Electron User


Rubble Trouble
By Micro Power
Acorn Electron

 
Published in Electron User 2.07

Have you ever felt the irresistible urge to pick a fight with a Krackat? No? Then for a new experience, try this game for size.

The world's a mess after a nuclear holocaust and things aren't made any better by mutant flesh-eating turtles called Krackats. As seems to be the way of things in computer games, you find yourself in a maze, the walls of which are made of boulders. Your only hope of survival is to crush the little nasties and so gain points.

As if this wasn't enough, a little gauge at the top of your screen tells you the background radiation level. When this gets too high, it's curtains for you. Time is of the essence.

Rubble Trouble

You can push a boulder unless it's blocked by another. In which case, the boulder itself will be crushed. Beware if you miss a Krackat, as the boulder will bounce back and crush your frail bones.

Also avoid boulders marked D, as these contain a bomb and don't like being pushed around. Should you survive all this, a bonus life is given at 6,000 points.

The keys are standard - Z and X are for left and right, : and / for up and down. To push a boulder, just stand next to it and hit your RETURN key.

Rubble Trouble

There are three levels, one of which is ominously entitled the Vanishing Maze.

It's a game to keep all ages amused for hours on end. The first rate graphics really enhance its enjoyment and the sound effects are particularly good as is the music accompanying the instructions. Despite the dreadful scenario, it's a great game.

Keith Young

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