''Terry's Big Adventure'' is a game published by Shades Software in 1989 for use on the

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, and by Grandslam Interactive for

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Gameplay

To return home, young Terry must traverse 12 scenarios, armed only with his yo-yo, which causes him to jump backward when used. Along the way he can collect mushrooms and collect letters that give special powers, but he must defend himself against a varied array of enemies, which includes hedgehogs, balloons, and stars.

Reception

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'' noted its similarities with ''

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'' in terms of gameplay, graphics, and specific ideas such as bonus stages and hidden rooms, but praised the yo-yo as an original weapon, that "can provide some worrying moments - as can the semi-incontrollable leaps and inertia". It gave a 78/100 rating to the

version, and a 74/100 rating to its Commodore counterpart. ''

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'' gave the game an 82/100 rating, describing it as "istantly playable" and noting the game "isn't anything new over '' Giana Sisters'' but it's well presented and nicely priced". German magazine ' gave the game a 68/100 rating, mainly criticizing the too simple graphics and the music, so annoying "you'd rather stuff some cotton wool into your ears".

References

External links

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