Genre: Action
Developer: General Consumer Electronics
Publisher: General Consumer Electronics
Year: 1983
System: Vectrex
Spike is an action game developed and published by General Consumer Electronics exclusively for the Vectrex system in 1983. The player controls Spike, a character navigating through multiple rooms in a castle, tasked with collecting keys while avoiding or defeating various enemies. The gameplay involves precise movement and timing as players face challenges like bats and other hazards within a top-down view maze layout. The game features vector graphics, which were characteristic of the Vectrex console’s unique display technology.
Spike was released only for the Vectrex platform and did not see ports or versions on other systems. Its gameplay combines elements of exploration and action, relying on the console’s built-in screen and controller for a distinctive experience.
