MORE CLASSIC STARQUAKE MOMENTS

The Flying Pad

Whilst BLOB is no slouch when it comes to running, using the flying pad has its benefits. Not only does it keep you from the ground avoiding fatal spikes, it also allows you to move freely around each room. On top of this, you can also shoot in multiple directions allowing freedom to kill nasties wherever they may be. The downside is that whilst aboard you cannot collect any items, so you will need to dismount should you want to pick up core elements, objects or enter teleport stations.

Your Flexible Friend

The planet is a pretty open space, but wouldn’t you know it – there are some places where someone has gone and installed security doors.

Very inconvenient. Should you want to make your way past, you’ll need a security card. Not only will it allow you access through these doors, it can also be used to access the Cheops Pyramids which you’ll find around the planet. These are another valuable resource as they are used to trade unneeded core elements for required ones.

Olly The Octopus

We’re not quite sure who Olly is, but you’ll find him lurking in the lower realms of the planet not doing much but looking very confused. With an obscure look on his face and an oxygen mask, he is a bit of a mystery. Olly appears again should you wish to quit the game from the menu screen – after being asked if you’re sure you want to quit you’ll be told to, ‘Say goodbye to Olly,’ before your Spectrum resets to the home screen.

The Teleporters

Given the size of the planet you’ll hope that there’s something to help you get from one place to another.

Well thankfully there is.

Teleporters are here to help make your way around the vast landscape, all with their own unique code which will send you around the planet. Remembering all of the codes can be tricky – you’ll either need a very good memory or if you want to go old school, how about you write them down on the game’s inlay card?