Super Nintendo game Terranigma is a science fiction action adventure game developed by German game developers Blue Byte and published by Electronic Arts. It is the first game in the Terranigma series, and was released in Europe on October 21, 1995. The game is a side-scrolling action game with a focus on puzzle solving. The player controls a character named John, who is journeying through a post-apocalyptic world. The game features an unique control scheme, which allows the player to move the character around using a combination of the up and down keys, as well as the left and right buttons. The player can also use the D-pad to move John around the screen, and can interact with the environment in various ways by using the left and right buttons and the A button. The game is set in a world where the sun has been destroyed, leaving the Earth in darkness. John is able to use his knowledge of the environment to find ways to escape the clutches of the evil aliens that have taken over the world. The game features a range of different puzzles, which the player must solve in order to progress. In addition, the game features a unique combat system, which allows John to use his knowledge of the environment to fight off the aliens. The game received mixed reviews from critics. However, the game was a commercial success, and was ported to several other platforms.