Turmoil is a platform game released in

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1986 The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal ente ...

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. The player takes control of Mechanic Mick who has been employed by a rich Arabian

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. The Sheikh has refused to pay Mick for work done, so Mick decides to steal his collection of expensive cars in lieu of payment. He must build the cars by collecting oil from a dripping oil tank. The oil can also be used as an offensive weapon against the pursuing Arabian guards.

Gameplay

The playing area consists of a number of platforms, ladders, conveyor belts and swinging ropes which Mick must negotiate. First he must collect an oil can, which he must take to a tap which is dripping oil. The oil that has been collected must be taken to the garage. Once there Mick can empty his can, a drop at a time, to fill his car. The car is invisible initially, and is built up as each drop of oil is deposited. On the first level the car is a

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, but as on subsequent levels the cars become more sleek and expensive. Also present on each level are a number of enemies (resembling Arabs) who will attack Mick and cause him to lose a life. Unlike other platform games, the main character cannot jump by himself, but must fall onto one of the springs which are present on each level to bounce to a different platform. The Arabs will also make use of the ladders, ropes and springs.

Reception

Reviews were overwhelmingly positive. ''

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'' gave the game 90% (a "CRASH Smash"), while '' Your Spectrum'' called it a "Hit" with 3.5/5. Dave Nicholls of '' Your Spectrum'', that "The springs are a great idea.", and ''

'' called it a "slick, well executed program".

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*{{WoS game, id=0005471, name=Turmoil *http://www.generation-msx.nl/msxdb/softwareinfo/2682 Platform games 1984 video games ZX Spectrum games MSX games Video games developed in the United Kingdom Bug-Byte Software games Single-player video games