Deflektor
| Deflektor | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Vortex Software |
| Publisher(s) | Gremlin Graphics |
| Designer(s) | Costa Panayi |
| Programmer(s) | Costa Panayi |
| Composer(s) | Ben Daglish |
| Platform(s) | Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, NEC PC-9800, X68000 |
| Release | December 1987 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Deflektor is a puzzle video game developed by Vortex Software and published by Gremlin Graphics in December 1987. The game was followed by a 1989 sequel, Mindbender.
The game was also ported to the Sharp X68000 by Bullet-Proof Software and the Atari 8-bit computers developed by Atari Corporation in 1988, but was not published. According to Deflektor X4 remake programmer Ignacio Pérez Gil, Deflektor developer Costa Panayi endorsed the creation and distribution of the non-commercial open-source freeware in the 2000s.
Deflektor has been well received by reviewers. Critics emphasized its high appeal and originality. The game also received positive feedback for its graphics, difficulty, and in-depth exploration.