ThunderCats (1987 video game) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera |
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Amstrad CPC cover art
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| Developer(s) | Elite Systems |
| Publisher(s) | Elite Systems |
| Composer(s) | Rob Hubbard |
| Platform(s) | Atari ST, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum |
| Release date(s) | October 1987 |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
ThunderCats: The Lost Eye of Thundera is an exciting side-scrolling video game based on the popular ThunderCats TV show. It was released in 1987 by Elite Systems Ltd. You could play it on many home computers like the Amstrad CPC, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum. A version for the NES was planned but never came out.
What's the Story?
When the game starts, you see Mumm-Ra, the main bad guy of the ThunderCats. He has stolen the Eye of Thundera. This special Eye is the source of all the ThunderCats' power.
You play as Lion-O, the leader of the ThunderCats. Your mission is to guide him through 14 different levels. You must find and get back the missing Eye of Thundera.
How to Play the Game
Lion-O begins his adventure with the Sword of Omens. The Eye of Thundera is missing from its hilt. You can switch between using the sword and a short-range energy gun.
In some levels, Lion-O can jump into a flying vehicle. This vehicle can shoot just like the energy gun.
The first four levels are part of the Garden of the Elementals. You can choose the order you want to play these levels. They are themed around fire, water, air, and earth.
Each level has a time limit. If you don't finish in time, Mumm-Ra appears. More enemies also show up, making it harder to complete the level.
Interestingly, there are no big boss fights in this game. Instead, when you finish a level, you might rescue another ThunderCat. You could save Tygra, Panthro, or Wilykit. Sometimes, the game just announces that Mumm-Ra has been defeated. Then, the Eye of Thundera is finally restored!
