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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Morpheus
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Graftgold |
| Publisher | Telecomsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Morpheus is a shoot 'em up released in 1988 for the Commodore 64, developed by Graftgold and published by Telecomsoft.
It landed about 6 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1988 include Alien Syndrome, Armalyte and 720°.
Graftgold also made Paradroid and Ranarama for the C64.
Morpheus is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Morpheus is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Morpheus walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Morpheus.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Morpheus FAQ
When did Morpheus come out on the C64?
Morpheus was released for the Commodore 64 in 1988.
Who made Morpheus?
It was developed by Graftgold and published by Telecomsoft.
Is Morpheus multiplayer?
No. Morpheus is a single-player game.
How long does Morpheus take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Morpheus typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Morpheus on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.