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Commodore 64 · Shooter / Adventure
The Eidolon
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter, Adventure |
| Developer | Lucasfilm Games |
| Publisher | Epyx |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
The Eidolon is a shooter released for the Commodore 64, developed by Lucasfilm Games and published by Epyx. It blends shooter and adventure elements.
Among the 24 C64 shooters in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
Lucasfilm Games also made Maniac Mansion, Strike Fleet and Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Eidolon is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
The Eidolon walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Eidolon.
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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.
The Eidolon FAQ
Who made The Eidolon?
It was developed by Lucasfilm Games and published by Epyx.
Is The Eidolon multiplayer?
No. The Eidolon is a single-player game.
How long does The Eidolon take to play?
As a shooter, The Eidolon 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 The Eidolon 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.