Games part of the Dizzy series
The Dizzy game series is a beloved series of puzzle-platformer adventure games featuring the character "Dizzy," created by the Oliver Twins (Philip and Andrew Oliver) and published by Codemasters. The series gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s and encompasses multiple games across various platforms.
The main protagonist of the series is Dizzy, an anthropomorphic egg with a charming and adventurous personality. The gameplay typically involves exploring vibrant and colorful worlds, solving puzzles, collecting items, and interacting with various characters to progress through the games.
The first game in the series, "Dizzy: The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure," was released in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum and other home computers. It introduced players to Dizzy's world and his quest to save his friends, the Yolkfolk, from various predicaments. The game's puzzle-heavy nature and platforming elements set the foundation for the subsequent titles.
Some notable titles in the series include "Fantasy World Dizzy," "Magicland Dizzy," "Spellbound Dizzy," "Prince of the Yolkfolk," and "Fantastic Dizzy." Each game introduced new environments, characters, and gameplay mechanics while maintaining the core puzzle-solving and platforming elements.
The Dizzy games were released on various platforms, including the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, NES, and Sega Master System, among others. They received critical acclaim for their charming graphics, engaging gameplay, and clever puzzles. The series was particularly popular in Europe and holds a special place in the hearts of many nostalgic gamers.
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1987DOS action-adventureDeveloper: CodemastersPublisher: Codemasters
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1989DOS actionDeveloper: CodemastersPublisher: Codemasters
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1991DOS action-adventureDeveloper: CodemastersPublisher: Codemasters
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1993DOS actionDeveloper: CodemastersPublisher: Codemasters
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1993DOS action-adventureDeveloper: CodemastersPublisher: Codemasters
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1993DOS puzzleDeveloper: CodemastersPublisher: Codemasters
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1993DOS action-adventureDeveloper: CodemastersPublisher: Codemasters
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1994DOS action-adventureDeveloper: CodemastersPublisher: Codemasters