Personal Computer Games

1st April 1984
Outback

Categories: Review: Software
Author: PC
Publisher: Paramount
Machine: Commodore Vic 20

 
Published in Personal Computer Games #5

Outback

A game with an Antipodean flavour. Nasty 'swagmen' are trying to abduct baby kangaroos. As the 'Boss Roo' you slide up and down the side of the screen, shooting the swagmen as they float down in the balloons while 'Waltzing Matilda' plays.

PC

Other Reviews Of Outback For The Commodore Vic 20

Outback
A review by Pete Gerrard (Personal Computer News)

Outback (Paramount)
A review by B.J. (Home Computing Weekly)

Outback (Paramount)
A review

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Scores

Commodore Vic 20 Version
Graphics6
Sound6
Ease Of Use6
Originality5
Lasting Interest5
Overall5

Summary

Slide up and down the side of the screen, shooting the swagmen as they float down in the balloons while 'Waltzing Matilda' plays.

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