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Starquake is an action-adventure game written by Stephen Crow for the ZX Spectrum and published by Bubble Bus Software in 1985.
It was ported to Commodore 64, MSX, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Tatung Einstein (all in 1985), BBC Micro (1987),[2 ] and IBM compatible and Atari ST (both in 1988).
The player controls BLOB (Bio-Logically Operated Being), whose mission is to penetrate the unstable core of a rogue planet that has emerged from a black hole.
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If the core is not repaired in a timely manner, it will implode, setting off a chain reaction that will destroy the entire universe. The planet is inhabited by various primitive creatures, all dangerous to the touch, and the remnants of an earlier civilisation that provides the elements necessary to rebuild and stabilise the planet's core.
In this fascinating game of adventure and exploration, players are immersed in an alien world full of dangers and puzzles to solve.
In ‘Starquake’, you become an intrepid space explorer who must scour complex underground caverns in search of crystals to prevent a planet from collapsing.
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Starquake's gameplay features a combination of exploration, platforming and puzzles that will keep you on your toes as you venture into the unknown in search of the planet's salvation.
With colourful graphics, an immersive soundtrack and challenging gameplay, ‘Starquake’ transports you to a vibrant universe full of mystery and excitement.