Elidon

About

Elidon is a 1985 platformer where you guide a tiny fairy through maze like stages to collect seven scattered potions. The challenge lies in dodging obstacles like thorns and creatures while memorizing paths to avoid respawns. Gameplay feels brisk compared to later 80s platformers with minimal slowdown and straightforward controls. Each level is packed tight with hazards but never feels cluttered. The game stands out for its punishing difficulty that rewards precise jumps and route planning. Older players might recognize it as a relic of early platforming design where one mistake sent you back to the start. Originally released on multiple 8 bit systems including C64 and Amstrad, it earned a cult reputation among retro fans for its relentless but fair challenge. Its stripped down approach to level design has aged better than many 80s arcade ports still kicking around.