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E-Motion came out for the Amiga in 1990, developed by The Assembly Line and published by Electronic Arts. It was one of those games that felt right at home on the platform, with its clean vector graphics and electronic soundtrack standing out among the pixel art and sampled music of the era. The visual style was sparse but sharp, and the music had a pulsing, synthetic energy that pulled you into its abstract world.

You control a small, geometric object that you guide through a series of maze-like screens, avoiding hazards like bouncing balls and collecting all the items scattered around. The main objective is to gather every collectible in a level before time runs out, while also steering clear of obstacles that can destroy you on contact. Two key mechanics define the experience: the screen wraps around at the edges, so leaving one side brings you back on the opposite, and your movement has a subtle momentum that makes precise navigation tricky. The pacing is tense; levels start simple but quickly demand careful planning and quick reflexes. It feels like solving a spatial puzzle under pressure, with every successful completion bringing a quiet wave of relief.