Home Computing Weekly


Fast Frog Plus Norbert

Categories: Review: Software
Author: P.B.
Publisher: Pewterware
Machine: TI99/4A

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #101

There are two programs on this tape. The first is another version of the old favourite, Frogger. This one is for two players: once one player loses a frog, it is the turn of the other.

There are three levels, and the frogs can move in any of the usual joystick directions. As usual, you must guide your frog across a road and over a river. An added incentive to swift decision-making is the passage of a street-sweeper. Extra points are awarded if you land in a safe haven with the 'P' logo in it.

The second program is worth just about every other program I have ever seen put together. The aim is simple: guide Norbert from block to block on a pyramid, changing the colour of each as you go.

You must avoid various monsters, and as each pyramid is completed, so a more difficulty one takes its place. You have three lives, and a running score and high score are displayed. Occasionally, poor sprite coincidence detection permits you some leeway, which actually adds to the enjoyment of the game. Excellent!

This needs Extended Basic.

P.B.

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