Home Computing Weekly


Q*Bert

Author: D.A.
Publisher: Superior
Machine: BBC Model B

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #37

This new offering from Superior Software is a faithful reproduction of an intriguing new game which is already very popular in arcades.

The object is to move a small figure round a pyramid of cubes, turning each cube's face a different colour as it is landed on.

Your figure is a small red face with a large nose, which may hop diagonally across the cubes.

Q Bert

But watch out for the bouncing balls which appear at the apex of the pyramid and tumble down.

Also dangerous are the snakes, which appear occasionally and crawl after you.

Each pyramid when completely transformed gives an extra life and a new pyramid.

Q Bert

To help you in your task are two spinning transportation discs which will take you to the top of the structure, dodging the snakes which then plunge to their doom.

It is, however, very easy to fall off the pyramid, and the controls are fairly difficult to master. A score table and full instructions are included.

This game is very well written and has excellent graphics and sound. If you liked the arcade game, you'll love this! A good addition to anyone's software collection

D.A.

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