Flicky (1984)

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Summary

Flicky: A Charming and Challenging Arcade Classic from SEGA

Released in arcades in 1984, Flicky is a charming and challenging platform game from SEGA. The player controls Flicky, a blue bird who must rescue baby birds from mischievous cats. Flicky can fly, jump, and use his beak to carry baby birds to safety.

The game is set in a colorful forest, and each level consists of a single screen. Flicky must navigate the level, avoiding obstacles and enemies, and collect all of the baby birds. Once all of the baby birds have been collected, Flicky must carry them to the exit to complete the level.

Flicky is a simple game to learn, but it is difficult to master. The levels are cleverly designed, and the enemies are challenging. Flicky must use all of his skills to avoid being caught by the cats and to rescue all of the baby birds.

Flicky was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its charming graphics, catchy music, and challenging gameplay. Flicky was also ported to a number of home computers, including the SG-1000, MSX, and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

Gameplay

Flicky is a platform game in which the player controls Flicky, a blue bird who must rescue baby birds from mischievous cats. Flicky can fly, jump, and use his beak to carry baby birds to safety.

The game is set in a colorful forest, and each level consists of a single screen. Flicky must navigate the level, avoiding obstacles and enemies, and collect all of the baby birds. Once all of the baby birds have been collected, Flicky must carry them to the exit to complete the level.

Flicky can fly by flapping his wings. He can also jump by pressing the A button. Flicky can use his beak to carry baby birds by pressing the B button. Baby birds can be carried in Flicky’s beak or on his back.

Flicky must avoid being caught by the cats. The cats will chase Flicky and try to catch him. If Flicky is caught by a cat, he will lose a life. Flicky can also lose a life if he falls off the bottom of the screen or if he touches an enemy.

Flicky has a limited number of lives. If Flicky loses all of his lives, the game is over.

Levels

Flicky has a total of 12 levels. The levels are set in a variety of different environments, including forests, caves, and mountains. Each level is more difficult than the last.

The first few levels are relatively easy, but the later levels are quite challenging. Flicky must use all of his skills to avoid being caught by the cats and to rescue all of the baby birds.

Enemies

Flicky is opposed by a variety of enemies, including cats, mice, and frogs. The cats are the most dangerous enemies, as they will chase Flicky and try to catch him. The mice and frogs are less dangerous, but they can still be a nuisance.

Flicky can defeat the cats by pecking them with his beak. He can also defeat the mice and frogs by jumping on them.

Items

Flicky can collect a variety of items to help him on his quest. These items include:

  • Cherries: Cherries give Flicky extra points.
  • Fruit: Fruit gives Flicky extra lives.
  • Stars: Stars make Flicky invincible for a short period of time.
  • Keys: Keys unlock doors that lead to new areas.

Bosses

At the end of each world, Flicky must defeat a boss. The bosses are large and powerful enemies, but Flicky can defeat them by using his skills and the items that he has collected.

Legacy

Flicky was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its charming graphics, catchy music, and challenging gameplay. Flicky was also ported to a number of home computers, including the SG-1000, MSX, and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

Flicky has been included in a number of SEGA compilations, including SEGA Genesis Collection and SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection. Flicky has also been released on the Nintendo Switch Online service.

Conclusion

Flicky is a charming and challenging platform game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s simple gameplay and colorful graphics make it a great choice for players of all ages. Flicky is a must-play for fans of platform games and SEGA classics.

Review Score

8.5/10

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Nish is a software engineer by day and avid gamer who loves to play video games after he puts his two boys to bed. His insights delve into the mechanics, and storytelling of the games he plays with the aim to share his passion with the audience. He loves to travel back to his native India and travel the country on his restored Royal Enfield Bullet 350, a relic from a simpler time, like some of the games he plays.

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