Home Computing Weekly


Labyrinth

Author: R.S.
Publisher: Quazar Computing
Machine: Camputers Lynx

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #35

Loading this tape proved to be very difficult, but in the end the effort was well worthwhile. The aim of this game is to find the quickest way through a maze. At the start, there is the option of seeing its plan with the position of the player and the exit clearly marked.

The player can be moved in all directions through the maze by the use of the arrow keys while the screen displays a three-dimensional view from the player's position inside the maze. This has been accomplished simply but ingeniously by line drawings.

If the arrow keys are pressed quickly the different images of the maze also change quickly, so creating a feeling of running through the maze.

At any time the user feels hopelessly lost, pressing H will display the plan with the latest position.

Once the exit has been found you are told how many moves it took to escape and how many times help was required.

The last amusing surprise of this program is the display of the progress through the maze. Although this game needs a little more refining it is still an excellent and imaginative production.

R.S.

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