Olli & Lissa is a series of three action video games: Olli & Lissa: The Ghost of Shilmore Castle (1987), Olli & Lissa II: Halloween (1987), and Olli & Lissa 3: The Candlelight Adventure (1989).
Plot and gameplay The games see the protagonist duo Olli & Lissa solve a mystery. The titles play as flip-screen games.
Commercial performance The titles became significantly successful as budget games. The first in the series was the UK's top-selling ZX Spectrum game in January 1987.
Critical reception The Ghost of Shilmore Castle
CVG Magazine praised the title as being both addictive and humorous. Commodore User Magazine thought the title was a fine example of the developer's good "cheapo games".
The Candlelight Adventure
Commodore Format Magazine felt the game exuded originality and style. ZZap!64 Magazine felt the graphics were imaginative and varied.
References
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