QIX (USA, Europe)
Inside QIX (USA, Europe)
QIX on the ATARI Lynx is a direct port of Taito's 1981 arcade puzzle classic. It was one of the early titles released for the Lynx, bringing the abstract, addictive gameplay to a handheld format. The game was originally developed by Taito's American division and designed by husband-and-wife team Randy and Sandy Pfeiffer. This Lynx version captures the same minimalist visual style and precise controls that made the arcade original a hit.
How to Play QIX (USA, Europe) Online
Getting Started
When you start QIX, you begin on a blank rectangular playing field. The Qix, a flickering stick-like creature, moves around the open area. Your job is to draw lines by holding the A button and moving the D-Pad. These lines trail behind you, and any part of the field you enclose will fill in with color. You must fill a certain percentage of the field (usually around 75%) to clear the level.
The tricky part is that you cannot cross your own drawn lines, and the Qix will try to catch you if you are on the same side of a line as it is. If it touches you, you lose a life. You can also draw lines slowly to avoid the Qix, but the level has a timer that speeds up as you progress. The game ends when you lose all lives or time runs out.
New players should start by drawing short, safe lines near the edges. Stay close to a boundary so you can retreat quickly. Watch the Qix's pattern and avoid making long lines that leave you exposed. The key is to balance speed with caution - rush and you'll get caught, but wait too long and the timer will punish you.
QIX (USA, Europe) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Q: Option 1
- E: Option 2
- Enter: Pause
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