Fast Food (1989 video game)

Codemasters

Industry	Video game publishing
Founded	1986
Headquarters	United Kingdom
Products	Video games

Fast Food—also referred to as Fast Food Dizzy—is a maze-style video game starring Dizzy, an anthropomorphic egg character created by the British duo known as the Oliver Twins. Launched in April 1989 and published by Codemasters, it represents the third installment in the Dizzy franchise.

The 8-bit editions for ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC showcase abstract labyrinth designs, whereas the 16-bit versions on Amiga, Atari ST, and DOS feature more identifiable settings such as gardens, harbours, and cemeteries.

Gameplay

In this game, players navigate Dizzy through various maze layouts to gather food items including burgers and pizzas. Certain food pieces move actively, either fleeing from or moving toward Dizzy. Four mushroom-shaped adversaries—Bonzo, Wizza, Pippa, and Fido—chase the protagonist. The gameplay incorporates power-ups and breakable walls to add layers of strategy.

Development

The development process was swift: a functioning build was completed within three days, followed by approximately two weeks dedicated to polishing visuals, user interface, and audio. Originally designed as a promotional project for the Happy Eater restaurant chain, the concept evolved during production, resulting in Dizzy becoming the central figure.

Legacy

A condensed edition titled Easter Eggstravaganza Dizzy was distributed via Amiga Action and ST Action coverdiscs in May 1993, providing players with a competition code upon finishing the game.

In November 2020, the Oliver Twins recreated and released an updated version named Fast Food Dizzy for the Nintendo Switch, developed using the FUZE programming platform, thereby bringing the title to contemporary gaming systems.