Starquake

About

Starquake is a fast-paced platformer where you control a blob-like robot tasked with stopping a dying planet from erupting. Navigate crumbling terrain, dodge hazards, and collect core components to stabilize the planet before the countdown hits zero. Puzzle-solving and precision jumps are key as you battle unstable environments and limited resources. The game’s retro aesthetics and frantic pacing keep the urgency high, with mechanics that lean into old-school challenge. Released in 1985, it ran on budget 8-bit systems like the C64 and Spectrum, making it a product of its time but still nostalgic for retro fans. The frantic race against time and the absurd premise of a blob saving the galaxy stand out, with some players praising its bold creativity. While the controls feel clunky by modern standards, the game’s relentless energy and quirky charm have earned it a cult following.

Storyline

From the great abyss of a black hole emerges a danger of awesome consequences - a planet so unstable that if its core is not rebuilt the resulting explosion will render the Galaxy a lifeless wasteland. To the rescue, Blob, hero of the moment. This Bio-Logically Operating Being is chosen not for his super intelligence, not for his fearlessness nor for his super powers - his is the only spaceship available. Out to face danger he goes - trusty spaceship, flight-board computer and galaxy A-Z. Will he succeed? Will he be in time? He'd better, there's no other chance for the world.