Home Computing Weekly


2003: A Space Oddity

Author: B.B.
Publisher: DK Tronics
Machine: Spectrum 48K/128K

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #41

Mark well the name of this program because it certainly is an oddity.

Set in outer space, you have to find your way back to earth via a series of adventures which seem to have no point.

There are three possible exits to any scene, choosing from either north, south, east, west, up or down. These exists can be either a door, space ship, space warp, ladder or space shield.

2003 - A Space Oddity

At some of the exits there are challenges to be met with a choice of fighting with either a laser or your mind. Of course, it you want to be chicken, then you can run.

Treasure is lying about in various locations, and you either have to fight to get it, or it's there for the taking. All the exits are drawn for you, and there is one option I'm sure that you will take.

Drawing the time or space warp, takes up quite a bit of time, and pressing G will ensure that they are drawn no more.

I have a feeling that the title was written tongue in cheek, and the game too. It makes for light relief in the serious world of space blasters and hyper-drives.

B.B.

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