX Neo for the Nintendo Playstation (2001); QIX Adventure for the Nintendo Game Boy Color (1999); Super QIX for the arcade (1987); Volfied (a.k.a. Ultimate QIX) for the arcade (1991), the Atari ST (1991), the Commodore Amiga (1991), the Commodore 64 (1991), the FM Towns (1991) the J2ME (2005), MicroSoft DOS (1991), the Nintendo Wii (2008), the Sega Genesis (1991), and the TurboGrafX-16 (1989).
Game Levels: There are 256 levels, each accessible with a 6-digit code. The complete list of level jump codes can be found here.
Number of Players: 1-2 (no ComLynx support).
Packaging: Full-color standard-tab regular-size carton (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″).
Instruction Manual: A 32-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in monochrome in English, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide.
QIX CREDITS
Developer: Knight Technologies.
Licensee: Taito America Corporation.
There are no other known credits for QiX.
Be sure to check out our partner AtariGamer.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console!
LYNX LYNKS
Kieren Hawken’s 2019 book “The A-Z of Atari Lynx Games Volume 1”.
LYNX LYNKS
Information About QIX:
Atari Age title info/rarity guide for QiX
Atari Gamer title info/rarity guide for QiX
Digital Press title info/rarity guide for QiX
Wikipedia article about QiX
Moby Games article about QiX
QiX Level Jump Codes from a style="colo...
1 hr 12 min