Sinclair User


Don't Buy This

Categories: Review: Software
Author: Clare Edgeley
Publisher: Firebird
Machine: Spectrum 48K

 
Published in Sinclair User #40

Don't Buy This

WARNING. This cassette contains five of the most uninspired games ever to disgrace the Spectrum.

In Fido I and Fido iI you play Fido the mole bashing pup. When a mole incautiously lifts its head above ground, Fido rushes over, sits down and thumps it with its tail.

Weasel Willy refused to load. The cassette inlay states that 'playing the game is easier than setting the keys'.

Race Ace is the antithesis of any race game ever. It is alternatively too slow and too fast, and to increase playability the control keys are backwards - 'left is left when the kart goes up but right when the kart comes down...'

You are advised to play Fruit Machine at around four in the morning when you are asleep.

Firebird disclaims all responsibility for the game and states that the product 'may be copied, lent, hired or transmitted at will.' it also advises action if the programming is faulty - put sticky tape over the lug holes and use it as a blank cassette.

Clare Edgeley

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