Qix
MANUFACTURER:Telegames PLAYERS: 1 STEREO: No RATING: 7 (6.7)
TYPE: Arcade COMLYNX: No BLINK: No

WHAT: Segment off sections of a rectangle while avoiding bad guys

HOW : Exactly like the arcade game. The player moves a cursor around the
screen, attempting to draw lines that complete an enclosed area,which is
then claimed for points. In the open space is an abstract set of colored
lines called the Qix, which is instant death for the player if touched.
Along the edges of the open area travel the Sparx, which also kill the
player with a touch. The only escape from them is to venture into the open
area, thus exposing yourself to the Qix. Either button allows the player to
leave the edges and move into the open area,and holding down a button will
move the cursor slowly, resulting in higher points but greater risk from
the Qix.

SOAPBOX: Much as the box advertises, this is a very faithful version of the
classic, especially in the sound department. It is plagued by the Lynx
control system, however, as it is often difficult to make precise turns and
reversals using the c-pad. This makes later levels where the Qix splits
especially frantic. Perhaps the most faithful feature of this recreation is
the movement of the Qix; just like in the arcades it has a maddening
tendency to always be nearby when you need to leave a wall, despite its
apparently random movement.