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Balloonacy

Categories: Review: Software
Publisher: Cronosoft
Machine: Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Amstrad Action 118

Balloonacy

Wow, another CPC game released in 2007. That really was the year of the CPC games. But is this one any good or just another pile for the junk games heap?

A puzzle game which involves skill and patience. Guide your helium balloon across the hazard-filled screens to safety at the other side. This may sound easy, but your balloon is constantly on the rise - you have to control it from getting into harms way.

Also all manner of nasties will obstruct your way, touch them and it's back to the beginning. Pull the switch to open the exit and time your flight through the repeating force fields.

Balloonacy

Graphics are okay, while the sound is adequate. The gameplay is the most important aspect of this game though and can be addictive in "must get past this one more level" type of way. Only minor gripe is that it can be frustratingly difficult at times.

Second Opinion

I really enjoyed playing this little game. The graphics are colourful and well drawn. Yes, the gameplay can be slightly difficult at times. But it's designed to be and that adds to the challenge. I remember playing a similar frustrating game in the 90s, which was Lemmings.

First Day Target Score

Complete first five levels.

Verdict

Not a bad game. Can be quite addictive.