Spirits

About

Spirits is a puzzle platformer where you navigate spooky mansions and solve spooky puzzles. You jump over traps, push objects to unlock paths, and dodge ghostly enemies in bite-sized levels. The gameplay mixes simple platforming with logic-based challenges like aligning floating tiles or timing jumps to avoid patrols. The 1980s retro aesthetic and basic but consistent art style set the tone for a game that feels like a haunted house maze with a few twists. This 1987 title is notable as Topo Soft's first release and a relic of early European game design. Its straightforward mechanics and atmospheric settings made it a cult favorite among CPC and Spectrum users at the time. While not complex by modern standards, the clever use of limited hardware and tight level design still impresses retro fans. The game’s enduring presence in preservation circles hints at its influence on later puzzle-platform hybrids.