Games Computing


Bitmania

Publisher: Virgin Games
Machine: Commodore 64

 
Published in Games Computing #4

Bitmania (Virgin Games)

When the C64 was new and software was scarce, this game might have been welcomed. Time has however moved on and we have come to expect programs that use the excellent sound and graphic facilities of the machine to the full. This offering fails to make the grade.

The scenario has you trapped inside the memory of the C64 where you must evade or destroy the constant stream of bits hurled at you by the CPU. The bits are simply a variety of user-defined characters with little original or exciting while sprite graphics are used only to provide a moving background. Little use is made either of the sound facilities and indeed perhaps the most impressive part of the program is the use of graphics and music on the title pages.

Altogether we really have a right to expect better and with better available this program is unlikely to find a place in many collections.