Home Computing Weekly


Jumpin' Jack

Author: G.F.
Publisher: Livewire
Machine: Commodore Vic 20

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #9

An unfamiliar name, but the picture on the inlay card should leave you in no doubt. This is another version of Frogger. Frog lovers among you may not like the picture, but frog lovers probably don't like the game.

The program, written entirely in machine code, has the usual features and the graphics are excellent. The little tune that plays continuously is very nice to start with, but I found it started to grate after a while.

Control is from the keyboard or a joystick and both are easy to use. The keys (Z and C for left and right and / and, for back and forward) are placed within easy reach of each other and don't need to be hunted for.

Each stage is harder than the last, with the appearance of faster cars and the disappearance of some of the larger logs. The time limit also goes faster the further you get.

According to the inlay Jack is on his way home after spending the night with his lady friend, S9 if he gets run over, don't feel too sorry for him - I'm sure he'll die happy. If you've got a Vic and you're a fan of Frogger this just might be the game for you.

G.F.