Reviews

Rick Dangerous (1989)

Amiga Format

89%

“A superbly playable and addictive platform game that will keep you glued to your Amiga for hours. Rick Dangerous is the stuff legends are made of.”

Amiga Format, 1989

Rick Dangerous (1989) — C64 version

Zzap!64

93%

“One of the most playable and entertaining games seen on the 64 this year. Rick Dangerous grabs you from the opening screen and refuses to let go.”

Zzap!64, 1989

Rick Dangerous (1989)

ACE

89%

“Core Design has produced one of the strongest action-adventure titles of the year. Rick Dangerous is inventive, challenging, and above all great fun.”

ACE, 1989

Rick Dangerous 2 (1990) — Amstrad CPC version

Amstrad Action

97%

“Without doubt one of the finest games ever to appear on the CPC. Rick Dangerous 2 sets a new standard for platform games on Amstrad.”

Amstrad Action, 1990 — highest-rated game in the magazine’s history

Rick Dangerous 2 (1990)

Amiga Power

Top 20

“Rick Dangerous 2 was ranked the 17th best game of all time in an Amiga Power all-time top 100 list - remarkable recognition for a platform game in a list dominated by strategy and simulation titles.”

Amiga Power, 1990s retrospective

Chuck Rock (1991) — C64 version

Zzap!64

Gold Medal

“An outstanding conversion that loses little of the Amiga original’s charm and playability. Chuck Rock on the C64 is a triumph of platform game design.”

Zzap!64, 1991 — Gold Medal Award

Chuck Rock (1991)

Amiga Format

88%

“Chuck Rock is a hugely enjoyable platform game with some of the finest animation and music on the Amiga. Core Design’s most accessible title yet.”

Amiga Format, 1991

Chuck Rock (1991)

CU Amiga

Superstar

“A standout platformer of the year. Chuck Rock combines superb animation, an infectious soundtrack, and genuinely imaginative level design into one of the Amiga’s finest moments.”

CU Amiga, 1991 — Superstar Award

Heimdall (1991)

ACE

89%

“An atmospheric and ambitious RPG that stands apart from Core Design’s action output. Heimdall’s Norse setting and inventive mechanics make it one of the most distinctive Amiga titles of the year.”

ACE, 1991

Heimdall (1991)

Amiga Power

85%

“Heimdall is a brave departure for Core Design - an RPG with genuine atmosphere and a compelling visual identity. Martin Iveson’s soundtrack is exceptional.”

Amiga Power, 1991

Tomb Raider (1996)

Edge

9/10

“A quantum leap in interactive entertainment. Tomb Raider demonstrates what the PlayStation is truly capable of, and Lara Croft is one of gaming’s most compelling new characters.”

Edge, November 1996

Tomb Raider (1996)

Computer and Video Games

Landmark

“Tomb Raider is simply the most impressive PlayStation title we have seen. Core Design have created a masterpiece of 3D action-adventure game design.”

CVG, 1996