Fantasy World Dizzy
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Founder | Oliver Twins |
| Products | Fantasy World Dizzy |
Fantasy World Dizzy is an arcade adventure title launched in October 1989 by Codemasters, crafted by the Oliver Twins. Serving as the third entry in the Dizzy franchise, it is recognized as Dizzy III. In contrast to the earlier third release, Fast Food, which functioned as a spin-off, this game solidified fundamental series mechanics.
This installment introduced essential gameplay components including a system of three lives, an improved inventory interface, and a well-balanced combination of puzzles and obstacles. It also marked the first appearance of the Yolkfolk characters: Daisy, Denzil, Dozy, Dylan, and Grand-Dizzy, thereby broadening the cast within the series.
An unreleased Nintendo Entertainment System version named Mystery World Dizzy was created in April 1993 but did not see public release until April 2017. Currently, it can be downloaded at no cost from the official Dizzy website. Additionally, a Kickstarter initiative was initiated to manufacture physical NES cartridges, demonstrating sustained fan enthusiasm and commercial viability.
The game has experienced a resurgence in popularity due to frequent tongue-in-cheek references as "the best game ever" on the well-known Zero Punctuation video game review show, increasing its recognition within gaming circles.
Plot
The storyline centers on Dizzy’s quest to rescue his girlfriend Daisy after she is abducted by the King Troll during their forest walk. Throughout his journey, Dizzy must gather a total of 30 coins.
Reception
Critics praised the game highly; for example, Peter Parrish of Eurogamer awarded it a 9 out of 10 score. The ZX Spectrum edition was ranked as the 25th greatest game ever in a 2004 issue of Your Sinclair. Meanwhile, Amstrad Action gave its version an 89% rating. In October 1994, a fully playable version was included on a covertape distributed with Commodore Format magazine.
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