Amiga time again! I’m finally going through my backlog of blog posts, and this is just one of many that I had originally planned to publish back in December 2016. Life and other priorities got in the way—quality checks, waiting for proper review time, and so on.
So here you are: the first of many Amiga game articles that were conceived, started, and even completed back in 2016.
I initially planned to cover everything in a single post, but I realized that wouldn’t do justice to each game. From now on, each title will get its own dedicated article. Full game reviews will follow later, time permitting—or sooner if already included.
Amiga time again! I’m finally going through my backlog of blog posts, and this is just one of many that I had originally planned to publish back in December 2016. Life and other priorities got in the way—quality checks, waiting for proper review time, and so on.
So here you are: the first of many Amiga game articles that were conceived, started, and even completed back in 2016.
I initially planned to cover everything in a single post, but I realised that wouldn’t do justice to each game. From now on, each title will get its own dedicated article. Full game reviews will follow later, time permitting—or sooner if already included.
SOLID GOLD was originally released a few years ago (2013) as a download-only title, much like Enemy 2. From the start, however, there were plans to eventually bring it out in a proper boxed edition.
SOLID GOLD is an excellent platformer for any Amiga with 1MB of RAM. The game features expansive levels, plenty to explore, and a fantastic soundtrack. Despite its quality, SOLID GOLD has often been overlooked by both the press and gamers alike. When it first launched, I personally didn’t find it all that fun—but over the years, my appreciation for the game has grown, and I enjoy it far more now than I did back then.
I’ve attached a full longplay of SOLID GOLD—not to spoil the game, but more as a heads-up on what to expect. It’s safe to say this is a solid title that definitely deserves a try.
The game is published by Amiga.net.pl, which also released another Amiga game this year, Tanks Furry, which I reviewed around its launch.
The game box looks fantastic—large, glossy, and well-designed.
The front cover has a style reminiscent of an Indiana Jones movie, though I’m not entirely sure if it captures the spirit of the game in a positive or negative way.
Wait, what? There’s a DVD case inside that I expected to be a floppy disk game!
Unfortunately, the glossy, high-quality print from the big box is gone. The print on this DVD case looks more like a homemade job—but honestly, it could have been a lot worse.
The game comes with a massive manual—so big, in fact, that it doesn’t even fit properly in the DVD case (oops!).
The manual itself is printed in high quality, very easy to read, and there are no issues with any of the pages.
The included CD is a standard CD-R with a printed label. While that’s a bit of a letdown, the print job is solid, and the colours actually look pretty good.
Floppy labels? Yep! These look really good and, once again, feature the cover art from the big box—as well as everything else included in the set.
I don’t have any empty floppies at the moment, but as soon as I do, I’ll be putting these labels to good use.
The manual, shown above, is printed on glossy A4 photo paper and of very high quality. It covers the story behind the game’s characters and is, all in all, an enjoyable read.
Here’s everything included in the SOLID GOLD Collector’s Edition box. There isn’t a huge amount, but I was thrilled to see the big box included—and I have a feeling most fans will feel the same.
The SOLID GOLD Collector’s Edition is truly made for collectors—it’s the kind of game that will stand out on your shelf purely as a collectable. With its very limited production run, it’s likely to become a rare find over time. I rated it 7/10, mainly because of the print quality on the DVD case and the relatively small number of items included in the box.
If you want one, grab it while it’s still in stock—you can get it directly from the publisher for the bargain price of just 7 Euros.
SOLID GOLD was originally released a few years ago (2013) as a download-only title, much like Enemy 2. From the start, however, there were plans to eventually bring it out in a proper boxed edition.
